Swift SW50 User manual

User Guide: SW50

Welcome to your Swift SW50 microscope! Whether you are a seasoned professional or

a beginner hobbyist, Swift has the perfect microscope for you.

This guide will introduce you to the components of your new microscope and help you

begin using it. For more information about our microscopes, software downloads,

product manuals, or customer service requests, please visit www.swiftoptical.com.

Table of Contents

I. Specifications 2

II. Parts of the microscope 3

III. Assembly and Set Up 3

IV. Using the microscope 3

V. Caring for your microscope 4

VI. Troubleshooting 4

VII. Warranty information and customer support 6

I. Specifications

Model

SW50

Observation tube

Monocular, 360°rotatable

Inclination

38°

Eyepiece

Wide-field 10X

Nosepiece

Triple revolving

Objectives

4X, 10X, and 40X

Magnifications

40X, 100X, and 400X

Stage

Plain stage with slide clips

Stage size

90mmx90mm

Condenser

Single lens condenser with 6-hole disc diaphragm

Focusing

Coarse focus knobs

Illumination

Top and bottom LED lights

Power

AA batteries

Accessories

Red stain (1), blue stain (1), tweezers (1 pair), swab (1), blank

slides (5), prepared slides (5), cover slips (10), identification

stickers (1 set), petri dish (1), pick (1), stirring rod (1), vial (1),

kimwipes (1 set), pipette (1), AA batteries (3)

II. Parts of the microscope

III. Assembly and set up

Carefully remove the microscope from the box and set it on a sturdy, flat surface. If the

microscope was shipped with eyepiece unassembled, remove the plastic cover from the

eyepiece holder on the microscope's head, then place an eyepiece into the holder.

Insert the included batteries into the battery compartment. Turn the microscope on by

pressing the power button.

IV. Using the microscope

Turn the microscope on and choose the lower lamp setting (located on the power on

button).

Secure a slide via the slide clips on the stage.

Rotate the monocular head to either the forward- or backward-facing position,

depending on what is most comfortable for viewing.

Always start with the lowest magnification objective lens centered over the stage, in this

case the 4x objective. Look through the eyepiece and bring the image into focus by

slowly turning the larger coarse adjustment focus knob to bring the stage closer to the

objective.

*Note that this microscope does not have a fine focusing knob for more detailed

viewing.

Manually move the slide across the stage to look at different parts of the specimen

slide.

Increase magnification by rotating the nosepiece clockwise to a higher magnification

objective, taking care not to strike the slide with the objective. If you cannot move the

objective into place without making contact with the slide, use the coarse focus knob to

move the stage down and away to make room before changing magnification.

*To use the microscope in incident mode, switch the illumination to the upper light built

into the body. Place a solid specimen (such as hair, pollen, etc.) onto the stage with the

objective lenses on the lowest magnification setting. Repeat the steps for focusing to

see magnified details.

V. Caring for your microscope

As with any quality instrument, your microscope should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Use the dust cover to protect the microscope when not in use. If necessary, clean the

lenses with a soft brush or compressed air to gently remove dust. Avoid touching the

optical surfaces directly and never disassemble the optical components of the

microscope. When not using an eyepiece, use the plastic cover to protect the eyepiece

holder and ocular lens.

VI. Troubleshooting

If you have a problem, you may be able to correct it yourself. Here are some common

issues and easy solutions you can try before calling customer support for service.

*Caution: Never disassemble the electrical, mechanical, or optical components. This

servicing should only be done by a Swift technician.

Issue

Possible cause

Solution

Visual field is uneven, or

image is dark at the edges

Nosepiece is not locked in

place to center the

objective lens

Turn nosepiece until you

hear a click to center the

objective lens

Slide is not centered over

the bulb, leaving part of the

specimen unilluminated

Center the slide over the

bulb

Dirty objective or eyepiece

lens

Clean with compressed air

or soft brush

Disc diaphragm hole

selection is too small

Rotate the disc diaphragm

to a larger hole

Visual field is blurry or dirty

Dirty objective or eyepiece

lens

Clean with compressed air

or soft brush

The slide is dirty

Clean the slide with glass

cleaner or lens cloth

Eyepiece or objective lens

not fully screwed into place

Tighten eyepiece or

objective lenses

Poor image quality

No cover slip on the

specimen

Place glass cover slip over

the specimen

Slide is too thick or too thin

Use a lab-quality slide

Slide is placed upside

down on the stage

Flip the slide over so that

the cover slip is facing up

Dirty objective lens

Wipe the lens off with soft

cloth and glass cleaner

Disc diaphragm hole

selection is too small

Rotate the disc diaphragm

to a larger hole

Image moves while

adjusting focus

Slide is shifting on the

stage

Reposition slide more

securely in the clips

Light is too dim

Disc diaphragm hole

selection is too small

Rotate the disc diaphragm

to a larger hole

Lamp setting is too low

Increase intensity on the

control knob

Voltage is too low

Use the supplied power

adapter

Objective lens collides with

the slide when switching

from a lower to a higher

power objective

Slide is upside down or too

thick

Use a lab-quality slide or

flip the slide over so the

cover slip is facing up

Stage is set too close to

the objectives

Lower the stage with the

coarse focus knob

Safety rack stop needs

adjustment

Adjust the safety rack stop

to stop the stage farther

from the objectives

Image won't come into

focus when using a high-

powered objective

Slide is upside down

Flip the slide over so the

cover slip is facing up

Lamp does not turn on

No power source

Check that the adapter is

fully connected or that

batteries are installed

Bulb has burned out

Replace the bulb

Lamp flickers while on

Bulb is not inserted into the

socket correctly

Check to make sure the

bulb is fully screwed into

the socket

Power adapter is not fully

plugged in

Check to make sure that

the adapter is fully

connected to wall socket

and to the microscope

VII. Warranty information and customer support

Our microscopes are manufactured to meet ISO 9001 standards. Swift warranties are

as follows:

●Five (5) Year Warranty for Microscopes: Microscopes come with a five (5) year

warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear, routine

maintenance, add-on accessories, damage resulting from repair by unauthorized

parties, accident, alteration, shipping, misuse or abuse is not covered.

●One (1) Year Warranty for Electrical and Video components. Does not cover light

bulbs, batteries, fuses, or electrical cords.

All warranties start from the original date of purchase. Swift provides the repair or

replacement of warrantied parts for free, including labor, during the warranty period.

Proof of original purchase is required. Buyers are responsible for shipping to and from

our warehouse for warranty services. The warranty does not cover damages resulting

from normal wear and tear, abuse, or unauthorized repairs.

*For customers living outside the United States, Swift Optical Instruments, Inc. will

provide standard warranty service. Both inbound and outbound shipping costs

(including duties and taxes) is the responsibility of the consumer.

For more information or to submit a repair request, please contact our Customer

Support department:

North America

Tel: (+1) 877-967-9438, option 1 (USA)

Email: [email protected]

Europe

Tel: (+44) 208-638-8819 (UK)

Email: [email protected]

*In order to serve Europe customers efficiently, we recommend to call the hotline during

working hours 8 AM –4 PM (London Time).

Disclaimer: We are constantly working to improve our instruments and to adapt them in

response to customer feedback. These improvements occasionally involve small

modifications to the mechanical structure and optical design of our microscopes.

Therefore, some descriptions, illustrations, and specifications in this instruction manual

may vary slightly from the microscope you receive.

Swift Optical Instruments, Inc.

(877) 967-9438

www.swiftoptical.com

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