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Note:
The iris diaphragm is designed to adjust the aperture size, not to adjust the brightness
although the brightness will be changed when it's adjusted. When aperture is
adjusted to smaller size, the contrast will be increased and the depth of field will be
increased as well. Turn up the intensity of the light if the image is too dim.
3.9 Adjusting focus knob tension
The tightness of the focus knob tension has been
pre-set at the factory. If the mechanical stage drops
by itself, rotate the tension adjustment ring (
Fig.8
)
located inside the focus knob on the power switch
side until the tension is in maintained.
3.10 Cameras
(optional, may not included in your
package)
1) Bring the microscope into focus by following the procedures in
3.3
.
2) Install the camera by following the procedures in
2.7
.
3) Open image observing software to examine (more details
see camera's manual).
4) If the image is not clear, loosen the 2 set screws (See
Fig.9
)
on the photo tube, turn the upper half part to lower down or
raise up the camera mounted on the top, till the image is
clear.
5) You can also capture images or record live videos through
the software, depending on the functions provided by the
software.
Note:
Please refer to the manual
in the camera’s CD for the details of installation and
operation of the camera.
3.11 Darkfield condensers observation
(optional, may not included in your package)
Please see section 7 (
Darkfield Condenser Installation and Operation Instructions
)
3.12 Phase contrast kits observation
(optional, may not included in your package)
Please see section 8 (
Phase Contrast Kit Installation and Operation Instructions
)
Set Screw
Fig.8
Fig.9
Tension adjustment Ring
