Optika B-1000 MET User manual
B-1000 MET
OPERATION MANUAL
GUIDA UTENTE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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INDEX
1.0 SAFETY GUIDELINES page 4
2.0 DESCRIPTION page 5
3.0 INTRODUCTION page 6
4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY page 6
5.0 USING THE MICROSCOPE page 9
6.0 MAINTENANCE page 11
7.0 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION page 11
8.0 RECOVERY AND RECYCLING page 12
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This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of main-
tenance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use.
Optika reminds you that this manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it
must therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.
Optika declines any responsibility deriving from instrument uses that do not comply with this manual.
Safety guidelines
This manual contains important information and warnings regarding safety about installation, use and
maintenance of the microscope. Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment. To
ensure safe use, the user must read and follow all instructions in this manual. OPTIKA products are
designed for safe use in normal operating conditions. The equipment and accessories described in
the manual are manufactured and tested according to industry standards for safety instrumentation
laboratory. Misuse can cause personal injury or damage to the instrument. Keep this manual at hand
close to the instrument, for an easy consultation.
Electrical safety
Before connecting the power cord to wall outlet, ensure that your mains voltage for your region corre-
sponds to the voltage supply of the instrument, and that the illuminator’s switch is in position OFF. The
user must observe the safety regulations in force in his region. The instrument is equipped with CE
safety marking, in any case the user has full responsibility concerning the safe use of that instrument.
Warning/Caution symbols used in this manual
The user should be aware of safety aspects when using the instrument. Warning or hazard symbols
are shown below. These symbols are used in this manual.
Follow the instructions on this symbol to avoid possible severe personal injuries.
Warning of use; the incorrect operation on the instrument can cause damages
to the person or instrument.
Possibility of electric shock.
Attention: high temperature surfaces. Avoid direct contact.
Technical notes or usage tips.
1.0 SAFETY GUIDELINES
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2.0 DESCRIPTION
APERTURE DIAPHGRAM
SLOT FOR ANALYZER
FILTER
BRIGHTFIELD/DARKFIELD
SELECTOR
FIELD DIAPHGRAM
LAMP CASE
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3.0 INTRODUCTION
4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
4.1 The components are stored in 2 separated boxes: one containing metallurgical attachment, and one
containing power supply and halogen lamp case. Remove the protection caps from the top of the main
B-1000 body and from the epiilluminator and place the epiilluminator on the top of the microscope
body. Tighten the screw on the right side using the provided allen wrench.
This equipment is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of main-
tenance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily classroom and laboratory
use.
Optika reminds you that this manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it
must therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.
Optika declines any responsibility deriving from instrument uses that do not comply with this manual.
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4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
4.2 Insert the extension tube for lamp case on the back of the epiilluminator and tighten the screws using
the provided allen wrench.
4.3 Insert the lamp case on the back of the extension tube with the two provided screws.
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4.4 Halogen lamp insertion: Loosen the lock-screw on the top of the lamp case. Lift the cover of the lamp.
Do NOT touch the lamp glass with the bare hands.
The lamp will t horizontally into the spring-holder. Pay attention to align the lamp coil to the center of
the collector lens as much as possible.
COLLECTOR LENS
Put the lamp cover back in place.
4.5 Connect the lamp case to the power supply trough the provided 3-poles cable.
4.0 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
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5.1 Turn on the power supply using the power switch. Adjust the light intensity at a medium level, as a
starting point.
5.2 Put a sample on the stage and insert a low magnication objective (5X or 10X). Switch the selector on
the front to brighteld view („BF“). Then focus on your sample.
5.0 USING THE MICROSCOPE
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5.3 Using the diaphgrams
The illuminator is provided with centrable eld and aperture diaphgrams.
Field diaphgram can be used in order to adjust the area that is being illuminated by the incident
light. In this way possible stray light can be controlled.
Aperture diaphgram is used to adjust contrast and depth of eld of the image.
5.4 Incident darkeld
In order to enable the darkeld view of the sample, simply slide the front selector to „DF“ position.
Note: when darkeld is enabled, keep both diaphgrams fully open.
5.0 USING THE MICROSCOPE
FIELD DIAPHGRAM
KNOB FIELD DIAPHGRAM
CENTRING SCREWS
APERTURE
DIAPHGRAM
KNOB
APERTURE
DIAPHGRAM
CENTRING SCREWS
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