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- Page 1 PSM-5/-10 Manual No.: 16077001 Revision A Date of Release 2018.02.15 Portable Microscope Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual...
- Page 3 The manual may mention accessories or parts not included in the present version of the equipment. Original instructions. The contents of this manual is the property of Struers. Reproduction of any part of this manual without the written permission of Struers is not allowed.
- Page 4 PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual Icons and typography The following icons and typographic conventions are used in this instruction manual: General Messages Important or Note indicates a risk of damage to property, or the need to proceed with special care. Information or Tip indicates additional information and tips.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Checking the Contents of Packing ............ 6 Placing PSM-5 and PSM-10 .............. 6 Transportation ................... 6 Getting Acquainted with PSM-5 and PSM-10 ........7 PSM-10 Mounting the Tripod Base ........... 9 Mounting the Objective ..............9 Mounting the Eyepiece ..............9 2. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Key (for removal of spacing ring) Batteries (3V CR2025) (mounted) Set of Instruction Manuals PSM-5 and PSM-10 are designed for use in the field and are suited Placing PSM-5 and PSM-10 for on the spot examination of large objects during both the building and the operation processes. -
Page 7: Getting Acquainted With Psm-5 And Psm-10
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the location and names of Getting Acquainted with the components. PSM-5 and PSM-10 PSM-5 Eyepiece 10x in the eyepiece port Focus locking ring ... - Page 8 PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual PSM-10 Eyepiece 10x in the eyepiece port Focussing ring On/ Off switch for lamp Lamp housing (LED light bulb and battery) Tripod base – Low (standard)
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Page 9: Psm-10 Mounting The Tripod Base
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual PSM-10 is supplied with a tripod base mounted. PSM-10 Mounting the Tripod A Tripod base for curved surfaces, a round base for use on flat Base surfaces and a magnetic cross table with magnetic clamps are available as accessories. -
Page 10: Operation
Move the microscope until the spot of light illuminates where required. Use the focusing ring to focus on the point of interest. (PSM-5 - use the screw to lock the focusing ring so as not to damage the objective or prevent the position slipping). Note Take care that the objective is not damaged by touching the sample. -
Page 11: Examining Replicas
If the microscope is to be used for examination of structural Examining Replicas impressions (e.g. Replicas made using Struers' Transcopy or RepliSet), these must be glued onto a slide and then placed on a table with the structural surface uppermost. The microscope is... -
Page 12: Measuring With Psm-5/-10
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual 3. Measuring with PSM-5/-10 Using the Measuring eyepiece The graduations on the measuring eyepiece should be calibrated for each objective lens using a Plate micrometer (accessory). (Accessory) Remove the eyepiece and replace with the measuring eyepiece. -
Page 13: Taking Photographs
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual 4. Taking Photographs Please refer to the LCD Digital Microscope Camera Instruction Mounting a Digital Camera Manual to familiarise yourself with the camera and its operation. with C-mount (Accessory) In the SETUP menu, set the Exposure and White Balance Camera Settings [EWB] to Auto [A]. - Page 14 PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual Fit the adaptor onto the camera. Remove the eyepiece from the microscope and slot the adaptor into the eyepiece port. Secure the adaptor to the microscope with the locking screw. The microscope will be top-heavy with a camera mounted.
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Page 15: Adjusting The Colour Balance
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual Connect the power supply (AC power adapter or Movipol- 5/Transpol-5 battery pack) to DC IN on the right side of the camera. Insert an SD card. Press the POWER button. Press the On/ Off switch on PSM to turn on the lamp. -
Page 16: Calculating The Magnification Of The Camera Adapter
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual To ensure correct measurements using the Struers camera option, Calculating the Magnification the magnification of the camera adapter must be known. It can be of the Camera Adapter calculated with the use of a plate micrometer and a reference microscope. -
Page 17: Maintenance
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual 5. Maintenance Clean the body of the microscope with a soft, dry cloth. Daily Should the body of the microscope become dirty, clean with a soft cloth moistened with mild soap solution. Do not touch the lenses with your fingers. Should the lenses become dusty or dirty, clean with lens tissue paper and a small amount of Ethanol or Propanol. -
Page 18: Technical Data
PSM-5/-10 Instruction Manual 6. Technical Data Please see the brochure for Non-destructive Preparation for details. 7. Accessories Please see the brochure for Non-destructive Preparation for details of the range available. -
Page 19: Spare Parts
Adaptor - Eyepiece port (PSM-5) ........14282916 Adaptor - Eyepiece port (PSM-10) ........14282918 Objective lens, 10x .............. 14282911 LED lamp housing ............... 14282912 LED lamp ................14282913 Locking knob (for locking ring on PSM-5)......14282914 Friction ring (rubber ring on base of PSM-5) ....... 14282915... - Page 20 Pederstrupvej 84 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark...
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