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MECHANICAL PROBLEMS 

Problem Cause 

Solution 

Does not stay in focus. 

The stage drops down. 

Adjust coarse focus 

tension. 

Does not stay in focus. 

The rack stop of the 

ascending movement of 

the stage is badly 

adjusted. 

Readjust rack stop 

screw. 

 

 

 

Moving the microscope 

 

 

If possible, avoid moving the microscope.  

 

 

Carry the microscope in both hands. One hand should hold the microscope  

 

arm, and the other should support it under the base. 

 

 

Maintain the microscope in a vertical position.

 

 

 

 

Repair 

 

If the microscope needs repairing, or revision by authorised personnel, we 

would recommend that it be stored in its polystyrene box and returned to the 

distributor. Attach a note with a description of the problem, or details of the 

required revision. 

 

Note: 

If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the 

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. 

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Page 2: ...uirements of modern research techniques and testing methods This involves modification to the mechanical structure and optical design of our instruments Therefore all descriptions and illustrations in this instruction manual including all specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 3: ...me of Components 3 Introduction 4 Unpacking 5 Description of Components 6 Setting up the instrument 7 Assembly 8 Operation 9 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 18 Moving the microscope 20 Repair 20 Warning Label 21 Warrantee 21 ...

Page 4: ...cular 1 Eyepiece 9 Base 2 Revolving nosepiece 10 Eyepiece tube 3 Objectives 11 Head 4 Fixed stage clip 12 Arm 5 Diaphragm 13 Knobs controlling movement 6 Stage 14 Fine focus knob 7 Condenser 15 Light intensity control 8 Illuminator ...

Page 5: ...hanical stage which provides a travel range of 75mm x 35mm in X and Y directions with a graduation of up to 0 1 mm thus permitting the perfect positioning of the specimen Also included are objectives located in a nosepiece allowing movement in both directions a precision coarse and fine focusing system accurate condensers with a numerical aperture of 0 65 N A or 1 25 N A and LED illumination with ...

Page 6: ...sembled with a monocular head an eyepiece a fixed stage 0 65 N A condenser or 1 25 N A Abbe condenser and three objectives or four objectives Additional components are a blue filter a dust cover and two hexagonal keys measuring 2mm and 0 85mm Remove and handle the microscope and all its components with extreme care Avoid touching the lenses of the optical elements and keep clear of contact with du...

Page 7: ...h 4 Objectives The group of lenses closest to the sample or microscopic specimen forming the primary magnified image 5 Stage Platform of the microscope where the specimen is placed Models with plain stage where specimen slide is held in place by specimen holder clips In other models a mechanical stage replaces the clips and permits precise mechanical manipulation of the specimen slide 6 Condenser ...

Page 8: ...g with IEC60664 Air Pressure of 75kPa to 106kPa No hoar frost dew percolating water rain 2 Verifying Input voltage The automatic voltage selection works with a broad range of settings However always use a power cord that is rated for the voltage used in your area and that has been approved to meet local safety standards Using the wrong power cord could cause fire or equipment damage In case of usi...

Page 9: ...ng the placement of the distinct parts and elements of the microscope A Specimen holder mechanism for models with built in mechanical stage Rotate the coarse focusing knob to move the stage to its lowest position Remove the two knurled screws of the specimen holder mechanism Place the mechanism on the stage with the moveable clip lever facing outwards and making sure that the holes of the mechanis...

Page 10: ...me the microscope is switched on or off to prolong the use of the bulb 2 Press switch to position ON Fig 1 Fig 1 3 Rotate light intensity dial until the image is illuminated 4 Light intensity should be adjusted in accordance with the objective used or the type of specimen examined Using LED illuminating microscope Rechargeable batteries Fig 2 ...

Page 11: ... sure that the cover slip is raised Swing out the moveable stage clip on the mechanical specimen holder support the specimen slide against the fixed stage clip and gently release the moveable clip until the preparation is well fixed into place For models with plain stage Raise the specimen holder clips by putting downward pressure on the back part slide the specimen slide under the clips and relea...

Page 12: ...g magnification 1 Position the objective 10X in the optical path 2 This microscope has already been parfocalised although it is possible that small differences exist between the objectives It may then be necessary to adjust the focus slightly with the fine focus knob 3 When changing to the 40X and 100X objectives optional it must be done with great care making sure that the objectives do not scrat...

Page 13: ...ideal level of illumination is when all illumination elements are brought into proportion basically by the condenser To achieve critical illumination an object over the illuminator must be in focus 1 Focus on slide with the 10X objective 2 Place a flat object on the illuminator The object must be one that lets light through a slide for example 3 Without letting go of slide focus using the other ha...

Page 14: ...available in shops selling photography equipment 1 Cleaning the eyepiece a Do not remove eyepiece from eyepiece tube b Clean only the outer surface misting the lens with breath c Dry by wiping with lens paper in circular movements from centre outwards Do not wipe lenses when dry as they are easy to scratch 2 Cleaning the objectives a Do not remove the objectives from the microscope b Only clean th...

Page 15: ... loosen the screw on the side of the lamp housing and pull the housing up Fig 3 Fig 3 b The LED lamp comes with its holder as shown in Fig 4 which should be plugged onto the electrical connecter as shown in Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 5 c After opening the lamp housing pull out the LED lamp with its socket replace with a new one as shown in Fig 6 ...

Page 16: ...se focus knob and the arm Coarse focus tension is adjusted by the factory The optimum point of tension is that which permits the lightest movement of the coarse focusing knob possible without the stage sinking from its own weight a To adjust tension first loosen the slotted set screw in the collar hole with a 2mm hexagonal key b To tighten the tension of the coarse focus knob turn the collar anti ...

Page 17: ... the stage The rack stop screw comes pre adjusted by the factory for standard slides with a 0 17mm thick cover slip However for observing other types of slides or for using polarising equipment optional adjustment may be necessary a Loosen the rack stop screw Fig 3 with the 2mm key b With the fine focus adjustment at mid range focus on specimen slide using only the coarse focus knob firstly with t...

Page 18: ... in a short time Very high voltage Reduce light to minimum before turning microscope on or off The bulb burns out immediately Wrong bulb Replace with the correct bulb The bulb flickers The bulb is not inserted correctly in the socket Insert it correctly The bulb is at the point of burning out Replace bulb The fuse cap is not closed properly Close correctly Bad outlet connection Repair through a qu...

Page 19: ...wn Place slide with slip facing up Cover slip on specimen slides wrong thickness Use 0 17mm thick cover slip Light too bright Reduce light intensity or adjust diaphragm aperture Condenser dirty Clean condenser Spots in field of view Dirty eyepiece Clean eyepiece Dirty slide Clean slide Dirty condenser Clean condenser Uneven illumination of field Nosepiece not properly positioned Turn until clicks ...

Page 20: ...oth hands One hand should hold the microscope arm and the other should support it under the base Maintain the microscope in a vertical position Repair If the microscope needs repairing or revision by authorised personnel we would recommend that it be stored in its polystyrene box and returned to the distributor Attach a note with a description of the problem or details of the required revision Not...

Page 21: ...d against any manufacturing defect for a 5 year period Damage occurring by any unauthorised repair work or occurring through misuse or modification of the microscope will not be included under the conditions of the warrantee Bulbs and fuses are not under warrantee The warrantee service is provided by Motic or its authorised distributors Defective products will be repaired free of charge when retur...

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