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The next three pages are dedicated to setting up the microscope. The following “Operation” 

section explains the various features of the microscope and how to use them.

Remove the microscope parts from the protective foam and plastic packaging. Check  

for all components and accessories (see list on page 3), then you can begin assembly.
Place the stand on a stable counter top.

Place the head assembly on top of the stand so that the head flange slides into the 

flange mount.  

Assembly

Setup

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Verifying that the illuminator is centered will allow maximum light to reach the specimen. 

This process should be performed during initial setup and whenever replacing the lamp.

Centering the Illuminator

Be sure the microscope’s power is turned off and allow sufficient time for the lamp to 

cool completely.

Remove the collector assembly by grasping the lower beige section (figure 4a) while 

pulling upwards and out at the same time. The collector assembly is held in place by 

magnets and will come loose with a minimal amount of force.

The lamp (figure 4b) should be centered in the lamp socket (figure 4c). If it is not, grasp the 

lamp using a tissue being careful not to touch the glass envelope with your bare fingers 

and reposition the lamp so that the filament is positioned at the center of the socket.
Reinstall the collector assembly making sure that the rear of the collector is fitted 

underneath the metal retaining plate (figure 4d).

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After removing the objectives from their storage containers, individually install each one 

into the nosepiece by threading them clockwise into the threaded holes of the nosepiece 

(see figure 3). It is generally considered best practice to install the objectives in numerical 

order from lowest to highest magnification.

NOTE:  Do not release the head until it is firmly secured with the head set screw.

Secure with the head set screw (figure 1a).  

Remove the dust caps from the eyetubes, then insert the eyepieces into the eyetubes 

(figure 2).

Summary of Contents for 1320BR

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Covering Models 1320BR 1321BRi 1323PHi 1330BR 1331BRi 1333PHi 1300 Series ...

Page 2: ...N A Abbe condenser Phase contrast models come with a 1 25 N A Zernike condenser with phase annulus rings for 10X 20X 40X and 100X also has a 0 setting for brightfield work All condensers are mounted on a rack and pinion focusing mechanism and feature spring loaded centering knobs and iris diaphragm Illumination 20W 6V variable quartz halogen light source Comes with blue green phase contrast only a...

Page 3: ...chromatic Objective 1 ea 100X Achromatic Objective 1 ea Dispersion Filter 1 ea Blue Filter 1 ea Power Cable 1 ea Spare Halogen Lamp 1 ea Lamp Replacement Tool 1 ea Spare Fuse 1 ea Dust Cover 1 ea Operation Manual 1 ea Model 1331BRi Trinocular Head 1 ea Stand 1 ea Brightfield Condenser 1 ea 10X Eyepiece 2 ea 4X Infinity Corrected Plan Objective 1 ea 10X Infinity Corrected Plan Objective 1 ea 40X In...

Page 4: ...r Condenser Set Screw Drop In Filter Holder Brightfield Abbe Condenser Brightfield models only Interpupillary Scale Up Stop Mechanism Model 1331BRi Shown Brightfield Interpupillary Adjustment Mechanism Collector Assembly Trinocular Port Trinocular models only Trinocular Port Dust Cover Trinocular models only 4 ...

Page 5: ...hase Contrast Condenser Phase models only Fine Focus Control Base Stand Mechanical Stage Slide Holder Slide Holder Knobs Focusing Tension Control Knob Coarse Focus Control Prism Slider Trinocular models only Model 1333PHi Shown Phase Contrast Kohler Iris Diaphragm Centering Screws Power Switch Kohler Iris Diaphragm Phase Annulus Turret 5 ...

Page 6: ...withAdapters and Microscopy Software 10 Megapixels Cleaning Supplies Consumables Part Number Description 45000 OT001 VEE GEE Optical Tissue 1200 IOG Immersion Oil Low Viscosity 1 4 fl oz OtherAccessories Part Number Description 1400 MCL Hard Shell Vinyl Microscope Case 1200 PAK 38 Polarizer Analyzer Kit Parts Accessories For information about parts accessories or service contact your dealer direct...

Page 7: ...ulling upwards and out at the same time The collector assembly is held in place by magnets and will come loose with a minimal amount of force Thelamp figure4b shouldbecenteredinthelampsocket figure4c Ifitisnot graspthe lamp using a tissue being careful not to touch the glass envelope with your bare fingers and reposition the lamp so that the filament is positioned at the center of the socket Reins...

Page 8: ... the substage assembly fully by turning the substage adjustment knob counter clockwise Be careful not to crash the condenser lens into the objectives OpentheKohlerfieldirisdiaphragmtothelargestsettingbyrotatingtheadjustment ring figure 5a clockwise Slide the aperture diaphragm lever figure 6a to the right to close the aperture iris Closing the aperture diaphragm will reduce the field so that a sma...

Page 9: ...centering telescope should resemble rings superimposed on one another figures 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Phase Contrast Models Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Insertasmallslottedscrewdriverintooneofthetwoaccessslotsintherearofthecondenser figure11 toaccesstheadjustmentscrews orpreferablyusetwoscrewdriversatthesame time one in each access slot While looking through the centering telescope watch the whi...

Page 10: ...fielddiaphragm figure16b isopenedorclosed byrotatingtheadjustmentringandcanbeusedtolimitunwantedperipherallightfrom entering the condenser and interfering with the image quality ThemechanicalstageX Ycontrols locatedunderneaththeright handsideofthestage figure 14c provide easy and accurate positioning of the sample One complete turn of the longitudinal X control lower half of the stage controls wil...

Page 11: ...terpupillary adjustment the distance between the eyepieces is made through a folding action The Seidentopf design allows for a folding adjustment which is quickly and easily done for each user figure 17 Diopter adjustment allows for proper optical correction based on each individual s eyesight This adjustment is easily made and is recommended prior to each use by different users to prevent eyestra...

Page 12: ...ith this microscope Remove the camera port dust cap figure 21b then slide the adapter into the camera port Pull the prism slider figure 21c completely out to divert the image to the camera port The 1300 Series trinocular microscopes utilize an 80 20 split sliding prism This split prism diverts 80 of the light to the camera port and the remaining 20 to the eyepieces when engaged This allows the eye...

Page 13: ...he objective Note Under no circumstances should an oil immersion objective be left sitting in oil for an extended period of time Exceptionally long immersion periods can cause oil to penetrate the objective s sealant and obscure the optics which is not covered under warranty Note You should avoid getting oil on any objective other than the 100X as they are not sealed Pay particular attention to th...

Page 14: ...6V Halogen Cat No 1400 20WHL Figure 23 a b a c Figure 24 Figure 25 Whenreplacing firstinsertthenewlampintotheincludedlampreplacementtool figure 24 Then use the lamp replacement tool to insert the lamp into the lamp socket figure 25 Thelampshouldbeproperlycenteredwithinthelampsocketforoptimalillumination Remove the lamp replacement tool after insertion Reinstall the collector assembly making sure t...

Page 15: ...n the bonding material holding the lenses should never be used as a cleaner Periodically your VanGuard Microscope should be fully serviced by a qualified service technician In order to keep dust and debris out of the optical pathways always keep the camera port and eyetubes covered with either eyepieces or dust caps and always use the dust cover when the microscope is not in use Caring for your Va...

Page 16: ...Symptom Image through eyepiece s too dim Step Possible Cause How To Test Test Result Solution For More Info 1 5 4 3 2 Variable lighting control VLC is turned down too far Visually inspect VLC is turned up VLC is turned down Go to next step Turn VLC up Page 10 Light bulb not centered properly Visually inspect Bulb is centered Bulb is not centered Go to next step Center the bulb Condenser not center...

Page 17: ...copes Page 18 Page 13 Symptom The stage keeps drifting downward Step Possible Cause How To Test Test Result Solution For More Info 1 Focus tension is set too loose Check focus tension control Tension too loose Tension set correctly Increase tension Contact dealer or VanGuard Microscopes Page 18 Page 10 Symptom No image visable in eyepiece s or trinocular port Step Possible Cause How To Test Test R...

Page 18: ...air or replacement of parts by the End User or an unauthorized third party while under warranty 4 Consumable items such as but not limited to bulbs have failed This warranty expressly excludes transportation damage and adjustment or readjustment In no case shall VEE GEE Scientific be liable to the Buyer or any person for any special indirect incidental or consequential damage whether claims are ba...

Page 19: ...bjectives 10X 0 25 NA 7 4mm WD Plan Achromatic 20X 0 40 NA 5 8mm WD 40X 0 65 NA 0 70mm WD 100X oil 1 25 NA 0 25mm WD Stage Dimensions 135mm x 140mm Stage Motion Right Hand Coaxial Control Rack Pinion Drive Stage Movement Range 50 x 80mm Focusing Movement Coaxial Coarse Fine Controls Safety Up Stop Focusing Range 40mm Focusing Graduation 2 Microns Division Brightfield Condenser 1 25 NA Abbe Condens...

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