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SM-1 Series

 

 

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User’s Manual

 

Summary of Contents for AM-1 Series

Page 1: ...SM 1 Series 1 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Getting Started 10 Assembly 10 Operation 12 Setting Up 12 Focusing 12 Using the Trinocular Port 13 Attaching a Camera 13 Adjusting Focusing Tension 14 Maintenance Precautions 14 Specifications 15 SM 1 Series Specifications 15 Optional Accessories 16 Technical Terms Concepts 17 Troubleshooting 18 Common Issues Optical 18 Common Issues Mechanical 19 ...

Page 3: ...ular two eyepiece ocular tubes with a third port on top for a microscope camera Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of your new microscope If you d like more information on microscopes parts or accessories please visit our website at www amscope com We highly recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope and that you keep i...

Page 4: ...ht or in high heat Keep it indoors in a dry and clean place with temperatures between 32 100 degrees F 0 40 degrees C and in maximum relative humidity of 85 3 Avoid touching the lenses on the objectives and the eyepieces so that oil and dirt from your fingerprints do not obstruct your view 4 Before turning the power on make sure that the power supply voltage is consistent with the voltage of your ...

Page 5: ...M 1 Series Parts 5 SM 1B T Trinocular Port SM 1T Only Eyepieces Ocular Tubes Interpupillary Adjusters Objective Pillar Stand Magnification Knob FocusingRack Focusing Knob StageClips Flat Inspection Stand ...

Page 6: ...s 6 SM 1TS BS Trinocular Port SM 1TS Only Eyepieces Ocular Tubes Pillar Stand Interpupillary Adjusters Objective Magnification Knob RingLight Not included in base model Focusing Knob FocusingRack StageClips Flat Stand ...

Page 7: ... B T PL Eyepieces Ocular Tubes Interpupillary Adjusters Objective Trinocular Port SM 1T PL Only Pillar Stand Magnification Knob FocusingRack Focusing Knob Top Illuminator Dimmer Controls Base Illuminator StageClips Flat Stand ...

Page 8: ...r both eyes independent of each other Fixed Power Microscope head whose objectives are pre set atcertain levels and changed by rotating the objective FocusingKnob Used to move the microscope head vertically to bring the sample into focus GooseneckIlluminator Illuminator independent of the unitthat allows movement of one or two necks for controlled lighting Head Lock Screw Screws the microscope hea...

Page 9: ...ective to emit even light on the sample below Simul FocalMicroscopeHead Head containing a focus adjustment for a trinocular port camera to simultaneously to match the eyepieces Table Stand A stand which sits on the table and holds the head directly above the sample without moving ...

Page 10: ...SM 1 Series Getting Started 10 Assembly ...

Page 11: ...w 4 For PL model insert the illumination device in the bracket and tighten the lock screw Insert plug into the socket of the pillar stand 5 After mounting the focusing rack to the base if not already attached in shipping slide the objective of the microscope into the hole and secure with included head lock screw 6 For the T models screw the photo port onto the top of the microscope head trinocular...

Page 12: ...ave achieved focus Focusing 1 A stereo microscope s focus differs from a compound microscope Magnification and focal distance working distance are inversely related to each other The more magnified one is the lower the distance between the objective and the sample to achieve focus 2 When first using the microscope remove all Barlow lenses and set the magnification knob on the microscope head to th...

Page 13: ...a 23mm size If using a simul focal microscope head one with a focusing adjustment on the third port then you can use the middle portion to focus the camera This allows the camera to be in focus even if the magnifications between the eyepieces and the camera are different The SM 1T models do not come standard with a simul focal feature You can alternate the binocular observation and video capture b...

Page 14: ... on the optical surface should be blown off using a hand blower or gently wiped off with a soft lens paper tissue nonabrasive lint free cloth Carefully wipe off oil or fingerprints on the lens surfaces using tissue moistened with a small amount of lens cleaner we recommend Sparkle brand optical cleaner Do not use Sparkle to clean other elements of the microscope Use a neutral detergent on any plas...

Page 15: ...r widefield high eyepoint WH10X 20MM Zoom Range 0 7X 4 5X Diopter Adjustment 5dp Interpupillary Distance 2 3 16 2 15 16 55 75mm Working Distance 4 100mm Field of View 1 1 4 33mm Stand track height of track arm 11 8 300mm tracking range 7 9 200mm base dimension 11 4 9 1 Max 290mm Min 230mm depth 11 8 300mm Accessories paired eye caps ...

Page 16: ...ts CCD Digital VGA Trinocular Only CCD MT To view live display on a computer monitor VGA CCD TV Video Trinocular Only CCD NP Toview live display on a television RCA Stands Single Arm SAW Single arm boom stand for larger samples Double Arm DAW Double arm boom stand for larger samples Ball Bearing BBB Ball bearing boom stand for ease of motion Articulating Arm w Clamp ASC Articulating arm for maximu...

Page 17: ... objective lens and the specimen The α is 1 2 of the angle between the aperture on the objective and path of light The larger the N A the higher the resolution of the objective and better quality of the image is ObjecttoPrimary ImageDistance The distance between the object plane and the primary image plane The conjugate distance is fixed Mechanical Tube Length The distance between the objective sh...

Page 18: ...e appears in focus Note Higher magnification will require the head to move closer while lower will require more distance between the sample and the lens One side of the field of view is dark or the image moves while focusing The specimen is not fixed Secure the slide to the stage with clips or another manner so that the sample does not move The field of view is not bright enough The light source i...

Page 19: ...ing rack and twisting them in opposite directions Stage declinesbyitself The tension knob is too lose Loosen it by adjusting the tension by grabbing both knobs on the focusing rack and twisting them in opposite directions Thefocusing knobwon t raise lowerthehead The focusing rack has reached the max travel distance in either direction Move the focusing rack higher or lower on the pillar if using a...

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