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Laxco LMC-1000 User Manual

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LMC-1000
Compound Microscope System
Version 4.0
User Manual

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  • Page 1 LMC-1000 Compound Microscope System Version 4.0 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Operation Notice 2. Maintenance 3. Components 4. Safey Signs 5. Assembly Objectives Eyepiece Assembly Assemble or Replace the LED Connect the External Power Adapter External Power Adapter Built-in Switch Power Supply 6. Operation Set Illumination Specimen Placement Focus Adjustment Focus Tension Adjustment Eyepiece Diopter Adjustment Interpupillary Distance Adjustment...

  • Page 3: Operation Notice

    1. Operation Notice 1. A microscope is a precision instrument, always operate it with care and avoid vibration during operation. 2. Do not expose the microscope to direct sunlight and avoid high temperatures, high humidity, dust and vibration. Place the microscope on a flat and stable surface Operating conditions: Indoor temperature: 50C ~ 400C, Max relative humidity: 80%.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    2. Maintenance 1. Wipe the lens gently with a lens cloth. Carefully wipe off oil and fingerprints on the objective surfaces with a lens cloth moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning solution. * As alcohol and ether are flammable, don’t place these chemicals near an open flame.

  • Page 5: Components

    4. Instrument Components...
  • Page 6 4. Instrument Components...
  • Page 7 4. Instrument Components...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    5. Assembly Assembling Scheme The assembly order below is denoted by the number associated with the component. * Before assembling, make sure the components are free of dust and dirt. Assemble carefully and avoid touching any lens or glass surface.

  • Page 9: Objectives

    5. Assembly Objectives 1. Rotate the coarse focusing knob (1) to lower the stage to a suitable location (See Fig.3). 2. Install the objectives into the nosepiece from the lowest magnification to the highest in a clockwise direction. *Search and focus the sample with a low magnification objective (4X or 10X) then change to Fig.

  • Page 10: Connect The External Power Adapter

    5. Assembly Connect the External Power Adapter (Power Cord/Charger) Avoid using excessive force, bending or twisting power cord which will cause damage. Use the special external power adapter (power cord/ charger) supplied with the microscope. If it’s lost or damaged, only replace with a power adapter with the same specifications.

  • Page 11: Built-In Switch Power Supply

    5. Assembly For Built-in Switch Power Supply (halogen models) 1. Ensure the power switch is at “O” (OFF). 2. Insert end of power cord (1) into the power socket (2) of the microscope. Then insert the power cord into a wall socket. (See Fig.7). Fig.

  • Page 12: Operation

    6. Operation Illumination 1. Turn on the main power switch to “O” (ON). 2. Adjust the dimmer knob (1) until the desired illumination is reached. Rotate the dimmer knob clockwise to increase the brightness. Rotate the dimmer knob counterclockwise to reduce the brightness (see Fig.

  • Page 13: Focus Tension Adjustment

    6. Operation Focus Tension Adjustment If the coarse focus knob is difficult to rotate or the objective nosepiece “drifts” or loses focus this can typically be corrected by adjusting the focus tension. 1. Rotate the tension adjustment ring (1) according to the arrow direction in figure 11 to tighten the focus tension;...

  • Page 14: Aperture Diaphram And Condenser Adjustment

    6. Operation Aperture Diaphram and Condenser Adjustment 1. The aperture diaphragm determines the numerical aperture of the illumination system. If the N.A. of illumination system matches with the N.A. of the objective, it can obtain better resolution and contrast, and increase the depth of field. Fig.

  • Page 15: Oil Objective

    6. Operation Oil Objective (100X) 1. Use the 4X objective to focus the specimen. 2. Place a drop of oil (1) on the specimen (see Fig. 16). Rotate the nosepiece counterclockwise and rotate the oil objective (100X) into the light path. Then use the fine focus knob to focus.

  • Page 16: Filters

    6. Operation Filters Unscrew color filter holder (1) at the bottom of the condenser in a clockwise direction, install the filter (2) Into the holder, then reinstall holder in a counterclockwise direction (See Fig.17). * There are three color filters available: blue, green and yellow.

  • Page 17: Hdmi Digital Head

    6. Operation HDMI Digital Head Avoid using excessive force, bending or twisting USB cable which will cause damage. Insert the connector (1) of HDMI cable into the HDMI Interface (2) on the back of microscope head, view the real time image by connecting the other end to the converter device (3) (See Fig.20 (Only for Fig.

  • Page 18: Bilogical Observation

    6. Operation Use the Stage for Biological Observation Put the round stage (1) into the holder, use a hexagonal wrench lock the screw (2). Adjust coarse focusing wheel to lift the holder to the top position, loose the screw (3) to move the holder, and then lock the screw (3) when the mark 4 and 5 are horizontally aligned.

  • Page 19: Stereo Observation

    6. Operation Use the plate for Stereo Observation Put the plate (1) into the holder and use a hexagonal wrench to lock the screw (2) . Adjust coarse focusing wheel to lift the holder to the top position, loose the screw (3) to move the holder, and then lock when marks (4) and (5) are horizontally aligned.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting - Optical System SYMPTOMS POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION The bulb is bright but it is Field diaphragm is not large Enlarge the field dark in the field of view. enough. diaphragm. Condenser is too low. Adjust the condenser. The side of the field of view The nosepiece is not engaged Turn the nosepiece into the is dark or not even.
  • Page 21 7. Troubleshooting - Optical System SYMPTOMS POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION One side of the image is The specimen slide is not Condenser is not centered. dark or the image moves fixed. while focusing. The nosepiece is not in the Turn the nosepiece into the right position.
  • Page 22 7. Troubleshooting - Mechanical System SYMPTOMS POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Cannot focus when using The cover glass faces down. Put the cover glass facing high magnification objective. The cover glass is too thick. Use a standard cover glass with thickness 0.17mm. The objective touches the The cover glass faces down.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting - Electrical System

    7. Troubleshooting - Electrical System SYMPTOMS POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION The bulb does not work. No power supply. Check the connection of the power cable. The bulb is not installed Install it correctly. correctly. The bulb is burnt out. Replace it. The bulb burns out often.

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    3. Returned Goods Policy for Repair or Replacement Parts 4. To return goods for repair or replacement, please contact Laxco Customer Service at 425-686-3081. Please be prepared to supply the following information: •...
  • Page 25 Mill Creek, WA 98012 option 1 www.laxcoinc.com For service support: 425-686-3081, option 2 For technical support: 425-686-3081, option 3 LMC-MKT-DOC-1700093(4) © 2023 Laxco, Inc. All rights reserved. Laxco™ is a registered trademark of Laxco Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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