VWR International, LLC., Stereo Zoom Microscope
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Image Quality
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No image.
Objectives turret badly
positioned.
Adjust, until it “clicks” into place.
Poor resolution.
Eyepieces dirty.
Objectives dirty.
Clean eyepieces.
Clean objectives.
Spots, or stains in field of view.
Eyepieces dirty.
Clean eyepieces.
* NB. Stains in field of view may also be attributed to dirt on the inside of the eyepiece. It is
recommended therefore that the lens be cleaned by a recognised service technician.
Mechanical Problems
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
It does not stay in focus.
The head drops down.
Adjust the tension of the coarse
focus knob.
Moving the microscope
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If possible, avoid moving the stereomicroscope.
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Carry the stereomicroscope in both hands. One hand should hold the stereomicroscope arm, and
the other should support it under the base.
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Maintain the stereomicroscope in a vertical position.
