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INSTRUCTIONS IX73 SC Inverted Microscope for Assisted Reproduction US only Notes To ensure safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating this product, and always keep this manual reachable when operating this product.
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· With the IX73SC system, descriptions in chapter "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" in the manuals other than IX73SC are not applicable. · With the IX73SC system, use the instruction manual for TH4 by replacing the descriptions including “TH4” with “TH4-100”. Also, the descriptions related to ”TH4-200” in the instruction manual are not applicable.
Safety precautions CAUTION - Safety precautions - 1. If potentially infectious samples may be observed, use protective gloves or other protective means to prevent the skin from contacting with samples directly. After observation, be sure to clean the portion contacted with samples. •...
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IX73SC 13. Do not permit tools or metal fragments to get into air vents, or other apertures. Doing so could cause failure of the microscope or electric shock to the user. 14. The standard service life of the lamp housing is eight (8) years of use or 20,000 hours of total power ON period, whichever is the shorter period.
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CAUTION - Safety symbols - For symbols or cautions that are not described in this section, refer to the instruction manual "IX73 CAUTION system" provided separately. The following symbols are placed on this product. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the product in the safest possible manner. Symbol Explanation Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare hands.
· With IX73SC system, if you perform the relief contrast observation with IX3-AN engaged in the light path, vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field of view. Remove IX3-AN from the light path before observation.
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About the positioning pins of the revolving nosepiece The positioning pins of the revolving nosepiece are the NOTE important parts for securing the attaching accuracy of the revolving nosepiece. When releasing the transport lock and attaching the revolving nosepiece, never loosen the positioning pins of the revolving nosepiece.
IX73SC MODULE NOMENCLATURE This section explains the system configuration of IX73SC system. For details of each module, refer to the instruction manual provided separately. LED lamp house Filters · IX3-LHLEDC · 45FR 100W halogen lamp housing · 45-LBD-IF · 45-ND6 ·...
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The IX73SC system is composed of following units. Unit name Model IX73 2port frame IX73P2F Coded 6-position nosepiece IX3-D6RES Motorized 6-position nosepiece IX3-D6REA Interface cable, 100cm U-NPCBL100 Control box M IX3-CBM Hand switch U-HSCBM Interface cable, 200cm U-IFCBL200...
IX73SC SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Instruction manual Instruction manual System IX73SC system Microscope Focusing movable range Upper side: 6.5 mm or more from the original position ・ ・ IX73 Lower side: 3 mm or more from the original position IX73 Frame...
SYSTEM CONNECTION 4-1 Assembly Diagram The diagram below shows the outline of IX73SC system. The modules shown in the following diagram are merely the basic ones. For the modules which are not shown in the diagram, please consult us or the latest brochures.
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· When connecting each connector, align the connector orientation correctly and insert the connector all the way. If a connector is equipped with lock screws, always tighten them firmly When the motorized 6-position nosepiece IX3-D6REA is used The following is a wiring diagram of the IX73SC motorized coded system. Motorized 6-position nosepiece...
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When the coded 6-position nosepiece IX3-D6RES is used IX73 2port frame IX73P2F Coded 6-position nosepiece IX3-D6RES Power supply connection cable (Included: IX73P2F) LED Lamp house IX3-LHLEDC Interface cable, 100cm U-NPCBL100 LED power supply AC adapter U-LEDPS Power cord *The IX3-CAS can not connect the cable to the control box.
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IX73SC CHECK SHEET BEFORE OBSERVATION Before observation, please check whether you can perform following operations without any problem. If you have any questions, please contact us. Check items Check When observing the specimen through the eyepieces, the shadow does not appear around the field of view.
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Manufactured by EVIDENT CORPORATION 6666 Inatomi, Tatsuno-machi, Kamiina-gun, Nagano 399-0495, Japan Distributed by EVIDENT SCIENTIFIC, INC. 48 Woerd Ave Waltham, MA 02453, U.S.A. Life science solutions Industrial solutions Service Center Service Center https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/ https://www.olympus-ims.com/ support/service/ service-and-support/service-centers/ Official website Official website https://www.olympus-lifescience.com...
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