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Summary of Contents for SMZ168 Series

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Page 2: ...Table of Contents Components 2 Introduction 3 Unpacking 4 Assembly 5 Operation 6 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 18 Moving the microscope 19 Repair 19 Warrantee 19 1 ...

Page 3: ...e 19 On Off switch 4 Prism housing 12 Power cord for incident illumination 20 Incident illumination switch I 5 Head holder locking screw 13 Head 21 Transmitted illumination switch T 6 Objectives 14 Zoom knob 22 Light intensity control 7 Incident illumination 15 Head holder 8 Incident light adjustment screw 16 Focus knob 2 ...

Page 4: ... it is provided to answer any queries that may arise Stereomicroscopes are used to study three dimensional objects examine small objects or dissect biological specimens They also permit the observation of slide specimens These instructions should be read carefully before operating the microscope They will permit you to use your new stereomicroscope to its fullest capabilities Terminology used to d...

Page 5: ...th illumination A black and white opaque stage a binocular head with eyepieces eyepiece protectors a frosted glass stage a blue filter a protective cover and a 1 5mm hexagonal key SMZ 168 Trinocular An illuminated base with a pole for a moveable head with illumination A black and white opaque stage a trinocular head with eyepieces eyepiece protectors a frosted glass stage a blue filter a protectiv...

Page 6: ... 11 upright on a flat stable and clean surface B Loosen the head holder locking screw 5 and place the head 13 in the head holder 15 with extreme care C Tighten the head holder locking screw 5 D Connect the incident illumination to the power cord 12 located at the upper part of the column 18 Warning Before connecting the stereomicroscope to a power source always check that the output voltage coinci...

Page 7: ... would not be covered under warrantee 1 Changing the stage a Using your fingers remove the stage 10 b To use the glass stage insert the blue filter into the centre of the filter receptacle with the frosted surface facing down c Replace the glass stage 2 Before connecting the stereomicroscope to a power source adjust the light intensity to its minimum 22 This must be repeated every time the stereom...

Page 8: ... distance is correct when the two fields of view observed through both eyepieces appear as one complete field of view 3 Interpupillary distance should be adjusted for each new user C Focusing 1 Turn the zoom knob 14 to the lowest magnification 0 75X 2 Place a flat object or a microscope slide on the centre of the stage 10 3 Turn the focusing knobs 16 to mid focus range 4 The head holder 15 is moun...

Page 9: ...cking screw Do not let go of the head yet e Slide the security collar up to the head holder and tighten the support collar screw The head can then be released f It is not necessary to adjust the head every time the sample is changed only when unable to bring the image into focus 5 Adjust the focus knobs 16 until the image appears sharp 8 ...

Page 10: ...d bring the image into focus Immediately switch to the highest magnification and do the same 2 The stereomicroscope is now parfocal However some minor focus adjustments may have to be made when switching from a higher strength objective to a lower strength objective Switching from a lower strength to higher strength objective should require no focus adjustment Attaching a photographic or video cam...

Page 11: ...ad at one end where adapter mounts for all reflex camera brand names on the market can be attached NB The T type adapter mount is not included as it is an item specific to each brand of camera on the market 1 To connect the camera to the microscope first remove the front lens of the camera and replace it with the corresponding T mount Screw the adapter tube provided into the mount of the camera 2 ...

Page 12: ...ra to the microscope screw the adapter tube into the video camera 1 Loosen the knurled screw Fig 2 on the side of the vertical port of the head sufficiently enough to remove the protective cover 2 Insert the adapter tube with the camera already mounted into the vertical port If it does not insert easily unscrew the knurled screw until the adapter tube fits perfectly 3 Re tighten the knurled screw ...

Page 13: ...st the working distance according to the magnification and properties of the objective in use by turning the coarse focus either clockwise or counter clockwise until the sample is in focus Refer to figure 3 for the corresponding working distances of specific objectives If the image appears out of focus or slanted when viewed after installing an auxiliary objective it is possible the objective may ...

Page 14: ...uminator to the optical tube by screwing the SMZ 168 adapter ring from the bottom of the ring illuminator into the optical tube in a clockwise direction The ring illuminator is secured when the adapter becomes tight 4 Adjust the position of the ring illuminator to avoid interference with the focusing and zoom knobs by turning slightly with your hand 5 Plug the ring illuminator into the nearest ele...

Page 15: ...Before cleaning the lens surface remove any dust with a brush specifically used for cleaning lenses or with low pressure compressed air found in any photography shop 1 Cleaning the eyepieces a Do not remove the eyepieces 1 from the eyepiece tubes 3 b Clean the external surface by dampening the lens with one s breath c Afterwards dry the lens with special lens paper Dry in circular movements from t...

Page 16: ...he socket d Do not touch the new bulb with your hands Use a clean cloth to insert the pins of the bulb into the socket e If the bulb is accidentally touched with bare hands it must be cleaned as this could affect the transmission of light and life span of the bulb f Close the cover on the base and screw down firmly Changing the incident illumination bulb a Unscrew the illuminator protection tube 7...

Page 17: ...place the protection tube 2 Changing the fuse a With a flat screwdriver lightly press on the slot of the fuse holder cover and turn 1 4 in the direction marked by the arrow b Release pressure and completely remove the loosened cover c Remove the fuse from the removed cover and insert the new one ensure that it is 0 5 Amps d Insert the cover e Repeat step a but turning 1 4 in the opposite direction...

Page 18: ...as possible without the head sliding down from its own weight The tension adjustment collar for focusing is situated between the focusing knob 16 and the head holder 15 a Loosen the screw located in the collar hole with the 2mm hexagonal key b To increase the tension turn the collar counter clockwise to decrease it turn the collar clockwise c Re tighten using the hexagonal key 17 ...

Page 19: ...ediately Wrong bulb Replace with the appropriate bulb Bulb flickers The bulb is not inserted correctly into socket Bulb on the point of burning out Fuse cover closed incorrectly Bad connection with power source Insert bulb correctly Replace bulb Close correctly Have it repaired by a qualified specialised technician Fuse blown quickly Wrong fuse Replace with appropriate fuse Fuse blown instantly Sh...

Page 20: ...tereomicroscope column 18 and the other should support it under the base 11 Maintain the stereomicroscope in a vertical position Repair If the stereomicroscope needs repairing by authorised personnel we recommend that it be stored in its polystyrene box and returned to the distributor Attach a note with a description of the problem Warrantee All Motic microscopes are warranted against any manufact...

Page 21: ...ry adjustment 52mm to 79mm Video camera adaptability C mount CCD 0 3X CCD 0 65X not included Microscope body Zoom Adjustment Knob Left right single shaft horizontal knob Interpupillary distance high low magnification stopper incorporated Auxiliary objectives Mounted by screwing into thread at bottom of optical body Eyepiece WF 10X 23 High Eyepoint 168P 168L Streamlined stand Transmitted illuminati...

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