Accu-Scope EXI-300 Series, Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL EXI 300 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES...

Page 2: ...S 5 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 6 DETAILED ASSEMBLY 7 8 OPERATION ILLUMINATION 9 INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE 9 FOCUSING 9 ADJUSTABLE TENSION CONTROL 10 STAGE PLATES OPTIONAL 10 SELECTING THE LIGHT PATH 11 APERTURE D...

Page 3: ...jectives 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...

Page 4: ...eded Avoid placing the microscope in dusty surroundings or in high temperature or humid areas as mold and mildew will form Carefully remove the microscope from the EPE foam container by its arm and ba...

Page 5: ...control knobs Camera Photo Port Tension Adjustment Collar Frame Stand Objective Nosepiece Coarse Fine Focus Adjustment Knob Base Eyepieces Filter Holder Phase Contrast Slider Optional Condenser Stage...

Page 6: ...indicate the order of assembly Use the 1 5mm and 2mm hex wrenches that are supplied with your microscope when required Be sure to keep these wrenches for changing out components or making adjustments...

Page 7: ...ectives from low to high magnification Fig 2 NOTE Always rotate the nosepiece by using the knurled nosepiece ring Keep the covers on any unused nosepiece openings to prevent dust and dirt from getting...

Page 8: ...put voltage indicated on the rear label of the microscope corresponds to your line voltage The use of a different input voltage than indicated will cause severe damage to your microscope Connecting th...

Page 9: ...te circle should be seen in the viewing field when viewing the specimen slide An improper adjustment will cause operator fatigue and will disrupt the objective parfocality Where the on the eyepiece tu...

Page 10: ...ustment ring clockwise to loosen or counterclockwise to tighten according to user preference Fig 9 Using the Stage Plates Optional Fig 10 11 NOTE for optimal viewing ensure the thickness marked on eac...

Page 11: ...t photo port Turning it counter clockwise to the closed position sends 100 of the light to the binocular viewing head Upper Knob Turning it clockwise all the way to the PHO position will send 80 of th...

Page 12: ...f the N A of the objective in use However when observing a culture specimen which is not dyed set the iris diaphragm lever to 75 of the N A of the objective in use Phase Contrast Observation The EXI 3...

Page 13: ...er is pre aligned at our facilities If realignment is necessary follow these steps 1 Place a specimen on the stage and bring it into focus 2 Replace the eyepiece in the eyepiece tube with the centerin...

Page 14: ...ge contrast If this occurs repeat steps 1 5 for readjustment The centering procedure may have to be repeated in order to get the best possible contrast if a specimen slide or the bottom surface of a c...

Page 15: ...AL PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The illumination is on but the field of view is dark The socket pin is not connected to the illumination column Connect it securely The bulb is burnt out Replace it with a ne...

Page 16: ...the condenser does not match the phase annulus of the objective Adjust the light annulus so that it matches the phase annulus of the objectives The light annulus and the phase annulus are not centere...

Page 17: ...289 2228 for an authorized service center near you The light intensity is not enough Not use an designated lamp use an designated lamp The brightness adjustment knob is used wrong Adjust the brightnes...

Page 18: ...haser LED lamps are warranted for a period of two years from the date of original invoice to the original end user purchaser The mercury power supply is warranted for a period of one year from the dat...