Optika OPTIStar OS-SZ1 User manual

Ver. 1.0 2021

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

OPTISTAR By OPTIKA Series

Model

OS-SZ1

OS-SZ2

OS-SZ3

OS-SZ4

OS-SZ5

OS-SZ6

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Table of contents

1. Warning 3

2. Safety Information 3

3. Unpacking 3

4. Intended use 3

5. Symbols and conventions 3

6. Instrument description 4

6.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2 4

6.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 4

6.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 5

6.4 Ringlight Illuminator 5

7. Assembling 6

7.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2 6

7.1.1 Installing focus system 6

7.1.2 Connecting incident light cable 6

7.1.3 Installing the head 6

7.1.4 Installing the eyepieces 6

7.1.5 Installing the phototube (only trinocular model) 7

7.1.6 Connecting the power supply 7

7.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 7

7.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 10

7.4 Installing Ringlight illuminator (OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ6) 12

8. Use of the microscope 13

8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 13

8.2 Focusing 13

8.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 13

8.4 Diopter compensation 13

8.5 Magnication 14

8.6 Use of additional lens 14

8.7 Black/white stage plate (OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2) 15

8.8 Use of illumination (OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2) 15

8.9 Use of overhanging stand 16

8.9.1 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 16

8.9.2 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 17

8.10 Use of Ringlight Illuminator 18

9. Microphotography 19

10. Maintenance 20

11. Troubleshooting 21

Equipment disposal 22

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1. Warning

This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of maintenance. 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 accessible to the instrument users.

We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does not comply with this manual.

2. 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 o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regulations of the region. The

equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibility to use this equipment safely. Please

follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.

3. 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 dam-

aged. 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.

Do not touch with bare hands optical surfaces such as lenses, lters or glasses. Traces of grease or other

residuals may deteriorate the nal image quality and corrode the optics surface in a short time.

4. Intended use

Standard models

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

5. 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.

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PHOTO/TV PORT

(ONLY OS-SZ2)

EYEPIECE

DIOPTER

COMPENSATION

RING

MICROSCOPE BODY

• OS-SZ1: BINOCULAR

• OS-SZ2: TRINOCULAR

6.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4

PHOTO/TV PORT

(ONLY OS-SZ4)

EYEPIECE

DIOPTER

COMPENSATION

RING

FOCUS

KNOB

6. Instrument description

6.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2

BASE

TRANSMITTED LIGHT

ON/OFF - INTENSITY

CONTROL KNOB

HORIZONTAL

ARM

HORIZONTAL ARM

FIXING KNOB

PILLAR

RINGLIGHT LED

ILLUMINATOR

DROP PREVENTION RING

PILLAR

FIXING KNOB

BASE

ZOOM KNOB

FOCUS KNOB

STAGE CLIPS

ON/OFF SWITCH

INCIDENT LIGHT

ON/OFF - INTENSITY

CONTROL KNOB

INCIDENT LIGHT

LED ILLUMINATOR

TRANSMITTED LIGHT

ILLUMINATOR

MICROSCOPE BODY

• OS-SZ3: BINOCULAR

• OS-SZ4: TRINOCULAR

ZOOM KNOB

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6.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6

FOCUS KNOB

FIXING KNOB FOR

TILTING HOLDING

ARM

HORIZONTAL

ARM FIXING

KNOB

6.4 Ringlight Illuminator

LOCKING

SCREWS FIXING RING

SOCKET FOR

POWER SUPPLY

LIGHT INTENSITY

KNOB

LED

ILLUMINATOR

ON/OFF SWITCH

DROP PREVENTION

RING

BASE

RINGLIGHT LED

ILLUMINATOR

MICROSCOPE BODY

• OS-SZ5: BINOCULAR

• OS-SZ6: TRINOCULAR

PHOTO/TV PORT

(ONLY OS-SZ6)

EYEPIECE

DIOPTER

COMPENSATION

RING

ZOOM KNOB

PILLAR

FIXING KNOB

PILLAR

HORIZONTAL

ARM

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FFig. 1ig. 1

FFig. 4ig. 4

FFig. 3ig. 3

①

③

7. Assembling

7.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2

7.1.1 Installing focus system

Place the focusing system on the pillar and, once the desired

height is reached, tighten the locking knob ① located on the back

of the focusing system. (Fig. 1)

7.1.4 Installing the eyepieces

Remove the dust caps from the eyepiece sleeves and insert the

eyepieces. (Fig. 4)

FFig. 2ig. 2

7.1.2 Connecting incident light cable

Insert the cable plug into the socket at the top of the pillar ②.

(Fig. 2)

②

7.1.3 Installing the head

Install the head and screw the xing knob ③. (Fig. 3)

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7.1.5 Installing the phototube (only OS-SZ2)

1. Remove the dust cover by unlocking the fixing screw ①.

(Fig. 5)

2. Insert the ring of the photo port ② making sure to leave the

fixing screw of the photo adapter ③ facing right.

3. Lock the xing screws ①.

FFig. 8ig. 8

FFig. 7ig. 7

FFig. 5ig. 5

7.1.6 Connecting the power supply

Connect the power supply plug to the socket on the back of the

microscope base. (Fig. 6)

7.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4

1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 7)

2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 8)

FFig. 6ig. 6

①

②

③

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3. Insert the drop preventing ring and x it at the desired height

by screwing the xing knob. (Fig. 9)

FFig. 10ig. 10

FFig. 11ig. 11

FFig. 12ig. 12

②

③

①

4. Insert the horizontal arm and secure it with the xing screw

①. (Fig. 10-11)

5. Install the head holder. Unscrew the locking knob ③ and in-

sert the arm for the focus support from above ② into the hole

of the horizontal arm. (Fig. 12-13)

FFig. 9ig. 9

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FFig. 13ig. 13

④

6. Once fully inserted, tighten the xing screw ④ (Fig. 13)

FFig. 14ig. 14

FFig. 15ig. 15

⑤

③

7. Insert from below the focusing system, tighten the xing

screw ⑤ and re-tighten the locking knob ③ from below. (Fig.

14-15)

8. Repeat steps from 7.1.3 to 7.1.5 for the installation of the

head.

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7.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6

1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 16)

FFig. 16ig. 16

FFig. 17ig. 17

FFig. 19ig. 19

FFig. 18ig. 18

①

2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 17)

3. Insert the drop preventing ring and x it at the desired height

by screwing the xing knob. (Fig. 18)

4. Insert the horizontal arm and secure it with the xing screw

①. (Fig. 19)

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