Symptoms Causes Countermeasures
Condenser aperture too small
Readjust aperture
Condenser position too low
Correct positioning
Insufficient illumination
brightness
Dirt or dust on the lens (condenser,
objective, eyepiece, slide)
Cleaning
2. Mechanical
Symptoms Causes Countermeasures
Specimen image
movement unsmooth
Mechanical stage not securely fastened
Tighten all fasteners
Slide upside-down
Turn slide over
Image not focusable
with high power
objectives
Coverglass too thick
Use coverglass of specified
thickness(0.17mm)
Slide upside-down
Turn slide over
High power objective
contacts slide when
changed-over from low
power
Coverglass too thick
Use coverglass of specified
thickness(0.17mm)
Specimen image
movement unsmooth
Mechanical stage not securely fastened
Tighten all fasteners
Binocular image not
integrated
Interpupillary distance not correctly adjusted
Adjustment
Incorrect diopter adjustment
Correct adjustment
Excessive eye fatigue
Inadequate brightness or illumination
Adjust brightness with control
dial
3. Electrical
Symptoms Causes Countermeasures
No electrical power
Check power cord connection
Lamp bulb not inserted
Insert correctly
Lamp does not light
when switched ON
Lamp failure
Replacement
If the same symptom occurs after
replacing the lamp, contact your
dealer
Unspecified lamp bulb used
Replace with specified lamp bulb
Insufficient illumination
brightness
Voltage too low
Increase brightness with control
dial
Unstable lamp
brightness
Lamp bulb about to fail
Replacement
Lamp bulb not correctly inserted into socket
Check for positive connection
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