Optika XDS-3 User manual

OPTIKA MICROSCOPES - ITALY

www.optikamicroscopes.com - [email protected]

Ver. 4.0.0

XDS-3

OPERATION MANUAL

GUIDA UTENTE

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INDEX

1.0 WARNINGS page 4

2.0 COMPONENTS page 6

3.0 INSTALLATION page 7

4.0 ADJUSTING THE MICROSCOPE page 11

5.0 PHASE CONTRAST OPERATION page 15

6.0 MICROPHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO page 16

7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS page 17

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING page 18

9.0 RECOVERY AND RECYCLING page 21

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This microscope is a scientic 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 ma-nual.

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.

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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

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1.0 WARNINGS

SAFETY NOTE

1 Do not store the instrument under direct sunlight, high

temperature or high humidity, nor in dusty environments.

Make sure the stage is plane, horizontal and stable.

2 When moving the microscope, please hold the instru-

ment with one hand on the lower side of the eyepiece

tube (1), and the other hand on the illumination bracket

(2) (Figure 1).

3 If water or bacterial cultures are spilled on the stage,

objective or viewing tube, pull out the power cord at

once, and wipe the microscope clean. Failing to do so

may result in damage to the instrument.

4 When working, the LED housing on the top of the arm

(3) (Figure 1) will become hot. Ensure good ventilation

around the LED housing.

The instrument must be connected to a grounded mains

supply.

6 Please use the supplied power cord only.

main switch

MAINTENANCE

1 Use a lint-free cloth to wipe the glass parts. In order to remove ngerprints and oil stains, slightly

dampen the cloth with xylene or with a 3:7 mixture of ethanol and ether.

► Note:ethanolandetherarehighlyammableliquids.Donotusethemnearaheatsource,

nearsparksornearelectricequipment.Usethesechemicalsinawellventilatedroom.

2 Do not use organic solvents to wipe the non-optical elements. Please use a neutral detergent

only.

3 During use, if liquids fall on the microscopes, cut off the power at once, and wipe up the moistu-

re.

4 Do not disassemble the microscope. Disassembling might degrade the performance of the mi-

croscope, and will invalidate the warranty.

5 When the objectives are not mounted, please cover the sockets with the dust caps, in order to

prevent dust and liquids from entering the microscope.

6 When not in use, remember to cover the microscope with the dust hood. Please let the lamp cool

down before covering the microscope.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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1.0 WARNINGS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Symbol Meaning

The surface may be hot, do not touch.

Please read the instruction carefully, before use. Improper

operation will result in injuries or malfunction.

Main switch – ON position.

Main switch – OFF position.

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2.0 COMPONENTS

Objectives

- 10X (PH)

- 20X (PH)

- 40X

Phase contrast slider

LED housing

Illumination bracket

Condenser

Stage insert

Objective turret

(Nosepiece) (xed)

Stage (xed)

- Stage extension

- Glass stage

Microscope base

Trinocular viewing

tube (xed

Eyepieces

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3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

The following gure shows the installation sequence of the components.

The number in the gure shows the installation steps.

► Beforeinstalling,besureeverycomponentisclean.Takecarenottoscratchpartsor

surfaces.

► Storethesuppliedhexagonwrenchinasafeplace.Whenchangingthecomponents,

youwillneeditagain.

Microscope base

Mechanical stage

LED housing

Stage extension

Eyepiece

Glass stage Filter holder Objectives

Condenser

illumination

unit

NotincludedinLTversion

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3.0 INSTALLATION

Figure 3

3.2 INSTALLATION STEPS

3-2-1 Installing the condenser illumination unit and the

LEDhousing(g.3)

1. Insert the condenser illumination unit (1) into the bracket,

according to gure .

2. Turn the condenser illumination unit clockwise about 90°,

with the “AS” mark of lter holder (3) facing forwards. Align

the screw of the condenser illumination unit and the hole of

the holder, then screw the bolt in the hole with the supplied

hexagon spanner.

3. Insert the connector plug (2) into the connector jack (4).

4. Push the LED housing gently into the holes of the illumina-

tion unit.

3-2-2Installingtheobjectivesg.4&g.5

1. Turning the coarse focusing knob (1) till the nosepiece rea-

ches to its lowest position.

► Forasafetransport,thenosepieceisplacedinthelo-

westpositionandthetensionadjustmentcollar(2)is

adjusted to the appropriate tension when the micro-

scopeleavesthefactory.

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installedthroughthe

stage opening.

► Clean the objectives regularly. In inverted microscopes,

the objectives are very sensitive to dust.

► To prevent dust and contamination from entering the mi-

croscope, cover all the unused holes with dust caps (3).

► When operating, use the low magnication objective (10X)

to search and focus the specimen, then switch to higher

magnications.

► When switching between objectives, slowly turn the nose-

piece until it clicks. The click means that the objective is in

the right position, in the center of the light path.

Figure 5

Figure 4

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3-2-3Installingthestageextensionandthemechanicalstage(g.6)

(NotincludedinLTversion)

The stage extension can be installed on either side of the stage to en-

large the working surface. 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 (1) on to the extension,

then mount the extension from below the stage. Screw it to a rm t.

2. Installing the mechanical stage: As for the extension, the mechanical

stage is xed by two bolts under the stage.

3-2-4Installingthestageinsert(g.7)

1. When using the glass stage (1), make sure that the stage is horizontal.

2. Install the stage insert in the stage opening.

Turn the disk until the V-groove faces the user. This simplies objective

identication.

3-2-5Installingtheeyepieces(g.8)

1. Remove the cap of the eyepiece tubes (1).

2. Insert the eyepieces (2) into the tubes.

3-2-6Installingthecolorlters(g.9)

► Besurethecolorlterhascooleddowncompletelybeforeyou

changethem.Removethelterholder(1),theninstallthecolor

lters(2)youneed.

Mount the color lter at as shown in (3), verifying that they are not

tilted.

► Ifthecolorlteristiltedorotherwiseoutofplace(4),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.

3.0 INSTALLATION

Figure 6

Figure 9

Figure 8

Figure 7

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3.0 INSTALLATION

3-2-7Connectingthepowercord(g.10,11&12)

► Donottensionorotherwisestressthepowercord.Ifbent,

thewiresmayeasilybreak.

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

cord.

2. Insert the plug into the power jack (2) of the microscope.

3. Plug the power cord (4) into the mains socket. 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.

3-2-8Replacingthefuse(g.10&11)

Before replacing the fuse, turn the main switch (1) to “O” (off)

and unplug the power cord. Rotate the fuse support (3) out of

the holder using a straight screwdriver. Insert a new fuse in the

support, then rotate the support back into the holder.

► Fuserating:seebackofthemicroscope.

Figure 10

Figure 11

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