Olympus CX31, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...essible place near the work desk for future reference INSTRUCTIONS CX31 BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE This instruction manual is for the Olympus Biological Microscope Model CX31 To ensure the safety obtain op...

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Page 3: ...g the Eye Shades Light Ratio of Trinocular Tube Photomicrography TV Observation Using the Eyepiece Micrometer Disk 4 5 Condenser 13 Centering the Field Iris Diaphragm Aperture Iris Diaphragm 4 6 Immer...

Page 4: ...icroscope on a flexible surface such as a carpet as this could result in overheating and cause a fire 4 Always use the power cord provided by Olympus If no power cord is provided please select the pro...

Page 5: ...scope will occur if you hold it by the stage X axis Y axis knob binocular section of the observation tube etc Also be sure to remove the specimen to prevent it from falling off Sliding the microscope...

Page 6: ...ipment as outlined in this instruction manual The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual Indicates that failure to follow the instructions in the warning could result in...

Page 7: ...ope Be sure to store the band for re transportation of the microscope The stage is shipped with the two transport pins locked When using the microscope for the first time remove the transport lock pin...

Page 8: ...Turn the coarse and fine adjustment knobs to bring the specimen into focus 6 Adjust the interpupillary distance Page 11 7 Adjust the diopter Page 11 10 Engage the objective to be used for observation...

Page 9: ...e the main switch to OFF disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the bulb and parts around the bulb to cool before touching If the bulb burns out during an observation and needs to be...

Page 10: ...cope frame by the cord hanger when carrying the microscope Otherwise the cord hanger may be detached during transport resulting in falling of the microscope and personal injury Removal To prevent elec...

Page 11: ...the field iris diaphragm ring adjust the diameter of the field iris for objective power to the extent that it just circumscribes the field of view When the field iris diaphragm is stopped down to cir...

Page 12: ...ase turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to increase tension Fig 11 Adjusting the Coarse Adjustment Knob Tension Fig 11 1 This mechanism ensures that the objective does not come in contact with...

Page 13: ...1 Place the first specimen slide as described in steps 1 and 2 above then place the second specimen slide so that it contacts the first specimen slide 2 Gently release the curved finger Observation by...

Page 14: ...n Fig 14 2 4 4 Observation Tube Be careful not have your finger caught by the clearance below the binocular tube during interpupillary distance adjustment While looking through the eyepieces adjust fo...

Page 15: ...tighten the clamping screw 3 Attach the photomicrography system or TV camera Fig 20 Fig 19 Using the Eyepiece Micrometer Disk Optional Figs 19 20 6 Prepare one eyepiece micrometer disk diameter 20 4 m...

Page 16: ...agm Figs 21 22 1 Fig 22 The aperture iris diaphragm determines the numerical aperture of the illumination system Matching the numerical aperture of the illumination system with that of the objective p...

Page 17: ...he image quality make sure that the oil is free of bubbles To remove bubbles turn the revolving nosepiece to move the oil immersion objective back and forth a few times If the condenser engraving show...

Page 18: ...thoroughly Dirt dust on top lens of condenser 3 Dirt dust on the specimen Dirt dust on eyepiece c Image shows diffraction Condenser is lowered too far Adjust the condenser height position 13 Aperture...

Page 19: ...mounted Mount designated bulb 6 b Stage drifts down by itself or focus is lost during observation Tension adjustment ring is too loose Tighten it 9 c Coarse adjustment will not go all the way up Simpl...

Page 20: ...0 for temperatures up to 31 C 88 F decreasing linearly through 70 at 34 C 93 F 60 at 37 C 99 F to 50 relative humidity at 40 C 104 F Supply voltage fluctuations Not to exceed 10 of the normal voltage...

Page 21: ...ation The distance from the cover glass surface to the nearest point of the objective The N A value represents a performance number which can be compared to the relative aperture f number of a camera...

Page 22: ...SEV ASTA BSI UL A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 or comprised of cordage marked with an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2 The fittings ar...

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