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SE300 Series

 

Operation

 

 

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Setting Up

 

1.

 

Once you have placed your sample on the table or base below the objective, center the sample as best as 
possible.  A slide is neither needed nor required for a stereo microscope, although they can be used if 
desired. If using a slide,  use the stage clips to hold it in place.

 

 

2.

 

With both eyes open, look into the eyepieces. 

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djust the interpupillary distance by holding the 

eyepiece tubes and rotating the eyepiece tubes either towards or away from each other until only one 
circle of light is seen by both  eyes.

 

 

3.

 

Center the specimen to be studied under the objective lenses. Use stage clips if necessary. 

 

4.

 

Choose the appropriate lightings for your application: Top lighting shines down and reflects off 
opaque or solid specimens, while bottom lighting shines up through translucent objects. Model SE305 
through SE308 are equipped with bottom lighting. 

 

5.

 

If you are using a darkfield condenser or look at jewels or gems, you should first remove the stage 
plate and place the darkfield condenser in the round opening. Attached gem clip to the stage and use it 
to center the gem under the objective lenses. Only models with –DK come with these accessories. 

 

 

Focusing 

1.

 

Adjust the focusing rack by loosening the lock-screw located behind the pillar stand. Move the entire 
focusing rack so that the image is roughly in focus, then re-tighten the lock-screw. If your model does not 
have a lock-screw, simply move on to the next step. 

2.

 

Begin focusing by first looking with one eye through the eyetube without the diopter. Close your other sys. 
Bring the image into focus using the focusing knob. 

3.

 

Once the image is focused through the first eye, look only through the other eyepiece, turning the diopter 
until the image is as clear as through the other side. Open both eyes and adjust the interpupillary distance 
until one clear image is seen. 

4.

 

As you switch magnification levels, you may also need to re-center the specimen, and/or refocus the image. 

 

Adjusting the Magnification 

1.

 

To change the magnification setting of the objectives, turn the cylindrical objective housing 180 digress until 
it clicks into place. 

2.

 

To achieve additional magnification levels, switch out the eyepieces. Use a small Phillips head screw driver 
to remove the screws on the underside of the eyetubes. Then slide the eyepieces out of the eyetubes, being 
careful not to touch the lenses. Replace with other eyepieces and replace the screws. 

 

Summary of Contents for SE300 Series

Page 1: ...SE300 Series 1 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...5 A SE306 A 9 Definition of Parts 10 Getting Started 11 Assembly 7 Operation 12 Setting Up 12 Focusing 12 Adjusting the Magnification 12 Attaching a Camera 13 Changing the Light Bulb 13 Maintenance Precautions 14 Specifications 15 Specifications 15 Electrical System 17 Objective Lens Parameters 17 Troubleshooting 18 Common Issues Optical 18 Common Issues Mechanical 19 ...

Page 3: ...self 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 amscop...

Page 4: ...ht 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 the voltage of your ...

Page 5: ...SE300 Series Parts 5 SE303 P SE304 P Fig 1 SE303 P SE304 P Eyeguards Eyetubes Diopter Pillar Stand Lock screw Stage Clips Focusing Knob Top Light Objective Housing Stage Plate ...

Page 6: ...SE300 Series Parts 6 SE305 P SE306 P Fig 2 SE305 P SE306 P Top Light Bottom Light Glass Stage Plate Objective Housing Focusing Knob Lock screw Pillar Stand Diopter Eyetubes Eyeguards ...

Page 7: ...SE300 Series Parts 7 SE305R P SE306R P Fig 3 SE305R P SE306R P Lock screw Focusing Knob Reversed Head Top Light Bottom Light ...

Page 8: ...SE300 Series Parts 8 SE307 P SE308 P Fig 4 SE307 P SE308 P Top Light Focus Knob Pillar Stand Bottom Light ...

Page 9: ...SE300 Series Parts 9 SE305 A SE306 A Fig 5 SE305 A SE306 A Arm Stand Top Light Focusing Knob Bottom Light ...

Page 10: ...e objectives are pre set atcertain levels and changed by rotating the objective FocusingKnob Used to move the microscope head vertically to bring the sample into focus Magnification Knob Changes the magnification of the lenses on a continuous zoom microscope Microscope Head Contains the objective lens eyepiece ocular tubes and prisms used tomagnify Ocular Tube Tube designed to hold the eyepieces o...

Page 11: ... ve purchased and is generally listed on www amscope com at the items details page for your specific model 3 Remove the microscope body from the box and remove the plastic protective covering 4 Ensure that the item is fully intact and that the eyepieces are attached on top They are the black tubes that you look through the microscope to see your sample 5 Remove the cap from the objective lens if o...

Page 12: ... the objective lenses Only models with DK come with these accessories Focusing 1 Adjust the focusing rack by loosening the lock screw located behind the pillar stand Move the entire focusing rack so that the image is roughly in focus then re tighten the lock screw If your model does not have a lock screw simply move on to the next step 2 Begin focusing by first looking with one eye through the eye...

Page 13: ...dapter Note C mount cameras are not compatible with the SE300 Changing the Light Bulb 1 Turn off the power and unplug the microscope Wait until the bulb cools down 2 If change the top light s bulb loosen the lock screw on the lamp housing Take off the lamp cover remove the old bulb and replace with a new one Replace the lamp cover and re tighten its lock screw 3 If changing the bottom light s bulb...

Page 14: ... 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 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 After us...

Page 15: ...SE300 Series Specifications 15 SE300 Series Specifications ...

Page 16: ...SE300 Series Specifications 16 SE300 Series Specifications continued ...

Page 17: ...40V 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 Objective Lens Parameters Magnification Field of View mm Working Distance mm 1x 20 53 2x 10 53 3x 6 7 53 4x 5 0 53 ...

Page 18: ...age appears in focus Note Higher magnification will require the head to move closer while lower will require more distance between the sample and the lens One side of the field of view is dark or the image moves while focusing The specimen is not fixed Secure the slide to the stage with clips or another manner so that the sample does not move The field of view is not bright enough The light source...

Page 19: ...de and utilize the stage clips No gem clip used Try using the gem clip for small items The objective touches the specimen Specimen is too large Get a smaller specimen Focusing rack too low Raise the focusing rack Head declines by itself The lock screw is too loose Tighten it firmly Focus knob does not turn Fine focusing limit reached Adjust the focusing rack s position w lock screw ...

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