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OBD-1-BA-e-1510 2
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KERN OBD-1
Version 1.0 01/2015
User instructions
Transmitted light microscope (digital)
Table of contents
1 Before use .................................................................................... 3
1.1 General notes ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Notes on the electrical system ................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Maintenance and cleaning ....................................................................................................... 5
2 Nomenclature ............................................................................... 6
3 Technical data / Features ............................................................ 8
4 Assembly .................................................................................... 10
4.1 Microscope head .................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Eyepieces ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.4 Colour filter ............................................................................................................................. 10
4.5 Condenser ............................................................................................................................... 11
5 Operation .................................................................................... 11
5.1 Getting started ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.2 (Pre-) focussing ...................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Adjusting the interpupillary distance ................................................................................... 13
5.4 Dioptre adjustment ................................................................................................................. 13
5.5 Adjusting the magnification .................................................................................................. 14
5.6 Adjusting the Koehler illumination ....................................................................................... 15
5.7 Using the camera .................................................................................................................... 17
5.8 Using eye cups ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.9 Using oil immersion objectives ............................................................................................ 19
6 Changing the bulb ..................................................................... 20
7 Changing the fuse ...................................................................... 21
8 Using optional accessories ....................................................... 21
8.1 Polarisation unit ..................................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Dark field units ........................................................................................................................ 22
8.3 Phase-contrast unit ................................................................................................................ 22
9 Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 24
10 Service ........................................................................................ 26
11 Disposal ...................................................................................... 26
12 Further information .................................................................... 26