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Setting up your microscope

Remove the microscope and accessories from the box and identify all parts before assembling. When 

ready to begin, set the microscope on a stable surface. Your objective lenses should be pre-installed. 

If your microscope requires manual installation, please take the following steps:    
1. Remove the eyepiece from the packaging. 
2. Slide the narrow end of the eyepiece into the eyepiece holder. 
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
4. Your microscope is powered by 230V AC power. It is important to ensure the voltage coincides with that 
    

  

of the microscope. 

5. If your microscope is battery powered, please insert the required batteries (not supplied) to get started.
    Alternatively you can turn it on with just the AC adapter.

     

Product Disclaimer

This product is designed and intended for use only as a biological microscope. Modifying this product in

any way for use in any situation other than the original and intended product design will automatically 

void the warranty. 

Operating the microscope 

 

Getting started

1. Switch on the power and the light(s) on your microscope should be illuminated. If your microscope has
    a light intensity adjustment dial, ensure it is turned up to the brightest.
2. Place and align the specimen / object to the centre of the working stage and where possible, 
    hold it down with the stage clips.

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PBM Prodigy Biological Microscope Instruction Manual  

Summary of Contents for NK103-B

Page 1: ...high quality optics saxon PBM Prodigy Biological Microscope Instruction Manual SKU 311005 ...

Page 2: ...t power down your microscope within five minutes of switching it on as this may reduce the effective lifetime of the lamp Avoid using your microscope in direct sunlight high temperature and humidity dust and vibration WARNING Eyepieces Eyepieces Holder Click Stop revolving nosepiece Coarse Focusing Knob Fine Focus Knob Arm Working Stage Locking Screw Light Intensity Control Knob On Off Switch Illu...

Page 3: ...ope is battery powered please insert the required batteries not supplied to get started Alternatively you can turn it on with just the AC adapter Product Disclaimer This product is designed and intended for use only as a biological microscope Modifying this product in any way for use in any situation other than the original and intended product design will automatically void the warranty Operating...

Page 4: ...il the image comes to focus Using 100X magnification with immersion oil To obtain maximum resolution with 100X objective lens applying immersion oil between the slide and the front lens is necessary 1 Place one small drop of immersion oil on top of the cover slip directly over where light comes up from the condenser 2 Slowly rotate the 100X objective lens into place You should see the oil filling ...

Page 5: ...n bulb it is recommended to wear gloves or cover the light bulb with protective sleeve Oils and other materials from fingers may damage the bulb If the bulb has been touched clean with alcohol and cloth Adjusting diaphragm Diameter The diameter of the diaphragm can be adjusted by turning the adjustment ring of field diaphragm Condenser The 1 25 condenser lens can be adjusted to desired position by...

Page 6: ...Objective DIN 4x 10x 40x r Optional 100x r Condenser N A 0 65 Pre centered with built in illuminator Head Rotation 360 Degree Lamp Halogen Focus Coarse and Fine Stage Type Plain stage 120mm x 110mm Nosepiece Triple nosepiece with click stop Warranty 3 Years Limited Warranty Power AC Adapter Weight 2 9kg Specifications saxon PBM Prodigy Biological Microscope saxon PBM Prodigy Biological Microscope ...

Page 7: ...ither of this will void the warranty Unless noted on instruction manual Do not store microscope in direct sunlight or under direct indoor light Use only appropriate cleaning tools when cleaning your microscope We recommend using a combination of the following A soft brush made from camel hair Optical cleaning solution and a soft lint free cloth Special lens paper Clean the lens surface using an ap...

Page 8: ...d bottom illumination SKU 313010 saxon GSM Gemological Microscope 10x 40x SKU 314010 10x 40x Zoom magnification Digital imaging available Light intensity adjustable 20x 40x Magnification Top and bottom illumination Opaque and frosted plate saxon PSB X2 4 Deluxe Stereo Microscope SKU 312007 Other Microscope Range Find out more about our microscope range here on www saxon com au microscopes ...

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