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- Page 1 Swift M3 Series Micro/Macro Microscope Use and Care Manual SWIFT OPTICAL Enduring Quality and Technical Excellence...
- Page 3 Swift M3 Series Micro/Macro Microscope M3-M / M3-B The Swift M3 is a versatile microscope designed for both microscopic (high magnification, small field of view) and macroscopic (low magnification, large field of view) applications. Micro/macro optical capability combined with an innovative modular stage design produce a sophisticated instrument designed to perform for many years in numerous applications.
- Page 4 Eyepiece Head Diopter Top Illuminator Adjustment Magnification Window Nosepiece Stage Ring Thumbscrew Objective Stage Position Stage Clip Thumbscrew Stage Stage Ring Iris Diaphragm Fine Focus Knob Bottom Illuminator Coarse Focus Knob Base Screw Light Source Selector Switch Adapter On/off & Light Intensity Input Control Switch...
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Page 5: Components Of The Microscope
Note that the head rotates, allowing operation from the front or back. ILLUMINATION – the Swift M3 uses a low voltage Light Emitting Diode (LED) for both transmitted (bottom) and incident (top) light. (The illumination system may be used while the M3 is charging.) IRIS DIAPHRAGM –... - Page 6 iris diaphragm is opened too wide. If the image is too dark the iris is not open wide enough. NOSEPIECE – the revolving turret that holds the objective lenses. Changes in magnification are accomplished by rotating different powered objective lenses into the optical path. The nosepiece must “click”...
- Page 7 PARFOCAL – a term applied to objectives and eyepieces when practically no change in focus is needed when changing objectives. The objectives on your Swift M3 microscope are parfocalled at the factory so that only a slight adjustment of the fine focus knob is needed to maintain focus when switching magnification.
- Page 8 MAGNIFICATION – The M3 comes with silver 4X, 10X and 40X objectives (for microscopic use only) and a black 1X objective (for macroscopic use only). The objective magnifications shown in the magnification window are color coded to correspond to the stage position icons on the side of the arm.
- Page 9 For proper stage ring adjustment, loosen the stage position thumbscrew to raise or lower the stage ring housing to line up with the desired stage position indicator marks. Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the stage assembly in place. The macro indicator marks are the suggested positions for viewing most macro specimens.
- Page 10 fine focusing knob, slowly and carefully refine the focus to clearly observe the fine details of the specimen. Now you can turn the nosepiece to the higher magnification micro objectives. The objectives are parfocalled so that once the 4x objective is focused; only a slight turn of the fine focus is required to refine the focus when changing to higher power objectives.
- Page 11 Care of Your Swift M3 Microscope The M3 Series microscope is designed to function with minimal maintenance, but certain components should be cleaned frequently to ensure ease of viewing.
- Page 12 SERVICE – If your microscope needs to be serviced or if parts need to be replaced, please contact Swift customer service for more information at (877) 967-9438.
- Page 13 M3-F Comparison Microscope Quick Start Guide The M3-F will allow you to observe both micro (prepared slides) and macro (bullets, minerals, insects …) and compare them in one microscope. The system consists of the following elements: Two M3 micro/macro bodies: These two units consist of 4x, 10x, and 40x micro objectives and a dedicated 1x macro objective.
- Page 14 Two sets of well-cups with lids: These can be used to house even larger objects such as rocks or live specimens. Using the Comparison Bridge: SETUP The Bridge attaches to the top of the two M3 scope bodies. Please ensure that you align the stickers on the front of the scope with the stickers on the front of the bridge so that you have the left and right body in the proper place.
- Page 15 The images from the left and the right OPEN OPEN microscopes in an optical overlay comparison SWIFT OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC. LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY Please see our website, www.swiftoptical.com, for complete warranty details and exclusions.
- Page 16 Swift Optical Instruments, Inc. (877) 967-9438 www.swiftoptical.com...
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