KERN OKM-1 Version 1.0 01/2015 User instructions Metallurgical microscope Table of contents Before use ...................... 3 General notes ..........................3 Notes on the electrical system ....................3 Storage ............................4 Maintenance and cleaning ....................... 5 Nomenclature ....................6 Technical data / Features ................9 Assembly ......................
The main switch must also be switched off before the mains cable is connected. In this way you will avoid triggering an electric shock. If you are using an extension cable, then the mains cable you use must be earthed. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
The best way to store accessories which consist of optical elements, such as, for example, eyepieces and objectives, is in a dry box with desiccant. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
• Special cleaner for optical lenses • Special optical cleaning cloths • Bellows • Brush When handled correctly and checked regularly, the microscope should give many years of efficient service. Should repairs still be necessary, please contact your KERN dealer or our Technical Department. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
There is no way of fixing them. You should always make sure that you do not touch the lenses with your bare fingers and that no dust enters the apertures. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
You can now switch on the lighting using the main switch. The next step is to place a sample on the angle table. To move the sample into the beam path, you must use the adjustment wheels on the right of the angle table (see illustration). OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
Important: In order to avoid damaging to the focussing system, the left and right adjustment wheels for the coarse and fine adjustment knob must never be rotated at the same time in opposite directions. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
2. Then look through the left eyepiece with the left eye and use the dioptre adjustment ring to focus the image. To do this, you just need to turn the ring in both directions (see illustration), to find out where the image is at its most focussed. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
If you have focussed the object to be observed for a specific magnification, then if you select the objective with the next greatest magnification, then the object will be slightly out of focus. Use the fine adjustment knob to make a slight adjustment and restore the focus. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
In order to maintain hygiene, we would therefore recommend that you clean the eye cups regularly (e.g. with a damp cloth). Eye cups High Eye Point eyepiece (identified by the glasses symbol) OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
Dioptre setting has not been carried out correctly The field of view of one eye does not Different eyepieces are used for the match that of the other eye righthand and lefthand side The eyes are not used to using a microscope OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
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The stage moves down on its own The rotational resistance brake is not tight The fine adjustment knob moves on its enough When you move the table, the image The stage was not correctly fitted becomes blurred OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
The descriptions and illustrations in this user manual are subject to change without notice. Further developments on the device may lead to these changes. All language versions contain a non-binding translation. The original German document is the binding version. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
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