Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 2
1.0 General safety instructions ____________________________________________________ 3
1.1 Dangers associated with the operation _______________________________________________________ 3
1.2 Photobiological safety LED, important safety instructions _______________________________________ 3
1.3 Prevention of biological and infectious hazards ________________________________________________ 3
1.4 Disinfection and decontamination ___________________________________________________________ 4
2.0 Models _____________________________________________________________________ 6
3.0 Components of the microscope ________________________________________________ 7
4.0 Preparing the microscope for use _______________________________________________ 8
4.1 Assembling steps __________________________________________________________________________ 8
5.0 Operation __________________________________________________________________ 10
5.1 Setting up the illumination ________________________________________________________________ 10
5.2 Placing the specimen slide _________________________________________________________________ 10
5.3 Focusing and slide protection ______________________________________________________________ 10
5.4 Adjusting the focusing tension _____________________________________________________________ 10
5.5 Eyepieces _______________________________________________________________________________ 11
5.6 Abbe condenser __________________________________________________________________________ 12
5.7 The field (Köhler) diaphragm (A) ____________________________________________________________ 12
5.8 Adjusting the Aperture Diaphragm (B) _______________________________________________________ 12
5.9 Use of the S100x oil-immersion objective _____________________________________________________ 12
5.10 Safety device ____________________________________________________________________________ 12
5.11 Illumination _____________________________________________________________________________ 13
5.12 Auto-Off Function _____________________________________________________________________ 13
6.0 Phase contrast (model 78904-24) ______________________________________________ 13
6.1 Use of phase contrast ______________________________________________________________________ 13
6.2 Using the Phase contrast slider _____________________________________________________________ 13
6.3 Using the Zernike phase contrast set ________________________________________________________ 13
6.4 Centering the phase rings __________________________________________________________________ 14
7.0 Maintenance and cleaning ____________________________________________________ 15
7.1 Cleaning the optics _______________________________________________________________________ 15
7.2 Maintenance of the stand __________________________________________________________________ 15
7.3 Replacing the fuse ________________________________________________________________________ 15
8.0 Digital cameras _____________________________________________________________ 16
9.0 Accessories and spare parts ___________________________________________________ 16
10.0 Warranty __________________________________________________________________ 16
11.0 Supplementary Manuals _________________________________________________ 18-27
11.1 Darkfield (Model 78904-27) ______________________________________________________________18-20
11.2 Metallurgical (Model 78904-30) __________________________________________________________21-23
11.3 Polarization (Model 78904-33) ___________________________________________________________24-27
Contents
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Cole-Parmer MSU-600 Series compound microscope. These powerful and ergonomic
MSU-600 microscopes are ideal for life sciences, biomedical research, materials science, and universities.
Please read this manual carefully before using this product to ensure correct and safe usage
• The content of this manual is subject to change without notice
• The appearance of the actual product can differ from the models described in this manual
• Not all equipment mentioned in this manual has to be part of the set you have purchased
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