Contents
Introduction
With your purchase of a Cole-Parmer MSS-400 Series microscope you have chosen a quality product. The MSS-400
Series stereomicroscopes are developed for professional industrial purposes, scientific research and education
because of the excellent optical and mechanical properties, while very attractively priced.
The stereomicroscope consists of two separate microscope tubes which are combined as a unit, in order to focus
them simultaneously on the object. Each tube has prisms, plan achromatic objectives and a widefield eyepiece in
order to obtain a large, flat field of view. Both eyes are looking at the object under a different angle to reach a deep
stereoscopic image. The maintenance requirement is minimal when using the microscope in a proper manner.
This manual describes the construction of the microscope, how to use the microscope and its maintenance.
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 _______________________________________________________________________5
Components of the stereomicroscope ____________________________________________6
Eyepieces ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Head ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Objectives __________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Object stage ________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Focusing ___________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Magnification adjustment _____________________________________________________________________ 7
Illumination _________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Stand assemblies (models 78904-54, -57, -63) ___________________________________8–10
Preparing the stereomicroscope for use __________________________________________ 11
Assembling steps _____________________________________________________________ 11
Mounting the head __________________________________________________________________________ 11
Placing the eyepieces________________________________________________________________________ 11
Connecting the microscope __________________________________________________________________ 11
Working with the stereomicroscope _____________________________________________ 11
The interpupillary distance ___________________________________________________________________ 11
The correct eyepoint ________________________________________________________________________ 11
How to set up a stereomicroscope _______________________________________________12
Photo and video _______________________________________________________________13
Trinocular models ___________________________________________________________________________ 13
Maintenance and cleaning _____________________________________________________14
Cleaning the optics _________________________________________________________________________ 14
Maintenance of the stand ____________________________________________________________________ 14
Replacing the fuse __________________________________________________________________________ 14
Accessories and spare parts _____________________________________________________14
Warranty _____________________________________________________________________14
Notes ________________________________________________________________________15
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