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WORKING CONDITIONS:

This microscope is a precision optical instrument. Follow the guidelines below for optimal use and care.

Keep the microscope out of prolonged direct sunlight.

Working temperature should be between 32˚ and 100˚F.

Keep the microscope out of dusty environments and cover with a dust cover when not in use or store in a cabinet.

Use the microscope on a flat and sturdy work surface.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Total Magnification = 40x, 100x, 400x

Mechanical tube length = 132mm

Parfocal Distance = 30mm

Monocular inclined viewing head 45˚

Included Eyepiece: WF10x, 16mm 

Illumination: LED, Rechargeable

MICROSCOPE OPERATION:

Place the microscope on a stable work surface.

Select the desired eyepiece and slide into the eyetube.

Before first use, connect the power cord to charge the batteries.

Turn on the microscope and adjust the rheostat control.

Place a specimen slide under the stage clips and rotate the 4x objective lens into 

position. Make sure the stage is centered above the light.

When the 4x objective is in focus, move up to the 10x or 40x lens.

 

 

 

Focus by first adjusting the coarse 

 

 

 

focus knob, and then the fine focus 

   knob.

 

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Summary of Contents for MDS1

Page 1: ...Richter Optica info richter optica com Instructions for Model MDS1 Compound Microscope...

Page 2: ...MDS1 Compound Microscope 10x Eyepiece Carrying Handle Rotatable Viewing Head Objective Lens Stage Clip Stage Built in Condenser Lens LED Light Coarse Focus Fine Focus Rheostat Control Page 1...

Page 3: ...MDS1 Compound Microscope Page 2 Power Cord Plugs in Here On Off Switch Carrying Handle Rheostat Control for Light Slot for Adjusting Focusing Tension...

Page 4: ...ECE Lens closest to the eye Magnifies the primary image formed by the objective lens Microscope includes 10x FN 16mm eyepiece B OBJECTIVE LENS Lens closest to the specimen forms the first magnified im...

Page 5: ...ion to another requiring little or no adjustment of the fine focus knobs e As you increase the magnification the field of view area of specimen seen through the microscope will decrease That is why it...

Page 6: ...ube length 132mm Parfocal Distance 30mm Monocular inclined viewing head 45 Included Eyepiece WF10x 16mm Illumination LED Rechargeable MICROSCOPE OPERATION Place the microscope on a stable work surface...

Page 7: ...nses Clean the microscope surface with a soft cloth and for tough stains use a neutral detergent Do NOT use solvents such as alcohol or ether as this may damage the paint on the body of the microscope...

Page 8: ...y fall and samples are falling out of focus the tension adjusment needs to be adjusted Insert the tool into the slot on the coarse focus knob and rotate Turning one direction will tighten the tension...

Page 9: ...rp Cover slip is not in place Apply cover slip to slide Cover slip is too thick Use standard 0 17mm cover slip Prepared slide is upside down Turn slide so cover slip faces up Dirt on lenses Clean eyep...

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