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maintenance, but certain components should be cleaned frequently
to ensure ease of viewing. The power switch should also be turned off
or unplugged when the microscope is not in use.
CLEANING – The front lens of the objectives (particularly the 40XRD
and 100XRD) should be cleaned after use. First brush with a soft,
camel hair brush or blow off with clean, oil-free air to remove dust
particles. Then wipe gently with a soft lens tissue, moistened with
optical cleaner (eyeglass or camera lens) or clean water. Immediately
dry with a clean lens paper.
CAUTION - Objectives should never be disassembled by the user. If
repairs or internal cleaning should be necessary, this should only be
done by qualified, authorized microscope technician.
The eyepiece(s) may be cleaned in the same manner as the objectives,
except in most cases optical cleaner will not be required. In most
instances breathing on the eyepiece to moisten the lens and wiping
dry with a clean lens tissue is sufficient to clean the surface. Lenses
should never be wiped while dry as this will surely scratch or
otherwise mar the surface of the glass.
The finish of the microscope is hard epoxy and is resistant to acids and
reagents. Clean this surface with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Periodically, the microscope should be disassembled, cleaned and
lubricated. This should only be done by a qualified, authorized
microscope technician.
DUST COVER AND STORAGE – All microscopes should be protected
from dust by a dust cover when in storage or not in use. A dust cover is
the most cost-effective microscope insurance you can buy. Ensure
that the storage space is tall enough to allow the microscope to be
placed into the cabinet or onto a shelf without making undue contact
with the eyepieces. Never store microscopes in cabinets containing
chemicals, which may corrode your microscope. Also, be sure that the
objectives are placed in the lowest possible position and the rotating
head is turned inward and not protruding from the base. Microscopes
with mechanical stages should be adjusted toward the center of the
stage to prevent the moveable arms of the mechanical stage from
being damaged during storage in the cabinet.
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COMPONENTS OF THE MICROSCOPE
ARM – the vertical column (attached to the base) which supports the
stage and contains the coarse and fine adjusting knobs and focus
mechanism.
BASE – the platform of the instrument to which the arm is attached.
The base stands on rubber feet and contains the illuminator assembly.
COARSE FOCUS – the larger, outer knob of the focus control which
facilitates rapid and heavy movement of the focusing mechanism. In
order to prevent gear damage, the focus control is equipped with
an upper limit stop that protects the high magnification objectives
and slides. The system is also furnished with a tension control to
prevent “stage drift”.
COAXIAL CONTROLS - the focusing control mechanism moves the
stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus. A coaxial focus
control combines the coarse and fine focus mechanisms into one
control with inner and outer knobs, which are located on both sides of
the arm. This coaxial focus control incorporates a clutch mechanism
which allows for slippage at the extreme ends of the focus range to
prevent damage to the gears.
CONDENSER – the function of the condenser is to provide full
illumination to the specimen plane and to enhance the resolution and
contrast of the specimen being viewed.
EYEPIECES – the upper optical element that further magnifies the
primary image of the specimen and brings the light rays into focus at
the eyepoint.
FINE FOCUS – the smaller inner knobs of the coaxial control which
allows for slow and
subtle focusing movement to bring the specimen
into sharp focus.
HEAD – the upper portion of the microscope
which contains the
refracting prisms and the eyepiece tubes which hold the eyepieces.
Note that the head rotates, allowing operation from the front or back.
ILLUMINATOR – the M6000CL illuminator uses a 3.4V, 0.06W LED as
the light source (LED replacement part # MA2215).
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