Accu-Scope 3002-CB Forensic Comparison Series, Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 631 864 1000 P 631 543 8900 F www accu scope com info accu scope com 3002 CB Forensic Comparison MICROSCOPE SERIES ...

Page 2: ...MPONENTS 4 COMPONENTS DIAGRAMS 5 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM PROCEDURE 6 9 CONTROLS DIAGRAM 10 ADJUSMENT OPERATION USING THE COMPARISON MICROSCOPE 11 BRIGHTNESS 12 FOCUSING TENSION 12 INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 12 FOCUSING 12 RIGHT MAGNIFICATION 13 PLACING THE SPECIMEN 13 FOCUSING THE SPECIMEN 14 CONDENSER 14 IRIS DIAPHRAGM 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 18 MAINTENANCE 19 SERVICE 19 WARRANTY ...

Page 3: ...ble any component including eyepieces objectives or focusing assembly 2 Keep the instrument clean remove dirt and debris regularly Accumulated dirt on metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth More persistent dirt should be removed using a mild soap solution Do not use organic solvents for cleansing 3 The outer surface of the optics should be inspected and cleaned periodically using an ai...

Page 4: ...d by our staff of trained technicians in our New York facility Careful quality control procedures ensure each microscope is of the highest quality prior to shipment UNPACKING AND COMPONENTS Your microscope arrived packed in a molded Styrofoam container Do not discard the container the Styrofoam container should be retained for reshipment of your microscope if needed Avoid placing the microscope in...

Page 5: ...ERIES ACCU SCOPE 73 Mall Drive Commack NY 11725 631 864 1000 www accu scope com 5 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM Eyepiece Objective Main Switch Intensity Adjustment Knob Binocular Viewing Head Nosepiece Lock Screws Stage Main Body Power Jack Fuse Holder ...

Page 6: ...rder of assembly Your microscope was preassembled by our factory technicians at our New York facility prior to shipment Should you need to disassemble assemble your microscope in the future please follow the instructions outlined below When assembling the microscope make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt and avoid scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces Eyepieces Objectives Mai...

Page 7: ...w the 4 objective into the nosepiece from the left or the right side then rotate the nosepiece clockwise and mount other objectives by the sequence of low to high magnification as shown in Fig 1 Installing the Comparison Bridge Position the two microscope bodies the appropriate distance apart and mount the comparison bridge onto the two bodies Tighten the lock screws for each as shown in Fig 2 and...

Page 8: ...yepiece tubes Insert the eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes as shown in Fig 5 Installing Replacing the Lamp USE ONLY the specified halogen 6 volt 20 watt lamp CAT 3256 DO NOT TOUCH the halogen bulb with bare hands as it may shorten the lamp life Wrap it with gauze a soft piece of lint free cloth or handle with cotton gloves Ensure the power switch is off and the lamp is cooled before handling Pull ...

Page 9: ...female end of the power cord plug securely into the power cord socket on the back of the microscope Fig 7 Connect the other end into a 110v 220v outlet Replacing the Fuse Before replacing the fuse make sure the switch is off O and unplug the power cord from outlet Using a flat head screwdriver remove the fuse holder see Fig 7 and unscrew the old fuse and insert the new fuse Replace the fuse holder...

Page 10: ...NY 11725 631 864 1000 www accu scope com 10 CONTROLS DIAGRAM Diopter Adjustment Ring Interpupillary Distance Indicator Condenser Variable Intensity Adjustment Knob Comparing Knob Zooming Knob Main Switch Fuse holder Lock Screw Tension Collar Coarse Focusing Knob Fine Focusing Knob ...

Page 11: ...unterclockwise 90 when the indicator point on the knob aligns with the yellow and green dot one half of the image is from the left microscope and the other half is from the right microscope Turning the knob counterclockwise by 180 align the indicator point on the knob to the yellow dot the specimen image from the right microscope can be observed Turning the knob counterclockwise by 360 the indicat...

Page 12: ...ewing the specimen slide An improper adjustment will cause operator fatigue and will disrupt the objective parfocality Where on the eyepiece tube lines up then that is the number for the interpupillary distance IPD Range 52 75mm Fig 11 Remember your interpupillary for future operation Adjusting the Focus To ensure that you obtain sharp images with both eyes since individual eyes vary especially fo...

Page 13: ... eyepiece tube Place two stage micrometers onto the stages Adjust the comparison knob shown in Fig 9 and observe the images to check if the left and right magnifications match If the two magnifications don t match turn the zooming knob to adjust the magnification of the right microscope until they match Placing the Specimen Place the specimen on the center of the stage and use the slide holder to ...

Page 14: ...is raised when using high magnification objectives and may be lowered when using the low magnification objectives NOTE the centering of the condenser and the light axes of the objective are factory adjusted DO NOT attempt to re adjust Adjusting the Iris Diaphragm Move the iris diaphragm lever Fig 14 left or right to adjust the aperture size The iris diaphragm is designed to adjust the aperture siz...

Page 15: ...ine focusing knob the minimum division of fine focusing 0 002mm focus adjustment range 23mm Condenser Abbe Condenser NA 1 25 with Iris Diaphragm Stage Double Layers Mechanical Stage 140mm 140mm Movement Range 74 50mm Illumination Halogen Lamp 6V 20W Objectives Magnification Numerical Aperture NA Thickness of cover slip mm Working Distance mm Type 4X 0 10 0 17 18 Dry 10X 0 25 0 17 6 5 Dry 40X 0 65 ...

Page 16: ...view There are stains on the lens including condenser objective eyepiece and collector Clean it There are stains on the specimen Clean it The position of the condenser is too low Loosen the condenser s locking bolt adjust the condenser to the right position The image is defocused low resolution contrast There is no cover slip on the specimen Add cover slip The cover slip is too thick or too thin U...

Page 17: ...in holder Use the blue filter The brightness is not enough The size of the aperture diaphragm is too small Adjust The position of the condenser is too low Adjust the position There are stains on the lens including condenser objective eyepiece and collector Clean MECHANICAL PROBLEMS Problem Cause Corrective Measure The image cannot focus when using high magnification objective The coverslip is too ...

Page 18: ...N PROBLEMS Problem Cause Corrective Measure The lamp can t light when the switch is turned on No power Check the connection of the power cord The lamp burned out Replace The lamp burns out suddenly Using a substandard lamp The voltage is too high Use the specified lamp to replace if the problem is not solved contact service department ...

Page 19: ...erial and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of invoice to the original end user purchaser The LED lamp is warranted for a period of two years from the date of invoice to the original end user purchaser This warranty does not cover damage caused in transit misuse neglect abuse or damage resulting from improper servicing or modification by other then ACCU SCOPE approved service pe...