Accu-Scope 3000-LED series Manual
Summary of 3000-LED series
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Page 2: Contents
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 2 contents safety notes .................................................................................................................. 3 care and maintenance ................................................................................................ 3...
Page 3: Safety Notes
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 3 safety notes 1. Open the shipping carton carefully to prevent any accessory, i.E. Objectives or eyepieces, from dropping and being damaged. 2. Do not discard the molded styrofoam container; the container should be retained should the microscope ever require ...
Page 4: Introduction
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 4 introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new accu-scope ® microscope. Accu-scope ® microscopes are engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Your microscope will last a lifetime if used and maintained properly. Accu-scope ® mi...
Page 5: Components Diagram
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 5 components diagram lock screw y-axis adjustment knob coarse focusing knob fine focusing knob x-axis adjustment knob power switch iris diaphragm adjustment control objective nosepiece.
Page 6: Assembly Diagram
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 6 assembly diagram the diagram below shows how to assemble the various modules. The numbers indicate the order of assembly. Your microscope was preassembled by our factory technicians at our new york facility prior to shipment. Should you need to disassemble/a...
Page 7: Assembly
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 7 assembly (continued) condenser the condenser was installed and centered by our technicians prior to delivery. If the condenser needs to be re-installed or adjusted in the future, rotate the coarse focusing knob ① to raise the stage to the highest position (s...
Page 8: Assembly
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 8 assembly (continued) connecting the power cord important: use care when storing the power cord so that it does not bend or twist. Make sure the power switch is at “0”(off) before connecting. Insert the connector ① of power cord securely into the power socket...
Page 9: Adjustment
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 9 adjustment & operation illumination with the microscope turned on, rotate the light adjustment knob ① until the illumination is comfortable for observation. Rotate the light adjustment knob clockwise to raise the voltage and brightness. Rotate the light adju...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 10 adjusting the interpupillary distance to adjust the interpupillary distance, hold the left and right eyetubes while observing a specimen. Rotate the eyetubes around the central axis until the fields of view of both eyetubes coincide completely. A complete c...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 11 adjusting the field diaphragm (optional) by limiting the diameter of the light entering the condenser, the field diaphragm can prevent other light and strengthen the image contrast. When the image is just on the edge of the field of view, the objective can ...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 12 using the oil objective (100x) the procedure for examining a specimen using an oil immersion objective is as follows: rotate the nosepiece so the low power objective is in the optical path. Place one drop of immersion oil on the lighted area of the specimen...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 13 using & installing a filter a filter is used to make the background color more suitable for the application and as a method to increase the contrast. Using a small jeweler’s flathead screwdriver, remove the set screw that secures the illuminator housing cov...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 14 figure 15 figure 16 figure 17 replacing the led bulb turn the main switch to “0” (off) before replacing the led bulb. Unplug the power cord from the microscope. Gently place the microscope on its arm as shown in figure 15. Using a philips head screwdriver, ...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 15 figure 18 figure 19 figure 20 replacing the led bulb (continued) using a philips head screwdriver, unscrew the 2 screws to remove the led bulb from its mount (figure 18). Install the new bulb in position and screw it to its mount (figure 19 & figure 18 abov...
Page 16: Technical Specifications
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 16 technical specifications objectives optical system ais e-plan optical system head siedentopf binocular viewing head, inclined 30⁰ eyepiece pl10x/20mm diopter adjustable eyepiece, 20mm field of view nosepiece reversed quadruple nosepiece objective ais e-plan...
Page 17: Troubleshooting
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 17 troubleshooting under certain conditions, performance of this unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after check...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 18 image problems problem cause corrective measures image moves while focusing specimen rises from stage surface revolving nosepiece is not in the click-stop position secure the specimen in the slide holder revolve the nosepiece to the click-stop position imag...
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3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 19 mechanical problems (continued) problem cause corrective measures lamp does not light when switched on no electrical power lamp bulb burnt out fuse blown out check power cord connection replace bulb replace fuse slippage of focus when using the coarse focus...
Page 20: Maintenance
3000-led microscope series accu-scope ® 20 maintenance please remember to never leave the microscope with any of the objectives or eyepieces removed and always protect the microscope with the dust cover when not in use. Service accu-scope ® microscopes are precision instruments which require periodi...