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ILLUMINATOR ON/OFF SWITCHES
– A tri-illumination system is
incorporated into the stand. The illumination system is controlled by
top (incident light) and bottom (trans-illumination) on/off switches
located at the base of the stand. The incident illuminator is used for
opaque specimens, while the trans-illuminator effectively illuminates
the internal structure of transparent specimens. Translucent
specimens may be seen in greater detail if both illuminators are used
simultaneously.
MAGNIFICATION KNOB
– Used to change the SM100 series
magnification settings.
STAGE PLATE
– Frosted glass, black and white stage plates are
provided with the microscope stand. The frosted glass stage plate
allows light from the bottom illuminator to pass through. The black
and white stage plates can be used for additional contrast to the
specimen that is being viewed.
STAND
– Used to support the stereo microscope head. The height is
adjustable which allows the head to change its focusing range. The
stand also contains the top and bottom Illuminators.
TOP ANGLED ILLUMINATOR
– The top .5W LED light source is fixed at
a 45˚ angle.
TOP TURRET ILLUMINATOR –
The top 6 x .06W LED light source is
fixed in a downward in a vertical position to provide maximum
illumination of the specimen.
TURRET
– The round barrel that houses the objective lenses. The
SM100 Series has magnifications that can be changed by rotating the
black turret magnification knob to a different set of objective
lenses.
USB Port
– This port supplies 5VDC 500Ma for optional accessories.
This port can be used to charge MP3 device or add-on USB lighting.
DO NOT USE TO CONNECT USB CAMERA – FOR LOW VOLTAGE
DEVICES ONLY.
OPERATING YOUR SM100 SERIES STEREO MICROSCOPE
1.
Place the specimen onto the stage plate and select the type
of illumination. If the specimen is transparent, turn on the bottom
illumination. If the specimen is opaque, turn on the top illuminator.
2.
The magnification knob is located on the right hand side of
the microscope head. The knob is clearly marked with the optical
magnification setting. To change magnifications, rotate the black
magnification knob in one direction or in the opposite, as far as it
will turn. This will place one pair of objectives in alignment for
