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VanGuard 1200CM Series Compound Microscopes 

provide  the  necessary  specifications  for  diagnostic 

and educational use in medical/veterinary clinics, 

universities, and industrial laboratories.

 

Research Level

 

Brightfield & Phase Contrast Models

 

Precision Optics

Viewing Head. 

 Monocular, binocular (Seidentopf), or 

trinocular (Seidentopf) heads rotate 360° and are inclined 

at 30°.  All models feature interpupillary and dioptric 

adjustment.  The trinocular heads feature a sliding main 

prism (100/100 split) to provide either 100% of the image 

to the camera port or 100% of the image to the eyepieces.

Eyepieces.

  10X widefield (DIN) with a field number of 18.

Nosepiece.

  Quadruple, reversed, ball bearing nosepiece 

with high-grade lubricant and positive stops.  The nosepiece 

is reversed (inward-facing) to allow for easier manipulation 

of slides and to aid in keeping the objectives clean.

Objectives.

  Choose from achromatic or plan achromatic.  

Objectives are made to DIN standards and are coated.

Stage.

  Delivering a high level of fluid motion control and 

longevity, the stage measures 125x135mm.  Features a 

removable spring-clip slide holder and a chemical resistant 

finish.  Motion is controlled by a right-hand, low position 

coaxial control and is driven by a rack and pinion system.

Focusing Movement.

  Coaxial, low-position, coarse and 

fine focus controls feature a 40mm focusing range and are 

graduated to 2 microns per division.  Fitted with tension 

adjustment and safety up-stop.

Condenser.

  Brightfield models come with a 1.25 N.A. Abbe 

condenser.  Phase contrast models come with a 1.25 N.A. 

Zernike condenser with phase annulus rings for 10X, 25X, 

40X, and 100X; also has a “0” setting for brightfield work.  

All condensers are mounted on a rack and pinion focusing 

mechanism and feature spring-loaded centering knobs and 

iris diaphragm with a swing-in filter holder.

Illumination.

  20W variable halogen light source.  Comes 

with blue, green (phase contrast only) and neutral density 

filters.  0.5A 250V fuse.

Base.

  Stable 180 x 210mm fitted with anti-skid rubber feet.

Body.

  Cast metal, ergonomic body with stain-resistant 

enamel finish.

1200CM Series Compound Microscopes

 

Thank you for purchasing this VanGuard Microscope.  With the user in mind, VanGuard Microscopes are built 

from modern designs and should provide a lifetime of reliable performance.  We recommend you read this entire 

manual carefully before setting up and using the instrument.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction:

.............................................................  2

Parts & Accessories

 

Included Parts:....................................................  3

 

Optional Accessories:.........................................  4

 

Microscope Diagrams:........................................  5

Setup

 

Assembly:...........................................................  7

 

Centering the Condenser:...................................  8

 

Centering the Illuminator:........................................  9

 

Aligning the Phase Contrast Annulus Rings:......  9

Using your 1200CM Microscope

 

Variable Lighting Control/Power Switch:............  10

 

Focusing & Mechanical Stage Mechanism:.......  10

 

Interpupillary & Diopter Adjustments:.................  11

 

Setting the Up-Stop Mechanism:.......................  11

 

Using the Camera Port:.....................................  12

 

Oil Immersion Objectives:..................................  13

 

Using Filters:......................................................  13

Maintenance

 

Replacing the Bulb:............................................  14

 

Replacing the Fuse:...........................................  14

 

Replacement Light Bulb/Fuse Information:........  14

 

Caring for your 1200CM Microscope:................  15

Troubleshooting:

....................................................  16

Specifications:

.......................................................  18

Notes:

......................................................................  19

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Warranty information and a 

registration card can be found at:

www.veegee.com/pages/technical-support-service

Содержание 1200CM Series

Страница 1: ...Covering Models 1210CM 1211CM 1220CM 1221CM 1222CM 1223CM 1230CM 1231CM 1232CM 1233CM Operation Manual 1200CM Series...

Страница 2: ...25 N A Abbe condenser Phase contrast models come with a 1 25 N A Zernike condenser with phase annulus rings for 10X 25X 40X and 100X also has a 0 setting for brightfield work All condensers are mount...

Страница 3: ...0X Plan Phase Objective 1 ea 20X Plan Phase Objective 1 ea 40X Plan Phase Objective 1 ea 100X Plan Phase Objective 1 ea Dispersion Filter 1 ea Blue Filter 1 ea Green Filter 1 ea Model 1230CM Trinocula...

Страница 4: ...xels for 1210 and 1220 series 1200 CDPC 3 USB DIgital Camera System 3 Megapixels for 1230 series Other Accessories Part Number Description Call for Part Numbers Eyepieces 10X 16X 20X Call for Part Num...

Страница 5: ...tering Knobs Brightfield only Aperature Iris Diaphragm Adjustment Lever Fine Focus Control Substage Collector Base Stand Mechanical Stage Slide Holder Slide Holder Knobs Focusing Tension Control Knob...

Страница 6: ...Fuse Holder Parts Accessories Phase Annuli Centering Knobs Phase Contrast Condenser Iris Diaphragm Adjustment Light Bulb Centering Mechanism Substage Collector Set Screw 6 Light Bulb Access Door Lock...

Страница 7: ...eyetubes see figure 2 After removing the objectives from their storage containers individually install each one into the nosepiece by threading them clockwise into the threaded holes of the nosepiece...

Страница 8: ...er will reduce the field so that a small white hexagon is visible within a black field see Figure 6A Focusing of the hexagon is performed by turning the coarse fine focus controls This white hexagon i...

Страница 9: ...nser assembly until the two rings of light are centered upon one another see Figure 8 Once the phase rings are centered remove the phase contrast centering telescope and replace with the eyepiece The...

Страница 10: ...to induce contrast into a specimen not to adjust light intensity The mechanical stage X Y controls located underneath the right hand side of the stage see figure 9 provide easy and accurate positionin...

Страница 11: ...icroscope Interpupillary and Diopter Adjustment 1 2 3 Interpupillary adjustment the distance between eyepieces is made through a folding action The Seidentopf design allows for a folding adjustment wh...

Страница 12: ...a adapter assembly until it is firmly secured with the camera port set screw Tighten the camera port set screw Pull the prism slider completely out to divert the image to the camera port The prism sli...

Страница 13: ...Models The 100X objective which comes with this microscope must be used with immersion oil in order to maintain image quality After use the objective tip needs to be wiped clean so that no oil residu...

Страница 14: ...lose the light bulb access door and screw the knob back in to lock Return the microscope to normal operating position If necessary recenter the illuminator following the instructions on page 9 1 2 7 6...

Страница 15: ...r ordering information The same care instructions apply to all optical parts on this VanGuard Microscope including the substage collector and the condenser lenses All other parts can be cleaned with a...

Страница 16: ...can t get enough light Step Possible Cause How to Check Result Solution For More Info 1 Variable lighting control VLC is turned down too far Visually inspect VLC turned up Go to next step VLC turned...

Страница 17: ...blockage Contact dealer or VanGuard Microscopes Page 17 I can t focus on the specimen Step Possible Cause How to Check Result Solution For More Info 1 Up stop set too low Visually inspect Set too low...

Страница 18: ...25 NA 8 0mm WD 1 8mm FOV Achromatic or Plan Achromatic 20X 0 40 NA 0 50mm WD 0 9mm FOV 40X 0 65 NA 0 40mm WD 0 45mm FOV 100X oil 1 25 NA 0 25mm WD 0 18mm FOV Stage Dimensions 125mm x 135mm Stage Motio...

Страница 19: ...19 Notes...

Страница 20: ...Printed in the USA No VGMNL070319 1200CM...

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