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OIV-2-BA-e-2010
5
Operation and functionality
When the microscope is ready for use after it has been assembled, the first step is to
connect it to the power supply using the cable.
All important functions that play a role in the use of the units discussed here are
described in the following sections.
5.1 Torque of the focus wheels
To adjust the tension of the focus wheels, hold the left
wheel while turning the right wheel
①
.
Be careful not to loosen the tension excessively to prevent
the microscope from dropping under its own weight.
5.2
Attaching the lighting
Connect the power cable to the ring light
②
and attach the
other end to the microscope housing
③
. At the rear end of
the ring light is the on/off switch
①
.
5.3
Adjusting the lighting
Turn the wheel on the right side of the ring light to adjust
the illumination.
5.4 Adjusting the magnification and focus
As the OIV series is a zoom microscope, the zoom factor
can be changed on the adjustment wheel
①
.
Turn the adjustment wheel to the maximum magnification.
Focus the image using the focus wheel adjustment
②
.
Repeat the process if necessary.
The max/min parfocality is already optimally preset on
delivery.
