Optika IM-2 User manual

Version: 1

Issued: 30, 05, 2016

Model

IM-2

IM-2ERGO

IM Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Warning

Symbols and conventions

Safety Information

Intended use

List of accessories and spare parts

Overview

Unpacking

Assembling

Using the microscope

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment disposal

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Warning

This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of mainte-

nance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use. We remind you that this

manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must therefore be made acces-

sible to the instrument users. We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does

not comply with this manual.

Symbols and conventions

The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.

Safety Information

Avoiding Electrical Shock

Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the

operation voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in off position. Users should observe all safety

regulations of the region. The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibil-

ity to use this equipment safely. Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure

safe operation of the unit.

Intended use

For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.

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List of accessories and spare parts

CAT. NO. DESCRIPTION

M-755 Ergonomical binocular head.

M-755.1 Trinocular attachment for Ergonomical binocular head (M-755).

M-017 Eyepiece EWF10x/22mm.

M-021 Eyepiece micrometer EWF10x/22mm.

M-005 26x76 mm micrometric slide. Range 1 mm, div. 0,01 mm.

M-770 Objective IOS LWD PLAN Achromatic 4x/0,10 (w.d. 18mm).

M-771 Objective IOS LWD PLAN Achromatic for phase contrast 10x/0,25 (w.d. 10mm).

M-772 Objective IOS LWD PLAN Achromatic for phase contrast 20x/0,40 (w.d. 5,1mm).

M-773 Objective IOS LWD PLAN Achromatic 40x/0,60 (w.d. 2,6mm).

M-774 Objective IOS LWD PLAN Achromatic for phase contrast 40x/0,60 (to use with M-776).

M-776 Phase ring 40x (to use with M-774).

M-778 C-mount adapter for 1/3”,1/2” and 2/3” sensor.

M-036 Dust cover type 7.

M-795 Fluorescence attachment, HBO100W, B and G filtersets (only for IM-2).

M-792.1 Mechanical stage for IM-2 series.

M-793.1 Holder for Petri diameter 38mm (M-793.2 needed).

M-793.2 Holder for Terasaki and Petri diameter 65mm.

M-793.3 Holder for slide and Petri diameter 54mm.

M-793.4 Holder for 2+2 slides.

M-793.6 Holder for Utermöhl-Chamber (M-793.3 needed).

M-793.8 Load-bearing side extension for IM-2 series.

M-173 Photo adapter for APS-C and Full Frame Reflex cameras.

M-114 C-Mount adapter for 1/2” sensor.

M-116 C-Mount adapter for 2/3” sensor.

VP-IM IQ/OQ/PQ Validation Protocols.

Overview

M-755 + M-755.1

ERGONOMICAL

TRINOCULAR

HEAD

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Overview

FILTER HOLDER

PHASE

CONTRAST SLIDER

TRINOCULAR

VIEWING

TUBE

(FIXED)

DIOPTRIC

ADJUSTMENT

RING

EYEPIECE

LED

HOUSING

CONDENSER

COARSE

FOCUS KNOB

FINE FOCUS KNOB

TENSION

ADJUSTMENT

COLLAR

OBJECTIVE

STAGE

MICROSCOPE

BODY

LIGHT

ADJUSTEMENT

MAIN SWITCH

GLASS STAGE

INSERT

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Unpacking

The microscope is housed in a moulded Styrofoam container. Remove the tape from the edge of the container

and lift the top half of the container. Take some care to avoid that the optical items (objectives and eyepieces)

fall out and get damaged. Using both hands (one around the arm and one around the base), lift the microscope

from the container and put it on a stable desk.

Assembling

Once you open the box, these are the microscope’s components:

① Microscope body

② Condenser

③ Head

④ LED illuminator

⑤ Phase contrast slide

⑥ Eyepieces

⑦ Trinocular tube

⑧ Glass insert for stage

⑨ Objectives

⑩ Power cable

⑪ Brighteld lters (Blue, green and frosted)

⑪

⑩

③

④⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

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②

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③

Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.3

Fig.1

Fig.2

1. Turning the coarse focusing knob ① till the

nosepiece reaches its lowest position.

► For a safe transport, the nosepiece is

placed in the lowest position and the

tension adjustment collar ②is adjust-

ed to the appropriate tension when the

microscope leaves the factory. (Fig.3)

2. Screw the lowest magnication objective

on to the turret from the right side, then

turn the turret clockwise. Mount the other

objectives in the same way, following the

sequence from low to high.

► Note: the objectives can also be in-

stalled through the stage opening.

(Fig.4)

► Clean the objectives regularly. In inverted

microscopes, the objectives are very sen-

sitive to dust.

► To prevent dust and contamination from

entering the microscope, cover all the un-

used holes with dust caps ③. (Fig.5)

► When operating, use the low magnication

objective (10X) to search and focus the

specimen, then switch to higher magnica-

tions.

► When switching between objectives, slowly

turn the nosepiece until it clicks. The click

means that the objective is in the right posi-

tion, in the center of the light path.

1. Take out the dust cap and x the optical

head using the screw ①. (Fig.1)

2. Insert the trinocular tube into the exit above

the head, and x it using the screw ②.

(Fig.2)

①

②

Installing the objectives

Installing the optical head

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1. When using the glass stage, make sure

that the insert is horizontal.

2. Install the stage insert in the stage open-

ing. (Fig.8)

Installing the stage insert

Installing the eyepieces

Insert both eyepieces into the tubes of the

optical head. (Fig.9)

Fig.8

Fig.9

Fig.6

Fig.7

The stage extension can be installed on either

side of the stage to enlarge the working sur-

face. The mechanical stage must be installed

on the side opposite the extension.

For right-handed operators, the mechanical

stage is normally installed on the right side.

1. Installing the stage extension: Screw the

bolts on to the extension, then mount the

extension from below the stage. (Fig.6)

2. Installing the mechanical stage: As for the

extension, the mechanical stage is xed

with two bolts under the stage. (Fig.7)

Installing the stage extension and

the mechanical stage (OPTIONAL)

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► Remove the lter holder, then install the

color lters you need. (Fig.13, Fig.14)

Mount the color lter at as shown in ①,

verifying that they are not tilted.

► If the color lter is tilted or otherwise

out of place ②, it may fall.

The color lters can be stacked in the

holder. This allows to install as many lters

as needed, as long as the whole thickness

is less than 11 mm.

Installing the color lters

Fig.13

Fig.14

Fig.10

Fig.11

Fig.12

1. Insert the condenser illumination unit into

the bracket. (Fig.10)

2. Turn the condenser illumination unit

clockwise about 90°, with the “AS” mark of

lter holder facing forwards. Screw the 2

xing mut with the supplied allen wrench.

(Fig.11)

3. Insert the connector plug ② into the con-

nector jack.

4. Push the LED housing gently into the ho-

les of the illumination unit. (Fig.12)

Installing the condenser

illumination unit and the LED

housing

①

②

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1. Turn the main switch ① to “O”(off) before

connecting the power cord. (Fig.15)

2. Insert the cable into the power socket of

the microscope. (Fig.16)

3. Plug the power cord into the mains sock-

et. Check for a safe connection.

► Please use the supplied power cord.

If lost or damaged, please refer to

qualied service.

► Connect the power cord to a grounded

(earthed) power supply only.

Before replacing the fuse, turn the main switch

to “O” (off) and unplug the power cord.

Rotate the fuse support out of the holder using

a straight screwdriver. Insert a new fuse in the

support, then rotate the support back into the

holder. (Fig.17)

► Fuse rating:

see back of the microscope.

Connecting the power cord

Replacing the fuse

Fig.15

Fig.16

Fig.17

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