Optika Italy IM-5 Series Manuale utente
v 1.0 2017
Model
IM-5MET
IM-5 Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Summary
1. Warning
2. Symbols and conventions
3. Safety Information
4. Intended use
5. Overview
6. Unpacking
7. Assembling
8. Using the microscope
9. Observation mode
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
Equipment disposal
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1. Warning
This microscope is a scientic 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Intended use
For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
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5. Overview
TRINOCULAR
VIEWING
TUBE
(FIXED)
DIOPTRIC
ADJUSTMENT
RING EYEPIECE
LIGHT PATH
SELECTOR
LEVEL
COARSE
FOCUS KNOB
FINE FOCUS KNOB
BF/DF MIRROR
SELECTION LEVER
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
COLLAR
OBJECTIVE
LAMP HOUSE
MICROSCOPE
BODY
STAGE PLATE
ECO
BUTTON
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BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
MAIN SWITCH
X/Y AXIS KNOBS
APERTURE DIAPHRAGM
KNOB
FIELD DIAPHRAGM
KNOB
DIC SLIDER (OPTIONAL)
REVOLVING NOSEPIECE
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6. 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.
7. Assembling
Once you open the box, these are the microscope’s components:
① Microscope body
② Eyepieces
③ Objectives
④ Metal insert for stage
⑤ Lamp housing
⑥ Daylight lter (LBD)
⑦ Analyzer lter
⑧ Polarizer lter
⑨ Filter holder
⑩ Dummy slider
⑪ Power supply
⑫ Power cord
⑬ Revolving Nosepiece
⑭ Nosepiece adapter rings
⑮ Dust cover
⑯ Stage clips
⑰ Allen wrench
⑪
⑩③
④
⑤
⑫
⑬
⑭⑮
⑯⑰
⑥
⑦ ⑧ ⑨
①
②
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③
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.1
1. Turning the coarse focusing knob ① until
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.1)
2. Screw the lowest magnication 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.2)
► 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.3)
► When operating, use the low magnica-
tion objective (10x) to search and focus the
specimen, then switch to higher magnica-
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.
The revolving nosepiece can allocate objectives
for brighteld/darkeld observation.
However, it is possible to install objectives for
brighteld using the adapter rings.
1. Screw the adapter ring into the empty hole
of the nosepiece (Figg. 4 & 5).
2. Screw the objective into the adapter ring
(Fig. 6).
3. Perform the observation as usual.
► The brighteld objective cannot be used
for darkeld, therefore switching the mirror
cube selector to “DF” could bring to a
completely dark image.
①
②
Installing the objectives
Use of nosepiece adapter rings
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1. When using the metal stage, make sure
that the insert is horizontal.
2. Install the stage insert in the stage open-
ing. (Fig.7)
Installing the stage insert
Installing the eyepieces
Installing the lamp house
Insert both eyepieces into the tubes of the
optical head. (Fig.8)
Insert the lamp house and tighten the provi-
ded allen screws (Fig.9)
Slide the lter holder into the tube in front of
the lamp. (Fig.10).
Using the provided allen wrench, release the
lamp housing cover (Fig.11).
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.11
Fig.9
Fig.10
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1. Turn the main switch ① to “O”(OFF) be-
fore connecting the power cord. (Fig.14)
2. Insert the power supply cable into the
power socket of the microscope. (Fig.15)
3. Plug the power cord into the power supply
socket (Fig. 16). Check for a safe connec-
tion.
► Please use the provided power cord.
If lost or damaged, please refer to
qualied service.
► Connect the power cord to a grounded
power supply only.
Connecting the power cord
Insert the halogen lamp into its holder. Do
NOT touch the lamp bulb with the bare hands,
this could reduce the lamp efciency and
lifetime. (Fig. 12).
Once installed the bulb, put the lamp housing
cover into its original position and lock the
screw.
Connect the lamp housing connector to the
socket placed in the back of the microscope
(Fig. 13). Check for a safe connection.
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Fig.16
①
Fig.12
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Turning on the halogen bulb
Connect the power, turn on the main switch ①.
(Fig.17)
Adjusting the brightness
Turn the brightness adjustment knob ②to
increase and decrease the brightness. (Fig.18)
Adjusting the tension (Fig. 19)
► The coarse focusing knob (1) is pre-
adjusted to a tight tension before
leaving the factory.
If the nosepiece drops down by itself, or the
specimen defocuses while adjusting the ne
focus knob ③, the coarse focus knob is too
loose. Turning the tension adjustment collar ②
in clockwise direction tightens the coarse focus
tension ①. Rotate in the opposite direction to
decrease the tension.
Dioptric adjustment
1. Look into the right eyepiece with your right
eye only, and focus on the specimen.
2. Look into the left eyepiece with your left
eye only. If the image is not sharp, use
the dioptric adjustment ring ①to compen-
sate. (Fig.20)
► The adjustment range is ±5 diopter.
The number indicated on the adjust-
ment ring graduation should corre-
spond to the operator’s dioptric cor-
rection.
Adjusting the interpupillary distance
Observing with both eyes, hold the two eye-
piece prism assemblies. Rotate them around
their common axis until the elds of view co-
incide.
► The graduation on the interpupillary
distance indicator ②, pointed by the
spot “.” on the eyepiece holder, shows
the distance between the operator’s
eyes. (Fig.21)
The range of the interpupillary distance is 48-
75mm.
Selecting the light path
Pull the light path selector lever ③ sideways
using your thumb, selecting the light path you
need. (Fig.22)
INITIAL SETUP
VIEWING TUBE
8. Using the microscope
Fig.17
Fig.18
①
②
①
②
②
Fig.20
Fig.21
Fig.22
③
③
Fig.19
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