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#800-160 

Replacement bulb, 12v 20 watt halogen bi-pin 

#965-160 

Eyepiece reticle, 10mm/100 div. 

 

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 

 

National warrants this microscope to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service 
for the life of the instrument. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from abuse or misuse, repairs or 
alterations performed by other than authorized repair technicians, or damage occurring in transit. The warranty does 
not cover bulbs, power supplies, rechargers, batteries, fuses, cords, or add-on accessories such as mechanical 
specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of original manufacture. Warranty 
does not cover lenses that have become inoperable due to excessive dirtiness as a result of misuse or lack of normal 
maintenance.  
 
Any cameras and software supplied with this microscope are warranted from date of purchase as follows:  
 

Camera, 1-year limited warranty:  

Manufacturer warrants camera to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship under normal use and service for 1 year from date of purchase.  It does not cover damage 
resulting from abuse or misuse, repairs or alterations performed by other than the manufacturer, or damage 
occurring in transit. 
 

Software, 90-day limited warranty:

  Manufacturer warrants software to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship under normal use and service for 90 days from date of purchase. 

 
Other than set forth 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 description of 
the difficulty and return instructions, and shipped postage prepaid to National at the address below. National will repair 
or replace at no charge and return postage prepaid. 

For customers living outside the United States, National will 

provide standard warranty service.  However, inbound & outbound shipping cost is the responsibility of the consumer. 

 

If failure was caused by misuse, alterations, accident or abnormal conditions of operation, an estimate for repairs will 
be submitted for approval prior to work being performed. 

 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. If you 
have questions concerning this product or warranty, contact the dealer from which it was purchased. You may also 
contact National at the following address and ask for warranty assistance. 

 

If you have questions concerning this product or warranty, contact dealer from which it was purchased.  Or contact 
National, asking for warranty assistance. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for DC3-163

Page 1: ... YOUR MICROSCOPE SERIAL NUMBERS 1 Microscope serial number This number etched on back arm of microscope is the number under which your warranty is registered 2 Microscope DM number This number found on a white sticker on the bottom of the microscope is used for logging on the Motic web site which gives you the ability to download free software upgrades 3 Motic CD DM number This number is to be use...

Page 2: ...older to stage Knobs controlling X and Y movement of mechanical stage Revolving nosepiece Viewing head of microscope Sliding interpupillary adjustment grips located on both left and right side of diopter scale Three position sliding rod Interpupillary scale Eyepiece LED indicator light White balance button Tension adjustment knob DC power plug Camera On Off S video plug RCA plug USB plug Power On ...

Page 3: ...arate supplement documentation L Calibration slide M USB cable for connecting to computer N S video cable for connecting to high resolution video monitor O RCA cable for connecting to standard resolution video or projector P Dustcover Q Warranty card 2 If it becomes necessary to ship the microscope for any reason repack it in the styrofoam container and then pack the styrofoam in another corrugate...

Page 4: ... any lens surface Insert eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes 5 Filters Swing out filter holder and insert 32mm diameter blue filter OPERATION Your microscope is fully functional as a standard microscope The following instructions apply to operation of the microscope Refer to Supplement to Documentation and Quick Start Guide located on your CD for installation of the software and operation of the cam...

Page 5: ...adjustment of viewing head a Look through microscope and adjust distance between the two eyepiece tubes by grasping the sliding mounts to left and right of eyepieces and sliding together or apart b When a full field of view is observed through both tubes and images blend into one interpupillary distance is corrected for your eyes Check the interpupillary scale and note index reading for future ref...

Page 6: ... prevent damaging the front lens element and specimen slide d In order to obtain maximum resolution of the 100x oil immersion lens it is necessary to apply immersion oil between the coverglass of slide and front lens of the objective 1 Use of a very small amount of immersion oil is required 2 All air bubbles must be removed from between lens and slide by rotating nosepiece back and forth MICROSCOP...

Page 7: ...ed viewing all parts that come in contact with oil must be cleaned Failure to do so could permanently damage the 100x oil immersion objective lens Use of xylene to clean immersion oil off lens surfaces is recommended ...

Page 8: ...ng a camel hairbrush Or use air to blow dust and lint off surfaces Use of compressed air in a can available at any computer supply store is a good source of clean air C Cleaning eyepiece lenses Do not remove eyepiece from eyepiece tube Clean only the outer surface Breathe on lens to dampen surface then wipe with lens paper Do not wipe lens surface while dry as lenses are scratched very easily Wipe...

Page 9: ...o DC power jack Lamp burned out Replace lamp Lamp flickers Lamp loose in socket Push lamp pins into lamp socket Image does not focus Cover slip on specimen slide too thick Use 0 17mm thick cover slip Slide upside down Place slide on stage with cover slip facing up Image does not remain in focus Stage drops down from its own weight Adjust tension of coarse focus knob Poor resolution image not sharp...

Page 10: ...efects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for 90 days from date of purchase Other than set forth 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 wit...

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