Before using the microscope, please read this user manual carefully to study the instrument design, operation modes and procedures, operational limitations, and safety precautions. Due to the continuous improvements in the microscope design, this manual may not reflect minor design changes that do not affect the microscope performance and operation procedures.
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11. Bulb installation: – Do not touch the glass surface of the bulb with your bare hands. When installing the bulb, wear gloves or wrap the bulb with a cotton cloth. – Use a clean cotton cloth moistened with alcohol-based disinfectant to wipe dirt off the surface of the bulb.
CONTENTS 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MICROSCOPE Purpose Specifications Microscope kit 2 COMPONENTS Stand Focusing mechanism Microscope head Eyepieces Revolving nosepiece Objectives Reflected light illuminator Stage Lamphouse Polarizer/analyzer set Color filters Camera Monitor 3 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING 4 BRIGHTFIELD OBSERVATION PROCEDURE Switching on the illumination Using the beam splitting Adjusting the eyepiece tubes...
MAGUS Metal VD700 BD LCD Metallurgical Inverted Digital Microscope has been designed and tested in accordance with the international safety standards. If properly used, the microscope is safe for the customer’s health, life, property, and the environment. Proper maintenance of the microscope is a prerequisite for its reliable and safe operation.
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Light source 12V/50W halogen bulb, brightness-adjustable Power supply, V/Hz AC power supply 220±22/50 Operating temperature range +5… +35°C Operating humidity range 20… 80% Camera Number of megapixels Sensor SONY Exmor/Starvis CMOS Color/monochrome Color Maximum resolution, pix 3840x2160 Sensor size 1/1.2" (11,14x6,26mm) Pixel size, µm 2.9x2.9 Signal/noise ratio...
M ICROS COPE K IT The microscope kit includes the following main components: – stand with built-in power source, focusing mechanism, stage, and revolving nosepiece – trinocular head – lamphouse – round stage plate – set of objectives and eyepieces –...
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Fig. 1. MAGUS Metal VD700 BD LCD Microscope. View from the left 1. Eyepieces 9. Darkfield switch knob 2. Eyepiece tubes 10. Field diaphragm 3. Stand 11. Aperture diaphragm 4. ON/OFF switch 12. Slot for color filter slider 5. Coarse focusing tension adjusting knob 13.
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Fig. 2. MAGUS Metal VD700 BD LCD Microscope. View from the right 1. Head locking screw 11. Illuminator power cord 2. Interpupillary distance adjustment ring 12. Color filter slider 3. Stage movement knob 13. Up/down lamp adjustment knob 4. Brightness adjustment ring 14.
COMPONENTS STAND The stand has stable ergonomic design. Parts attached to the stand 3 (Fig. 1): – revolving nosepiece 14 (рис.1) with objectives – stage 15 (Fig. 1) – eyepiece tubes 2 (Fig. 1) – lamphouse 15 (Fig. 2). Inside the stand is the focusing mechanism and the power supply for the illuminator. The power supply converts AC voltage to the required voltage to power the halogen bulb.
An imaging system with a monitor is installed in the trinocular tube 16 (Fig. 1) using a C-mount adapter. You can switch the light path to the trinocular tube using the levers 8 (Fig. 2) and 18 (Fig. 2). The lever has two positions: 100/0 and 50/50. EY EPI EC ES The microscope kit includes eyepieces 1 (Fig.
LA M PHO USE There is a connection adapter on the back panel of the stand. It is intended for mounting the halogen lamphouse 15 (Fig. 1). The lamp is adjusted in the optical path by the knobs 13 and 14 (Fig. 2). The lamp is adjusted to the collector by the knob 13 (Fig.
Fig. 3. Assembling the microscope BRIGHTFIELD OBSERVATION PROCEDURE SWITCHING ON TH E I LLU MI N AT I O N Before switching on the ON/OFF switch, make sure that the input voltage of the microscope power supply matches the local mains voltage. If not, do not switch on the microscope. Improper input voltage may result in a short circuit or fire. Turn the ON/OFF switch 1 to "–"...
ADJ U STI N G THE E YE P I ECE T UB ES Rotate the diopter adjustment ring 1 to find the position, at which the height of both eyepieces will be the same. Adjust the interpupillary distance. Adjust the distance between the eyepieces to your interpupillary distance by rotating the eyepiece tubes 2 around the central axis until you see a single circular image when looking through the eyepieces with both eyes...
PL AC IN G THE SP EC IM E N Place the metal sample or specimen on the round plate 1 in the center of the stage, having previously chosen the desired hole diameter based on the size of the sample. Fix the specimen with a spring clip. Do not clamp the specimen too tightly, as this may deform the plate or stage.
SE TTI N G U P KÖ H L ER IL LU MI NAT IO N In the light optical microscope, the image quality depends equally on the optics and on the illumination system, so adjusting the illumination is an important preparatory step. The illumination system affects the image resolution, comfort during long observation, and photo quality when using digital cameras.
PO L ARI ZE D L IGH T O BS E RVAT IO N S Polarized light observations are made to study the double refraction properties of anisotropic materials. For example, crystals, biomedical polymers, and liquid crystals. The microscope kit includes a polarizer/analyzer set, which consists of a polarizer and an analyzer. To enable polarization microscopy, install the polarizer 2 and analyzer 1 on the right side under the revolving nosepiece.
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To enable the camera: – Loosen the attachment screw 1 of the side camera port. Remove the dust cap 2. – The microscope kit includes a C-mount adapter. Connect the camera to the adapter. – Fit the camera into the trinocular tube and secure it with the screw 1. –...
U SING THE M O NI TO R The IPS matrix delivers a bright image with large viewing angles, which allows you to look at the display even at an angle with no color distortion. To display the image on the screen: –...
Fig. 18. Darkfield observations 6 USING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT U SING THE EYEP I ECE WI TH A SCA LE The eyepiece with a scale or reticle can be used to make comparative analysis of the linear dimensions of the individual components of an object. The scale is installed in the plane of the field diaphragm of the 10x eyepiece.
Using these data to determine the actual linear size of the specimen, you just need to count the number of divisions of the eyepiece scale aligned with the area of the specimen being measured, and multiply this number by the scale division value specified in this table.
The objective is damaged Have the objective repaired by a qualified technician or replaced Poor image quality (low The aperture diaphragm is opened Adjust the opening to match the numerical resolution, poor contrast) too wide aperture of the objective used The objective is not correctly Rotate the revolving nosepiece until it clicks engaged in the optical path...
Eyecups Calibration slide Optional ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS Head locking screw Set of centering tools Allen wrench 12V/50W halogen bulb In the lamphouse Fuse Microscope power cord Dust cover User manual DIG I TA L CA M ER A Digital camera HDMI cable (1.5m) USB 3.0 cable (1.5 m) USB mouse...
9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REPL ACING T HE B U LB AN D T H E FU SE Before replacing the bulb or fuse, turn the ON/OFF switch 1 to "0" position (off). Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Wait about 30 minutes for the bulb to cool down. Fig.
MAGUS provides a 5-year international warranty from date of purchase (valid for the entire life of the instrument). The Levenhuk company warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The Seller warrants that the MAGUS product you have purchased meets specification requirements, provided that the Buyer complies with terms and conditions of transport, storage, and operation of the product.
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