KERN Optics OKM-1 User Instructions

KERN Optics OKM-1 User Instructions

Metallurgical microscope

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Metallurgical microscope
KERN
OKM-1
Version 1.1
06/2023
OKM-1-BA-e-2311
KERN & Sohn GmbH
Ziegelei 1
D-72336 Balingen
E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com
OKM 173
Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0
Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149
Internet: www.kern-sohn.com

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  • Page 1 KERN & Sohn GmbH Ziegelei 1 Tel: +49-[0]7433- 9933-0 D-72336 Balingen Fax: +49-[0]7433-9933-149 E-Mail: info@kern-sohn.com Internet: www.kern-sohn.com User instructions Metallurgical microscope KERN OKM-1 OKM 173 Version 1.1 06/2023 OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ......................
  • Page 3: Before Use

    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...
  • Page 4: Storage

    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...
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Cleaning

    • 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...
  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    2 Nomenclature OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 7 Rear view OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 8 Reflected light unit OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 9: Technical Data / Features

    WF 10x / Ø 18 mm Objectives: 5x / 10x / 20x (LWD) / 40x (LWD) Product dimensions: 440x200x460 mm Packaging dimensions: 555x315x400 mm Net weight: 9,5 kg Gross weight: 8 kg Input voltage: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Output voltage: DC 5V, 1A OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 10 OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 11: Assembly

    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...
  • Page 12: Operation

    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...
  • Page 13: Pre-) Focussing

    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...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Interpupillary Distance

    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...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Magnification

    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...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Illumination

    According to each type of application there must be selected the appropriate position of the wheel on the analyser slide. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 17: Using Eye Cups

    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...
  • Page 18: Changing The Bulb

    In order to be able to bring both images into focus, the focus can be adjusted by those adapters. OKM-1-BA-e-2311...
  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21: Service

    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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