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JAPAN Gidd#ffi*ffi Tableof Contents 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction Features Microscope GeneralSafetyGuidelines lntendedProductUse Statement Handlingthe microscope WarrantyNotes 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 and its Components The Microscope lnstallation Site Unpacking Microscope Set Up Distance AdjustingInterpupillary 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Microscope Operation Centeringthe Lamp- Incidentllluminator IncidentLightOperation- Brightfield IncidentLightOperation-Darkfield Transmitted LightOperation- Brightfield / Slide-lnAnalyzer Usingthe Polarizer with 35mm SLR and DigitalSLR Cameras Photomicrography with DigitalStillCameras Photomicrography a Videoor OtherCamerathat usesa "C"type mount Connecting 4 . 0 M a i n t e n a n caen d C l e a n i n g 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Troubleshooting Replacing the mainsfuse on the microscope IncidentLightdoes not work R e p l a c i ntgh e 1 2 V5 0 W H a l o g e nL a m p- I n c i d e nltl l u m i n a t o r llluminator Replacing the 6V 30W HalogenLamp- Transmitted 6.0 Storage 7.0 Packingand Transport Parts and Replacements 8.0 Accessories Descriotions 9.0 Technical 1 0 . 0 P h y s i c aDl i m e n s i o n s MX75OO/ MX85OO Series BrightfieldI Darkfield Metallurgical Microscope 1. Introduction Microscopes havea moderncuiffip?ct design. MX7500and MXB500SeriesMetallurgical The MeijiTechno placement ideal for is ergonomic controls making them use in operation through of Easy achieved production and qualitycontrol. Meiji'sMX7500and MXB500Seriesare well suitedfor a wide varietyof metallurgicalobservational videomicroscopy. as wellas high resolution applications highresolutionimagesin delivercrisp,distortion-free, The MX7500and MXB500SeriesMicroscopes Brightfield mode. filters,micrometers and camera includingsimplepolarizing MeijiTechno suppliesa varietyof accessories adapters. 1.1MicroscopeFeatures ComputerAidedDesignedFrameand Optics All Newand lmprovedPlanEpiscopicObjectives SlimCompactFootprint InfinityCorrectedOpticalSystem Powerful12V 50W VerticalKoehlerllluminator (MX8500series) LightKoehlerllluminator Powerful6V 30W Transmitted Low Positioned ErgonomicCoaxialCoarseand FineFocusControls SmoothOperatingReverseFacingQuadrupleNosepiece controls CeramicCoatedFlatTopStagewith leftor right-handed ViewingHeads Binocularand Trinocular Siedentopf-type ErgonomicBinocularViewingHeadavailable OptionalSiedentopf-type SuperWidefieH l di g hE y e p o i nEt y e p i e c e(sS W H 1 0 XF, . N . 2 2 ) AutomaticVoltageSensingPowerSupplywith detachablepowercord Wide Rangeof Filtersand Accessories 1.2GeneralSafetyGuidelines productsare designedfor safeoperationundernormaloperatingconditions. The instrumenl MeijiTechno - and accessories describedin this manualhavebeenbuiltand testedaccordingto industrysafety standardsfor electroniclaboratoryinstruments. Incorrectusageor non-conformance to operating instructions can causepersonalinjuryor damageto equipmentor property.Keepthis manualnearyour instrumentfor easy reference. 1.3IntendedProductUse ProductDisclaimer:This productis designedand intendedfor use only as a metallurgicalmicroscope system.Modifyingthis instrumentin any way for use in any situationotherthan the originaland intended productdesignwillautomatically voidthe warranty. In no eventshallMeijiTechnobe liableto any person or entityfor any incidental, indirector consequential damages,arisingout of or in connectionwiththe use performance product. or of a modifiedor altered 1.4ProductSafetyInformationHandlingthe Microscope ]flwlrnr.rrrcj D O N O TO P E R A T EU N L E S S T H EU N I TI S P R O P E R L Y GROUNDED! Use onlythe specifiedpowercord in a wellgroundedsocket.Do not use in an ungrounded power receptacle or in caseswherethereis a breakin the groundconductoror damageto the electricalwiring. Only fusesof the specifiedtype and ratingare to be used as replacements. Switchoff the powerand disconnect the powercord beforereplacingfuses.Use of a non-compliant fuse may resultin electrical shockor severedamageyourequipment. Do not replacethe bulbfor at least10 minutesafterthe unithas beenturnedoff or injurymay result. 1.5WarrantyStatement the instrumentin any way or unauthorized Modifying attemptsto disassemble or use the instrument for applications otherthan its intendeddesignwill automatically voidthe warranty. MeijiTechno warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand/orworkmanship for the lifeof the instrument fromthe dateof the originalpurchaseto the originalpurchaser. MeijiTechno will repairor replace,at its option,any instrument whichundernormalconditionsof use and serviceprovesto be defectivein materialor workmanship. No chargewill be madefor laboror materialswith respectto defects providedall repairwork is done by MeijiTechno. coveredby thiswarranty, Thiswarrantydoes not coverexpensesincurredin the removalor reinstallation of any instrument or instruments,whetheror not provendefective.Replacementor repairsfurnishedunderthis warranlyare This warrantysupersedesany other subjectto the sametermsand conditionsof the originalwarranty. warrantyand is subjectto the followingterms and conditions: WARRANTV productextendsto the originalpurchaserof the productand is not transferable. Warrantyof MeijiTechno's WARRANTYDURATION MeijiTechnowarrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand/orworkmanshipfor the lifeof the instrument fromthe dateof originalpurchaseto the originalpurchaser. The electricalwarrantyis one year. CARD OWNER'SREGISTRATION Returnof the owner'sregistration card by the originalpurchaserwithinten (10)daysafterthe original purchaseis a conditionprecedentto coverageunderthis warranty. MeijiTechno will at its optionaccept writtenproofof purchasefromthe originalownerin lieuof a productregistration card. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS Specifically excludedfromthis warrantyare failurescausedby abuse,neglect,misuse,improper of ANY type.This warrantydoes operation,normalwear,accident,impropermaintenance or modifications not coverrepairor replacement wherenormaluse has exhaustedthe lifeof a part or instrument. All mechanical devicesneedperiodicpartsreplacement and serviceto performwell.Servicelifeof an instrument is dependentuponthe care it receivesand the conditionsunderwhichit has to operate.In no be liablefor incidentalor consequential damages. eventshallMeijiTechno SERVICE To obtainserviceunderthis warranty,pleasecontactMeijiTechnodirectlyand ask for the ProductService Department. Statethe natureof the problem,modeland serialnumberof the instrument, dateof purchase and locationand nameof the distributor the instrument was purchasedfrom.Afterverification of warranty registration, MeijiTechno will issuea returnauthorization number.Customermay then returnthe product postageprepaidand insuredto the authorizedrepairfacility. In mostinstances, requestsfor warrantyservicewill be performedin a promptand routinemannerand periodof time or at MeijiTechno's will be returnedin a reasonable merchandise In some convenience. justified. In thesecases,MeijiTechnowill cases,requestsfor warrantyserviceare receivedwhichare not providean explanationfor non-warrantyaction. - WARRANTYTERMS The terms of this warrantymay not be variedby any person,whetheror not purportingto representor act The limitedlifetimewarrantyprovidedis in lieuof any and all warranties, on behalfof MeijiTechno. Liability or fitnessfor a particularpurposeor otherwise. expressedor implied,whetherfor merchantability warranties for consequential are excludedto the extentexclusions are damagesunderany,and all permittedby law.This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rightsand you may also haveother rightswhich vary from stateto state.This warrantysets forththe customer'sexclusiveremedy,with respectto defective products. of This limitedwarrantyshallbecomenulland void in the eventof a violationof the provisions this limitedwarranty. 2.0The Microscopeand its Components the maincomponentsof the MXB500SeriesBrightfield/Darkfield The imageon the nextpagedesignates Microscope. lf no otheraccessories are goingto be installed, the instrumentis now readyfor use. MX7500/MX8500 Series The Microscope and its Components z 11 '1. 16 binocularhead Siedentopf 2 . EyepieceSWHl 0X, F.N.22 3 . Incidentllluminator 4 . Analyzerin slidermount Ergonomicreversednosepiece 6 . Ceramiccoatedmechanical stage 7 . Substagecondenserwith built-in lris diaphragm(MXB500series) B . Filtertray (MXB500series) 9 . Fieldiris (MX8500series) (MX8500series) 1 0 . Integratedilluminator 1 1 . Dropdowncoaxialstagecontrols 18 15 1 2 . Focustensionadjustment, turn the knurled ringcounter-clockwise to tightenthe tension 1 3 . Adjustable safetyknob,turn leverclockwise to lockthe stageheight 1 4 . Condenser rackheight adjustment knob(MX8500 series) 1 5 . Standalonepowersupplyfor incidentilluminator of MX8500series 1 6 . Powerswitch 1 7 . Low positionedergonomiccoaxialcoarse and finefocusingcontrol 1 8 . Low positioned variablebrightnesscontrol 1 9 . Trinocular headwith integrated male"C" mount 20. Beamsplitterfor cameraport 6 2.1 InstallationSite The microscopeshouldbe operatedin a room with as littledust as practicallypossible. Alsotry to avoidbig Keepyour instrument awayfrom solvents,chemicalfumesand excessivehumidity. directsunlightand vibrationas theycan affectmeasurements swingsin ambienttemperature, and performance. instrument OperatingAmbient Conditions 1 0 36"C (50 - 96.8"F) Temperature: RelativeHumidity: 0 - B0%up to 30"C (86'F) 2.2 Unpacking Pleasecheckyour packingslipto insurethat all materialsare present.Keepa copyfor your recordsso partsor thatyou havethe properinformation when orderingmoreequipment,orderingreplacement accessories or when callingfor technicalsupport.Pleasemakesurethat no smallpiecesor partsare left in the packingmaterial.Keepthe packingmaterialsin a safe placefor the purposeof storageand and its accessories. transporting the microscope flAmrenrrox Avoidtouchingthe surfaceof opticalcomponentssuchas lenses,filtersand glass or fingeroilscan corrodethe surfacesof opticsin a short surfaces.Evenvery smalltracesof perspiration periodof time. 2.3 MicroscopeSet Up e As a firststep,removeall componentsfrom the shippingcontainerand removethe packing materials. o Placethe microscooe frameon a stablework surface. MA928Verticalllluminator F i l t e rSlots \ \\ \ Aperturelris selectorlever Brightfield/Darkfield o Loosenthe clampscrewon the microscopelimband installthe verticalilluminator(MA92B).Once the thumbscrewis tightened,place the binocularhead(MA815or MAB16)or the optional(MA957) onto the top of the illuminator and re-tighten the clampscrewwhilethe headis in the correctpositionas shownrioht. o InstalltheSiedentopfheadwiththe 2mm allenwrenchsuppliedbeing carefultoalignthe notchin the headwiththe set screw. Next,lnstall the two eyepieces(MAB17)by slidingthem intothe head and then installthe rubbereyeshields on top of eacheyepiece. The eyepiecesfor MX7500and MXB500Seriesare a DIN standard 30.0mmdiameter. MA928Verticalllluminator amp Screw S W H 1 0 XE y e p r e c e s / \ ll Set screw \ @@)'n*.\ o Screweachobjectiveintoa nosepieceopeningbeingcarefulnot to touchthe optics.Installthem incrementally or in orderof power. o MX7500series:Connectcordfromthe incidentilluminator to the back of the microscope. Powersupplyis built-inthe microscope. Plugthe powercordset to the microscope and the otherend intoa grounded outlet. O V c r 1 r c . 1l lll u m r n a l o rP l l l q o lilX75OO series o MXB5O0 series:Connectthe cordfromthe incidentilluminator to the powersupply(MA92B/05). standalone Plugthe powercordsetintothe microscope and the otherend intoa groundedoutlet. o Boththe MX7500SeriesMicroscope and the externalstandalone powersupplyfor MX8500haveautovoltagesensingso theycan be used with any voltagefrom any countryin the worldfrom 100 voltsto 260 voltsAC with the propercordset. Vertrcal llluminator Plug l\.4X8500series Power cordset plug iAcrurroru] The mains power cord should only be plugged into a known grounded outlet. A simpleoutlettestercan be usedto verifycorrectoutletpolarityand the presenceof a groundedcircuit lf no otheraccessories are goingto be installed, the instrumentis now readyfor use. B - 2.4 AdiustingInterpupillaryDistance The Interpupillary Distanceis essentially the distancebetweenyourtwo pupilsexpressedin millimeters. Whenset correctly, one will see one uniformroundfieldof viewor FOV.The adjustmentis madeby simply pullingapartor pushingtogetherthe eyetubesuntila uniformroundfieldis Makenoteof the numbermarkedon the viewingheadso you achieved. can repeatthe settinglater. interpupillarydistance Whenyou placea specimenon the stage,get it intofocuswiththe right eye whileyourlefteye is closed.Oncethe rightside is in focusby using the finefocusknobon the microscope, openyour lefteye and use the diopteron the lefteyetubeto bringthe leftside in focus. once this is done,the microscopeis adjustedto this user.other userswill havedifferentlP's and differentfocusinqabilities. 3.0Operation Oncethe microscope has beensetupin its workinglocationwith all of the componentscorrecflyinstalled, it is readyfor use. YourMX7500/MXB500SeriesMicroscope is a precisioninstrument designedto lasta lifetime. Always handleyour microscope with careand avoidabruptmotion,vibrationand shock. Do not installany bulbin yourinstrument otherthanonesdesignatedby MeijiTechno: MA275tO5 12V 50W Halooen For VerticalilluminatorsMX75O0/MXASOO moGls MA326 6V 30W Halogen For integrated transmitted illuminators MXBSOO models Alwaysdisconnect the powercordfromthe backof the microscope when not beingused,or when cleaningyourinstrument or when makingany repairs. Aclurlon Avoid Dismantling Neverattemptto dismantlethe instrument. This will voidyourwarrantyand couldpossiblyleadto the instrument no longerperforming accurately. 3.1Centeringthe Lamp- Incidentllluminator Yourlightsourcemay needto be "centered" if the fieldof viewseemsunevenlyilluminated. The centeringcontrolsare locatedon the sideof the lightsourcehousingat the backend of the vertical illuminator. The drawinobelowshowsthe locationof the controls. Centering Adjustment 1. Adjustthe brightness to a comfortable levelwith no specimenon the stage. 2. Loosenthe screwon the verticaladjustmentand whilelookinginto the eyetubes,centerthe bulbverticallyin the fieldof viewand then retightenthe screwwhilethe bulbfilamentis in the correctposition. Verticaladiustment screw 3. Whilecontinuing to lookintothe eyetubes,centerthe bulbfilamentin the fieldof viewby usingthe knobto attaincenteringin the left-right position. Horizontaladjustmentknob This adjustment will also needto be donewheneverthe bulbis changed. 3.2 IncidentLight Operation- Brightfield(MX7500/MX8500 series) 1. First,set yourinterpupillary distanceon the microscope eyetubesby pullingthem apartor pushingthem closertogetherto fit youreyes. Whenset correctly, one will see one uniformroundor "fused"fieldof view.Makenoteof the distancesettingwhen adjustedto your likingso you can laterrepeatthe setting. Field of view "' --"',, /.:;).>^ /' t) ( , , ./'.) -_> ", .,.:t: _/ 7''t \r1.:,/ Fused 2. Adjustingthe brightness desiredis donewith the variablebrightness controlknobon microscope base (MX7500), or controlknobon the frontof the standalonepowersupplyMXB500). 3. Makesurethe fieldirisdiaphragmon the verticalilluminator is openedall the way open (moveleverto the right)to start. 4. We recommend that you initiallyuse a flat,easilyrecognizable specimento set up your microscope. Placethat specimenon the stage. Incidentlightpowersupply MXB500Series l0 - 5. Selecta lowerpower"scanning" objectivelikethe 5X or the 10X to findthe areaof intereston the specimenquickly.Be surethe objective"clicks"intoplacewhen you turn the objectivenosepiece. 6. By usingthe coarseand fine focus knobsshownabove,adjustyour specimeninto focuswith your left eye closed(lookingonlythroughthe righteyetube). Withthe specimenin focus,closethe righteye you just usedand openthe left.lf the specimenis out of focusfor the lefteye,adjustthe diopteron the eyetubeuntilthe focusin correct.The microscopeis now adjustedfor this user.Focusing eyetubesallowsus to compensatefor usersthat wear correctiveeye lenses.lf you wear glasses,you may want to removethe rubbereyeguards. 7. The apertureirisdiaphragmlocatedon the verticalilluminator can be "stoppeddown"or closed somewhatto givethe observationof your specimenmore or less contrastor resolvingpower. Stoppingdownthe diaphragmdecreasesresolution and brightnessbut increasesimagecontrastand depthof focus. 3.3 lncidentLight Operation- Darkfield 1.To engagedarkfieldmode,pullthe darkfieldselectorleveruntilit comesout withthe darkfieldstopper in position(maximumrighthandposition). Be surethat boththe Fieldlris and the Aperturelris are openedcompletely. 2.Lookingintothe eyepieceswithouta specimenon the stage,the fieldof viewappearsdark. 3.Whena specimenis placedon the stage,featuresof the specimensuchas scratches, surface particlesand depressions will reflectbrightlyagainstthe dark background. 4.Darkfield modeis usefulfor observingspecimenswithfeaturesthal cannolbe readilyseen under brightfield mode. PossibleDarkfieldMode OperationalProblems lf normaladjustments are not gettingthe resultsyou expect,checkto see if theseconditionsexist: o o o o il lncorrectcomponentsinadvertently installed Componentsnot mountedflush(Verticalllluminator to microscope frame) Dirtyor smudgedoptics Aperturelris or Fieldlris are completelyclosed 3.4TransmittedLight Operation- Brightfield(MX8500series) distanceon the microscope 1. First,set your interpupillary eyetubesby pullingthem apartor pushingthem closertogetherto fit youreyes. Whenset correctly, one will see one uniformroundor "fused"fieldof view.Makenoteof the distancesettingwhen adjustedto your likingso you can laterrepeatthe setting. powerswitchwhichis locatedas shownat 2.Turnon the microscope lightbrightnessis donewiththe right.Adjustingthe transmitted variablebrightness shown controlknobon the bodyof the microscope at right. Fieldof view ( ,.777-7.', ,-7), t ) ) + ( . ,''l': \.,,_-,-_,/''',t/I Fused =g^ IIr4; H.-,.,, transmitted illuminator on the integrated 3. Makesurethefieldirisdiaphragm is openedallthewayopen(turnoutsideknobto the right)to start. 4. We recommendthat you initiallyuse a flat,easilyrecognizable specimen.Placethat specimenon the stage. s$HstE'Or*ffi objectivelikethe 5X or the 10X to find the areaof intereston the 5. Selecta lowerpower"scanning" specimenquickly.Be surethe objective"clicks"intoplacewhen you turn the objectivenosepiece. 6. By usingthe coarseand finefocusknobsshownabove,adjustyourspecimenintofocuswith your left Withthe specimenin focus,closethe righteye eye closed(lookingonlythroughthe righteyetube). just you usedand openthe left.lf the specimenis out of focusfor the lefteye,adjustthe diopteron the eyetubeuntilthe focusin correct.The microscope is now adjustedfor this user.Focusing eyetubesallowsus to compensatefor usersthat wear correctiveeye lenses.lf you wear glasses,you may want to removethe rubbereyeguards. illuminator 7.The irisdiaphragmlocatedon the transmitted can be "stoppeddown"or closedsomewhat to givethe observationof your specimenmore or less contrastor resolvingpower.Stoppingdown the diaphragmdecreasesresolution and brightnessbut increasesimagecontrastand depthof focus PossibleBrightfieldMode OperationalProblems lf normaladjustments are not gettingthe resultsyou expect,checkto see if theseconditions exist: o o o . . r Incorrectcomponentsinadvertentlyinstalled frame,etc.) to microscope Componentsnot mountedflush(Verticalllluminator Dirtyor smudgedoptics Aperturelris or Fieldlris are completely closed Transmitted lightirisclosedcompletely Darkfieldstop is inadvertently engaged 12 - MX7500/MX8500 SeriesPlan Epi BD Objectives - F = 200mm Corrected Brightfield/DarkfieldObjectives - PlanEpi-Infinity MA925 P l a nE p i B D S XO b j e c t i v eN, . A . :0 . 1 0 ,w . D=. i 7 . 0 m m PlanEpi BD10XObjective,N.A.:0.25,w.D.= 7.4amm PlanEpi BD20XObjective,N.A.:0.40,w.D.= 5.20mm MA926 PlanEpi BD50XObjective,N.A.:0.75,w.D.= 0.3amm MA923 MA924 Plan Epi Brightfield/ Darkfieldobjectives @9eP @@@@ :' :' V :' 3.5 Usingthe Polarizer/ Slide-lnAnalyzer Polarizer viewingof difficult the use of polarizedlightwill enhancethe contrastand facilitate Forcertainspecimens, features. to see object filteris engagedby droppingit intoone of the filterslotslocatedalongthe top of the The polarizing illuminator tube as shownin the drawinqbelow. Slide-lnAnalyzer The analyzeris mountedin a sliderwhichis locatedrightbelowthe viewingheadas shownin the drawing below.lt can be insertedor withdrawnfromthe opticalpathby grabbingthe chromeknoband slidingit east-westin its slot.The leveron the side rotatesthe filterbetween0 and 90 degrees. With the analyzerengagedand the leverset at 45 degrees,the polarizingelementsare said to be "crossed" and the fieldof viewwill becomedarkeror "extinguished". the fieldof viewis dark exceptfor the opticallyactiveelementswithinthe fieldwhich In this condition, becomevisibleagainstthe dark background. l? Analyzerrotatinglever Brightfield/Darkf ieldselectorlever with 35mmSLR and DigitalSLR Cameras 3.6 Photomicrography havea trinoculartube with ModelMX7530and MXB530microscopes integratedmale"C" mounton top of the head for photomicroscopy. In orderto securea 35mm SLR camerabodyto thesemicroscopes, tube (MA150/50or MA150/60)will an optionalcameraattachment T2 AdapterRingthat need to be used with the corresponding matchesthe camerato be used. The tablebelowshowsthe differentcamerasand adapterringsthat can be used: T2 CameraAdapter Rings T2-1 Canon T2-2 Minolta T2-g PentaxK T2-4 PentaxS (threaded) T2-S Nikon T2-6 Olympus T2-7 Contax,Yashica T2-8 Konica T2-9 Canon EOS T2-10 MinoltaAlpha/ Maxim2000 In addition,a photoeyepiecewill be neededto makean imagefor the camera.The tablebelowshowsthe differentphotoeyepiecesthat are available: Photoeyepieces MA512 2.5X Photoeyepiece MA508 5X Photoeyepiece MA500 3.3X Photoeyepiece 14 - with DigitalStill Cameras 3.7 Photomicrography an trinocularmicroscope, In orderto mounta consumergradedigitalcamerato a MX7530/MXB530 optionalcameraadapterwill be needed.The tablebelowshowsthe differentcamerasthat can be used adapterpart number: and theircorresponding Eyetubes "C" Moarnt Eyetubes TM Series Thread EM Eeries ML Series (25.4mm) (30.5mm lD, (23.2mm lD, (attaches to male 34.0mmOD 27.2mmOD c-mount thread) Eyetubes) Eyetubes) Digital Camera Model Canon Powershot 4610. A620 A630, 4640 MA.151/30/73 MA'151/30/73 M A 1 5 ' t/ 4 0 / 7 2 M4151/45/72 MA151150/72 Canon Powershot 4700. 4700ls M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 7 5 MA151/30/75 M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 7 4 MA151145/74 MA.151/50/74 Canon Powershot G 1 .G 2 MA151/30/43 MA151/30/43 M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 4 2 M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 4 2 MA151140/42 Canon Powershot G3. G5 MA151/30/41 MA.151/30/41 M4151/40/40 M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 4 0 MA151/50/40 Canon Powershol G6 M A 1 5 ' t/ 3 0 / 3 1 MA151/30/31 MA151/40130 M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 3 0 MA151/50/30 Canon Powershot G7 MA15't/30/21 M4151/30/21 M4151/40/20 MA.151/45/20 MA151/50/20 MA151/30/81 MA151/40180 MA151/45lBO MA151/50/80 MA151/30/50 MA151/30/51 MA151/40150 MAl51 /45/50 MA151/55/50 Nikon Coolpix 5000 M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 7 0 MA.151/30/71 M4151/40/70 MA.151/45/70 Nikon Coolpix 5400 MA151/30/53 MA15.1/30/53 M4151/40/52 MA.151/45/52 MA151/30/61 M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 6 0 MA151/45160 MA151/30/63 M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 6 2 M4151/45/62 MA151/30/63 M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 6 4 M4151/45/64 Fuji Finepix MA151/30/81 49002,69002, S20Pro, 57000 5602, Nikon Coolpix 800,900,950,990,995,4500 Olympus Camedia c-3030, c-3040, M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 6 1 c-2000, c-2020, c-3000, c.3100. c-4040. c-4100. c-5050 Olympus Camedia c-750, M A . l 5 1 / 3 0 / 6 3 c-700, c-720, c-730, c-740, c.760, c-765, c-770, sP500uz c-755, OlympusCamedia c-5060 c-7070 l5 Eyetubes RZ Series MX Series TC Series lM Series (30.0mm lD, 34.0mmOD Eyetubes) M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 6 5 MA.151/50/52 MA151/50/62 w n VideoMicroscopy /a--\ 1,., Ltlt l.t) I \__.r _,// CK3100N or CK3100P 1/3"CCDCamera DK3000 CK3900Nor CK3900P CCDCamera Q "C"Mounts with Lens M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 0 03 3 X l d M A 1 5 . l / 3 5 / 0 40 4 X I I MA151/35/1 5 1.0X | | MA.l51/35/20o.7x t_l M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 2 52 . 5 X Slip the "C" mount with lens over the top of the photo tube CK3100Nor CK3100P 1/3"CCD Camera CK3900Nor CK3900P CCD Camera T2-1 Canon T2-2 Minolta T2-3 PentaxK T2-4 PentaxS T2-5 Nikon T2-6 Olympus T2-7 Contax,Yashica T2-B Konica T2-9 CanonEOS T2-10Minolta( / Maxim2000 MA150/ 60 CameraAttachment w/findereyepieces NIKON.OLYMPUS. FUJI, DIGITALCamera DIGITAL Camera adapter Connect directly to "C" mount type CCD Cameras TrinocularHead with IntegratedMale "G" mount TrinocularHead with Photo tube 16 - 3.8 Connectinga Videoor OtherCamerathat has a "C" type mount In orderto attacha camerathat employsa standard"C"type cameramountto the MX7530/MXB530 male"C" mountby unscrewing and removingthe chrometube. microscope, one can use the integrated WITH LENS To changethe magnification seen by the camera,an optional"C-Mount"cameraattachment can be usedon top of the trinocularport of the microscope: Microscopes Optional "C" Mounts With Lenses - ForallMeijiTrinocular photo tube) MA151/35/03 "C" Mount Adapter with 0.30X lens lstipsoverexisting photo tube) MA151/35/04 "C" Mount Adapter with 0.45X lens lstipsoverexisting photo tube) overexisting M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 1 5 "C" Mount Adapter with 1 .0X lens (Stips MAl51/35/20 photo "C" Mount Adapter with 0.7X lens lstipsoverexisting tube) MAl51/35/25 "C" Mount Adapter with 2.5X lens lstipsoverexisting photo tube) 4.0 Maintenance and Cleaning flwnnrunc o Disconnect cleaning,maintenance or repair. the powercordon yourequipmentpriorto performing a Keepelectrical componentsawayfrom moistureor humidity. o In warm humidclimates,takespecialcareto preventyourequipmentfrom exposureto fungalgrowth by usingdesiccantin an airtightstoragecontaineror by othermeans. o Cleanthe microscope aftereach use.Keepingyour microscope cleanwill insureits properoperation overits lifetime. Dust Protection aftereachwork session. Be sureto use the supplieddust coverwithyour microscope Cleaning Dust,fibersand otherdebriscan causeyourfieldof viewto get obstructedso keepingyour microscope cleanwill helpthe overallqualityof yourwork. Cleaningof PaintedSurfaces Toughdirt can be removed Use a softbrushor lint-freecottonclothto removeddustand looseparticles. withwaterand a milddeteroent. 17 l-4gatrriof NEVER usEAcEroNEoR orHERHARSH cHEMT.ALS. Paintedor plasticsurfacesshouldnot be tarnishedor etchedwith cleaningagentsthat are too powerful To cleanpaintedsurfaces,use a moistenedlint-freecottonclothwith mild soapywater. Cleaningthe Stage Use a soft brushor lint-freecottonclothto removedust and looseparticles. DO NOT USE ACETONEOR OTHERHARSHCHEMICALS,use a moistenedlint-freecottonclothwith a solutionof mildsoapywater. Cleaningof GlassSurfaces Use a soft brushor lint-freecottonclothto removedustand looseparticles. Fortoughdirt,use a soft lint-freecottonclothmoistenedwith distilledwater. lf thatfails,try usingmedicalor reagentgradeisopropylalcohol. the Objectives Cleaning $ onrcen Objectives shouldNEVERbe disassembled for cleaningor for any otherreason!We do not advise cleaningthe insidesurfacesof objectivesor eyepieces. Use a softbrush,bellowsbrushor a soft lint-freecottonclothto removeddustand looseparticles. Fortoughdirt,use a soft lint-freecottonclothmoistenedwithdistilledwater. lf that fails,carefullytry usingmedicalor reagentgradeisopropylalcohol. Wipe lensesimmediately. Overtime,waterand solventscan dissolveopticalcementsthat holdoptics togetherso NEVERsoakobjectives with ANY type of fluid. t8 - 5.0Troubleshooting productsare manufactured in JapanunderlSO9001manufacturing MeijiTechno exclusively standards. However,if you ever haveany difficultywith any Meijiproduct,feel free to contactus at: MEIJITECHNO C O . ,L T D . 322-1,Chikumazawa, Miyoshi machi,lruma-gun Saitama 354-0043,Japan Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web: MeijiTechnoAmerica 3010 Olcott Street Santa Glara,CA 95054-3207 049-259-0111 13 049-259-01 [email protected] http:i/www.meijitechno.co.jp 800.832.0060 408.970.5054 FAX technicalsupport @meijitechno.com http://www.meijitechno.com Our technicalstaffis trainedto assistyou on mechanicalor electricalissuesyou may have. Operationallssues Pleasereferto the previous"Operations" modethat you are chapterswhichcoincidewiththe observation problemsincludethe improperpositioning using.The mostcommonoperational of contrastaccessories, the improperadjustment or the incorrectpartsinstalled.lf you are unableto obtainthe desiredimage pleasereferto the corresponding fromthe microscope, chaptersof this manualunderthe proper operationmode:brightfield, etc. ElectricalProblems problemscan include: Electrical o The lampon the microscopeis not working. o No voltageis present. Checkthe followingprobablecauses: o Checkthat all powercordsare properlyconnectedto the rightspots. . Makesure poweris actuallypresentat the walloutlet. o Checkto see if thereis a fuse blown. 19 5.1 Replacingthe mainsfuse on the microscope @cauitonl ALWAYSDISCONNECTYOUR EQUIPMENTBEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR. Location of Mains Fuse is locatedon the backpanel The mainsfuseof the MX SeriesMicroscopes of the microscope as shown. Instructionsto replacethe mains fuse: . r . . o Turnthe powerswitchto the off position. fromthe walloutlet. Unplugthe microscope Loosenthe fuse cap fromthe fuse holder. Removethe blownfusefromthe fuse cap. Replacethe fusewiththe CORRECTtype and ratingwhichis: Back Panel (suchas Littelfuse 217 Seriesor 30W HalogenSystems- IEC Standard5 X 20mm 3 amp Fast-Acting BussmannGDB Series). the fuse holderwiththe new fuse in place. o Reinstall lg olxcen FUSESOF A DIFFERENTRATING. NEVERUSE REPLACEMENT 5.2 IncidentLight does not work . o o o Makesureyour mainsoutletindeedhas power. Makesurethe plugfromthe illuminator is firmlypluggedintothe socketon the powersupply. Checkto see if the mainsfuse on the incidentlightpowersupplyhas blown. Checkto see if the lamphas blowninsidethe illuminator. 20 - the 12V50WHalogenLamp- Incidentllluminator 5.3 Replacing (MX7500/MX8500 series) EQUIPMENTBEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR. ALWAYSDISCONNECTYOUR Keepthe protective sleeveor bag of the Do not touchthe glassenvelopeof the lampduringinstallation. lampduringinstallation and removeit rightafterinstallation. l@ nOr! o o o o o o o o o 21 ANDLAMe HousrNG MAyBEHorroroucH. mn,rp Switchoff the microscope. Disconnect the powercord. Waituntilthe housingand bulbhavecooledsufficiently. Loosenthe clampscrewand directthe backingplateso it can be removedfromthe housing. Removethe defectivelamp. Placea new lampintothe socketwhileavoidingtouchingthe glass.Noticethe bulbis wrappedin plastic.Use the bag to avoid touchingthe glassenvelopeduringinstallation. Be surethe bulbis pushedin as far as possibletherebyassuring the alignmentof the filamentin the illuminator. Reinstallthe lampcoverdoor. Reconnect to align the powercordand switchon the microscope proper illuminator the filamentand to verify operation. Loosenthisclamoscrew 5.4 Replacingthe 6V 30W HalogenLamp - Transmitted(MX8500series) CAUTION L-a ALWAYSDISCONNECTYOUR EQUIPMENTBEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR. Do not touchthe glassenvelopeof the lamp duringinstallation. Keepthe protectivesleeveor bag of the lampduringinstallation and removeit rightafterinstallation. l@ HOT! unrtpANDLAMeHousrNG MAyBEHorroroucH. o o . o Switchoff the microscope. Disconnect the powercord. Waituntilthe housingand bulbhavecooledsufficiently. Removethe illuminator coverscrewsand liftthe coverto remove. o Replacethe defectivelamp. o Placea new lampintothe socketwhileavoiding touchingthe glass.Noticethe bulb is wrappedin plastic.Use it to avoidtouchingthe glassenvelopeduringinstallation. o Be surethe bulbis pushedin as far as possibletherebyaligning t h e f i l a m e nitn t h e i l l u m i n a t o r . o Reinstallthe lamp coverdoor. o Reconnect the powercord and switchon the microscope to proper illuminator verify operation. 6.0 Storage Protectyour microscope fromdust aftereach use by coveringyour instrument withthe protective dust coverthat camewith your microscope. o Storeyour microscopein a cabinetthat has a stabletemperatureand low humidity. o lf you livein an areathat has highhumidity, considerstoringyour microscopein a sealedcontainer gel. alongwith a desiccantsuchas silica o lt is also recommended thatthe objectiveand eyepiecesbe storedin a separateair tightcontainer with desiccant. 22 - 7.0 Packingand Transport and the o Wheneverthe microscopeis goingto be moved,ship or transportthe microscope in its originalpacking. accessories copyof the originalinvoice,the operations o lt is advisableto keepa copyof all necessaryinformation: when shipping. manual,etc.includedwiththe microscope 8.0 Accessoriesand ReplacementsParts Partnumbersand productdescriptions for accessories and partsfor MX SeriesMicroscopes can be found partsfor all MeijiTechnoproductsare availablethroughour listedbelow.Accessories and replacement network. dealer Vlu*ing Hsade Description type binocularhead,30' inclined,30mm l.D.eyetubes Siedentopf (includedwith MX7520& MX8520) typetrinocularhead,30' inclined,30mm l.D.eyetubes Siedentopf (includedwith MX7530& MX 8530) SiedentopfErgonomictype binocularhead,adjustable10-50'inclination, 30mm l.D.eyetubes(optional) Hyepieces (accepts 25mmreticle) SWH10X Super WidefieldHigh Eyepointeyepiece,F.N.22(standard) (accepts 19mmreticle) SWH15X Super WidefieldHigh Eyepointeyepiece,F.N.16(optional) (accepts 19mmreticle) SWH2OX Super WidefieldHigh Eyepointeyepiece,F.N.12(optional) (optional) (accepts HighEyepoint focusing F.N.22 25mm reticle) SuperWidefield eyepiece, SWH10X-F - F = 200mm BrighffieldDarkfiEld Objectives - Plan Epi - tntinryCorrected PlanEpi BD5XObjective, P l a nE p i B D 1 0 XO b j e c t i v eN, . A . : 0 . 2 5w, . D = 7 l l m m PlanEpi BD20XObjective,N.A.:0.40,w.D = 5.20mm PlanEpi BD50XObjective,N.A.:0.75,w.D.= 0.38mm 23 llluminator MA928 MA928/05 Vertical Koehler illuminator, 12V50Whalogen lamp,withclearblue,cleargreen,ND50neutral densityfilterandpolarizing filtersin metalmount(Thispricedoesnotincludetransformer.) Transformer for MA928in separatecase (input100V- 24OV,12V50W) Filters MA.275125 Blueclearfilter,20mm diameterin metalmount (inctuded) M4275t30 Greenclearfilterin metalmount (included) MA275150 ND50 Neutraldensitvfilter,20mm diameterin metalmount (inctuded) MA959 Polarizing filter,20mmdiameterin metalmount (inctuded) Miscellaneous Parts& Accessoriee MA941 M4942 MA958 '191mm '126mm x Ceramiccoatedflattop stage, with right-handed with dropdown coaxialcontrols(100mmx 100mmx-y travel)(includedin MX7500series) Ceramiccoatedflattop stage191mmx 126mmwith right-handed with dropdown coaxialcontrolsand 94.5mmdiameterclearglassstageplate(100mmx 100mmx-y travel)(includedin MX8500series) Photo/Videoattachmentfor MA957 ErgonomicHead,80/20beamsplitter MA809/10 115VAC Powercord with plug(USA) Replacement M4809/20 ReplacemenI22OY AC Powercord with plug (European) MA809/30 Replacement220V AC Powercordwith plug(UK) MA523 Cross-LineReticle,25mm diameter MA5O6 1 O m md i v i d e di n t o1 0 0p a r t s , 2 5 m md i a m e t e r MA5O9 5mm dividedinto 100 parts,25mmdiameter MA524 1Ommsquaredividedinto400 parts,0.5mmsquare,25mm diameter MA51O 1Ommsquaredividedinto 100 parts,1.Ommsquare,25mm diameter MA542 25mm diameter Cross-LineReticlewith 0.1mmgraduation, MA738 for grainsizingin steel,25mm diameter EyepieceMicrometer M4292 MetalStageMicrometer, 0.01mmfor reflectedlight MA906 for MA817SWH10XEyepiece(ea)(pairinctuded) Eyeshield MA326 Replacement Lamp,6V 30W halogen MA275/05 Replacement Lamp,12V 50W halogen M4327 MA686/05 MA7O1 Replacement Fuse,3A Adapterto mountRMS threadobjectivefor MX7500and MXB500series Dust Coverfor MX7500/MX8500 Series(standard) 24 9.0TechnicalDescriptions Filters and Applications Filter I Application ND50 | NeutralFilteror ND Filter.Greyfiltersor neutral I densityfiltersare usedto attenuateall frequencies of color I of lightequallyresultingin preservation temperature. The ND50 filter would indicate a I percent reduction of light transmission by or a 50 I of lightof 50 percent. Oassage I I I ClearBlueFilter.Suppressesred wavelengths. I Usedto achievedesiredcolorbalance.Adds alternativecontrastto images. I I I ClearGreenFilter.In the past,usedfor adding I contrastfor use with Black& Whitefilm and stillcan I be used to achievedesiredcolor balance.Adds contrastto images.A greenfilterusually I alternative I improvesresolutionby restrictingthe waveband reachingthe objective. I I Filter.Usedin conjunction with a I Polarizing rotatableanalyzer,the polarizingfilterchangesthe angleof lightseen in the fieldof view. ClearBlueFilter ClearGreenFilter polarizingFilter 25 10.0PhysicalDimensions 1n ffl l"' ll] {, . ri.$\ ts 26 X MEUIrEcHNo co.,LTD. 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