Omax M517 User Manual

User Manual

Industrial Inspection

Microscope

Model M517

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Table of Contents

i. Caution……..……………………………………………………………1 ii. Care and Maintenance……….………………………………….….…1

1. Component Illustration………………………….…………………..…2

2. Installation ……………………………………………………………...3

3. Operation...…………………….………………………….…………....4

4. Specifications…………………….………………………………….....5

5. Troubleshooting Guide…................................................................5

i.

Caution

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1. Do not discard the microscope container. The container should be retained should the microscope ever requires reshipment.

2. Keep the instrument out of direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, and dusty environments. Ensure that the microscope is located on a smooth, level and firm surface.

3. If any specimen solutions or other liquids splash onto the stage, wipe up the spillage immediately. Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.

ii.

Care and Maintenance

1. Do not attempt to disassemble any component including eyepieces, objectives or focusing assembly.

2. Keep the instrument clean; remove dirt and debris regularly. Accumulated dirt on metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. More persistent dirt should be removed using a mild soap solution. Do not use organic solvents for cleansing .

3. The outer surface of the optics should be inspected and cleaned periodically using an air stream from an air bulb. If dirt remains on the optical surface, use a soft cloth or cotton swab dampened with a lens cleaning solution (available at camera stores).

All optical lenses should be swabbed using a circular motion. A small amount of absorbent cotton wound on the end of a tapered stick makes a useful tool for cleaning recessed optical surfaces. Avoid using an excessive amount of solvent as this may cause problems with optical coatings or cemented optics or the flowing solvent may pick up grease making cleaning more difficult.

4. Store the instrument in a cool and dry environment. Cover the microscope with the dust cover when not in use.

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1.

Components Illustration

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Eyepiece

2.

Eyepiece Adapter

3.

Eyepiece Tube

4.

Microscope Body

5.

Holder Adapter

6.

Holder

7.

Zoom Ring

8.

Ring Light Rack

9.

Thumb Screw

10.

Stand Post

11.

Thumb Screw

12.

Focusing Block

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13.

Tightening Knob

14.

Focus Knob

15.

Tightening Knob

16.

Stand Base

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10

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14

15

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2.

Installation

2.1 Installation of the microscope body

1) Loosen the thumbscrew on the microscope holder .

2) Insert the microscope body into the holder. Be certain that the scale of the zoom ring is facing toward you.

3) Tighten the thumb scale on the holder.

2.2 Installation of the eyepiece

1) Loosen the thumbscrew on the eyepiece tube.

2) If the C-mount adapter is installed, remove it from the eyepiece tube.

3) Insert the eyepiece adapter into the eyepiece tube, and then tighten the thumbscrew.

2.3 Installation of the ring light

1) Loosen the tightening knob of the ring light rack and move the rack to the desired position. And then tighten the knob.

2) Put the ring light on the dovetail at the bottom of the ring light holder and then tighten the screws on the ring light.

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C-mount Adapter Eyepiece Adapter

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3.

Operation

3.1 Placing specimen

Place the specimen on the center of the stand base, just under the objective.

3.2 Focusing

1) Loosen the tightening knob on the focusing block and move the block up or down so that the distance between the objective and base surface is around 90mm. Then tighten the knob.

2) Turn the zoom ring to its lowest position (0.7x).

3) Adjust the focus knob until the specimen is in focus. Then move the specimen slightly and carefully so that the observing area is in the eyepiece filed of view.

4) Adjust the zoom ring to zoom the viewing in or out.

5) Adjust the focus knob if necessary.

Note: the ring light rack may interfere with the focusing movement. Move the ring light rack if necessary.

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4.

Specifications

Model M517

Total Magnification Zoom 7X ~ 90X

Eyepiece

Objectives

1 pair of WF10X/18 and 1 pair of WF20X

Zoom 0.7X ~ 4.5X

Zoom ratio 1:6.5

Working Distance

90mm (3-1/2”)

160mm with 0.5X auxiliary objective*

265mm with 0.3X auxiliary objective*

Field of View

4mm ~ 25.7mm

7mm ~ 51mm with 0.5X auxiliary objective*

12.5mm ~ 83mm with 0.3X auxiliary objective* www.microscopenet.com

Focusing Mechanism

Focusing knobs on both sides

Rack and pinion adjustment, stroke 54 mm

Stand base

Dimension

Size: 220mm x 285mm

22cm x 28.5cm x 39cm (8-5/8” x 11-1/4” x 15-3/8”)

Net weight 6.7 kg (14 lb 13.5 oz)

* The auxiliary objectives are sold separately.

5.

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Cause

Stains or dust on the field of view

Can not focus

Remedy

Stains or dust on the eyepieces or objectives

Clean the lens with a camera cleaning kit

Stains or dust on the specimen Clean the specimen

The focus block/objectives is too far away or too close to the specimen and out of the range of focus stroke

Adjust the height of the viewing head so that the distance between the objectives and specimen is about

90mm.

The ring light rack interfere with the moving part of the focusing block

Moving down the ring light rack

Image moves while focusing

Specimen rises from stage surface Secure the specimen

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