AmScope IQ CREW Early Explorer Series User manual

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MICROSCOPE SET

Early Explorer Series

SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGY • ENGINEERING • MATH

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EXPLORE… LEARN… GROW!

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WARNING - CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for children under

three (3) years. Adult Supervision

required.

M30-ABS-KT2

USER GUIDE

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WARNING - CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts. Not for childr en under

three (3) years. Adult Sup ervision

required.

Safety Information

This microscope kit has tools with sharp points or edges, including a microtome

and a pick. Please use this product very carefully, children must be under adult

supervision. This microscope set contains chemicals that may be harmful if

misused. Please read all the warnings and cautions in the instruction manual and

on individual containers carefully. Do not allow the chemicals to come into contact

with any part of the body, especially the mouth and eyes. Keep small children and

animals away from experiments. As the microscope kit also has instruments with

sharp edges and points, eye protection is strongly recommended.

WARNING- BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

‣ Battery installation and removal should be performed by an adult.

‣ Follow battery use as recommended in this instruction manual.

CAUTION:

The following chemicals in this package could be harmful if misused:

• Eosin Biological Dye

• Gum Media

• Blue Dye

• Dry Yeast

Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not swallow. Do not inhale. May cause irritation. In

case of accident, call a doctor. Keep away from young children.

SAFETY INFORMATION

a) Glass slides and slide covers are very delicate. Please handle with care.

b) The incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury and damage to one’s health. Use

only the slide preparations listed in the instructions.

c) Because children’s abilities vary, even within age groups, supervising adults

should exercise discretion regarding which slide preparations are suitable and safe

for children. The instructions should aid adults in assessing slide preparations to

discern their suitability for each child.

d) Supervising adults should discuss the warnings and safety information with the

child before commencing the preparation of slides. Pay particular attention to the

safe handling of chemicals (if used).

e) Your slide preparation space should be kept clean, clear and away from any food

storage areas.

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The IQCrew brand offers a range of microscopes and accessories to drive

the curiosity of the budding scientist:

• Compound Microscope: view specimens under high magnication where light

is transmitted through the specimen.

• Stereo Microscope: view specimens under low magnication where light is

reected from the surface of the specimen.

• Inverted Microscope: view specimens in petri dishes as light is directed from

top of specimen while objective is at the bottom.

• Digital Microscope: connect via USB to see the specimen on computer or phone

and capture live images.

• Experiments and accessories supplementing the microscopes to continue

learning.

See our full line of products at www.amscope.com/iqcrew

IQCrew M30 User Guide

1. Introduction

IQCrew’s Science Discovery Series is designed to inspire kids to learn more

about science. Microscopes are important tools which help children understand

science and nature by allowing them to peek into the microscopic world, which is

why they are a standard component of STEM curricula. Biology, chemistry, geology,

and many more elds rely on microscopes to understand how things work.

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Let’s Begin!

To get things started, this complete kit includes some prepared slides for viewing

right out of the box. It also includes materials to prepare your own samples, like

a Petri dish and blank slides. There is a graduated cylinder for measuring and a

pipette for easily transfering liquid samples. Forceps, a probe, and a stirring rod are

also included for preparing and positioning specimens.

Carefully lift the microscope from the box using two hands. Place one hand

around the microscope arm and the other under the base. For best results, use the

microscope on at, sturdy surfaces. Install 1 coin cell battery (included) as shown

on page 5 in this guide. Always be mindful of your mirror and light source. The more

light that is reected or transmitted through the hole in the stage, the brighter and

sharper the images will appear in the microscope eyepiece.

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NAME USAGE

Body The main body of a microscope, connecting parts of a

microscope

Eyepiece The lens you look through. Further magnies specimens

Stage Where specimens are placed for viewing

Stage Clips Used to prevent specimen from moving

Illuminator A source of light which illuminates the specimen

Filter Holder Holds optional lters used to change the color or quality

of light

Lamp Housing Contains the light-source, including the LED bulb

Arm Connects the illuminator to the body

Objective turret (nose piece) Holds the objective lenses, and rotates to switch

between lenses

Brightness control knob Switches the illuminator on and off, and adjusts the

brightness

Focusing knob Adjusts the height of the objective turret to focus on the

specimen

Battery compartment lid Covers the battery compartment, where a coin cell

battery can be installed

Battery compartment screw Secures the battery compartment lid

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Microscope Features

• Focus Knob: moves the specimen up or down making the image clear and

sharp. Use the focus knob to raise or lower the lens until the image you see is

clear and sharp.

• The Body Tube: Connected to the eyepiece and helps focus the lenses.

• Eyepieces: The two eyepieces have 8X and 20X magnications. Remove the

dust cover from the eyepiece and put it aside in a safe place.

• Power Indicator/ Objective turret: The turret has 3 lenses or objectives: 15 X,

30 X, and 60 X (See Fig. 3.1). The shorter the objective, the lower the power

or magnication. The longest objective is the highest power. To calculate the

magnication you are using, multiply the value of the objective by the power of

the eyepiece (Note that the power indicator on the turret makes this calculation

for you). For example, turn the power indicator to the longest objective (60 X

and multiply it by the power of your xed eyepiece (20X).

• The Stage: A at platform with a hole in the center allows reected light off the

mirror or light source to enter the microscope.

• Stage Clips: The 2 stage clips hold the glass slide rmly on the stage.

• Mirror/Light Source: While holding the base down, pull on the arm to tip the

microscope back. Examine the mirror and light source located below the stage

to see how you can adjust them, and choose one or the other. The light source

turns on automatically when tipped upwards toward the stage. The mirror

gathers and reects light into the microscope.

• Base/Battery Compartment: The battery compartment is located inside the

mirror/light source. Slightly ex the C-clamp arm connected to the microscope

to remove the mirror/light source from the microscope. Using a Philips head

screwdriver (not included), remove the battery door. Slide the battery sleeve

out of the compartment. Insert the included coin cell battery with the positive

(+) pole facing the sleeve. Slide the battery and sleeve into the battery

compartment until it makes contact with the battery leads. Test the battery

installation by pressing the on/off button on the side of the mirror/light source.

Replace the battery door and tighten the screw. Reinstall the mirror/light source

into the c-clamp located on the microscope.

EYEPIECE |OBJECTIVE LENS 8X 20X

15x 120x 300x

30x 240x 600x

60x 480x 1200x

Available Magnication Options

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• Color Filter and Aperture Wheel: The color lters are incorporated in the stage.

Use these lters to add color to enhance the image of certain specimens.

1. Installing Batteries in the Microscope

Remove the battery cover on the mirror/light source and install coin cell battery

(included in the kit). Make sure to follow the diagram on the inside of the battery

compartment to ensure that battery is installed in the correct direction. Once

installed replace the battery cover on the mirror/light source.

2. Adjust the focus

I. Rotate the focus knob and raise the body tube as far as it will go. Turn the turret

to the shortest objective (the power indicator will read 1OOx).

2. Put one of the prepared glass slides under the

stage clips and position the prepared specimen

over the hole in the stage.

3. Rotate the focus knob to lower the body tube

as far as it will go.

4. Look through the eyepiece and slowly turn the

focus knob until the specimen can be seen in focus.

5. Observe what happens when you slowly move

the light source or the mirror. Adjust the mirror

or light source to provide the amount of light

that gives

you the best image.

6. Look in the eyepiece and observe what

happens to the image when you move the slide

to the left and then to the right.

7. If you wish to increase magnication, rotate

the objective turret to a higher power and

refocus. Practice rotating the turret to change

magnication.

2.1 Using lters

Locate the color lter located at the front of the stage. Rotate the lter to

change lter colors. Observe how the color lter affects your view of the prepared

slide. Next, take a blank slide and place a few grains of salt or sugar on it. Rotate

the lter and see how the ltered light enhances the image of the salt or sugar.

Tip: The color lter will be most useful when looking at clear or dim specimens.

CAUTION: To prevent the wires attached to the light from breaking, never rotate the light source a

full 360°. Be careful as you turn the focus knob so that the objective lens does not make contact

with a slide or the stage. This may cause damage to the slide and also to the objective lens.

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Your First Experiment!

Now that you've studied the features of your microscope, its time to take it out for

a test drive and try out a simple observing exercise.

Prepare your own slides.

NOTE: When preparing slides you want to use the thinnest possible sample. Have

an adult use a razor blade or sharp knife to cut slices for you to try. DO NOT CUT

SPECIMENS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.

Wet Mount Slides

The most common way to prepare a specimen is with a "wet mount", and here's

how you do it:

1. Place a specimen on the slide. Using a pipette, place a drop of water on the

specimen.

2. Then place one edge of the cover slip over the specimen and carefully lower the

cover slip into place using a toothpick or equivalent. This method will help prevent

air bubbles from being trapped under the cover slip.

3. Your objective is to have sufcient water to ll space between cover slip and

slide. If there is too much water, thecover slip will slide around. Take a piece of

paper towel and hold it close to one edge of the cover slip. This will draw out some

water. If too dry, add a drop of water beside the cover slip. Practice this until you

get used to it.

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Dry Mount Slides

The procedure for making dry mount slides is much the same as for wet mounts.

The highest magnication

is not always the best for

every specimen!

TIP:

It is recommended that you begin

viewing at the lowest magnication

or power and focus the object.

Once the image is focused, increase

magnication by turning the

objective turret and refocus

Recommended Specimens to look at with wet mount slides

• Plant material, like leaves, onion skin, ower petals

• Mold spores from bread, cheese or fruit

• Fibers like thread or yarn

1. Select a clean slide. Make sure it is free of dirt & smudges

2. Inspect the specimen to determine if it needs to be sliced. (Try to use a translucent

to transparent specimen for light to pass through it)

3. Place the sample specimen on the slide using tweezers or toothpick - just enough

to t under a cover slip.

4. Carefully place a cover slip over your specimen to atten it out. There is no need

to worry about air bubbles, so you can just drop the cover slip onto the specimen.

Recommended Specimens to look at with dry mount slides

• Hair, fur or feathers

• Small insects or insect body parts

• Buttery or moth wings

• Cloth

• Printed Material

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Observing Cheek Cells

Recommended Supplies

• Paper towel, napkin or tissue

• Glass microscope slides

• Plastic cover slips (round or square)

• Plastic pipette or dropper

• Clean toothpick or sterile cotton swab

• Blue dye solution (mix approximately 1 part blue dye with 4 parts of water)

• Disposable gloves

1. Take clean toothpick or

sterile cotton swab and

gently scrape your cheek

from inside your mouth

2. Take the toothpick or

cotton swab and smear

the cheek cells on to the

center of a microscope

slide for 1 to 3 seconds

3. Using the blue dye

solution, add one drop on

to the microscope slide.

4. Place a coverslip slowly

onto the specimen so that

it stays in place.

6. Place the slide with the

new specimen on your

microscope. Adjust the

placement of the slide

until you nd cells. .

5. Remove any excess

solution from the

microscope slide by

allowing the paper napkin

or towel to touch one side

of the coverslip

Note: Avoid eye and skin contact. Do not swallow. Do not inhale. May cause irritation. In case of

accident, call a doctor. Keep away from young children.

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