Swift M3500 SERIES Manual Download

Page: 1 / 13

SWIFT M3500 SERIES MICROSCOPE

The Swift M3500 Series microscope is considered to be the most “Student
proof” microscope on the market. It is an instrument of optical and
mechanical precision and will perform satisfactorily with minimum
maintenance.

Summary of Contents for M3500 SERIES

Page 1: ...CROSCOPE The Swift M3500 Series microscope is considered to be the most Student proof microscope on the market It is an instrument of optical and mechanical precision and will perform satisfactorily w...

Page 2: ...age drift CONDENSER the condenser is mounted in the stage and it is used in conjunction with the iris diaphragm The function of the condenser is to provide full illumination to the specimen plane and...

Page 3: ...ide in place allowing the user to move the slide on any x y axis through the manipulation of two control knobs or a co axial control mechanism NOSEPIECE the revolving turret that holds the objective l...

Page 4: ...COVER GLASS Thin glass cut in circles rectangles or squares for covering the specimen usually a thickness of 0 15 to 0 I7mm The majority of specimens should be protected by a cover glass and must be c...

Page 5: ...esolving power is directly proportional to the numerical aperture of the optical system WORKING DISTANCE the distance from the lens of the objective to the cover slip on the slide when the specimen is...

Page 6: ...ification of 400X or lower However at a magnification of 1 000X and above refraction becomes problematic This problem is reduced significantly by placing a thin layer of very clear viscous oil between...

Page 7: ...100XRD objective requires an iris diaphragm for brightfield oil immersion microscopy HOW TO USE THE POINTMASTER EYEPIECE RETICLE Swift s patented POINTMASTER eyepiece reticle which is installed in the...

Page 8: ...ware must first be installed on a computer The minimum computer requirements to use the camera is having an available USB 2 0 port Windows XP Vista or Mac OS X operating system installed on the comput...

Page 9: ...e microscope is not in use CLEANING The front lens of the objectives particularly the 40XRD and 100XRD should be cleaned after use First brush with a soft camel hair brush or blown off with clean oil...

Page 10: ...ay corrode your microscope Also be sure that the objectives are placed in the lowest possible position and the rotating head is turned inward and not protruding from the base Microscopes with mechanic...

Page 11: ...s electrical cord from the electrical socket and remove any slides on the stage Use the small allen wrench 09mm that was included with the microscope to loosen the set screws that hold the black illu...

Page 12: ...e enough Slowly open the diaphragm to increase the size of the opening allowing for additional illumination E PROBLEM Once the specimen is in focus it moves out of focus CORRECTION Gravity is causing...

Page 13: ......

Search results

Summary of Contents for M3500 SERIES

Reviews:

Related manuals for M3500 SERIES

Brands by name

Popular brands

Swift M3500 SERIES, Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for M3500 SERIES

Reviews:

Related manuals for M3500 SERIES

Brands by name

Popular brands