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- Page 1 PX43MET Metallurgy Instrument Operation Manual If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the Note equipment may be impaired. WWW.MOTIC.COM MOTIC HONG KONG LIMITED...
- Page 2 Therefore, all descriptions and illustrations in this instruction manual, including all specifications are subject to change without notice. Hereby, we deeply appreciate that you choose MOTIC instrument, your satisfactions is our best payback!
- Page 3 CONTENT NOMENCLATURE Application Nomenclature 1.2.1 PX43MET Trinocular left side view 1.2.2 PX43MET Trinocular right side view Technical data SETTING-UP THE INSTRUMENT Working Environment Input voltage and power ASSEMBLING THE MICROSCOPE Illumination (Halogen) 3.1.1 Halogen bulb 3.1.2 Installing the bulb Installing the Lamp house...
- Page 4 4.10 Polarizing Observation 4.11 Brightness and Contrast Adjustment 4.12 Filter selection and installation way 4.12.1 Installing the shutter slider with the filter holder 4.13 Auto/ Off/ On switch function 4.14 Stage with Scale for movement reference PHOTOMICROGRAPHIC PROCEDURE (TRINOCULAR ONLY) TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Optical and Operating Problems Electrical...
- Page 5 1. NOMENCLATURE Application PX43MET inverted metallographic microscope, which integrates bright field, dark field, POL ,DIC and other observation methods, meets the user's needs for various professional metallographic analysis such as grain size, spheroidization rate, and is widely used in metals, minerals, biomedicine, and materials science, electronic technology and other fields.
- Page 6 1.2.2 PX43MET Trinocular right side view (Fig. 2) Note: Please be aware the accessories are presented in above or following figure, such as: Objectives, Illuminations, Polariser/Analyser, color filter etc., just for demonstration purpose of operations, please contact your local vendor or seller for more details.
- Page 7 2. SETTING-UP THE INSTRUMENT Working Environment The location should be free from dust, moisture, chemical vapours and from mechanical vibrations. Don't locate the instrument in bright or direct ambient light, in front of a lamp, or a will-lit bright wall. Best image will be achieved without significant ambient light.
- Page 8 3. ASSEMBLING THE MICROSCOPE Illumination (Halogen) 3.1.1 Halogen bulb The quartz halogen bulb, used as a light source, has higher luminance and colour temperature than conventional tungsten lamps. The luminance of halogen bulb is approximately four times brighter than the conventional tungsten lamps. As long as the lamp voltage is kept constant, the halogen lamp maintains the same level of brightness and colour temperature regardless of whether it is new or nearing the end of its life span.
- Page 9 (Fig. 3a) (Fig. 3b) (Fig. 3c) (Fig. 3d) (Fig. 3e)
- Page 10 Installing the Lamp house 100W Halogen ● Loosen the round dovetail clamp screw (2.5mm Allen key screw) on the microscope stand, insert the lamp house into the round dovetail on the microscope stand. (Fig. 4a) ● Tighten the clamp screw to secure the lamp house in place (Fig. 4b). ●...
- Page 11 Installing mechanical stage plate (Fig. 6) ● Place the stage plate vertically on the corresponding position of the mechanical stage. (Fig. 6) Inserting the Eyepieces ● Remove the dust caps from one eyepiece tube. ● Spirally Insert one eyepiece into the eyepiece sleeve till its limited position.
- Page 12 Installing DIC slider, phase slider and adjusting screw ● Insert the DIC slider (Fig. 9a) and the phase slider (Fig. 9b) into the DIC socket of the nosepiece vertically according to the orientation shown in the figure, and push it to the end. When it can no longer be inserted, use (Fig.
- Page 13 4. MICROSCOPE HANDLING Interpupillary Distance Adjustment ● Before adjusting the interpupillary distance, bring a specimen into focus using the 10x objective. ● Adjust the interpupillary distance so that both the right and left field of view become one (Fig. 11). This adjustment will enable the user to observe the specimen with both eyes.
- Page 14 Coarse and fine focusing ● For focusing of the instrument please use the coarse and fine focus knobs on the left and right side of the microscope stand. (Fig. 13a) ● The direction of vertical movement of the revolving nosepiece corresponds to the turning direction of the focus knob.
- Page 15 Align up Field Diaphragm and Aperture Diaphragm Before start to use microscope to observe the specimen or sample, please do make sure the Field Diaphragm center and Aperture Diaphragm center be coaxial seriously, to fully activate MOTIC CCIS infinity optic system performance ●...
- Page 16 (Fig. 15a) (Fig. 15b) (Fig. 16a) (Fig. 16b) Use of Polariser and Analyser (Fig. 17) ● Insert the polariser (marked with “P”) into the slot. ● Insert the Analyser (marked with “A”) into the slot. ● Analyser is rotatable and the color of specimen/ Sample with polarization will be changed when rotating.
- Page 17 Open the aperture diaphragm fully. ● Pull the draw-rod in the DF position. (Fig. 19) PX43MET standard configuration have equipped with LM BD objective, which can perform bright field observation and dark field observation conveniently, no need to change the objective...
- Page 18 4.10 Polarizing Observation ● Insert the polariser (marked with “P”) into the slot. (Fig. 20-1) ● Insert the Analyser (marked with “A”) into the slot. (Fig. 20-2) ● Rotate the analyser according to demands. (Fig. 20a) (Fig. 20b) Note: Before inserting Polariser and Analyser in slot please make sure the filter surface is dust-free, for cleaning method please refer to item 7.
- Page 19 4.12.1 Installing the shutter slider with the filter holder ● Loosen one of the slider knobs. (Fig. 21a) ● With the filter slider slot to the left and facing the operator (Fig. 21b), insert the slider into the opening of the main body of the fluorescence attachment. (Fig. 21c) ●...
- Page 20 4.13 Auto / Off / On switch function ● If “Auto” is selected, the light will automatically turn off after 15 minutes when no user in front of unit ( not people, desk, wall, book, or curtain around it within 1 meter) ●...
- Page 21 5. PHOTOMICROGRAPHIC PROCEDURE (TRINOCULAR ONLY) ● To ensure vibration free operation, set the microscope on a sturdy vibration free table or a bench with a vibration proof device. ● Turn the beam splitter knob (Fig. 24) of the eyepiece tube to the “need icon”...
- Page 22 If still cannot solve the problem, please contact your local agency or service center for next step of troubleshooting, never attempt to dismantle or disassembly the instrument without expertise assistances or supports, thanks for you choosing MOTIC microscope kindly. Optical and Operating Problems Problem...
- Page 23 Electrical Problem Possible Cause Power supply not plugged in right position of socket Lamp not installed properly Lamp does not light User left more than 15 minutes under auto mode Lamp burnt out or end of life Inadequate brightness Specified lamp not being used Lamp blows out immediately Specified lamp not being used Connectors are not securely connected...
- Page 24 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Lenses and Filters ● To clean lens surfaces or filters, first remove dust using an air blower. If dust still exists, use a soft / clean brush or gauze. ● A soft gauze or lens tissue lightly moistened with the mixture of alcohol and ether ( ratio:alcohol: 3 and ether: 7) should only be used to remove grease or fingerprints.
- Page 25 Warning Label The following warning labels (or symbols) are found on the microscope, study the meaning of the warning labels (or symbols) and always use the equipment in the safest possible manner. Warning Label / Symbol Explanation Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare hands.
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