3B SCIENTIFIC PHYSICS 1013153 Instruction Manual - page 7
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After clicking on the camera icon in the tool-
bar, the image of the specimen will appear
on the computer screen.
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If necessary, re-adjust the brightness and
contrast using the iris diaphragm and the va-
riable illumination control.
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Adjust the sharpness of the image by means
of the focusing knobs of the microscope.
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If necessary, adjust the settings of the ca-
mera in the video window according to the
particular requirements.
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For further work using the software, see the
instructions for the software that are on the
installation CD and the help files in the soft-
ware.
4.4 Changing the lamp and fuse
4.4.1 Changing the lamp
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Turn off the power switch, unplug the mains
plug and let the lamp cool down to avoid be-
ing burnt.
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For safety reasons, remove the eyepiece.
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To change the lamp lay the microscope on
its back to reach the lid on the bottom side.
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Loosen screw A and open the cover.
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To remove the halogen lamp, use a cloth or
similar material. Do not touch the bulb with
the bare hand.
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Lift out the halogen lamp and replace it with
a new one.
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Close the cover and secure it with the
screw.
D
C
B
A
Fig. 1 Lamp socket cover: A - knurled screw, B - ven-
tilation slot, C - securing screws of lamp-holder, D -
fuse holder
4.4.2 Changing the fuse
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Turn off the power switch and unplug the
mains plug.
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Lay the microscope on its side.
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Unscrew the fuse holder D.
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Replace the fuse and reinsert the holder in
its socket.
4.5 Using the polarisation equipment
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Screw the mirror onto the rim aperture of the
light source.
5. Storage, cleaning and disposal
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Keep the microscope in a clean, dry and
dust free place.
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When not in use always cover the micro-
scope with the dust cover.
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Do not expose it to temperatures below 0°C
and above 40°C and a max. relative humid-
ity of over 85%.
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Always unplug the mains plug before clean-
ing or maintenance.
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Do not clean the unit with volatile solvents or
abrasive cleaners.
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Do not disassemble objective or eyepieces
to attempt to clean them.
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Use a soft linen cloth and some ethanol to
clean the microscope.
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Use a soft lens tissue to clean the optics.
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The packaging should
be disposed of at local
recycling points.
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Should you need to
dispose of the equip-
ment itself, never throw
it away in normal do-
mestic waste. Local
regulations for the dis-
posal of electrical
equipment will apply.