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 Introduction 

 

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product. 

This instruction manual is written for users of the Nikon Microscope ECLIPSE Series Teaching Head/Multi Teaching 
Head. 

To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating this product. 

 

  No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Nikon. 

  The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. 

  Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, errors or inconsistencies may remain. If 

you note any points that are unclear or incorrect, please contact your nearest Nikon representative. 

  Some of the equipment described in this manual may not be included in the set you have purchased. 

  If you intend to use any other equipment with this product, read the manual for that equipment too. 

  If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may 

be impaired. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Symbols Used in This Manual 

The following symbols are used in this manual. 

Symbols for Safety 

  WARNING 
  CAUTION 

Highlights important information that should be noted for safety. Read “Safety Precautions” for 
details. 

Other Symbols 

 

Indicates information you should be aware of in using this product, as well as other useful information. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Eclipse Series

Page 1: ...For ECLIPSE Series Teaching Head Multi Teaching Head Instructions M189 E 11 8 NF 7 M189EN07 ...

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Page 3: ...in If you note any points that are unclear or incorrect please contact your nearest Nikon representative Some of the equipment described in this manual may not be included in the set you have purchased If you intend to use any other equipment with this product read the manual for that equipment too If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by t...

Page 4: ...mbly for the dual viewing face to face model 5 2 Assembly for the dual viewing side to side model 6 3 Assembly for the triple viewing model 7 4 Assembly for the multi viewing model by 5 persons 8 5 Assembly for the multi viewing model by 10 persons 9 6 Mounting the pointer 10 Troubleshooting 11 Care and Maintenance 12 1 Lens and filter cleaning 12 2 Cleaning painted components 12 3 Storage 12 4 Re...

Page 5: ...perty damage To ensure correct usage read this manual carefully before using this product Do not discard this manual and keep it handy for easy reference Safety instructions in this manual are marked with the following symbols to indicate their importance For your safety always follow the instructions marked with these symbols Symbol Description WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this s...

Page 6: ...en handling the mercury lamp used as the light source for the Epi fluorescence attachment CAUTION 1 Turn the power off when assembling the system connecting or disconnecting cables and replacing the lamp To prevent electrical shock and damage be sure to switch off the power switches on the microscope power supply etc and to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before connecting or disconnect...

Page 7: ... lenses or filters 4 Use of accessories This attachment splits the light to allow several observers to view the same image simultaneously Due to the working principles of the attachment the brightness of the image is reduced as the number of observers is increased The light source produces sufficient light intensity to allow normal observation of an image with adequate brightness by adjusting the ...

Page 8: ...Notes on Handling the Instrument vi ...

Page 9: ... observer and the secondary observer to be positioned face to face during observation Dual viewing side by side This model allows the main observer and the secondary observer to be positioned side by side during observation When a pointer is going be used assemble the system so that the secondary observer will be positioned on the right If reversed the pointer control section will be at the rear o...

Page 10: ...n Multi viewing for 10 persons Eyepieces for secondary observer X2 sets Eyepiece tube for secondary observer X2 MTH main splitter Microscope AC adapter Pointer Support stand MTH relay unit Eyepieces for secondary observer X9 sets Eyepiece tube for secondary observer X9 Teaching head S S X4 Microscope AC adapter Pointer Support stand X6 MTH relay unit X2 Teaching head F F Eyepieces for secondary ob...

Page 11: ...y to have his image out focused each time the main observer changes the objective magnification Be sure to perform the diopter adjustment referring to the instruction manual supplied with the microscope 2 Adjust the diopter setting at the secondary observer s position as well After the main observer has adjusted the microscope correctly the secondary observer should bring the image into focus with...

Page 12: ...this to change the direction of the arrow Arrow color selector dial Turning the dial to the G position changes the color to green and turning it to the R position changes it to orange Turn the dial as far as it will go Arrow control stick Use this to move the arrow Lits when the power is turned on Power LED Turn the control clockwise to increase arrow brightness Turn it counterclockwise until it c...

Page 13: ...ction manuals for all other equipment microscope etc being used and adhere strictly to the warning and caution instructions In particular when the attachment is used in combination with an Epi fluorescence attachment be sure to read the instructions provided with the Epi fluorescence attachment Care is required when handling the mercury lamp used as the light source for the Epi fluorescence attach...

Page 14: ...he secondary observer section are horizontal This step is facilitated by first adjusting the support stand to an approximate height before attaching the stand When a pointer is going to be used assemble the system so that the secondary observer will be positioned on the right If reversed the pointer control section will be at the rear of the microscope 5 4 Height adjustment clamp screw Adjust to a...

Page 15: ...r so that the pointer mounting surface is facing towards the front 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Remarks If a trinocular eyepiece tube T is used for the main observer section you can provide the image to the vertical tube of the eyepiece tube by setting the optical path to the BINO PHOTO position If the ND filter is removed in advance from the eyepiece tube mounting port of the MTH main splitter the...

Page 16: ...s If a trinocular eyepiece tube T is used for the main observer section you can provide the image to the vertical tube of the eyepiece tube by setting the optical path to the BINO PHOTO position If the ND filter is removed in advance from the eyepiece tube mounting port of the MTH main splitter the main and the secondary observers will be able to view an image with more uniform brightness This sho...

Page 17: ...s case please contact your dealer or nearest Nikon representative Four sets of teaching head S S are required Assemble those components with identical serial numbers to each other Adjust the height of the support stands so that the main observer section and the secondary observer sections are horizontal This step is facilitated by first adjusting the support stands to an approximate height before ...

Page 18: ...cing the lamp turn the arrow brightness control counterclockwise as far as it will go to turn off the arrow and then unplug the AC adapter plug from the wall outlet 1 Push and turn the lamphouse cover approximately 45 counterclockwise to remove it 2 Position the illuminating part of the lamp inward and insert the lamp into the socket 3 Return the lamphouse cover to its original position Align the ...

Page 19: ...e components with the identical serial numbers to each other The arrow is outside of the view field Use the arrow control stick and bring the arrow into the view field The arrow color selector dial is in an intermediate position Turn the dial in the preferred direction as far as it will go The arrow brightness control is OFF Turn the control clockwise The AC adapter is not connected Connect the AC...

Page 20: ...s Do not use it for cleaning eyepiece tube entrance lenses filters etc Absolute alcohol and petroleum benzine are both highly flammable Be careful when handling them when around open flames or when turning the power switches ON and OFF Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using absolute alcohol and petroleum benzine 2 Cleaning painted components Do not use organic solvents suc...

Page 21: ...ts This product meets FCC Part 15 Subpart B requirements Y THPL LED Pointer Unit Designation Y THPL LED for Arrow Illumination White LED Arrow Color Green or orange switchable Arrow Illumination Current 0 to 20 mA by brightness control that also acts as ON OFF switch Conforming Standards With AC adapter described below This product meets EU Low Voltage Directive requirements This product meets EU ...

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