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- Page 1 ME1400 Series User’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ME1400 Series Before Use Before Use ............................3 Introduction ........................3 Safety Precautions ....................... 4 Parts ............................5 2.1 ME1400T ......................5 Definition of Parts ....................Getting Started ........................Assembly ........................Operation ..........................Setting Up........................Focusing ........................Adjusting the Illumination system ................. -
Page 3: Before Use
1.1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new AmScope microscope! This manual is designed for the ME1400 series microscopes (ME1400B/T). Invert metallurgical microscope is used to discern and analyze organizational structure from kinds of metal. It is very important in the work of quality research for foundry, smelt, heat treatment and inspection for raw material and analysis for metallurgical structure of material after processing. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
ME1400 Series Before Use 1.2 Safety Precautions As the microscope is a precision instrument, always handle it with care, avoiding impact or abrupt movement during transportation. Do not shake the package. 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: Getting Started
ME1400 Series Getting Started ME1400T Eyepiece Trinocular Port Diopter Stage Light path shifting rod Coarse Stage Controls Focusing Knob Fine Focusing Analyzer rod Knob Fig.1 ME1400T (Right view) - Page 6 ME1400 Series Getting Started ME1400T Light House Objective Light path shifting rod Filters Holder Dial Aperture Adjustment Field Adjustment Analyzer Dimmer Adjustment Fig.2 ME1400T (Left view)
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Page 7: Definition Of Parts
ME1400 Series Getting Started 2.2 Definition of Parts Analyzer Work with the polarizer to cut the light, changing the appearance of the image. Aperture diaphragm adjustment Adjust the size of the aperture for the light source Coarse Focusing Knob Used to initially bring the slide into the sight and focus Condenser &... -
Page 8: Getting Started
ME1400 Series Getting Started 3.1 Assembly 1. First, take the styrofoam container out of the cardboard carton and lay it on its side, paying attention to which side is labeled up. Remove the tape and open the container carefully so as to avoid dropping and damaging the optical items. - Page 9 ME1400 Series Getting Started 5. Assembling the Objective. Rotate the coarse focusing knob to lower the stage. Install the objective into the microscope nosepiece from the lowest magnification to the highest in a clockwise direction through the hole. (Fig. 4) Fig.
- Page 10 ME1400 Series Getting Started 8. Remove the eyetube caps and drop the desired eyepieces into the eyepiece ocular tubes. Be sure to Eyepiece avoid touching the lens to ensure no artifacts appear in your image. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7 If you have a trinocular model (ME1400T), unscrew the trinocular port cover from the head of your microscope.
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Page 11: Operation
ME1400 Series Operation 4.1 Setting Up 1. Loosen the head lock screw and adjust the microscope head so that it is in a comfortable position for observation. Lock the head-lock screw. 2. With both eyes open, look into the eyepieces. Adjust the... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Illumination System
ME1400 Series Operation 4.3 Adjusting the Illumination System 1. After the image is in focus, use the dimmer on the base of the microscope to adjust the brightness of the image. Typically, you want to turn the dimmer all the way up, and use the field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm to modify the quality and focus of the light. -
Page 13: Using Polarizer Or Color Filters
ME1400 Series Operation 4.4 Using Polarizer or Color Filters 1. To user polarizer, turn the dial of Filters Holder Use dial to until “POL” showing. choose 2. The polarization of the polarizer is horizontal. “POL” Fig. 14 3. To user Analyzer, pull the Analyzer rod to move the analyzer into light path. -
Page 14: Using The Trinocular Port
2. If your camera has a C-mount, you will have to use AmScope adapter model CPC to attach it to the top of your trinocular tube. 3. If your microscope head has a photo/video pin, make sure to pull it out when you are using the trinocular tube. -
Page 15: Changing The Fuse
ME1400 Series Operation Changing the Fuse 1. After making sure the microscope is unplugged, use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the fuse holder located on the back of the microscope just inside the power socket. 2. Replace the blown fuse with a new one and install the fuse holder back into place. -
Page 16: Changing The Bulb
ME1400 Series Operation Changing the Bulb 1. If your model comes with LED illumination system, you don’t need to change bulb. Install or replace the lamp bulb (For halogen bulb model): Make sure the power is off and power cord is disconnected. Push the light house upward from the bottom. -
Page 17: Maintenance/Precautions
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 18: Specifications
ME1400 Series Specifications ME1400T Series Specifications Parts Specifications ME1400 WF Eyepiece WF10X/22mm WF10X/18mm w/ Pointer WF10X/18mm w/ Reticle WF16X/13mm WF20X/10mm Plan Eyepiece P10X P16X DIN Achromatic Objectives 4X/0.10 10X/0.25 40X/0.65 63X/0.85 195 metallurgical objectives 45 Degree Viewing Head Binocular Trinocular... -
Page 19: Optional Accessories
ME1400 Series Specifications Optional Accessories Parts Description Model # Purpose Eyepiece EP5X23 Obtaining 20x, 50x, 200x, and 500x magnification powers EP20X23 Obtaining 80x, 200x, 800x, and 2000x magnifica- tion powers EP25X23 For obtaining 250x and 2500x magnification pow- 10x w/ Pointer... -
Page 20: Objectives
ME1400 Series Specifications Objectives Type Magnification Numerical Aperture Medium Parfocal Distance (mm) Magnification Marks (N.A.) (Color Ring) metallurgical objectives 0.25 Yellow (195mm) Light Blue Orange Eyepieces Type Widefield Eyepiece Plan Eyepiece Medium Magnification Field of View Φ18 Φ13 Φ11 Φ18 Φ18... -
Page 21: Technical Parameters
ME1400 Series Technical Parameters Electrical System The electrical system supports universal voltage: 100V~240V power supply, 50/60 Hz B u l b : 1 2 V 3 0 W Parameters Magnification 40X to 400X -A Model: 40x-600x - B Model: 40x-800x... -
Page 22: Technical Terms & Concepts
ME1400 Series Technical Parameters Technical Terms & Concepts Total Magnification Total magnification of a microscope is calculated by the magnification of the objective multiplied by the magnification of the eyepieces. -Ex: (10x Eyepieces) x (4x Objective) = 40x Total Magnification... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
ME1400 Series Troubleshooting Common Issues Symptom Cause Remedy OPTICAL ISSUES The nosepiece if misaligned Turn the nosepiece until it clicks into place One side of the field of view is darker Stains or dust has accumulated on the condenser, Clean all lenses with lens cleaner or a lint free non-... - Page 24 ME1400 Series Troubleshooting Common Issues (Continued) Symptom Cause Remedy OPTICAL ISSUES The color of the image is The brightness adjustment knob is not in the right position Adjust the brightness knob to a higher or lower setting for color not accurate...
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