Olympus VMF User manual

OLYMPUS

STEREO

MICROSCOPES

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

MODELS

VMF,VMT&VMZ

OLYMPUS

This instruction manual

has

been

written

for

the

use

the Olympus Stereo Microscopes Models

VMF,

VMT

and

VMZ.

recommended

that

you

read

the manual carefully

order

familiarize yourself

fully

with

the

use

the microscope

that

you

can

obtain

optimum

performance.

IMPORTANT

• Operation

Always

handle

the

microscope

with

the care

deserves and avoid

abrupt

motions.

Avoid

exposure

the microscope

direct

sunlight, high temperature, high relative

humidity,

dust and

vibration.

Maintenance

Lenses

must always

kept clean. Fine dust on lens surfaces should

blown

wiped

off

means

air

blower

gauze.

Carefully wipe

off

oil

fingerprints deposited

on the

lens

surfaces,

with

gauze moistened

with

a small amount

xylene, alcohol

ether.

2. Do

not

use

organic solutions

wipe the surfaces

various components. Plastic parts,

especially, should

cleaned

with

a neutral detergent.

3. Never disassemble the microscope

for

repair.

4. The microscope should

stored in its container immediately after

use.

this

not

possible,

should

covered

with

the

vinyl

dust cover provided.

best

keep

lenses

a desiccator, containing silica gel.

CONTENTS

MAIN

CHARACTERISTICS.

11.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Ill.

IDENTIFICATION

AND FUNCTION

VARIOUS COMPONENTS

IV. ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

VI. OPTICAL

DATA

VII.

USE

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Page

Auxiliary

Lenses

VM-AL

0.5X,

VM-AL

0.75X,

VM-AL

1.5X

and

VM-AL

Simple Polarizing Filter

Set

VM-POL 7

Incident Illuminator VM-LSG 8

Mounting Bracket VM-STI 8

MAIN

CHARACTERISTICS

The

Series Stereo Microscopes include three types

stereomicroscope

bodies-

VMF,

VMT

and

VMZ.

The Model

VMF

provided

with

one objective pair

built

into

the

binocular stereomicroscope

body,

and the Model

VMT

with

two

parfocal objective pairs

in a

turret

built

in the microscope

body,

while

the

Model

VMZ

features a

continuously

variable zoom system objective control in the

body.

Model

VMF

Model

VMT

Model

VMZ

Microscope

body

Objective Microscope body Objective Objective

VMF-1F 1X VMT-2F

1X-

2X Microscope

body

in zoom

VMF-2F

VMT-4F

1X-

system

VMZ-4F

1X-4X

VMF-4F

11.

STANDARD

EQUIPMENT

VMF-

VMT-

VMZ-

Component

1-S

1-SA

2-S

2-SA

4-S

4-SA

2-S

2-SA

4-S

4-SA

4-S

4-SA

with

built-in

objective 1X 0 0

VMF-1F

with

built-in

objective

0 0

VMF-2F

with

built-in

objactive

0 0

Binocular VMF-4F

stereomicro-

scope body

with

objectives I

X-2X

in turret 0 0

VMT-2F

with

objectives

X-4X

turret

0 0

VMT-4F

with

zoom system I

objective 1

X-4X

0 I 0

VMZ-4F

Standard stand VM-STA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Widefield eyepieces

GW1

OX, paired 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Clear

glass

plate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stage

plates Black and frosted

white

plastic plate 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Stage

clips, paired 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Eyeshields, paired 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Reflected and transmitted

illumination

base

VM-1

0 0 0 0 0 0

Vinyl

dust cover 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ill.

IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION

VARIOUS COMPONENTS

The photo below shows

the

Model

VMT·2·S.

Eyepieces

Oiopter

adjustment

ring

Rotate

obtain

accurate

diopter

adjustment.

ification

turret

(with

VMT)

Microscope

body

clamping screw

Thread

for

incident

il-

luminator

Objective

shroud

Threaded

for

mounting

auxiliary

lens

polarizing

filter.

Stage plate

clamping screw

Additional

holes

for

stage

clips

Binocular observation

tube

Rotate

the

tube

for inter-

pupillary

distance adjust-

ment.

Stage plate

Microscope

Thread

for

reflected il-

luminator

bracket

mounting

knob

Rotate

until

correct

focus

obtained. From

the

posi-

tion

photographed

the

microscope

body

can

raised

58mm

lowered

48mm.

Bushings

for

mirror

unit

Incident

light

exit

Stage

clip

Reflected and Transmitted

Illumination

Base

VM-ILA

Fuse

holder

On-off switch

Mirror

unit

Mounting

IV. ASSEMBLY

Light path selector switch

Transmitted

light.

R: Reflected light.

Reflected

and

transmitted

T light.

Clamping screws

Clamp base

stand.

socket

Lamp housing

The

lamp housing

cover

can be

opened

pulling

down

the

knob;

or closed

pushing

up until it

snaps

place.

Before pushing,

ascertain

that

the

knob

positioned

shown

the

picture

below

right,

marked

with

circle.

§jjx~o

The picture below illustrates the sequential procedure

assembly. The numbers indicate

the assembly order

various components.

Eyeshield J)

'\®

~Eyepiece

Microscope

body

Clamping screw

*See

NOTE.

Stage

clip

_.-if

Cl)

L.....:::-------,

Stage plates: Clear

B&W

Incident

illu-

minator

mount-

ing thread

Standard stand

*NOTE:

As this screw

can

also

used

at the

incident

illu-

minator

mounting thread,

you can choose a better

position

for

mounting

the

incident

illuminator

that

does

not

block

your

smooth operation.

V. OPERATION

The stage plates

fit

into

the

circular

opening in

the

base.

The clear plate can be

used

for

both

reflected and

transmitted

illumination.

Colored background can be achieved

placing suitable material

beneath

the

plate,

for

contrast,

etc.

The

frosted

plate

used

with

reflected

illumination.

The plate

frosted

white

on one side,

and

black on the

other.

the

specimen

white

brightly

colored,

use

the

black side

the

plate

increase image

contrast

darkening

the

background.

For

dark

black specimens, reverse

the

plate

with

the

white

frosted

side facing

the

objective.

1. Tension Adjustment

Focusing Knobs

This focusing mechanism makes its

motion

freely

adjustable

for

either heavy

light

movement

depending on

the

observer's preference.

adjust

the tension

hold

the

two

focusing knobs

with

both

hands and

slightly

rotate

them

the

opposite

directions,

the

same

time.

(Fig.

2. Specimen

the

Stage Plate

Place a specimen in

the

center

the

stage

plate and

clamp

with

the

stage clips,

necessary. (Fig. 2)

3. Interpupillary Distance Adjustment

Hold

the

right

and

left

eyepiece tubes

with

both

hands and push

pull

the

tubes in

the

arrow

directions

until

perfect

binocular

vision

obtained.

(Fig. 3)

4. Diopter Adjustment

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Looking

through

the

right

eyepiece

with

your

right

eye, focus on the specimen

with

the

focusing knobs.

NOTE:

case

the

Model

VMT

Model

VMZ.

ascertain

that

the high

magnification

objectives are used

for

this

adjustment.

Look

the

image

through

the

left

eyepiece

with

your

left

eye, and

rotate

the

diopter

adjustment ring

focus on

the

specimen,

without

using

the

focusing knobs. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 3

NOTE:

accurate

interpupillary

distance and

diopter

adjustments are

not

accom-

plished, prolonged observation

would

put

considerable strain on

the

observer's

eyes.

Fig. 4

Objective Changes

The Model

VMT

provided

with

two

objective pairs. Rotate the

turret

until

the objective

pair

your

choke

engaged.

case

the Model

VMZ,

rotate the zoom

control

ring

until

you obtain the desired

magnification

within

the magnification range.

6. Use

Eyeshields

are

recommended

prevent

glare

and

loss of

contrast

caused

ambient

light

hitting

the

eye.

Use

the Reflected

and

Transmitted Illumination

Base

VM-ILA

Water sealed light exits on

the

base

prevent

damage

from

water

spi!ls.

provides

even

illumination

with

all objective powers except the auxiliary lens

VM-AL

0.5X.

light intensity

too

high,

can

reduced by placing a 45mm-diameter

filter

the

light

exit

the

base.

Setup.

Mirror

unit

"'[1J.

Standard

stand

Clamping screw CC

Tungsten

Insert

into

lamp

socket,

push

and

rotate

clockwise.

Use.

1I Activate

the

on-off

switch

Set

the

light

path

selector

switch

Transmitted

light. Use clear stage plate.

R: Reflected

light

via

mirror

unit.

Adjust

the

mirror

® so

that

the

light hits

the

center

the

stage plate.

Combination

reflected and transmitted light.

Fig. 5

VI.

OPTICAL

DATA

• Models

VMF

and

VMT

Eyepieces

GW10X *GWH10X(23) G15X(13)

Objectives (Field number 22) Optional

*Total

*Field

Total Field Total Field

magnif.

view magnif.

view

10X

22mm

10X

23mm

15X

13mm

-*W.D.

90mm

20X

11mm

20X

11.5mm

30X

6.5mm

40X

5.5mm

40X

5.75mm

60X

3.25mm

Model

VMZ

(Data below

are

obtained at zoom magnification setting positions}

Eyepieces

Objective GW10X *GWH10X(23) G15X(13)

(Zoom (Field number 22)

magnif. Optional

1Xto4X)

*Total

*Field

Total Field Total Field

magnif.

view magnif.

view

magnif.

view

10X

22mm

10X

23mm

15X

13mm

*W.D.

20X

11mm

20X

11.5mm

30X

6.5mm

90mm

30X

7.33mm

30X

7.67mm

45X

4.33mm

40X

5.5mm

40X

5.75mm

60X

3.25mm

*REMARKS

GWH10X: Widefield high eyepoint eyepiece.

W.D.: Working distance between specimen

and

objective

front

lens.

Total magnification

=Objective

power x Eyepiece power

Field number

eyepiece

Field

view diameter = Objective power

G20X(12.2)

Total Field

magnif.

view

20X

12.2mm

40X

6.1mm

sox

3.05mm

G20X(12.2)

Total

Field

magnif.

view

20X

12.2mm

40X

6.10mm

60X

4.07mm

BOX

3.05mm

VII. USE OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A. Auxiliary

Lenses

VM-AL

0.5X,

VM-AL

0.75X,

VM-AL

1.5X

and

VM-AL

0.5X V

M-AL

0.75X

VM-AL

1.5X

VM-AL

When

threaded

into

the objective shroud,

each

these auxiliary

lenses

permits change

total magnification

without

changing objective

eyepiece.

Auxiliary

lens

*VM-AL

0.5X

VM-AL

0.75X

VM-AL

1.5X

W.D.

156mm(6.14")

101mm(4")

43mm(1.7")

Total magnification = Objective power x Eyepiece power x

Auxiliary

lens power

F. Id f ·

. Field number

eyepiece

v1ew

1ameter

mm = -

-----···--;'-~---

Objective power x

Auxiliary

lens power

*NOTE:

The

VM-AL

0.5X requires

exten-

sion tube (VM-ET) in conjunction

with

the

standard stand because

its

considerably long working distance.

After

screwing the

VM-AL

0.5X

into

the

objective shroud, attach

the

exten-

sion

tube

position between the

objective

shroud

and

the

standard

stand

illustrated right: Extension tube

VM-ET

VM-AL

29mm(1.14")

Standecd

stand

Simple Polarizing Filter Set VM-POL

This

unit

enables observation

birefringent material in

transmitted

light.

Analyzer

Polarizer

Rotation

Insert the polarizer

into

the

base

opening beneath the

stage

plate, aligning the

white

dot

the

recess

the

opening

edge,

and screw the analyzer

into

the threaded objective shroud.

Rotate the analyzer

rotation

knob,

looking

through

the

eyep-Ieces,

until exf1nction

"1s

achieved.

Incident

Illuminator

VM·LSG

The Model VM-LSG

connected

the

transformer

and can

inserted

into

the

microscope

stand

clamped

the

transformer

means

jointed

bracket

for

incident

illumination.

Setup.

Illuminator

Bulb

ILS

15)

CJ;l]

\ L

Illuminator~~

bracket

Jointed

bracket

Standard

stand

Screw

Voltage

adjust-

ment

knob

Tr~a-n"'st'"o-rm..Je~r~

(to

outlet}

The light intensity

the incident

il!uminator

adjusted

means

the voltage

adjustment knob on the transformer.

daylight

filter

25C and a green contrast

filter

25G533 are provided.

Mounting

Bracket

VM-STI

Permits

mounting

the

microscope

body

the

universal

table

stands

Models VS-4, VS-5

on a custom

mounting

post on any machine or instrument

you

own

manufacture,

through

the

24.5mm

diameter

opening.

Focusi knob

Tension

adjustment

identical

standard

stand.

Focusing range:

58.5mm.

diameter

screw

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