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Handheld Microscope 

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Summary of Contents for L2

Page 1: ...Handheld Microscope Users Guide ...

Page 2: ...ii www ScopeCurriculum com ...

Page 3: ...d Assembly of the L2 15 Turning the L2 On 15 Comparing and Installing Lenses 16 How to Use the 50X Lens 17 How to Use the 30X Lens Including Polarization 18 How to Use the 100X 200X and 400X Lenses 19 How to Use the 1X Lens 20 How to Use the Stand 21 Troubleshooting 22 PROSCOPE HR 23 Parts and Assembly of the ProScope HR 23 Setting Up and Turning on the ProScope HR 23 Lenses and Setups 24 How to U...

Page 4: ...thor Adrienne S Lopez Scope On A Rope Program Coordinator Louisiana State University Museum of Natural Science Publisher Real Curriculum Inc Glendale CA Copyright 2009 Real Curriculum Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

Page 5: ...chers and students can benefit from using a SOAR in the classroom 1 It is easy to use compact and durable 2 It serves many functions operating as a regular video camera document camera1 microscope and presentation aid 3 The entire class can see an object at once 4 Hands on exploration and cross curricular applications are endless 5 All kinds of samples can be examined with it no slide preparation ...

Page 6: ... the Fall of 2008 It is the most durable has the highest resolution and is the most versatile of all the hand held scopes currently available The original VL 7EX SOAR aka the Old SOAR was first sold in 1998 These two versions of the scope are virtually identical and both have superior resolution and durability Model LSU VL 7EX II New SOAR LSU VL 7EX Old SOAR L2 ProScope HR Image Currently availabl...

Page 7: ... available Converters change analog output of SOARs to digital format for display on computer or other digital device The converter on the left black is part of the VL 7 Education Kit on the right white is a commercially available model Considering that everything is moving towards digital technology why would anyone want an analog scope There are several reasons No installation disc is necessary ...

Page 8: ...scope The only differences are 1 that where the new SOAR has a LIGHT button the same button on the old SOAR says ON and 2 that the new SOAR does not have an ERASE button Parts and Assembly of SOAR The Scope On A Rope comes with three cords three lenses a scope body and a cradle All cords connect to the cradle with the curly telephone like cord connecting the body to the cradle hence the name Scope...

Page 9: ...e sure the power switch is turned on it will glow red when it s on 2 Press the LIGHT button to turn on the lights of the lens Note Skip this step if you are using the Old SOAR 3 Turn on the television projector or other display device that you are using with the scope Depending on the display you are using you might need to take steps to make sure the display finds the proper input You ll know it ...

Page 10: ...ternal lights can be polarized by pressing the LIGHT ON button Has internal lights but cannot be polarized Best used for Demonstrations showing pictures in books viewing whole objects Examining any of a multitude of objects up close Looking at prepared slides cells small and or flat objects To remove a lens rotate it counterclockwise until the small index marks on the lens and the camera body line...

Page 11: ...he actual lens is inside the plastic housing you cannot damage it by touching objects to the tip Just remember the basic rules listed above Note Holding the tip of the lens flat against the object will give you the best image If you would like to save an image temporarily press the REC button while keeping the lens touching the object This will record a snapshot of what you were viewing To see you...

Page 12: ...objects Butterfly wing split screen 30x 200x Non Contact Viewing What if you want to examine an object that you cannot touch Perhaps it s behind glass such as a fish in an aquarium the object is wet or it has a complex structure that cannot be touched such as the inside of a small geode The contact tip of the 30X lens can be removed by simply pulling it off Since you will not touch the object it i...

Page 13: ...certain larger items such as fingerprints rocks etc but the 200X will allow much closer examination of smaller objects such as salt crystals cells and clothing fibers To adjust the focus with the 200X lens twist the white scalloped having a pattern of semicircles ring The 200X has a fine focus mechanism due to the smaller field of view of this lens This means that the higher the magnification the ...

Page 14: ...s It does not have its own lights so it cannot be used as a touch lens Its magnification is variable the closer the object is to the lens the higher the magnification Objects that are far away will actually appear smaller than they are in real life It can be used as a video camera and or a document camera Since the 1X lens is not a touch lens it is recommended to secure the scope in a stand This w...

Page 15: ...ement Next locate the metal screw plate on the underside of the scope If your scope does not have a screw plate check your kit contents a screw plate is included in all Scope On A Rope education kits There are two holes on the scope body used to attach the screw plate with two smaller screws Screw plate Attaching scope to stand Once the screw plate is on the scope hold it up to the screw on the st...

Page 16: ... a DVD or VCR hooked up to your TV you can have the SOAR go through it so you don t have to unplug it from the TV Plug the video cable into a yellow video input port on the DVD VCR this could be on the front or the back Make sure the TV is on the right channel to view the DVD VCR Then either press channel down on the DVD VCR until you get to a channel below 2 AV video etc or go to the DVD VCR menu...

Page 17: ... using the stand and removing the contact tip as described above in the section Viewing Without Contact Tip 3 200X lens make sure you are touching the object and rotate the white scalloped ring to adjust the focus E 30X lens comes apart 1 Check to make sure you have all pieces of the lens 2 Take the donut shaped piece with the light bulbs and visible circuitry and place it on the base of the lens ...

Page 18: ...on on the new SOAR equally applies to the old SOAR The minor differences are that where the new SOAR has a LIGHT button the same button on the old SOAR says ON and that the new SOAR does not have an ERASE button These differences are addressed above where applicable If you have the collar and stage set up for aquatic viewing refer to LSU s SOAR website for instructions on how to use it www scopeon...

Page 19: ...video yellow audio white and power red 2 Connect the black power supply cord to the red cable coming out of the scope and plug the other end into a power outlet 3 Connect the yellow tipped video cable coming out of the bottom of the scope to your display whether you choose to use a TV projector active board or computer via digital converter L2 with cords connected 1 L2 scope 2 Video cable 3 Power ...

Page 20: ...ed with the L2 and ProScope 1X 30X 50X 100X 200X and 400X Refer to the table below for general information on the lens types Detailed instructions for using each lens are included later in this section Lens 1X 30X 50X 100X 200X 400X Image Magnification Variable depending on how far away the object is from the lens 30X or 50X 100X 200X or 400X How to use This lens works like a video camera and or d...

Page 21: ... s best to begin with the 50X lens it s the lens that comes with all kits Just remember some basic rules to share with your students Never immerse the lens tip in a liquid Never touch anyone s eye or mouth with the lens tip Never point the lens at someone s eye Take proper precautions to avoid spread of infection After setting up your scope make sure the power is on both the scope and the display ...

Page 22: ...t tip is depressed the scope can see further into the sea star bringing the mouth into focus How to Use the 30X Lens Including Polarization The 30X lens works the same way as the 50X lens except that its lights can be polarized a process that reduces unwanted reflection glare When first using the 30X lens change the light setting to B using the switch on the side of the scope If you are using any ...

Page 23: ...d that the 30X 50X is best for looking at certain larger items such as fingerprints rocks etc but the 100X 200X will allow much closer examination of small objects such as salt crystals cells and clothing fibers Each of these higher powered lenses has a fine focus mechanism due to the smaller field of view This means that the higher the magnification the small the area field the lens can view at o...

Page 24: ... not cleared up try rotating the ring in the opposite direction Keep in the mind that several turns of the ring may be necessary to achieve the proper focus Once the lens is focused on the flat object only slight adjustments will be necessary when viewing different objects The 400X lens is best used for slides and other flat objects Its field of view is so small only a half a millimeter that it mi...

Page 25: ... the contact tip depressed or in any situation where you might want to use the scope hands free Some people find that it is difficult to hold and focus the higher magnification lenses so securing the scope in its stand can aid in obtaining well focused images To put the scope in the stand locate the screw attachment on the underside of the scope Hold the scope up to the screw on the stand Turn the...

Page 26: ...lens try changing the light setting to the B position 2 If using the 1X lens or looking at a water sample with any lens try adding the lamp or changing the background on which the specimen is placed salt on a white background salt on a dark background C Image appears fuzzy 1 1X lens rotate the gray grooved ring to adjust the focus 2 30X 50X lens be sure you are touching the object and that the len...

Page 27: ...or downloading the ProScope HR software a Click on Windows or Macintosh b Click install c A Proscope HR icon will appear on your desktop along with a Quicktime Player icon if not already installed on your computer Note If you have the old ProScope HR software it only works with Windows XP up to Service Pack 2 If you have Service Pack 3 then you will need to download and install the free upgraded s...

Page 28: ...ight switch is on A To get a focused image on the screen you must touch the lens tip to the item you wish to view It s that simple Since the actual lens is inside the plastic housing you cannot damage it by touching objects to the tip Just remember the basic rules listed above Note Holding the tip of the lens flat against the object will give you the best image Saving Images with the ProScope HR T...

Page 29: ...t the top of the screen To start recording click on the Capture button or press the button on the handle of the scope To stop recording click on the Capture button or scope button again To play and watch your time lapse move go to the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen click on the video and then click on the play button To set up your preferences for the time lapse movie go to the left hand s...

Page 30: ... your images saved you can make all captured movies a certain length and you can set up the recording interval for time lapse videos Troubleshooting A No picture appears on the computer 1 Check that the USB cord is plugged into the computer and that the computer is on 2 Make sure that the ProScope HR software is running You ll need to have installed the program from the installation disc included ...

Page 31: ...n many of the scope education kits sold by School Technology Resources www schooltr com It has a place to plug in the yellow video cable of the scope on one end of the device and a USB cable for insertion into a computer As with most converters it comes with software and instructions on how to install and use it These instructions include how to capture images Pictured on the right is the converte...

Page 32: ... with the lens housing it will feel tight 2 Loosen the coarse focus knob on the stage to raise the stage platform as high as it will go A coarse focus knob makes larger adjustments to the focus a fine adjustment knob makes very small adjustments to the focus Then tighten the knob to hold the stage in place Y axis X axis Z axis Z knob fine focus X knob Y knob Coarse focus knob ...

Page 33: ...lens should be underneath the hole in the stage platform 4 Loosen the coarse focus knob again to lower the stage so that it is just above the lens almost touching it Tighten the knob to hold it in place 5 Place the slide or other object you d like to view on the stage platform over the hole To focus your image use the Z knob to move the stage up and down This is similar to using a fine focus knob ...

Page 34: ...directly overhead Water sample without lamp Water sample with lamp and light blocker Colors in the sample are much more clearly seen How to Prepare Slides These hand held scopes are not water resistant so care must be taken when viewing aquatic samples There are many activities that can be done with the scope that involve wet samples pond water cheek cells etc so detailed instructions are included...

Page 35: ...ince not everyone has deep well slides handy Petri dishes are a good alternative You can sandwich your specimens in between the cover and the bottom of the dish to create a slide Just place your sample a few drops of pond water onion skin etc inside the lid of the Petri dish Then cover it with the bottom of the dish creating a sandwich There are small ridges inside the lid of Petri dishes so your ...

Page 36: ...ronic components 2 The tip of most lenses cannot be removed but you may carefully wipe the plastic tip with disinfectant if needed Just be careful not to drip any liquid inside the hole in the lens tip Note If you have the new or old SOAR the tip of the 30X lens can be removed for cleaning 3 If you find that your images have the same dark spots no matter what sample is viewed you most likely have ...

Page 37: ... focus an image with the 200X lens If the stage seems to wiggle a lot especially when adjusting the focus using the Z knob you need to tighten the mast The mast is the long metal cylinder that holds the stage in place over the scope There are two screws at the base of this cylinder that keep it in place First remove the stage from its base loosen the coarse focus knob and slide the stage off the m...

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