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Swift SM90,M28Z,M29TZ Series Stereo Microscope Use and Care Manual SWIFT OPTICAL Enduring Quality and Technical Excellence.
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SWIFT SM90 SERIES STEREO MICROSCOPE The Swift SM90 Series stereo microscope is a full size, well- balanced, stereoscopic instrument producing an erect, three- dimensional image with a large, comfortable field of view. The SM90 Series features a modular design which allows the use of other Swift modular heads to provide maximum versatility of the instrument for classroom use.
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COMPONENTS OF THE STEREO MICROSCOPE BOTTOM ILLUMINATOR – The light source that is mounted in the base to provide trans-illumination. DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT – Located on the left eyepiece tube (SM90) or left and right eye tubes (M28Z/M29TZ). This adjustment is used to fine focus the optics to compensate for visual differences between the user’s eyes.
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MAGNIFICATION KNOB – Used to change the M28Z and M29TZ magnification settings. STAGE PLATE – Opaque and black and white stage plates are provided with the microscope stand. The opaque stage plate allows light from the bottom illuminator to pass through. The black and white stage plates can be used for additional contrast to the specimen that is being viewed.
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only, adjust the diopter ring on the left eyetube to bring the image of the specimen into sharp focus. The optical system is now adjusted to your particular vision. 7. Rotate the turret to switch to another magnification if necessary. Minor focusing using the focusing control knob may be required.
LED. To prolong the life of the LED, you should always turn off the unit when not in use. The top illuminator bulb is Swift #MA14778, 3W, 5500K LED bulb. The top bulb may be replaced by carefully laying your microscope on its back so that the top light is facing up.
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TENSION CONTROL OF FOCUSING MOVEMENT The focus tension is easily adjusted by using the Swift adjustment wrench. This wrench fits the tension collar found on the focusing controls, between the knob and upright support. A clockwise turn of this collar moves it toward the upright support and increases tension, while a counter clockwise turn moves the collar toward the knob and decreases tension (see illustration).
A. PROBLEM – The illuminator light does not come on CORRECTION – 1. Make sure the microscope is plugged into a functional electrical socket. 2. Make sure the bottom illuminator dimmer control is set above “0” 3. The bulb may need to be replaced. See “Bulb replacement” on page 9.
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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 (Revised 7/12/13)
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