Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 2
General safety instructions _______________________________________________________ 3
Dangers associated with the operation __________________________________________________________ 3
Photobiological safety LED, important safety instructions __________________________________________ 3
Prevention of biological and infectious hazards ___________________________________________________ 3
Disinfection and decontamination ______________________________________________________________ 4
Environment, storage and use __________________________________________________________________ 5
Models _________________________________________________________________________ 6
Objectives ______________________________________________________________________ 6
Components of the microscope ___________________________________________________ 7
Preparing the microscope for use __________________________________________________ 8
Assembling steps _____________________________________________________________________________ 8
Operation ______________________________________________________________________ 9
Setting up the illumination _____________________________________________________________________ 9
Placing the specimen slide _____________________________________________________________________ 9
Focusing and slide protection _________________________________________________________________ 10
Adjusting the focusing tension ________________________________________________________________ 10
Eyepieces ___________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Abbe condenser _____________________________________________________________________________ 11
The field (Köhler) diaphragm __________________________________________________________________ 11
Adjusting the aperture diaphragm _____________________________________________________________ 11
Use of the S100x oil-immersion objective ________________________________________________________ 12
Illumination _________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Phase contrast (model 78904-10) ______________________________________________ 12-13
Supplementary manual for fluorescence attachment (model 78904-13) ____________ 14-16
Maintenance and cleaning _______________________________________________________ 17
Cleaning the optics __________________________________________________________________________ 17
Maintenance of the stand _____________________________________________________________________ 17
Replacing the fuse ___________________________________________________________________________ 17
Using the Kensington™ security slot ____________________________________________________________ 17
Digital cameras ________________________________________________________________ 18
Accessories and spare parts ______________________________________________________ 18
Warranty ______________________________________________________________________ 18
Notes _________________________________________________________________________ 19
Contents
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Cole-Parmer MSU-400 Series compound microscope. The MSU-400 series has been
designed with all kinds of Educational and Life Sciences applications and great durability in mind. This resulted
in a modern, robust and high-level microscope for advanced use, equipped with the best optical and mechanical
components. Specific attention to production methods resulted also in an excellent price/performance ratio
Please read this manual carefully before using this product to ensure correct and safe usage
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The content of this manual is subject to change without notice
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The appearance of the actual product can differ from the models described in this manual
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Not all equipment mentioned in this manual has to be part of the set you have purchased
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All optics are anti-fungus treated and anti-reflection coated for maximum light throughput
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