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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Dust or dirt in field of view.

Dust or dirt on objective, illuminator or 

eyepiece.

Double Image

Interpupillary distance is not set correctly.
Diopter adjustment not set on eyepieces.

Two different eyepieces are being used.

Sample blurs when magnification changes.

Diopter adjustment is not set properly on 

eyepieces.
Specimen is not properly in focus.

Focusing is loose or too tight.

Adjust tension adjustment knob on the side of 

the microscope next to the focusing knob.

TROUBLESHOOTING: Optical

TROUBLESHOOTING: Electrical

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Lamp does not turn on and light up.

Power cord not plugged in, or batteries are 

not charged.
Light is burned out.

Inadequate brightness.

Rheostat knob needs adjustment.

Lamp blows out immediately.

Incorrect bulb being used.

Lamp flickers.

Connector wires are not secured.

Lamp near end of life.

Lamp not securely plugged into socket.

* Loosening & Tightening focusing tension depends on the microscope stand you have. The BL 

stand adjusts the focus tension by holding both focus knobs (left & right) and while holding 

the left steady, rotating the right knob. The CL microscope stand focus is adjusted similarly by 

holding both knobs and rotating the right knob forward or back to tighten or loosen.

Summary of Contents for S6-BL

Page 1: ...Richter Optica info richter optica com Instructions for S6 CL S6 BL S6 TS S6 SPS S6 RLT Models...

Page 2: ...hts Intensity control switches Focusing Knob Zoom Knob Glass Stage Plate Track Stand Auxiliary Lens Attachment Zoom Knob LED Lights Stage Clips Focusing Knob Intensity control switches Stage Clips Pos...

Page 3: ...ACKING Do not discard styrofoam container or packing materials until you are sure shipment is complete and undamaged retain styrofoam shipping container to store your microscope when it is not in use...

Page 4: ...pe These switches are used to turn the light on off The rheostat control knobs will not work if the rocker switch is in the off position 2 Interpupillary Adjustment This will permit each user to adjus...

Page 5: ...is not necessary to make this adjustment every time you change objects to be viewed so long as the different objects are of similar thickness or height f On models with lighted post stands the up dow...

Page 6: ...xcessive dirt or grease gets on lens surfaces a small amount of Windex can be used on a cotton swab or lens tissue To lean objective lenses do not remove objectives from microscope Clean front lens el...

Page 7: ...HOOTING Electrical PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Lamp does not turn on and light up Power cord not plugged in or batteries are not charged Light is burned out Inadequate brightness Rheostat knob needs adjust...

Page 8: ...the reticle 1 Remove the eyepiece from the eyetube and turn the eyepiece upside down 2 Twist out and remove the threaded retaining ring from the bottom of the eyepiece 3 Place the eyepiece reticle in...

Page 9: ...iliary lens accessories to meet your needs Auxiliary Lens Working Distance Eyepieces Widefield 10x Widefield 15x Widefield 20x Total Magnification Field Size mm Total Magnification Field Size mm Total...

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