User Manual

Trinocular Stereo Microscope

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Table of Contents

i. Caution……..……………………………………………………………1 ii. Care and Maintenance……….………………………………….….…2

1. Component Illustration………………………….…………………..…3

2. Installation………………………………………………………………4

3. Operation ….…………………………………………………………...6

4. Specifications…………………….………………………………….....8

5. Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................9

6. Optional Parts…………………………………………………………10

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i. Caution

1. Find the “UP” sign and place the Styrofoam container on your table or bench so that the arrow is pointing upward. Open the shipping carton carefully to prevent any accessory, like eyepieces, from dropping and being damaged.

2. Do not discard the molded Styrofoam container. The container should be retained should the microscope ever requires reshipment.

3. 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.

4. If any specimen solutions or other liquids splash onto the stage, objective or any other component, disconnect the power cord immediately and wipe up the spillage.

Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.

5. Important: the lamp, lamp housing and adjacent parts will become very hot. Do not touch these parts until they have completely cooled. Never attempt to handle a hot halogen bulb.

6. All electrical connectors (power cord) should be inserted into an electrical surge suppressor to prevent damage due to voltage fluctuations.

7. For safety when replacing the halogen lamp or fuse, be sure the main switch is off, unplug the power cord, and only replace the halogen bulb after the bulb and the lamp house has completely cooled.

8. Confirm that the input voltage indicated on your microscope corresponds to your line voltage. The use of a different input voltage other than that as indicated will cause severe damage to the microscope.

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ii. Care and Maintenance

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

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 solvents 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, dry environment. Cover the microscope with the dust cover when not in use.

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1 Components Illustration

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1 Photo Tube 8 Post Collar

2 Stand Post

3 Trinocular Body

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21

15 Holding Ring

9 Incident Light Intensity Dial 16 Objective Housing

10 Transmitted Light Intensity Dial 17 Incident Light

5 Thumb Screw

6 Focus Knob

7 Focus Block

12 Diopter Ring

13 Eyepiece Tube

14 Zoom Knob

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19 Stage Clip

20 Stage Plate

21 Base

2 Installation

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2.1 Install the microscope body

2.1.1 Loosen the thumb screw on the body holding ring.

2.1.2 Sit the body into the holding ring firmly.

2.1.3 Tighten the thumb screw.

2.2 Install the eyepieces

2.2.1 Take off the plastic covers on the eyepiece tubes.

2.2.2 Insert the eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes.

Thumb Screw

Holding Ring

2.3 Adjust the focus block

2.3.1 Loosen the knob on the focus block.

2.3.2 Slide the focus block up or down on the stand post so that the distance between the bottom of the objective housing and the stage plate is about 95mm (with no auxiliary lens) or 150mm

(with 0.5X auxiliary lens on). And then tighten the knob.

Post Collar

2.3.3 Slide the post collar to against the focus block as showed in the figure, and then tighten its knob.

2.4 Replace the incident light bulb

2.4.1 Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.

2.4.2 Allow some time to cool down the lamp.

2.4.3 Take off the black light housing by turning it counterclockwise.

2.4.4 Pull the bulb (with reflector) out gently.

2.4.5 Align the two pins of the bulb with the sockets then press the light bulb gently in.

2.4.6 Put the light housing on and tighten by turning it clockwise.

Light Housing

Light Bulb

2.5 Replace the transmitted light bulb

2.5.1 Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord.

2.5.2 Allow some time to cool down the lamp.

2.5.3 Turn over the microscope on its side; find the light compartment at the bottom.

2.5.4 Open the cover of the compartment by loosening the screw.

2.5.5 Take out the dead bulb and insert the new bulb. Be sure the pins on the bulb are completely inserted into the lamp socket.

2.5.6 Put the cover back and tighten the screw.

Screw

Light Compartment

Light Bulb

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2.6 Replace the fuse

2.6.1 Pry out the fuse holder with a screw driver.

2.6.2 Install / replace the fuse.

2.6.3 Insert the fuse holder back to its place.

2.7 Install the auxiliary lens (optional)

2.7.1 Screw off the plastic cover on the bottom of objective housing.

2.7.2 Screw on the auxiliary lens onto the objective housing.

Note: The auxiliary lens is optional and may have different color and shape from the one in the picture, depends on the model purchased.

2.8 Install the camera (optional)

2.8.1 Take off the plastic cover on the phototube.

2.8.2 Insert the camera into the phototube, and then connect the camera to a computer by a USB cable.

2.8.3 Refer to the manual in the Camera CD to installation the driver and software.

Note: The camera is optional and may have different color and shape from the one in the picture, depends on the model purchased.

Fuse Holder

Auxiliary Lens

Camera

Photo Tube

2.9 Install the ring light (optional)

2.9.1 Screw off the plastic cover on the bottom of objective housing.

2.9.2 Screw on the ring light adapter onto the objective housing.

2.9.3 Put the ring light on to the ring light adapter. Tighten the 3 screws. Make sure the end of the screws stick into the groove of the adapter.

Note: The ring light is optional and may have different color and shape from the one in the picture, depends on the model purchased.

Ring Light Adapter Ring Light

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3 Operation

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3.1 Change the stage plate

3.1.1 Loosen the stage lock screw at the front of base.

3.1.2 Take off the glass plate and put on the white/black plate (or vice versa).

3.1.3 Tighten the set screw.

3.2 Place the specimen

3.2.1 Put the specimen in the center of the stage plate.

3.2.2 Hold the specimen with the stage clips if necessary.

Thumb Screw

3.3 Focusing

3.3.1 Turn the zoom knob at 0.7.

3.3.2 Turn the focus knob until the specimen is in focus.

3.3.3 Move the interesting spot of specimen into the center of field of view.

3.3.4 Turn the zoom knob for the desired magnification.

3.3.5 Adjust the focus knob slightly to get clear image.

3.4 Adjusting interpupillary distance

While observing with both eyes, hold the left and right eyepiece tubes and swing inwards or outwards. The interpupillary distance is correct when the left and right fields of view converge completely into one image.

3.5 Adjusting eyepiece diopter

3.5.1 Turn the diopter rings on both eyepiece tubes at 0 positions.

3.5.2 Using your right eye only, observe your specimen through the right eyepiece and bring it into focus by adjusting the focus knob.

3.5.3 Then observe the specimen with your left eye only through the left eyepiece. If the specimen is not in focus, rotate the diopter ring until a sharp image is obtained.

3.6 Adjust the light

3.6.1 Plug in the power cord to a power outlet.

3.6.2 Turn the switch to the “I” position to turn on the power.

3.6.3 Turn the switch to the “O” position to turn off the power.

3.6.4 Turn the incident light intensity dial to turn the incident light on and adjust the intensity.

3.6.5 Turn the transmitted light intensity dial to turn the transmitted light on and adjust the intensity.

3.7 Adjust the ring light (optional)

3.7.1 Install the ring light, and connect the AC adapter to the power outlet.

3.7.2 Turn on the power button on the ring light.

3.7.3 Adjust the intensity dial.

Power Switch

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3.8 Camera (optional)

3.8.1 Install the camera following the procedures in 2.8.

3.8.2 Focus the microscope following the procedures in 3.3.

3.8.3 Pull out the switch bar.

3.8.4 Open the software of the camera and launch the live view window.

3.8.5 If the live view image is not in focus, loosen the thumb screw showed in the right figure, turn the plastic part of the photo tube to adjust the photo tube height till the image is in focus, then tighten the thumb screw.

3.8.6 You can observe image, snap picture, and capture video in the software.

Note1: Please refer to the User Manual in the Camera CD for the software operation.

Note2: The camera is optional and may have different color and shape from the one in the picture, depends on the model purchased.

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Plastic Part

Thumb

Switch Bar

Microscope body

Eyepieces

Objectives

Focusing Mechanism

Working Distance

Stage Plate

Illumination

Power Supply

Dimension

Net weight

4 Specifications

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Trinocular, 45º inclined, 360º swiveling.

Adjustable Interpupillary distance 55 ~ 75mm (2-3/16” ~ 2-15/16”)

Adjustable diopter on both eyepiece tube ±5dp

1 pair of WF10X

1 pair of WF20X (optional)

Zoom 0.7x ~ 4.5x, ratio 6.5:1

Auxiliary lens 0.5X (optional)

Rack and pinion, focusing knobs on both sides

95 mm (3-3/4”)

152 mm (6”) with 0.5X auxiliary lens on

Frosted glass plate: 95mm (3-3/4”) in diameter

White/black plastic plate: 95mm (3-3/4”) in diameter

Incident (upper): 12V/10W halogen light

Transmitted (lower): 12V/10W halogen light

With switch and intensity dials separately

Microscope: AC 110V – 240V, 50/60Hz

23cm x 16cm x 44cm (9” x 6” x 17-1/2”)

6 kg (13 lb)

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5 Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Cause

Totally dark in the view field

The cover of objectives is still on

Stains or dust on the field of view

Stains or dust on the eyepieces or objectives

Stains or dust on the specimen

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Remedy

Take off the cover of objectives

Clean the lens with a camera cleaning kit

Clean the specimen

Can not focus

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 focusing mechanism so that the distance between the objectives and specimen is about

95mm (with no auxiliary lens) or 152mm

(with 0.5X auxiliary lens on).

Image moves while focusing

Lamp does not light when switched on

Specimen rises from stage surface

Secure the specimen

No electrical power

Lamp bulb burnt out

Fuse blown out

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Check power cord connection

Replace bulb

Replace fuse

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6 Optional Parts

(The optional parts may be included in some models or sold separately.)

6.1.1 Camera

Operating Software

A1502 640 x 480 (0.3MP)

A1510 1280 x 1024 (1.3MP)

A1520C 1600 x 1200 (2.0MP)

A1530 2048 x 1536 (3.0MP)

A1550 2592 x 1944 (5.0MP)

A1590 3488 x 2616 (9.0MP)

6.1.2 Illuminator

Model

A12CR

Halogen 21V/150W

Fiber Cold Ring Light

A12CY

Halogen 21V/150W

Fiber Cold Y Light

MS Windows

(32/64bit)

MS Windows

(32bit)

MS Windows

(32/64bit)

Lamp

Included

A9208 8W Fluorescent Ring Light

A9212

A9239

A9254

A9254P

A9264S

A92144B

A92144L

A92144S

6.1.3 Auxiliary Objective Lens

128W Fluorescent Ring Light

39 LEDs Macro Ring Light

54 LEDs Macro Ring Light

64 LEDs Macro Ring Light

144 LEDs Macro Ring Light

144 LEDs Macro Ring Light

144 LEDs Macro Ring Light

Model Magnification

AJ5D3AUX 0.3X

AJ5D5AUX 0.5X

AJ5D75AUX 0.75X

AJ5X2 0.2X

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