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  • Page 1 SM-6 Series User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SM-6 Series Table of Contents Before Use ......................3 Introduction .....................3 Safety Precautions ..................4 Parts ....................... 5 SM-6B/T ....................5 Definition of Parts ................6 Operation ....................Assembly ....................8 Setting Up ....................Focusing ....................Using the Trinocular Port ..............Attaching a Camera ................
  • Page 3: Before Use

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new AmScope microscope! This manual is designed for the SM-6 series microscopes (SM-6B, SM-6T, and all their variants). The two base models of this series differ in that the -B models are binocular (two eyepiece ocular tubes), while the -T models are trinocular (two eyepiece ocular tubes with a third port on top for a microscope camera).
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SM-6 Series Before Use Safety Precautions 1. As the microscope is a precision instrument, always handle it with care, avoiding impact or abrupt movement during transportation. Do not shake the package. 2. Do not place the microscope in direct sunlight or in high heat. Keep it indoors in a dry and clean place with temperatures between 32-100 degrees F (0-40 degrees C), and in maximum relative humidity of 85%.
  • Page 5: Parts

    SM-6 Series Parts SM-6B/T Trinocular Port (SM-6T Only) Eyepieces Magnification Ocular Tubes Knob Ball Bearing Stand Locking Mechanism Interpupillary Adjusters Articulating Arm Objective Focusing Rack Focusing Knob Clamp...
  • Page 6: Definition Of Parts

    SM-6 Series Parts Definition of Parts Adjustable Trinocular Port Threaded port with adjustable length of attachment of digital or video camera Boom Stand Stand for the microscope that allows the head to be moved in physical space in various directions...
  • Page 7 SM-6 Series Parts Magnification Knob Changes the magnification of the lenses on a continuous zoom microscope Microscope Head Contains the objective lens, eyepiece ocular tubes, and prisms used to magnify Ocular Tube Tube designed to hold the eyepieces or camera in place...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    Check carefully to ensure that all parts and accessories are intact. 2. Check the packing list to ensure that you’re received all items. Please note that this can vary depending on which model you’ve purchased, and is generally listed on www.amscope.com at the items’ details page for your specific model.
  • Page 9: Operation

    SM-6 Series Operation 4.2 Lock the clamp securely at the edge of table. Usually it is at the back of your working table. Fig. 2 4.3 Insert Articulating Arm into clamp base. Loose locking pinch① to adjust angle of Arm. Then turn pinch lock handle to lock.
  • Page 10 SM-6 Series Operation 4.5 Put the head into focusing rack. Tighten the Selection Pole lock screw①. Remove the eyetube caps and drop the desired eyepieces into the eyepiece ocular tubes. Be sure to avoid touching the lens to ensure no artifacts appear in your image.
  • Page 11: Setting Up

    SM-6 Series Operation Setting Up 1. Once you have placed your sample on the table or base below the objective, center the sample as best as possible. A slide is neither needed nor required for a stereo microscope, although they can be used if desired.
  • Page 12: Using The Trinocular Port

    You do not need an adapter to attach your AmScope camera to the trinocular port, however you may need one if you have a non-AmScope camera. Our photo port is a 23mm size.
  • Page 13: Adjusting Focusing Tension

    Doing so will void your warranty unless by advisement of one of our technicians to do so. - After use, cover the microscope with the provided dust cover. - Keep your AmScope microscope in a dry, clean location in order to prevent rust or other damages.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    SM-6 Series Specifications SM-6 Series Specifications • Head: 45 degree inclined 360 degree rotatable trinocular • Eyepieces: 30mm super widefield high-eyepoint 10X • Objective: 0.7-4.5X • Zoom Ratio: 6.5:1 • Working Distance: 4" (100mm) • Field of View: 1-1/4" (33mm) •...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SM-6 Series Specifications Optional Accessories Parts Description Model # Purpose Eyepieces EP20X30 For obtaining higher magnification powers EP25X30 For obtaining higher magnification powers 10x w/ Pointer EP10X30P For easier identifying of objects 10x w/ Reticle EP10X30R For measuring objects 0.5X...
  • Page 16: Technical Terms & Concepts

    SM-6 Series Technical Parameters Technical Terms & Concepts Total Magnification Total magnification of a microscope is calculated by the magnification of the objective multiplied by the mag- nification of the eyepieces. -Ex: (10x Eyepieces) x (4x Objective) = 40x Total Magnification...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    SM-6 Series Troubleshooting Common Issues (Optical) Symptom Cause Remedy OPTICAL ISSUES Stains, dust, or dirt has accumulated on the speci- Clean the slide or use a new specimen if sample is Obstructions are observed in the field destroyed of view...
  • Page 18: Common Issues (Mechanical)

    SM-6 Series Troubleshooting Common Issues (Mechanical) Symptom Cause Remedy MECHANICAL ISSUES Focus knob does not turn The tension knob is too tight Loosen it by adjusting the tension by grabbing both knobs on the focusing rack and twisting them in opposite directions.

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