Mitutoyo TM-500 Series, User Manual

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Maintenance
This chapter describes the daily and periodical inspection and maintenance
required to maintain the performance of this microscope.
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4.1 Cleaning and Lubrication
(1) Main unit
Periodically apply a thin layer of grease over the slide guide surfaces and rack of the optical tube using
a brush.
(2) XY stage
Apply a thin layer of spindle oil to guide rails. After dusting the stage glass wipe it gently with a soft
cloth.
(3) Eyepiece and objective
Since the optical glass used for lenses is soft and subject to scratches, always use an air-blower or a
feather to dust the lens surface. To remove contaminants such as oil and fingerprints, gently wipe them
in a circular motion with gauze dampened in high-grade alcohol.
4.2 Inspection
To maintain this microscope in prime condition, periodically inspect the parts specified below. If the
microscope is not operating perfectly, inspect it in detail according to the procedure in “5.
Troubleshooting”.
(1)Connecting parts
DANGER
Turn off the power switch and pull out the power cord from the AC outlet to prevent electric
shocks.
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Check the power cord, input connector (AC inlet), voltage selector, GND terminal, surface
illuminator connector, and other joints for looseness and poor connections.
(2)Power and illumination switch and light control knob
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Check the power switch
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Check that the contour and surface illuminators light by turning on the illumination switch.
z
Check that the light intensity of each illuminator changes by turning on the light control knob.
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