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- Page 1 Swift M15 Series Compound Microscope Use and Care Manual SWIFT OPTICAL Enduring Quality and Technical Excellence...
- Page 2 SWIFT M15 Your Swift M15 microscope is an instrument of precision, both optically and mechanically and will last a lifetime with a minimum amount of maintenance. It is built to the highest and most rigid optical and mechanical standards and has many built-in features to insure durability and high performance in the hands of both student and professional users.
- Page 3 HEAD – the upper portion of the microscope which contains the refracting prisms and the eyepiece tubes which hold the eyepieces. ILLUMINATION – the built-in light source which provides the optical system with light. The M15 Series uses a variable intensity 6V 20W Halogen.
- Page 4 IRIS DIAPHRAGM – a multi-leaf round shaped device which is controlled by a lever. It is similar to a camera shutter, and is installed under the condenser. By moving the lever back and forth, the iris diaphragm opens and closes, increasing and decreasing the contrast of the specimen. If the image is “washed out”...
- Page 5 DEPTH OF FOCUS – the ability of a lens to furnish a distinct image above and below the focal plane. Depth of focus decreases with the increase of numerical aperture or with the increase of magnification. EYE POINT or EYE RELIEF – the distance from the eye lens of the eyepiece to your eye where a full field of view is seen.
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY...
- Page 7 USING THE SWIFT M15 MICROSCOPE Once you have learned the terminology and purpose of each component of the microscope, use of the microscope is simple. By following these steps, you will be able to begin studying the specimen quickly and easily.
- Page 8 CAUTION – Never disassemble electrical, mechanical or optical components. This servicing should only be done by an authorized Swift technician. The Limited Lifetime Warranty will be null and void if disassembled by a non-Swift dealer.
- Page 9 CARE AND CLEANING Swift microscopes are designed to function with minimal maintenance, but certain components should be cleaned frequently to ensure ease of viewing. The power switch should be turned off or the microscope should be unplugged when not in use.
- Page 10 HALOGEN REPLACEMENT The Swift M15 is equipped with a 6V 20W halogen illumination system. The life of the halogen bulb may vary depending on use and intensity. To prolong the life of the halogen, you should always turn off the unit when not in use.
- Page 11 Using a tissue or cloth to gently grasp the halogen bulb, pull straight out of lamp socket. Your microscope requires a 6 volt, 20 watt halogen bulb, available from the dealer from which you purchased your microscope. This is a common microscope bulb, Osram “Xenophot HLX #64250 ESB” Make certain that new bulb is clean, as fingerprints on bulb can affect light transmission.
- Page 12 M15T-BTW SERIES Tablet Bracket C-Ring (Optional) C-Mount Attachment (Provide by Microscope Manufacturer – Separate purchase)
- Page 13 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO BTW8 AND BTW10 TABLET Connect the tablet to the camera: *Image of BTW camera may differ, but connection is the same* BTW8 BTW10...
- Page 14 2. Plug the charger in and insert the power DIN cable. Power charger appearance may differ slightly from model to model. 3. Plug the power DIN into the back of the camera – The power plug is very snug, make sure it is properly inserted...
- Page 15 NOTE: This connection cannot be loose – insert completely: BTW8 Connection Shown Below 4. Wait 2 minutes and press the power button once – BTW8 BTW10...
- Page 16 5. You should see this 0% (if the battery is completely discharged) Note: if you never see this image after pressing the power button: Connect the power pack and micro-USB into the tablet directly. Wait 2 minutes and try again. 6.
- Page 17 TABLET ACCESSORIES Please Note: Items included may differ in appearance from items pictured above HDMI Cable This cable will enable you to connect to an HDMI ready device, to view your tablet on a larger format. The displayed image will replicate the displayed image of the tablet. Power Adapter This 5V DC power adapter is for charging your tablet’s battery.
- Page 18 TABLET OPERATION - BTW8 (top) – BTW10 (bottom) Volume adjustment - decrease Volume adjustment - increase Hold for a few seconds to turn unit on Micro USB Port for charging tablet and connecting to bracket camera Provides sound via earphone/speaker Connects to HD ready device via HDMI cable Micro SD Card Slot for storing images on Micro SD Card (4GB included)
- Page 19 POWER MANAGEMENT BTW 8 and BTW 10 Power to the BTW camera is supplied via the coiled USB cable provided with this product. Since the tablet batteries must supply power for both the tablet and camera simultaneously, approximately 2hrs of continued used can be expected. 8hrs of recharging is required to replenish the tablet battery.
- Page 20 If more than two hours of continuous use is required, use the supplied wall charger and power cable included with your tablet. Leaving the power charger connected to the camera will trickle charge the tablet. This will be a much slower rate, but should allow time beyond 2hrs.
- Page 21 CONNECTING THE BTW TABLET TO EXISTING WIRELESS NETWORK The BTW camera has the unique ability to connect to your existing network system using the MoticHub feature. On the home screen of the tablet select the Settings icon. Select WiFi within the Settings window.
- Page 22 Find your Work/Home WiFi SSID and connect. *turn WiFi on if turned off* Note: In this case I have selected National. Now you have added the tablet to your WiFi network On the home screen of the tablet select the MotiConnect app. Then select the MoticHub icon and MoticHub will launch.
- Page 23 Turn MoticHub On. MoticHub will create an IP address for the tablet on your network. Write down the generated IP address, you will need this to connect your WiFi enabled device/tablet/phone/computer/laptop. 10. Now any tablet or computer/laptop connected to your network will have access to your live image.
- Page 24 Click on the Camera Device button at the top right hand of the screen. Click on the Add button on the pop up window You may give your New Device any name, however the IP Address must be same as the IP generated by MoticHub.
- Page 25 You can now view the image live on the MotiConnect app as well as capture, measure and annotate the image using the tools provided. Connecting your WiFi enabled computer/laptop to the BTW camera connected to your local network Install the Motic Images software into your computer or laptop. Start the Motic Images application –...
- Page 26 The Video Device box should have the Moticam X selected. Click on Open to open the Moticam X IP address box. In the open Moticam X IP address box type in the IP address generated by the MoticHub feature of the BTW tablet. Once you click OK, the image produced by your BTW tablet should appear.
- Page 27 TABLET SOFTWARE This android tablet comes equipped will all the necessary software needed to start using your equipment out of the box. Since it is an android tablet, you will be able to connect to your office/school Wi-Fi network to access the internet and download additional applications.
- Page 28 CALIBRATION – (*Optional – not necessary to use your microscope*) To prepare for the calibration process, please make sure you have the calibration slide. The calibration slide has four individual dark round circles. Each dark round circle corresponds with each objective on your microscope. ...
- Page 29 Now put the Calibration slide on the stage of the microscope and focus the dot in the center of the screen. For 4x Objective, use the 1.5mm dot. For 10x Objective, use the 0.6mm dot. For the 40x Objective, use the 0.15mm dot. For the 100x Objective, use the 0.07mm dot.
- Page 30 TRANSFERING IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER By default all your images are saved to the Micro SD card included with your M29TZ-SM99CL-BTW1 series microscope. This card is provided as a courtesy. If it is missing or lost, you will need to purchase a replacement. It is highly recommend that you purchase a Micro SD to Standard SD card adapter.
- Page 31 This will open the Motic Images help file contents, containing the full help menu: Motic Live 2.0 Live Imaging Module If you are connecting your camera via WiFi to your laptop of WiFi enabled computer, you can use the Motic Images 2.0 software to view and capture your images.
- Page 32 This will open the Motic Live Imaging Module help file, containing the full help menu: USING MOTIC IMAGES 3.0 SOFTWARE WITH THE BTW CAMERA To connect the BTW camera (USB Mode) to a computer or laptop, you will need to download and install Motic Images 3.0, and purchase separately, an optional A- Male to Mini-B USB 2.0 cable (Available from any electronics website or retail store).
- Page 33 MOTIC IMAGES 3.0 HELP GUIDE To access the Motic Images 3.0 help menu, click on Help, located at the top of the Motic Images software screen. Once the Help window open you will find the help guide within. Motic Live Imaging Module Help To access the Motic Images Live Imaging help menu, click on Help located at the top left hand side of the screen.
- Page 34 SWIFT OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Please see our website, www.swiftoptical.com, for complete warranty details and exclusions. Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.● (877) 967-9438 www.swiftoptical.com...
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