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- Page 1 SE400 Series User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SE400 Series Table of Contents Before Use..................3 Introduction ......................3 Safety Precautions ....................4 Parts ....................5 SE400 ........................5 Definition of Parts ....................6 Getting Started ................8 Assembly ........................8 Operation ..................9 Setting Up ........................9 Attaching a Camera ..................... -
Page 3: Before Use
Before Use Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new AmScope microscope! This manual is designed for the SE400 series microscopes. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of your new mi- croscope. If you’ d like more information on microscopes, parts, or accessories, please visit our website at: www.iScopeCorp.com... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SE400 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
SE400 Series Parts SE400 Eyepieces Pillar Boom Stand Top Light Boom Arm Locking Knobs Objective Focusing Knob Power Switch Dust Cover... -
Page 6: Definition Of Parts
SE400 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 SE400 Series Parts 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 Opaque Stage Opaque plate to provide a contrasting background for viewing a sample with ease...
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Page 8: Getting Started
SE400 Series Getting Started Assembly 1. First, take the styrofoam container out of the cardboard carton and lay it on its side, paying attention to which side is labeled up. Remove the tape and open the container carefully so as to avoid dropping and damaging the optical items. -
Page 9: Operation
SE400 Series Operation Setting Up 1. Once you have placed your sample on the 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. If using a slide, use the stage clips to hold it in place. -
Page 10: Maintenance/Precautions
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 11: Specifications
SE400 Series Specifications SE400 Series Specifications Parts Specifications SE400-X SE400-Y SE400-Z Extreme WF Eyepiece WF5X WF10X WF10X w/ Pointer WF10X w/ Reticle WF15X WF20X WF25X 30 Degree Viewing Head Binocular, Interpupillary Adjustment Optional Accessories Parts Description Model # Purpose EP20X30.5... -
Page 12: Technical Terms & Concepts
SE400 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 13: Troubleshooting
SE400 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 14: Common Issues (Mechanical)
SE400 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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