AmScope ZM-1 Series User manual

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User’s Manual

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Contents

Before Use........................................................................................................... 3

Introduction.............................................................................................3

Safety Precautions ..................................................................................4

Parts............................................................................................................... 5

ZM-1B/T ............................................................................................. 5

ZM-1TS/BS ......................................................................................6

ZM-1(B/T)-PL .................................................................................... 7

Definition of Parts ............................................................................... 8

Getting Started .........................................................................................10

Assembly.............................................................................................. 10

Operation .................................................................................................12

Setting Up................................................................................................12

Focusing ............................................................................................... 12

Using the Trinocular Port ..................................................................13

Attaching a Camera ...........................................................................13

Adjusting Focusing Tension ............................................................14

Maintenance/Precautions .................................................................... 14

Specifications..............................................................................................15

ZM-1 Series Specifications................................................................. 15

Optional Accessories........................................................................... 16

Technical Terms & Concepts ..........................................................17

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................18

Common Issues (Optical)..................................................................18

Common Issues (Mechanical)...........................................................19

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Before

Use

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new AmScope microscope!

This manual is designed for the ZM-1 series microscopes (ZM-1B, ZM-1T, and all their variants).

The two base models of this series differ in that the -B models are binocular (two eyepiece ocular

tubes), while the -T models are trinocular (two eyepiece ocular tubes with a third port on top for

a microscope camera).

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of your new microscope.

If you’d like more information on microscopes, parts, or accessories, please visit our website at:

www.amscope.com

We highly recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope and

that you keep it on hand for future reference.

If you have additional questions or need assistance, please send us an email at:

info@amscope.com

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Before

Use

Safety Precautions

As the microscope is a precision instrument, always handle it with care, avoiding impact

or abrupt movement during transportation. Do not shake the package.

Do not place the microscope in direct sunlight or in high heat. Keep it indoors in a dry

and clean place with temperatures between 32-100 degrees F (0-40 degrees C), and in

maximum relative humidity of 85%.

Avoid touching the lenses on the objectives and the eyepieces so that oil and dirt from

your fingerprints do not obstruct your view.

Before turning the power on, make sure that the power supply voltage is consistent with

the voltage of your microscope (for units with built in illumination).

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Parts

ZM-1T

Trinocular Port

Eyepieces

Variable Zoom

Adjustment Knob

Fine Focusin Knob

Objective Housin

Focusin Rack

Sta e Clips

Extra Lar e Stand

Stop Limit

Knob

Diopter

Coarse Focusin Knob

Photo/Video Pin

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Parts

ZM-1TN

Pillar Stand

Trinocular

Head

Focusin Knob

Sta e Clip

Lock Screw

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Parts

Definition of Parts

AdjustableTrinocularPort

Threaded port with adjustable length of attachment of digital or video camera

Boom Stand

Stand for the microscope that allows the head to be moved in physical space in various directions

Continuous Zoom

A microscope head with a knob to change magnification through a range

Dimmer

Controls the amount of light that escapes from the illumination source

Diopter

Allows the focus to be perfected for both eyes, independent of each other

Fixed Power

Microscope head whose objectives are pre-set at certain levels and changed by rotating the objective

Focusing Knob

sed to move the microscope head vertically to bring the sample into focus

GooseneckIlluminator

Illuminator independent of the unit that allows movement of one or two necks for controlled lighting

Head Lock Screw

Screws the microscope head into place

Magnification Knob

Changes the magnification of the lenses on a continuous zoom microscope

Microscope Head

Contains the objective lens, eyepiece ocular tubes, and prisms used to magnify

Ocular Tube

Tube designed to hold the eyepieces or camera in place

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Parts

Ring Light

An illuminator that mounts directly onto the objective to emit even light on the sample below

Simul-FocalMicroscopeHead

Head containing a focus adjustment for a trinocular port camera to simultaneously to match the eyepieces

Table Stand

A stand which sits on the table and holds the head directly above the sample without moving

Series

Getting

Started

Assembly

Series

Getting

Started

First, take the styrofoam container out of the cardboard carton and lay it on its side, paying attention

to which

side is labeled up. Remove the tape and open the container carefully so as to avoid dropping

and damaging the

optical items. Check carefully to ensure that all parts and accessories are intact.

Check the packing list to ensure that you’re received all items. Please note that this can vary

depending on

which model you’ve purchased, and is generally listed on www.amscope.com at the

items’ details page for your

specific model.

Remove the microscope body from the box and remove the plastic protective covering. The body of the

microscope is composed of the base that comes with your unit, the focusing rack, and the head lock

screw.

For –PL model, insert the illumination device①in the bracket

and tighten the lock screw②. Insert plug into the socket③of the

pillar stand.

After mounting the focusing rack to the base (if not already

attached in shipping), slide the objective of the

microscope into

the hole and secure with included head lock screw.

For the -T models, screw the photo port onto the top of the

microscope head (trinocular C-mount port).

Remove the eyetube caps and drop the desired eyepieces into the eyepiece ocular tubes. Be sure

to avoid

touching the lens to ensure no artifacts appear in your image.

Remove the cap from the objective lens.

Plug in the microscope and turn it on if a light source is included (or refer to your specific light

source instructions for mounting/turning on if an external source). If no light emerges from the

light source, adjust the

dimmer knob near the power switch.

10.

If viewing an opaque sample, use a top light source, however while using a translucent sample,

either light

source can be used.

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