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Warning

This microscope is a scientific precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of mainte

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nance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use. We remind you that this 

manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must therefore be made acces

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sible to the instrument users. We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does 

not comply with this manual.

Symbols and conventions

The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.

CAUTION

 

This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.

Safety Information

 

 

Avoiding Electrical Shock   

Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the 

operation voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in off position. Users should observe all safety 

regulations of the region. The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibil

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ity to use this equipment safely. Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure 

safe operation of the unit.

Intended use

For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.

Summary of Contents for B-500ASB

Page 1: ...sued 16 03 2017 Model B 500BSp B 500TSp B 500Bpl B 500Tpl B 500Bi B 500Ti B 500ERGO B 500iERGO B 500Bph B 500Tph B 500Biph B 500Tiph B 500Ti 2 B 500Ti 3 B 500Ti 5 B 500ASB B 500Ti2F 500 Series INSTRUC...

Page 2: ...e of Contents Warning Symbols and conventions Safety Information Intended use List of accessories and spare parts Overview Unpacking Assembling Using the microscope Maintenance Troubleshooting Equipme...

Page 3: ...s manual CAUTION This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution ELECTRICAL SHOCK This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock Safety Information Avoiding Electrical...

Page 4: ...ULL FRAME sensor M 699 Universal adapter for OPTIKAM DIGI cameras only models with eyepiece adapter 23mm M 620 C Mount adapter for 1 3 sensor M 620 1 C Mount adapter for 1 2 sensor M 515 Halogen bulb...

Page 5: ...erview NOSEPIECE DIOPTRIC ADJUSTMENT RING EYEPIECE CONDENSER CENTERING KNOBS APERTURE DIAPHRAGM FIELD DIAPHRAGM TRANSLATION KNOB FINE FOCUSING KNOB COARSE FOCUSING KNOB TENSION ADJUSTEMENT KNOB OBJECT...

Page 6: ...container and lift the top half of the container Take some care to avoid that the optical items objectives and eyepieces fall out and get damaged Using both hands one around the arm and one around the...

Page 7: ...th eyepieces into the tubes of the optical head Fig 2 Insert the condenser under the stage position until it is well inserted into its holder under the condenser there is a pin that must fully enter t...

Page 8: ...Page 8 Insert the power supply cable on the connector at the rear Fig 6 Fig 6...

Page 9: ...ion for observation and then lock the lock screw Fig 8 LED settings Adjust the observation head MAIN SWITCH Using the microscope Fig 7 Fig 8 Hold the right and left parts of the observation head using...

Page 10: ...ecti ve Then rotate the focus stop in order to block the height of the stage This simplifies the next focusing operations The focus stop knob is also useful to avoid accidental con tacts between objec...

Page 11: ...ng screws until you move the bright spot in the center of the image field Then re open the field diaphragm Fig 14 Adjust the aperture of the iris diaphragm under the conden ser to set the numerical ap...

Page 12: ...he equipment and that the lamp switch is in off position Users should observe all safety regulations of the region The equipment has acquired the CE safety label However users do have full responsibil...

Page 13: ...alls outside of the condenser s illumination range is used Use a condenser to match the purpose Condenser is not properly centered Center the condenser Field iris diaphragm is stopped down too far Ope...

Page 14: ...er Stage drifts down by itself or focus is lost during observa tion Tension adjustment ring is too loose Tighten ring Coarse adjustment will not go all the way up Focus look lever is locked at a too l...

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