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- Page 1 SM-5 Series User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SM-5 Series Table of Contents Before Use ......................3 Introduction .....................3 Safety Precautions ..................4 Parts ....................... 5 SM-5B/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-5 series microscopes (SM-5B, SM-5T, 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-5 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-5 Series Parts SM-5B/T Trinocular Port (SM-5T Only) Eyepieces Magnification Knob Ball Bearing Stand Ocular Tubes Interpupillary Adjusters Vertical Lock Objective Ring Light Focusing Rack (Not Included in Base Model) Focusing Knob Protective Collar Base... -
Page 6: Definition Of Parts
SM-5 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-5 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...
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Page 8: Operation
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 SM-5 Series Operation 4.2 Install the vertical pole to the base with included hex spanner as indicated in Fig.2. Fig. 2 4.3 Remove cap① from the vertical pole. Insert horizontal rack as in Fig. 3. 4.4 Lock the horizontal rack with knob②.
- Page 10 SM-5 Series Operation 4.7 Lock with pinch lock knob① by turning the handle clockwise. To lock pinch lock②, push the pinch handle outside(a) and turn the hand to a position(b) that the focusing knob won’t get into the way when locking the handle.
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Page 11: Setting Up
SM-5 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-5 Series Specifications SM-5 Series Specifications • Head: 45 degree inclined 360 degree swiveling trinocular • Eyepieces: 30mm super widefield high-eyepoint WF10X/20 • Objective: 0.7-4.5X • Zoom Range: 6.5:1 • Diopter Adjustment: +/-5dp • Interpupillary Distance: 2-3/16" - 2-15/16" (55-75mm) •... -
Page 15: Specifications
SM-5 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-5 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-5 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-5 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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