Premiere MS-01L, MS-03L - Microscope Manual

Applications

These microscopes are suitable for student use in primary and middle schools for observing various biological specimens, such as spores, insects and stem sections. Model MS-01L is equipped with three objectives and the standard disc diaphragm. Model MS-03L has the additional 100X oil immersion objective, a spiral mounted substage condenser with iris diaphragm and the mechanical stage slide holder (optional for MS-01). Both MS-01L and MS-03L are equipped with a built in rechargeable battery and a detachable AC power cord for cordless operation.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
This equipment should be used with AC 110V, 60Hz in the USA or Canada.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Specifications

1. Objectives

2. Eyepiece

3. Range of focus control: Coarse and Fine--- 8 mm
4. MS-01L: 6 aperture disc diaphragm
   MS-03L: Spiral mount condenser with iris diaphragm
5. Illumination: 4.5V LED Cool Illumination System

Optional Upgrade

for MS-01L

Mechanical Stage: movable spring clip installed on the stage platform which holds the microscope slide in place and allows slide to be moved left/right or forward/backward during observation. Two knobs control the X & Y movement.

Operation

1. Put slide on the observation stage platform and fix with clips.
2. Turn the coarse adjustment (large) knob, observing the image of the specimen through the eyepiece. Use the fine adjustment (small) knob for more clarity.
3. MS-01L: The disc diaphragm, located directly below the stage, has six different size apertures (openings) which allow light to pass through to shine on the specimen. By rotating this disc, you can alter the amount of light that is aimed at the specimen.
   MS-03L: The spiral mount condenser assembly can be shifted up or down by means of the control knob (left hand side under the stage) to effectively move the light beam closer to (up) or away from (down) the specimen under observation. The iris diaphragm on the bottom of the condenser can be opened (slide lever forward) or closed (slide lever back to left) to control the amount of light directed through the condenser. Try experimenting with various settings to get the most effective view of your specimen.
4. Rotate nosepiece as needed for desired magnifications and adjust fine focus slightly for clearest view.
5. It is important to remember when adjusting the focus that the objective should never touch the specimen. When increasing to 100X objective (1000X magnification-Model MS-03L only), the objective will appear to be very close to the slide. Because the 100X is an oil immersion objective, a drop of cedar-wood oil or other immersion oil should be applied in the gap between the objective and the specimen. (Note: All slides should be prepared with cover slips over the specimen for observation under the 100X objective.) The 100X oil immersion objective should be wiped off with a piece of soft clean cloth or lens tissue to remove the immersion oil immediately after using.

Maintenance

1. Keep the instrument in dry and cool place.
2. Keep the objectives and eyepiece clean. Clean the optical glasses when needed with lens paper. If necessary, apply a small amount of optical glass cleaner (commercially available—the type used on cameras and other optical lens).

Recharging

Insert the cord into the AC adaptor, found at the base of the microscope, and then plug into the wall. Charging only takes place when the microscope is "OFF." We recommend that the microscope be recharged only when the battery is fully drained, so as to prolong the battery's lifespan.

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