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ASSEMBLY 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.  Condenser:  Rotate focusing knob to move stage platform to its highest position.  Loosen the knurled Abbe locking 

screw and insert Abbe condenser into the mounting ring.  Tighten locking screw. 

 
2.  Specimen holder: Rotate coarse focusing knob to move stage platform to its lowest position.  Remove two knurled 

screws from mechanical stage platform.  Place specimen holder on stage and using the two knurled locking 
screws, attach holder to mechanical stage. 

 

3.  Objectives:  With stage platform located at its lowest position.  Screw all  the objectives into the nosepiece, making 

certain to mount them in consecutive order 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x. 

 
 

4.  Eyepieces:  Remove the dust caps from eyepiece tubes.  Avoid touching 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 camera. 
 
1. Illumination. 

 
A.  Before operating microscope, 

adjust intensity control located on side of base to the minimum position

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This should be done prior to each time light is turned on or off.  This will extend bulb life. 

 
B.  Insert power plug into 12VDC switching power converter, then insert plug on other end of converter into power 

jack on back of microscope base.  Note that the 12VDC converter will operate on either 120v or 240v current, 
50 hertz or 60 hertz, eliminating the need for any other transformer. 
 

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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