KERN OBN 141, User Instructions

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OBN-14-BA-e-1510 2
GB
KERN OBN-14
Version 1.0 01/2015
User instructions
Fluorescence microscope
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 ............................................................................... 7
3 Technical data / Features ............................................................ 9
4 Assembly .................................................................................... 11
4.1 Microscope head .................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Eyepieces ................................................................................................................................ 12
4.4 Colour filter ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Condenser ............................................................................................................................... 13
5 Operation .................................................................................... 13
5.1 Getting started ........................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 (Pre-) focussing ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Adjusting the interpupillary distance ................................................................................... 15
5.4 Dioptre adjustment ................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 Adjusting the magnification .................................................................................................. 16
5.6 Adjusting the Koehler illumination ....................................................................................... 17
5.7 Using eye cups ....................................................................................................................... 20
5.8 Using oil immersion objectives ............................................................................................ 21
5.9 Fluorescence reflected light unit .......................................................................................... 22
6 Changing the bulb ..................................................................... 33
7 Changing the fuse ...................................................................... 33
8 Using optional accessories ....................................................... 34
8.1 Polarisation unit ..................................................................................................................... 34
8.2 Camera connection ................................................................................................................ 35
8.3 Dark field units ........................................................................................................................ 35
8.4 Phase-contrast units .............................................................................................................. 36
9 Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 39
10 Service ........................................................................................ 41
11 Disposal ...................................................................................... 41
12 Further information .................................................................... 41