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120 Series

 

Operation

 

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Adjusting Focusing Tension

 

1.

 

To adjust the tension of the focusing knobs, first locate the black ridged tension knob on the inside of the coarse 

focusing knob.

 

 

2.

 

To decrease tension, rotate the adjustment forward, towards the stage (counterclockwise). To increase, rotate 

away from the stage (clockwise).

 

 

Note: If your stage is slipping down after setting the focus, you need to increase the tension.

 

 

Maintenance/Precautions

 

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All glass surfaces must be kept clean. Fine dust on the optical surface should be blown off using a hand blower or 

gently wiped off with a soft lens paper tissue/nonabrasive lint free cloth.

 

 

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Carefully wipe off oil or fingerprints on the lens surfaces using tissue moistened with a small amount of lens 

cleaner (we recommend Sparkle brand optical cleaner).

 

 

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Do not use Sparkle to clean other elements of the microscope. Use a neutral detergent on any plastic or painted 

surfaces.

 

 

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Do not assemble or disassemble the microscope’s electrical components yourself without advisement from one of 

our technicians. Doing so will void your warranty unless by advisement of one of our technicians to do so.

 

 

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After use, cover the microscope with the provided dust cover.

 

 

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Keep your AmScope microscope in a dry, clean location in order to prevent rust or other damages.

 

Summary of Contents for 120 Series

Page 1: ...120 Series 1 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... The Condenser Diaphragm 11 Attaching a Camera 11 Setting the Stage s Limit Stop 11 Adjusting Focusing Tension 12 Maintenance Precautions 12 Specifications 13 B120 Series Specifications 13 T120 Series Specifications 14 Optional Accessories 15 Objectives 16 Eyepieces 16 Technical Parameters 17 Electrical System 17 Parameters 17 Technical Terms Concepts 18 Troubleshooting 19 Common Issues 19 Common ...

Page 3: ...lf with the features and functions of your new mi croscope If you d like more information on microscopes parts or accessories please visit our website at www iScopeCorp com We highly recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope and that you keep it on hand for future reference If you have additional questions or need assistance please send us an email at info amscope ...

Page 4: ...e in direct sunlight or in high heat Keep it indoors in a dry and clean place with temperatures between 32 100 degrees F 0 40 degrees C and in maximum relative humidity of 85 3 Avoid touching the lenses on the objectives and the eyepieces so that oil and dirt from your fingerprints do not obstruct your view 4 Before turning the power on make sure that the power supply voltage is consistent with th...

Page 5: ...0 Series Parts B120 Eyepieces Binocular Siedentopf Head Nosepiece Turret Objectives Limit Stop MechanicalStage Coarse Focusing Condenser Fine Focusing Iris Control Base Lens Mechanical Stage Controls Dimmer ...

Page 6: ...20 Series Parts T120 Trinocular C Mount Port Eyepieces Nosepiece Turret Objectives MechanicalStage Limit Stop Coarse Focusing Condenser Fine Focusing Iris Control Base Lens Mechanical Stage Controls Dimmer ...

Page 7: ...7 120 Series Parts Base Condenser ...

Page 8: ...escapes from the base lens Diopter Allows the focus to be perfected for both eyes independent of each other FineFocusingKnob Used to refine focus to clear image LimitStopScrew Limits the upward movement of the mechanical stage in order to avoid damaging the slide and objective Mechanical Stage Mechanically moves the slide along an X and Y axis for optimal positioning Nosepiece Housestheobjectivele...

Page 9: ...eces for B models only Blue Color Filters One Bottle of Immersion Oil One Spare Fuse One Dust Cover One Blue Color Filter Note LED models do not have a spare bulb as the LED bulbs do not need replacing 3 Remove the microscope body from the box and remove the plastic protective covering The body of the micro scope is composed of the base the stage the arm the nosepiece and the head 4 Remove the eye...

Page 10: ...eed to refocus the image a little each time 2 When using the 100x objective a drop of immersion oil should be placed between the cover slip and the objec tive to minimize distortion caused by air Always be sure to wipe the oil off of the objective with either lens cleaning paper or a nonabrasive lint free cloth 3 Being focusing by first looking with one eye through the eyepiece without the diopter...

Page 11: ...filter holder is placed in from the factory in a manner in which it swings out and hits the arm of the microscope backwards If this happens simply grip the condenser assembly and rotate it It may take a small amount of force to rotate it but after doing so you will be able to swing the filter holder out towards the front of the unit for easier operation Attaching a Camera If you have also purchase...

Page 12: ...d blower or gently wiped off with a soft lens paper tissue nonabrasive lint free cloth Carefully wipe off oil or fingerprints on the lens surfaces using tissue moistened with a small amount of lens cleaner we recommend Sparkle brand optical cleaner Do not use Sparkle to clean other elements of the microscope Use a neutral detergent on any plastic or painted surfaces Do not assemble or disassemble ...

Page 13: ...tives 4X 10X 40X spring 100X spring oil 45 Degree Viewing Head BinocularSliding 360DegreeSwiveling TrinocularSliding 360 DegreeSwiveling 30 Degree Viewing Head BinocularSliding 360DegreeSwiveling x x x TrinocularSliding 360 DegreeSwiveling Focusing Nosepiece CoaxialFocusingSystem x x x Quadruple Nosepiece x x x Stage 128mm x 127mm Mechanical Stage x x x Movement Range 70mm x 30mm x x x Condenser A...

Page 14: ...tives 4X 10X 40X spring 100X spring oil 45 Degree Viewing Head BinocularSliding 360DegreeSwiveling TrinocularSliding 360 DegreeSwiveling 30 Degree Viewing Head BinocularSliding 360DegreeSwiveling TrinocularSliding 360 DegreeSwiveling x x x Focusing Nosepiece CoaxialFocusingSystem x x x Quadruple Nosepiece x x x Stage 128mm x 127mm Mechanical Stage x x x Movement Range 70mm x 30mm x x x Condenser A...

Page 15: ...cation powers Plan4X PA4X For obtaining higher clarify in images Plan10X PA10X For obtaining higher clarify in images Plan40X PA40X For obtaining higher clarify in images Plan100X PA100X For obtaining higher clarify in images Darkfield Condenser Dry Darkfield Condenser DK DRY100 For obtaining low power darkfield images Oil Darkfield Condenser DK OIL100 For obtaining high power darkfield images Cam...

Page 16: ...Air 45 Red 10X A5X Air 45 Yellow 40X A20x Air 45 LightBlue 60X A60X Air 45 DeepBlue 100X A100X Cedar Oil 45 White Plan Objective 195mm Plan4X PA4X Air 45 Red Plan10X PA10X Air 45 Yellow Plan40X PA40X Air 45 LightBlue Plan100X PA100X Cedar Oil 45 White Eyepieces Type Widefield Eyepiece Medium Plan Eyepiece Magnification 10X 15X 20X 5X 10X 16X Field of View Φ18 Φ13 Φ11 Φ18 Φ18 Φ15 ...

Page 17: ...supply 220V 240V 10 50Hz This electrical system is CE and GS certified 2 100V 120Vpowersupply 100V 120V 10 60Hz Thiselectrical system isULcertified All units come standard as 110V units unless an upgrade to a 220V system is requested Upgrade fee is dependent on which unit is purchased Parameters Magnification AModel 40x 1600x BModel 40x 2000x Field of View Φ0 8mm Φ4 5mm Mechanical Tube Length 165m...

Page 18: ...erture N A is an important parameter that marks the features of the objective and condenser s image quality and resolution The n is a refractive index of the medium air or immersion cedar oil between the objective lens and the specimen The α is 1 2 of the angle between the aperture on the objective and path of light The larger the N A the higher the resolution of the objective and better quality o...

Page 19: ...n oil for better clarity and resolution Air bubble in the immersion oil Pop the air bubble Used wrong oil Use standard cedarwood oil The aperture is no open to an appropriate diam eter Adjust the aperture to have the light just larger than the size of the condenser Stain or dust has accumulated on the lens in the inlet of the head Clean the lens with lens cleaner or a nonabrasive lint free cloth a...

Page 20: ...ring inside the coarse focus knob counterclockwise close to the arm of the microscope on the left of the microscope Stage declinesbyitself The tension knob is too lose Tighten it by adjusting the tension ring inside the coarse focus knob clockwise close to the arm of the microscope on the left of the microscope Thecoarsefocusing knob won traisethestage Limit stop is engaged Disengage the limit sto...

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