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XY Mechanical stage
The Orion MXLCD features a mechanical stage that is used to accurately posi-
tion specimens on screen
(Figure 4).
• Place one of the included prepared slides onto XY stage by using the clamp
lever to hold slide firmly in place
(Figure 4).
• Use X and Y movement knobs to position object into view on screen
illumination
The Orion MXLCD features both an upper and a lower Illuminator for micros-
copy. The latter is normally used for viewing prepared slides (transmitted light).
The illuminators are selectable via the rotary illumination switch (
Figure 5).
Both illuminators can be ON at the same time.
Brightness can be adjusted via rotary brightness dial (
Figure 5).
The upper illuminator is designed for use with the lower power objective (4X).
The higher power objectives will block light from the upper illuminator. Therefore
generally solid objects at 4X will use the Top illuminator.
Transparent objects such as slides will use the bottom illuminator (transmitted
light) at all powers of magnification.
The clear collector lens can be replaced by the diffuse collector lens to provide a
more even diffuse light.
set up
• Plug AC to DC adapter into mains and microscope
• Press and hold “ON” button until green power light turns on
• Check LCD screen on
(Figure 3)
• Turn illumination rotary switch clockwise to position III (
Figure 5)
• Check that both upper and lower lights turn on
The microscope is now ready for operation. Check power connections if LCD
screen or lights do not turn on.
Figure 3.
LCD Screen.
Figure 4.
X-Y Mechanical stage.
Figure 5.
Illumination.
Navigation
buttons
Snap
Menu
Power
Escape
XY
movement
knobs
Illuminator
switch
Illuminator
brightness dial
Clamp
lever
