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EXI-310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES   

 

 

 
 

ACCU-SCOPE

®

     

                   

73 Mall Drive, 

Commack, NY  11725  •  631-864-1000  •  www.accu-scope.com 

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INTRODUCTION 

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ACCU-SCOPE

 ®

 microscope. ACCU-SCOPE

 ®

 

microscopes are engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Your microscope will 
last a lifetime if used and maintained properly. ACCU-SCOPE

 ®

 microscopes are carefully assembled, 

inspected and tested by our staff of trained technicians in our New York facility. Careful quality control 
procedures ensure each microscope is of the highest quality prior to shipment.  
 
 

 

UNPACKING AND COMPONENTS 

Your microscope arrived packed in a molded shipping carton. 

Do not discard the carton

:  

the carton 

should be retained for reshipment of your microscope if needed. Avoid placing the microscope in dusty 
surroundings or in high temperature or humid areas as mold and mildew will form. Carefully remove the 
microscope from the EPE foam container by its arm and base and place the microscope on a flat, 
vibration-free surface.   Check the components against the following standard configuration list: 
 
1.  Stand, which includes the supporting arm, focusing mechanism, nosepiece, mechanical stage 

(optional), condenser with iris diaphragm, illumination system, and phase contrast accessories 
(optional). 

2.  Binocular viewing head 
3.  Eyepieces as ordered 
4.  Objectives as ordered 
5.  Stage plate inserts, green and yellow filters (optional) 
6.  Dust cover 
7.  3-prong electric power cord 
8.  Camera adapters (optional) 
 
 
Optional accessories such as optional objectives and/or eyepieces, slides sets, etc., are not shipped as 
part of the standard equipment.  These items, if ordered, are shipped separately.

 

 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for EXI-310 Series

Page 1: ...MANUAL 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 631 864 1000 P 631 543 8900 F www accu scope com info accu scope com EXI 310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES...

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Page 3: ...IAGRAMS 5 MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS 6 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 7 DETAILED ASSEMBLY 8 9 OPERATION ILLUMINATION 10 INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 10 FOCUSING 10 ADJUSTABLE TENSION CONTROL 11 STAGE PLATES OPTIONAL 11 SELEC...

Page 4: ...component including eyepieces objectives or focusing assembly 2 Keep the instrument clean remove dirt and debris regularly Accumulated dirt on metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth More p...

Page 5: ...ipment of your microscope if needed Avoid placing the microscope in dusty surroundings or in high temperature or humid areas as mold and mildew will form Carefully remove the microscope from the EPE f...

Page 6: ...ive Nosepiece Ring Coarse Fine Focus Adjustment Knob Base Eyepieces Phase Contrast Slider Condenser Stage Camera Photo Port Optional Fluorescence Light Path Access Panel NOTE If you did not purchase y...

Page 7: ...EXI 310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES ACCU SCOPE 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 631 864 1000 www accu scope com 6 MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS...

Page 8: ...rs indicate the order of assembly Use the 1 5mm and 2mm hex wrenches that are supplied with your microscope when required Be sure to keep these wrenches for changing out components or making adjustmen...

Page 9: ...epiece is at its lowest position 2 Remove the nosepiece cap closest to you and thread the lowest magnification objective onto the nosepiece opening then rotate the nosepiece clockwise and thread the o...

Page 10: ...OLTAGE CHECK Confirm that the input voltage indicated on the rear label of the microscope corresponds to your line voltage The use of a different input voltage than indicated will cause severe damage...

Page 11: ...bes coincide completely A complete circle should be seen in the viewing field when viewing the specimen slide An improper adjustment will cause operator fatigue and will disrupt the objective parfocal...

Page 12: ...ent ring Turn the tension adjustment ring clockwise to loosen or counterclockwise to tighten according to user preference Fig 8 Using the Stage Plates Optional Fig 9 10 NOTE for optimal viewing ensure...

Page 13: ...ition pushed all the way to the right Slide the light path selection slider to the left to the IN position This will send 20 of the light to the binocular viewing head and 80 to the top photo port for...

Page 14: ...specimen which is not dyed set the iris diaphragm lever to 75 of the N A of the objective in use Phase Contrast Observation Depending on the configuration ordered the EXI 310 can be used for phase co...

Page 15: ...Annulus Fig 15 16 The phase slider is pre aligned at our facilities If realignment is necessary follow these steps 1 Place a specimen on the stage and bring it into focus 2 Replace the eyepiece in the...

Page 16: ...unt of media or wellplate inconsistences This can reduce image contrast If this occurs repeat steps 1 5 for readjustment The centering procedure may have to be repeated in order to get the best possib...

Page 17: ...rast observation Dust caps for slider and push rod for filter position and selection Each position of the slider clicks securely into position due to click stop ball bearing positioning Alternate ligh...

Page 18: ...kwise to close it Observe your specimen through the eyepieces and open the field iris diaphragm gradually to find the image in the field of view If your image is not centered in the field of view adju...

Page 19: ...poor Details are indistinct Phase contrast effect cannot be obtained The objective is not correctly engaged in the light path Turn the nosepiece into the engaged position the aperture diaphragm is op...

Page 20: ...er or call ACCU SCOPE at 1 888 289 2228 for an authorized service center near you The light intensity is not enough Not use an designated lamp use an designated lamp The brightness adjustment knob is...

Page 21: ...ce to the original end user purchaser LED lamps are warranted for a period of two years from the date of original invoice to the original end user purchaser The mercury power supply is warranted for a...

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