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OLIVIA SERIES MICROSCOPES
(C) UNPACKING & PREPARATION
The Olivia Series microscopes are supplied with an expanded two-part Styrofoam/polystyrene case. This case should be used for
storage, transport, and shipping. Microscopes that are not properly packed are usually damaged during transport and shipping. If your
microscope arrives damaged during transport, contact the transport dept. to file a claim. KEEP STYROFOAM BOX FOR FUTURE USE
FOR SHIPPING AND/OR REPAIR.
Unpack the microscope and its parts carefully. Do not throw away any boxes or packing materials until the contents of the shipping
container have been checked against the packing list of your order. In a clean, dry, dust free environment, place the microscope and
parts on a sturdy desk or table for initial use and/or assembly. DO NOT TOUCH ANY LENS SURFACES WHILE HANDLING THE
MICROSCOPE. THIS MAY ADVERSLEY AFFECT IMAGE QUALITY.
(D) FEATURES AND DEFINITIONS
EYEPIECE: Locked in, 10X wide field eyepiece with built in calibrated pointer. Optional 16X wide field eyepiece is available.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT: The diopter is used to focus the eyepiece in conjunction with the fixed eyepiece to give equal
sharpness to both viewers.
HEAD: 360º rotatable. Choices of Monocular (for one viewer), Double 45º Dual View (for two viewers), 90º Dual Video (one
viewer and camera mount), or Binocular (for viewing with both eyes).
OBJECTIVES: Lower functional component of the optical system. Available with DIN standard 4x, 10x, 40x and 100xR oil. With
the 10x Eyepiece the superior-quality objectives provide magnification of 40x, 100x, 400x and 1000x.
FOCUSING KNOBS: The microscope is equipped with separate coarse and fine focusing knobs or your choice of coaxial focusing
referring to the separate and course knob mounted on the same axial. The course knob is the larger knob on the
outside and the fine knob is smaller and located on the inside.
CONDENSER: The microscope is equipped with either a 0.65 N.A. Condenser or 1.25 N.A. Abbe Condenser. The condenser fills
the back lens element of the objective to improve the resolution of an image.
DIAPHRAGM: The microscope is equipped with either a Disc or Iris Diaphragm. The disc diaphragm is located beneath the stage
and rotates exposing holes with various apertures to help achieve better resolution. Use large apertures for lower
magnifications and smaller apertures for higher magnifications.
ILLUMINATOR: LED light source, which illuminates the specimen. LED is a cooler, white light source with a low voltage providing
hours of use for your microscope.
STAGE: Includes a X-Y built-in mechanical stage with 0.1mm increments for precise measurement. To ensure long life for the
mechanical gears, always turn the focusing knobs slowly and uniformly. Use the Control Torque knobs to move the specimen
slide in the x-y direction.
SAFETY RACK STOP: Controls the maximum upward movement of the stage. When properly adjusted prevents high-powered
objectives from breaking a specimen slide.
RECHARGEABLE MODELS: Choose from Rechargeable or Non-Rechargeable models. RC= Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) batteries included for up to 10,000 hours of bulb life.
SPECIFICATIONS (With 10X Eyepiece):
Objective
Total Magnification
Field of View
N.A.
4X
40X
4.5mm
0.10
10X
100X
1.8mm
0.25
40X
400X
0.45mm
0.65
100X Oil
1000X
0.18mm
1.25
(E) OPERATING PROCEDURE
I. How to use your Microscope
(For models equipped with a standard disc diaphragm)
