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INSTRUCTIONS

CK30/CK40

CULTURE MICROSCOPE

This instruction manual is for the Olympus Culture Microscope Model CK30/CK40. To ensure the
safety, obtain optimum performance, and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope,
we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope. Retain this
instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for CK30

Page 1: ...CK40 To ensure the safety obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscop...

Page 2: ...enough to support the microscope s weight Weight CK30 approx 8 kg 17 6 lb CK40 approx 8 6 kg 18 9 lb 2 When transporting the microscope always hold the lower side of the observation tube and the illu...

Page 3: ...pecial precautions are required when handling and using the unit Warning indication position Lamp socket Warning against high temperature 1 Getting Ready 1 A microscope is a precision instrument Handl...

Page 4: ...objectives 4 If no objectives are mounted be sure to cover the objective mounting threaded holes on the revolving nosepiece to prevent dust and spilled culture solution from getting on the lenses ins...

Page 5: ...CONTRAST OBSERVATION 7 PHOTOMICROGRAPHY 8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD 30 1 3 9 11 12 19 23 25 27 2 1 Assembly Diagram 3 2 2 Detailed Assembly Proc...

Page 6: ...ece NCWHK10X WHK10X WHK15X Binocular tube stationary Microscope body CK30 F Stage stationary Stage extension plate CK2 SS Mechanical stage CK40 MVR Revolving nosepiece stationary Quadruple revolving n...

Page 7: ...Quadruple revolving nosepiece Phase contrast slider Ph precentering slider CK40 SLP Ph centering slider CK40 SL RP slider CK40 RPSL Illumination unit support stationary Lamp socket U LS30 3 Observati...

Page 8: ...uired tool Can also be mounted on the left side However the mechani cal stage cannot be mounted in the same position as the stage extension plate The CK30 is provided with sta tionary binocular tube H...

Page 9: ...t after use Set the main switch to OFF and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet Then allow the old bulb lamp housing and vicinity to cool before replacing the bulb 2 Installing the Transmitt...

Page 10: ...stage Clean the objectives periodically The objective tips on a culture microscope are susceptible to dust Be sure to cover any unused threaded holes with the objective cap to prevent dirt and dust f...

Page 11: ...be until the binocular eyepieces face directly to the front and then tighten the clamping thumbscrew Fig 10 Mounting the CK40 TBI 1 Loosen the observation tube clamping knob as much as possible withou...

Page 12: ...Remove the filter holder and mount the required filter Push the filter down to the bottom as shown in Fig 14 so that it does not tilt If the filter is inclined or is not pushed down to the bottom it...

Page 13: ...by Olympus If no power cord is provided please select the proper power cord by referring to the section PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD at the end of this instruction manual 2 Be sure to set...

Page 14: ...iaphragm lever Diopter adjustment ring Interpupillary distance scale Brightness adjustment control Main switch Coarse tension adjustment ring Coarse adjustment knob Fine adjustment knob Slider centeri...

Page 15: ...er adjustment ring Interpupillary distance scale Brightness adjustment control Main switch Coarse tension adjustment ring Coarse adjustment knob Fine adjustment knob Slider centering lever storage hol...

Page 16: ...s of both eyepieces Page 15 7 Bring the required objective into the light path and focus on the speci men 8 When using the 40X objective provided with the correction collar set the scale on the correc...

Page 17: ...justment Knob Fig 19 Be sure to use the coarse tension adjustment ring to adjust the tension of the coarse adjustment knob How to adjust the tension Turn the coarse tension adjustment ring with your f...

Page 18: ...late Fig 21 2 To hold any other type of plate combine one of the following provided holders with the mechanical stage Terasaki holder AB4488 for Terasaki plate Petri dish holder AD0675 for 35 petri di...

Page 19: ...istances 50 60 70 and 75 as long as they are horizontal Fig 23 Make a note of the interpupillary distance for easy readjustment in the next observation When using the CK40 Binocular tube and tilting b...

Page 20: ...specimen Fig 26 Trinocular tube Follow the procedure in Binocular tube and tilting binocular tube 3 Selecting the Light Path for the Observation Tube CH3 TR45 Only Fig 27 Move the light path selector...

Page 21: ...e point adjuster cannot be used The connectable eyepiece is the NCWHK10X only Combination with any other eyepiece will result in insufficient illumination at the periphery of the viewing field 5 Using...

Page 22: ...rements To confirm the aperture iris diaphragm remove the eyepiece when nec essary and insert the CT 5 if you have one Then look into the eyepiece sleeve you will see the field of view as shown in Fig...

Page 23: ...ollar to the thickness of the vessel bottom using the collar scale provided 2 If the thickness of the vessel bottom is unknown The optimum position for the correction collar can be obtained from the i...

Page 24: ...empty opening can accommodate the CK2 RS40 light annulus for the 40X objective or can be used as a filter holder SPlan4XPL 6 DAch10XPL 6 LWDCDAch20XPL 6 LWDCDPlan40XPL 6 RP slider CK40 RPSL The relief...

Page 25: ...ering slider CK40 SLP Mountable 40X objective LWDCDPlan 40XFPL 6 only For 10X 20X 40X Empty Ph centering slider CK40 SL Mountable 40X objective LWDCDPlan 40XPL 6 only For 10X 20X Light annulus for the...

Page 26: ...n relief phase contrast observation the direction of the specimen shadow varies depending on the opening direction of the relief slit When mounting the CK40 RPS40 mount it in the direction shown in th...

Page 27: ...st the other objectives Keep in mind however that 10X and 20X objectives share the same light annulus with the CK40 SL and CK40 RPSL Put an uncentered objective into the light path to make absolutely...

Page 28: ...by inappropriate cameras 1 Selecting the Light Path Pull out he light path selector to choose the photomicrographic light path For details refer to 3 Selecting the Light Path for the Observation head...

Page 29: ...ok into the viewfinder on the camera back to focus on the specimen Photomicrographic magnification Objective magnification X Photo eyepiece magnification When taking microscopic pictures with an SLR c...

Page 30: ...body Tube inclination 45 Interpupillary distance adjustment 48 75 mm Trinocular tube CH3 TR45 Tube inclination 45 Interpupillary distance adjustment 53 72 mm Tilting binocular tube CK40 TBI Tube incli...

Page 31: ...ondenser N A 0 3 W D 72 mm detachable 11 Dimensions and weight 236 W X 469 D X 476 H mm 8 kg 17 6 lb 12 Operating environment Indoor use Altitude Max 2 000 m Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 10...

Page 32: ...he filter is stopped halfway Push it in all the way The phase slider is not installed properly Move the slider until it clicks into position c Dust and smudges are no ticeable in the field of view The...

Page 33: ...s poor e g surface regularity Use one with good surface regularity 2 Electric System a The bulb flickers and the light intensity is unstable The line voltage fluctuates Use a voltage stabilizer The bu...

Page 34: ...bjective This type of objective cannot bring edges into sharp focus Use a Plan objective when necessary c The viewfinder image does not look sharp The correction collar of the LWDCDPlan 40XPL 6 is not...

Page 35: ...liance coupling Table 1 Certified Cord A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 or comprised of cordage marked with an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per...

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