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National Optical & Scientific Instruments Inc. 

11113 Landmark 35 Drive 

San Antonio, Texas  78233 

Phone (210) 590-9010   Fax (210) 590-1104 

 

 
 
 
 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

 

MODELS 130, 131, 132, 138 & 139 

 

COMPOUND MICROSCOPES 

 
 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  These models share common features, nomenclature and 

 

 

 

 

method of operation.  The only difference are… 

 
 

 

 

 

Model 130 features mirror for reflected illumination from 

     natural 

or 

other 

light 

source. 

 
 

 

 

 

Models 131 & 132 feature electric illumination from a 

     tungsten 

bulb. 

 
 

 

 

 

Models 138 & 139 feature electric illumination from a 

     fluorescent 

bulb. 

 
 

 

 

 

Models 132 & 139 have both 30

°

 inclined and vertical 

 

 

 

 

 

eyepiece tubes, each supplied with WF10x  

     eyepiece. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

National Optical & Scientific Instrument Inc. 

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Summary of Contents for 130

Page 1: ...nclature and method of operation The only difference are Model 130 features mirror for reflected illumination from natural or other light source Models 131 132 feature electric illumination from a tungsten bulb Models 138 139 feature electric illumination from a fluorescent bulb Models 132 139 have both 30 inclined and vertical eyepiece tubes each supplied with WF10x eyepiece National Optical Scie...

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Page 3: ... being viewed forms first magnified image of the specimen 5 STAGE CLIPS Two locked on clips hold specimen slide in place on stage Note Your microscope is already drilled and tapped to accept an optional mechanical stage Mechanical stage replaces stage clips and permits precise mechanical manipulation of the specimen slide 6 STAGE Platform of the microscope where the specimen slide is placed 7 COND...

Page 4: ...ective lens clicks into position in the optical path Note that each time you change from one objective lens to another you should turn the turret until you hear the click which indicates that the lens is properly indexed in the optical path 7 While looking through the eyepiece rotate coarse focusing knobs until specimen comes into focus If image does not appear in field of view move specimen slide...

Page 5: ... viewer will have focused the microscope using the coarse and fine focus knobs To compensate for differences in vision between primary and second viewer second viewer may have to adjust image in vertical eyepiece by turning the knurled diopter adjustment 12 Camera adaptation for models 132 and 139 Specific instructions for adapting a video camera to your microscope are not included in this manual ...

Page 6: ...k stop screw has been pre adjusted at the factory and should not require re adjustment However if you do attempt re adjustment note the following procedure Loosen round knurled locking nut by turning counter clockwise Then loosen stop screw With fine focus adjustment at mid range focus on standard slide until sharp image is obtained Rotate rack stop screw in clockwise direction until tight Lock in...

Page 7: ...ician repair outlet AC power cord not connected Plug into outlet Lamp burned out Replace lamp Image does not remain in focus Stage of microscope drops from its own weight Adjust tension control Rack stop not set at proper position Adjust rack stop Slide upside down Place slide on stage with cover slip up Slide cover slip too thick Use 0 17mm thick cover slip No 1 cover slip Poor resolution image n...

Page 8: ...th above National hereby disclaims all warranties express or implied of fitness for a particular purpose While it is not necessary to register your purchase of a microscope any camera or software must be registered by completing and mailing the warranty registration card enclosed with such product For warranty service instrument should be well packed to avoid damage in transit accompanied by a des...

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