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EXI-410 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES 

CONTENTS 

SAFETY NOTES .................................................................................................................. 3 

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 4 

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5 

UNPACKING AND COMPONENTS ..................................................................................... 5 

COMPONENT DIAGRAMS .................................................................................................. 6 

MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS............................................................................................ 12 

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................... 13 

DETAILED ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................... 14 

OPERATION 

POWERING ON THE MICROSCOPE .......................................................................................18 

ILLUMINATION .........................................................................................................................18 

INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE .................................................................................................18 

FOCUSING ...............................................................................................................................19 

ADJUSTABLE TENSION CONTROL ........................................................................................20 

STAGE PLATES 

(OPTIONAL) 

 .................................................................................................20 

SELECTING THE LIGHT PATH ................................................................................................21 

APERTURE DIAPHRAGM ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................21 

PHASE CONTRAST .................................................................................................................22 

CENTERING THE LIGHT USING ANNULUS ...........................................................................22 

EMBOSS CONTRAST ..............................................................................................................23 

USING A MICROSCOPY CAMERA

 (OPTIONAL)

  ....................................................................24 

USING FLUORESCENCE 

(OPTIONAL)

 ...................................................................................25 

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 2

7

 

MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................. 30 

SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 30 

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 30

 

Summary of Contents for EXI-410 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 410 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES...

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Page 3: ...OPERATION POWERING ON THE MICROSCOPE 18 ILLUMINATION 18 INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 18 FOCUSING 19 ADJUSTABLE TENSION CONTROL 20 STAGE PLATES OPTIONAL 20 SELECTING THE LIGHT PATH 21 APERTURE DIAPHRAGM ADJ...

Page 4: ...void blocking the natural air circulation for cooling Ensure objects and obstructions are at least 10 centimeters from all sides of the microscope the only exception is the table on which the microsco...

Page 5: ...should be swabbed using a circular motion A small amount of absorbent cotton wound on the end of a tapered stick such as cotton swabs or Q tips makes a useful tool for cleaning recessed optical surfac...

Page 6: ...roscope 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 i...

Page 7: ...Emboss Contrast Slider 6 Power Indicator 7 Illumination Selector 8 Main Frame 9 LED Lamp transmitted 10 Illumination Pillar 11 Condenser Set Screw 12 Field Iris Diaphragm 13 Condenser 14 Objective 15...

Page 8: ...illar 2 Field Iris Diaphragm 3 Phase Contrast Slider 4 Condenser 5 Mechanical Stage with Universal Holder optional 6 Objective 7 Nosepiece 8 Power Switch 9 Eyepiece 10 Eyetube 11 Viewing Head 12 Light...

Page 9: ...rast 1 Viewing Head 2 Stage 3 Emboss Contrast Slider 4 Main Frame 5 Focus Tension Adjustment Collar 6 Coarse Focus 7 Fine Focus 8 Condenser Set Screw 9 Phase Contrast Slider 10 Condenser 11 Illuminati...

Page 10: ...elector 9 Main Frame 10 LED Lamp transmitted 11 Illumination Pillar 12 Condenser Set Screw 13 Field Iris Diaphragm 14 Condenser Centering Screw 15 Condenser 16 Light Shield 17 Objective 18 Stage 19 Me...

Page 11: ...ider 4 Condenser 5 Mechanical Stage with Universal Holder optional 6 Objective 7 Nosepiece 8 Fluorescence Turret 9 Fluorescence Turret Access Door 10 Power Switch 11 Eyepiece 12 Eyetube 13 Viewing Hea...

Page 12: ...ld 3 Emboss Contrast Slider 4 Main Frame 5 Focus Tension Adjustment Collar 6 Coarse Focus 7 Fine Focus 8 Condenser Set Screw 9 Phase Contrast Slider 10 Condenser 11 Illumination Pillar 12 Light Shield...

Page 13: ...410 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES ACCU SCOPE 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 631 864 1000 www accu scope com 12 MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS EXI 410 Phase Contrast and Brightfield EXI 410 FL with Mechanical Sta...

Page 14: ...ble the various components The numbers indicate the order of assembly Use the hex wrenches that are supplied with your microscope when required Be sure to keep these wrenches for changing out componen...

Page 15: ...ible click indicates that one position of the 3 postion phase contrast slider is aligned with the optical axis Insert the slider further into the slot or backward to the desired slider position Mechan...

Page 16: ...tive onto the nosepiece opening then rotate the nosepiece clockwise and thread the other objectives from low to high magnification NOTE Always rotate the nosepiece by using the knurled nosepiece ring...

Page 17: ...ficant vignetting c A 0 5X lens optional accommodates camera sensors and smaller Larger sensors may result in images with significant vignetting Fluorescence Filter Cubes EXI 410 FL models only To ins...

Page 18: ...than indicated will cause severe damage to your microscope Connecting the Power Cord Make sure the On Off Switch is O the off position before connecting the power cord Insert the power plug into the...

Page 19: ...g upon the specimen density and objective magnification Adjust the light intensity for comfortable viewing by turning the light intensity control knob clockwise towards the operator to increase bright...

Page 20: ...e sharp image using your right eye do not touch the coarse or fine adjustments Instead rotate the right diopter collar until the sharpest image appears Repeat several times to check IMPORTANT do not c...

Page 21: ...tes Optional NOTE for optimal viewing ensure the thickness of the container dish or slide matches the thickness marked on each objective 0 17mm or 1 2mm For modern objectives coverglass is optimally 0...

Page 22: ...ewing head IN position or 100 to the camera port OUT position Using the Aperture Diaphragm The iris diaphragm determines the numerical aperture N A of the illumination system in bright field observati...

Page 23: ...pically necessary If the phase ring is not centered you can adjust it by centering the bolt with the 2mm hex wrench provided with the microscope see instructions below The EXI 410 PH includes a 3 posi...

Page 24: ...nulus may sometimes appear It this occurs superimpose the brightest light annulus image over the phase annulus When a thick specimen is moved or replaced the light annulus and the phase annulus may de...

Page 25: ...s Contrast Slider The eyepiece tube side emboss contrast slider has several position markings corresponding to the objective magnification and several stop positions to ensure alignment of the apertur...

Page 26: ...able with alternate light sources for fluorescence Various filter sets are also available for installation Selection of filter sets depends upon the available LED fluorescence modules in your microsco...

Page 27: ...d the fluorescence LED unit is also automatically switched Brightfield positions on the turret are indicated by a symbol and alternate with the three fluorescence filter cube positions Detents on the...

Page 28: ...r position Move the slider until it clicks into place Dirt or dust is visible in the field of view Dirt dust on the specimen Clean or replace the specimen or Dirt dust on the eyepiece Clean the eyepie...

Page 29: ...ate is poor profile irregularity etc Use a vessel with a good profile irregularity characteristic MECHANICAL PART PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The coarse adjustment knob is too difficult to rotate The tensi...

Page 30: ...Adjust the diopter Your view is not accustomed to the microscope observation and widefield eyepieces Upon looking into eyepieces try looking at the overall field before concentrating on the specimen...

Page 31: ...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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