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Evident MVX10 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
MVX10
Research high-class stereo microscope
This instruction manual is for the EVIDENT MVX Research Macro Zoom System Microscope.
Optical Microscope and Accessory
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this
attachment, we recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
For details of products included in the configuration of this system, see "1 Nomenclature" (P. 4)
and "9 Operation of other modules" (P. 24).

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MVX10 Research high-class stereo microscope This instruction manual is for the EVIDENT MVX Research Macro Zoom System Microscope. Optical Microscope and Accessory To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this attachment, we recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Correct assembly and adjustments are indispensable for the microscope to manifest its full performance. If you want to assemble the microscope by yourself, refer to “10 Assembly" on page 33. Important ................................1 1 Nomenclature ............................4 2 Controls ................................5 3-1 Preparation ................................
  • Page 3 MVX10 Switching the monaural/stereo view ........................18 5 Camera observation and photomicrography ..............19 Selecting the camera adapter magnification ....................19 Attaching the camera adapter ............................19 Selecting the camera lght path ............................. 19 Adjusting the parfocality between observation image and monitor image ......20 6 Troubleshooting ............................

  • Page 4: Important

    5. The power supply unit contains high-voltage parts inside. Do not attempt to disassemble it. 6. Always use the power cord provided by EVIDENT. If no power cord is provided, please select the power cord by referring to the section “PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD” at the end of this instruction manual.
  • Page 5 MVX10 This instruction manual pertains only to the operating procedures of the Research Macro Zoom System. Also read the instruction manuals for the modules used in combination with the microscope system so that you can understand the comprehensive operating procedures of the system.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    The used mercury burner should be disposed of as an industrial waste. If you cannot dispose of it properly, contact EVIDENT. 6. When disposing of the microscope. Check the regulations and rules of your local government and be sure to observe them.

  • Page 7: Nomenclature

    LED transmitted illumination base: SZX2-ILLTQ* Single Position LED transmitted illumination base: SZX2-ILLTS* High-Intensity lamp housing High stability adapter for ILLT : SZX2-ILLTSA Stage Large base: SZX2-STL Illumination cartridge EVIDENT classifies MVX-ZB10 as an optical microscope and other units as optical microscope accessories.

  • Page 8: Controls

    Controls If the microscope is not yet assembled, go to “10 Assembly" on page 33. The following illustration showeejisijeis the systems with the modules enclosed in . For other ancillary modules, see subsequent pages.“10 Assembly” (P. 33). Light path selector lever (P.18) Camera adapter Coaxial fluorescence illuminator MVX-TV 1XC...
  • Page 9 MVX10 · Up to three fluorescence mirror units can be mounted by placing them in every other Fluorescence mirror units dovetail of the six dovetails of the MVX-RFA. U-MCFPHQ/XL · When fabricating an original fluorescence unit by your own, it is recommended to U-MGFPHQ/XL use the U-MF/XL mirror unit frame (which does not incorporate a filter).
  • Page 10 Power supply unit For details, see the instruction manual provided with the U-RFL-T. U-RFL-T For details, see the instruction manual provided with the U-LH75XEAPO and U-RX-T. Xenon lamp housing U-LH75XEAPO Power supply unit U-RX-T Tube lens unit MVX-TLU Camera adapter mount dovetail Mount dovetail...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    MVX10 Summary of transmitted light brightfield observation procedure 3-1 Preparation Set the shutter knob to “ ” to close the shutter. (Page 15) Mount the fluorescence mirror unit(s) that match the desired observation. (Page 36) Turn the mirror unit turret to engage the desired fluorescence mirror units in the light path.
  • Page 12 Make a photocopy of this spread and post it near the microscope for quick reference. For the observation by transmitted light illumination, refer to the instruction manual provided separately.

  • Page 13: Operation

    MVX10 Operation 4-1 Base For the operation of the base, refer to the instruction manual provided separately. 4-2 Microscope body and focusing assembly Adjusting the focus With both the coarse focus adjustment knob a and fine focus adjustment knob b , rotating the knob in the direction of the arrow lowers the microscope body.

  • Page 14: Engaging And Disengaging The Zooming Knob Click Stop Position

    Engaging and disengaging the zooming knob click stop position · When the click stop knob is engaged to ON, the click stop function is engaged for each zoom ratio indicated with the zooming knob. When the knob is disengaged to OFF, the zoom magnification can be varied continuously and finely near the click groove.

  • Page 15: Using The Objective Correction Collar

    MVX10 Using the objective correction collar · The MVPLAPO 2XC objective is equipped with a correction collar a , which corrects the aberration produced by a medium such as water or plastic container. When observing the specimen through a liquid or petri dish...

  • Page 16: Coaxial Fluorescence Illuminator

    4-3 Coaxial fluorescence illuminator Selecting the fluorescence mirror unit Use the fluorescence mirror unit that is optimum for each purpose of observation. Mirror unit name Dichroic mirror Excitation filter Barrier filter Application U-MCFPHQ/XL DM450HQ BP425-445HQ BA460-510HQ ECFP U-MGFPHQ/XL DM485HQ BP460-480HQ BA495-540HQ EGFP U-MYFPHQ/XL...

  • Page 17: Turning The Burner On

    MVX10 5. IIB excitation filter (wide band) U-MGFP/XL 6. IIB excitation filter (wide band) U-MGFPA/XL Turning the burner ON The burner should be centered before the first use after it has been mounted or replaced (see NOTE page 42). When resetting the burner hour counter, press and hold the reset button until the reading becomes “0.0”.

  • Page 18: Opening/Closing The Shutter

    Opening/closing the shutter The shutter can be used to close the shutter temporarily when changing the mirror unit turret or interrupting observation for a short period. When the shutter knob a is set to “ ”, the shutter is engaged to shut off the excitation light.

  • Page 19: Observation Tube

    MVX10 4-4 Observation tube Adjusting the tilt Adjust the height and tilt of the eyepieces of the binocular assembly to the most comfortable viewing position Holding the binocular assembly with both hands, raise or lower it to the desired position.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Diopter (Zoom Parfocality Adjustment)

    Adjusting the diopter (zoom parfocality adjustment) Make sure that the eyepiece clamping knobs a are tightened. Adjustment of the diopter according to the user’s eyesight ensures parfocality even when the zoom magnification is changed. Looking into the right eyepiece, rotate the diopter adjustment ring b so that the outer periphery of the field of view is as sharp as possible.

  • Page 21: Using The Eye Shades

    MVX10 Using the eye shades When wearing eyeglasses Use with eye shades in their normal folded-down position. This will prevent eyeglasses from being scratched by the eyepieces. When not wearing eyeglasses Extend the folded eyeshades in the direction of the arrow. This makes observation easier by preventing the inverse incidence of light from between the eyepieces and your eyes.

  • Page 22: Camera Observation And Photomicrography

    Camera observation and photomicrography When camera observation or photomicrography is required, use the MVX-TTRS tilting trinocular head or MVX-TLU tilting lens unit. The MVX-TV 1XB/MVX-TV 1XC/TV 0.63XC-2 exclusive camera adapter can be installed on this microscope. When the MVX-TV 0.63XC-2 camera adapter is used, insufficiency of brightness in the peripheral section may sometimes be noticeable at low to intermediate zoom ratios.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Parfocality Between Observation Image And Monitor Image

    MVX10 Adjusting the parfocality between observation image and monitor image The parfocality adjustment makes correction of focusing unnecessary when the observation image is switched to the image monitored. Looking into the eyepieces, select a high zoom ratio and focus on the specimen.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Under certain conditions, performance of this unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local EVIDENT representative for assistance. Problem...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    MVX10 Specifications Item Specification 1. Zoom microscope body Zoom magnification system. MVX-ZB10 Zoom drive system: Horizontal knob. Click stop ON-OFF switchable per zoom ratio. Zoom ratios: 10 (0.63X to 6.3X). Zoom ratio indications: 0.63, 0.8, 1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.2, 4, 5, 6.3.

  • Page 26: Optical Characteristics

    Optical characteristics Total magnification/actual field · Total magnification = Objective power x Zoom ratio x Eyepiece magnification. Eyepiece FN · Actual field area = Objective power x Zoom ratio Eyepieces Objective WHN10X-H (Field number: 22) Total magnification Actual field (mm) MVPLAPO 0.63X 4X to 40X 55.4 to 5.54...

  • Page 27: Operation Of Other Modules

    MVX10 Operation of other modules 9-1 Revolving nosepiece MVX-2RE The revolving nosepiece accepts two MVPLAPO series objectives to enable observation using a wider variety of magnifications. The objectives can be switched quickly by simply rotating the revolving nosepiece horizontally. External view...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Place the nosepiece mount c (with its objective mounts d facing upward) where the objective has been by aligning the screw holes. Using the Allen wrench (for M3 screws), clamp the nosepiece mount with the provided four clamping screws (M3, 6 mm long) e . ·...

  • Page 29: Magnification Changer Mvx-Ca2X

    MVX10 9 -2 Magnification changer MVX-CA2X When the magnification changer has been installed on the MVX-TTRS tilting trinocular head by the dealer, the observation magnification can be switched between 1X and 2X with a selector lever. Pushed-in position: 1X Pulled-out position: 2X Be sure to push in or pull out the selector lever in a position where it is stopped securely.

  • Page 30: Bx Stage Adapter Type 1 Szx-Stad1

    9-3 BX stage adapter type 1 SZX-STAD1 This adapter is for installation of a U-SRG or U-SRP rotary stage on the SZX2-STL large base or the SZX2 illumination base. When the U-SRP rotary stage is used together with the U-FMP mechanical stage, X-Y directional movement becomes possible, which is convenient for framing during photomicrography and camera observation.

  • Page 31: Stage Adapter Type 1 Szh-Stad1

    MVX10 9-4 Stage adapter type 1 SZH-STAD1 This adapter has the same function as the SZX-STAD1 BX stage adapter type 1, but the usable stages with this adapter is only the BH2-SH horizontal knob stage. Assembly STAD mount for ILLT SZX2-STADM is necessary for using the SZX2-ILLTQ/ILLTS LED transmitted light illumination base.

  • Page 32: Bx Stage Adapter Type 2 Szx-Stad2

    9-5 BX stage adapter type 2 SZX-STAD2 This adapter is for installing the U-SIC4 large stage* on the SZX2-STL large base**. When this stage adapter is used, the provided SZH-P400 auxiliary pillar should be used to cover the height of the stage adapter. * The U-SVL or U-SVR BX stage can also be used but the operability is degraded, and the U-SVLB and U-SVRB cannot be used due to the long stage knobs.

  • Page 33: Gliding Stage Szh-Sg

    MVX10 9-6 Gliding stage SZH-SG External view & nomenclature Finger hook Stage plate Gliding stage Mount Illumination field: ø 40 mm Movement range: ø 40 mm Assembly · If dirt or metallic powder is attached on the gliding surfaces, be sure to clean them.

  • Page 34: Cup Stage Szh-Sc

    9-7 Cup stage SZH-SC External view & nomenclature This stage is applicable only to reflected light illumination. NOTE Tube Cup stage Finger hook Tilting limit angle: 30° Stage plate Specimen holder Mount Specimen holder mount holes Same dimensions as the stage plate. (x 4) Assembly Before assembly, remove dirt and dust from the parts and perform the operation cautiously.
  • Page 35 MVX10 Operation Place a specimen on the stage plate, hold the edge of the cut stage and tilt it slowly. If the specimen slips off, fix it using the provided specimen holder. To fix a container such as a petri dish, fit the provided tube around the specimen holder and hold the container with it.

  • Page 36: Assembly Diagram

    Assembly 10-1 Assembly diagram The diagram below shows how to assemble the various modules. The numbers indicate the order of assembly. When assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid NOTE scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces. Camera adapter Required tools MVX-TV 1XC...

  • Page 37: Detailed Assembly Procedures

    MVX10 10-2 Detailed assembly procedures Mounting the focusing assembly First loosen the focusing assembly clamping knob a completely and, while holding the focusing assembly with both hands, insert the pillar c into the mounting hole b from below. Insert slowly. Do not apply excessive force.
  • Page 38 Mounting the objective Since the objective is heavy, there is a risk of dropping it NOTE during mounting or dismounting. To prevent this, take the following countermeasures. · Attach the provided cap a on the objective. · Protect the base against the dropped objective, place the other cap b , a notebook or a protecting material on the base.
  • Page 39 MVX10 Mounting the fluorescence mirror units Fluorescence mirror units can be mounted by in every other dovetail, or in positions with turret numbers 1, 2 and 3, of the six dovetails of the mirror unit. Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the clamping screw hole a on the right end of the illuminator.
  • Page 40 6 mm –0.2 · Dichroic mirror: See figure on the right. * The arrow inscribed on the side of an EVIDENT barrier filter or excitation filter indicates the filter mounting orientation. Barrier filter (made to custom order)
  • Page 41 MVX10 Mounting the coaxial fluorescence illuminaton Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the illuminator clamping screw a . Fit the round dovetail b at the bottom of the illuminator into the mount dovetail c on the microscope body, and tighten the clamping screw a .

  • Page 42: Mounting The Eyepieces

    Mounting the tilting trinocular head Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the clamping screw a of the coaxial fluorescence illuminator. Fit the round dovetail b on the bottom of the trinocular head into the mount dovetail c of the illuminator and tighten the clamping screw. Mounting the eyepieces Remove the eyepiece dust caps a and loosen the eyepiece clamping knobs b completely.
  • Page 43 MVX10 Mounting the lamp housing for mercury burner For the lamp housing for xenon burner, refer to the instruction manual provided with the lamp housing. The centering method is identical to that for the mercury burner. Attaching the mercury burner Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the socket clamping screw a .
  • Page 44 Attaching the lamp housing Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the two clamping screws e on the lamp housing mount hole. Fit the lamp housing all the way as shown in figure. Tighten the clamping screws e using the Allen screwdriver. The surroundings of the lamp housing become very NOTE hot during and after operation.

  • Page 45: Centration Of The Mercury (Xenon) Burner And Field Iris Diaphragm

    MVX10 10-3 Centration of the mercury (xenon) burner and field Iris diaphragm For centering of the xenon burner, use the same procedure as the mercury burner. Centering the mercury burner Set the main switch to “ ” (ON) and wait until the arc image stabilizes (for 5 to 10 minutes after ignition) before proceeding to the centering.

  • Page 46: Centering The Field Iris Diaphragm

    Precise centering of the mirror The position of the mirror has been adjusted and locked before shipment. Only if you want more precise adjustment of the mirror position, proceed to the following steps immediately after the procedure in the previous paragraphs. Note that, once the following steps are completed, it is no longer possible to restore the mirror position in the factory shipped condition.

  • Page 47: Proper Selection Of The Power Supply Cord

    If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “Specifications” and “Certified Cord” below: Caution : In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for EVIDENT products, EVIDENT can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the equipment.
  • Page 48 Table 2 HAR flexible cord Approval organizations and cordage harmonization marking methods Alternative marking utilizing Printed or embossed black-red-yellow thread harmonization marking (Length of color section in mm) Approval organization (May be located on jacket or insulation of internal wiring) Black Yellow Comite Electrotechnique Belge...

  • Page 49: Request To Issue The Safety Confirmation

    Evident. · Copy the Safety Confirmation shown on the next page, fill it out, and submit it to Evident maintenance personnel. · If the Safety Confirmation is not issued, we may not be able to provide maintenance, repairs or other services.
  • Page 50 Confirmation of our facility. disinfection/sterilization Disinfection/sterilization of this product has not been carried out. of product *We do not accept repairs/inspections of products used in the BSL4 environment. Facility name Department Signature Contact details Telephone, E-mail, etc. Evident Corporation...
  • Page 51 Distributed by Evident Europe GmbH Caffamacherreihe 8-10, 20355 Hamburg, Germany Evident Europe GmbH – UK Branch Part 2nd Floor Part A, Endeavour House, Coopers End Road, Stansted CM24 1AL, UK Evident Scientific, Inc. 48 Woerd Ave, Waltham, MA 02453, USA Evident Scientific Singapore PTE.

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