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IRB70 Microscope Components Button to switch between objectives in clockwise or counterclockwise direction Knob to Adjust Condenser Condenser Mechanical Eyepieces stage Observation Head with adjustable viewing angle X and Y axis adjustment knobs Coarse & fine Front Panel Display focusing knob...
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IRB70 Microscope Components Power Box Power Switch LED Indicator lights for power mode Front Display Panel Indicator for amount of light going to eyepieces / camera Illumination Illumination intensity intensity indicator light control Toggle button to control light to eyepieces /...
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IRB70 Microscope Components Condenser Filter slots Slider Aperture diaphragm lever Centering holes Camera port Coarse & fine focusing knob Fein...
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IRB70 Microscope Assembly Overview 2. Assemble the 1. Install Fluorescent mechanical stage Rotary Table and Filter 3. Insert objective 5. Assemble the lenses condenser 4. Assemble the light 6. Assemble the eyepieces Refer to the following pages for detailed information on assembling each component of the microscope.
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IRB70 Microscope Fluorescent Cube Assembly To assemble the Fluorescent Rotary Figure 1 Table, first unscrew the two fixing screws (1) and remove the left side plate as shown in Figure 1. Unscrew the fixing screws (2) with the Figure 2 included hex key wrench.
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IRB70 Microscope Fluorescent Cube Assembly Push the filter cube (5) into the Fluorescent Rotary table until you hear a click (see Figure 4). The Fluorescent Rotary table has a number (6) on each position, which corresponds to the hole number where the filter is installed. Note the position number and type of filter installed for future reference.
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IRB70 Mechanical Stage and Objective Assembly Refer to Figure 6 for reference. Note: the mechanical stage requires 2 people to assemble due to its large size. Align the 4 screw holes (1) on the stage (2) with the 4 holes on the microscope base.
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IRB70 Lighting and Condenser Assembly Refer to Figure 8 when completing this step. Note that this assembly step requires two people. To assemble the light, first, align the u-shaped groove on the bottom of the light assembly (2) with the pin on the side of the microscope base (1).
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IRB70 Microscope Light Assembly Refer to Figure 10. To assemble the light, first orient the lamp base (1) horizontally and gently push it all of the way into the slot (2) at the back of the microscope. Tighten the fastening screws (3) to secure the lamp in place.
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IRB70 Microscope Head and Eyepiece Assembly Refer to Figure 12 for reference. To attach the head to the microscope, first fully loosen the set screw (1). With the eyetubes on the head facing forward as shown in Figure 10, align the bottom...
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IRB70 Power Connection Make sure that the main power box is in the off (O) position before connecting the cables. Connect the cable from the microscope frame and from the light source(s) to main power using the images on this page for reference.
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IRB70 Fluorescence Light Box Connection To attach the microscope to the (optional) fluorescent light box, first connect the light guide to the light box and then to the collimating adapter. Attach the collimating adapter to the back of the microscope frame as show in the images below.
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IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions Setting the Lighting Level (Figure 14) First, turn the main power (1) on (“I” position). Adjust the lighting level using the adjustment knob (2). Rotating the knob clockwise will increase the light intensity,...
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IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions Focusing the Objectives (Figure 16) To adjust the microscope focus, first place a specimen on the stage. Rotate the nosepiece using the “Obj” (1) switch to select the lowest magnification objective lens for viewing the sample. Manipulate the...
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IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions Interpupillary Distance Adjustment Adjust the interpupillary distance Interpupillary by grabbing the base (1) of adjustment each eyepiece with one of your scale hands and moving the eyepieces into a comfortable position for observation as shown in Figure 18.
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IRB70 Microscope Operation Instructions IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions Using the Eyeshields (Figure 19) Keep the eyeshields on the eyepieces folded down if wearing glasses to prevent the glasses from touching the eyepieces or the glass of the glasses. If not wearing glasses, you may open the eyeshields so that stray light does not disturb the observation.
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IRB70 Microscope Operating Instructions Centering the Condenser (Figure 20) Adjust the field diaphragm with the upper dial by moving it all the way clockwise to fully open the top light source (1). Move the 10x objective into the light path and focus on a specimen.
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IRB70 Microscope Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Field diaphragm is not large enough. Enlarge the field diaphragm. The light bulb is on but the field of view is Condenser is not centered. Center the condenser. dark. Condenser is too low.
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