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WIFI CAMERA OPERATION
1. Powering the WiFi camera
a. The built-in WiFi camera is powered through the USB port located behind the camera housing of the microscope.
Supplied with your microscope is a USB (5V) wall plug power adapter and USB cable. First plug the adapter into
the A/C wall power outlet. Then insert the flat end of the USB cord into the adapter and the other square end into
the USB port behind the camera housing.
b. As power is being established, you will notice a blue LED flashing, located in front of the camera housing. Once
the blue LED remains solid, the WiFi camera is ready to be used.
2. Connecting to Android or Apple device
a. The built-in WiFi camera in this unit performs much like a wireless router. You will first need to locate the wireless
signal with your Android or Apple device. This is usually done through the settings feature of your device (please
refer to your devices manual for further instructions). Once you have located the signal (usually labeled MC-WiFi-
….), you will need to connect using the default password of 12345678. This cannot be changed except by the
factory. Any attempt to do so will render your WiFi camera inoperable and will void your warranty.
b. Once the connection has been established, you can begin using the WiFi camera through the MotiConnect App
(automatic) or through your web browser, using the following address:c. For further help and instructions on using MotiConnect, please visit both the Motic and National Optical YouTube
pages.
3. Connecting to wireless enabled laptop or desktop
a. You will first need to locate the wireless signal, the same way you would connect to any wireless router or signal.
Once you have located the signal (usually labeled MC-WiFi-….), you will need to connect using the default
password of 12345678. This cannot be changed except by the factory. Any attempt to do so will render your
WiFi camera inoperable and will void your warranty.
b. Once connected, open your Motic Images software. If you are using a Windows based system, click on the
capture button. This will open the Live Imaging Module. Locate the Video Device box. You will notice that by
default the Moticam X is selected. Click on the Open button and the software will enable the camera. If you are
using an Apple based system, click on File at the top of the Motic Images tool bar. Select Capture or New and
then Live Video, to enable the camera. Instructions on the Motic Images software are covered within the software
under Help. You may also visit both the Motic and National Optical YouTube pages.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: For your own safety, make certain that battery recharger is unplugged and removed from microscope
jack before maintaining your microscope.
1. OPTICAL MAINTENANCE
Do not attempt to disassemble any lens components. Consult a microscope service technician when any repairs not
covered by instructions are needed.
Prior to cleaning any lens surface, brush dust or dirt off lens surfaces using a camel hair brush. 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.
Do not remove eyepieces or objective lenses to clean. Clean only the outer lens surface. Breath on lens to dampen
surface, then wipe with lens paper or tissue or use a cotton swab moistened with distilled water. Wipe lenses with a
circular motion, applying as little pressure as possible. Avoid wiping dry lens surface as lenses are scratched easily.
If excessive dirt or grease gets on lens surfaces, a small amount of Windex can be used on a cotton swab or lens
tissue. To clean objective lenses, do not remove objectives from microscope. Clean front lens element only,
following same procedure.
NOTE: Fingerprints or other matter on the front lens element of the objective lens is the single most common reason
that you will have difficulty in focusing the microscope. Before having costly servicing done, or before returning to
National for “warranty repair”, make certain to examine the front lens element with a magnifying glass or eye loupe for
the presence of such contaminants. If a microscope is returned to National for warranty repair, and it is determined
that such contaminants are the problem, this is not covered under warranty and National will submit a cost estimate
for cleaning.
