Table of contents
1 Before use .................................................................................... 3
1.1 General notes ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Notes on the electrical system ................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Maintenance and cleaning ....................................................................................................... 5
2 Nomenclature ............................................................................... 6
3 Technical data / Features ............................................................ 8
4 Assembly .................................................................................... 10
4.1 Microscope head .................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Eyepieces ................................................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Colour filter ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.5 PH condenser ......................................................................................................................... 12
5 Operation .................................................................................... 12
5.1 Getting started ........................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 (Pre-) focussing ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Adjusting the interpupillary distance ................................................................................... 14
5.4 Dioptre adjustment ................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 Adjusting the magnification .................................................................................................. 15
5.6 Adjusting the Koehler illumination ....................................................................................... 16
5.7 Using eye cups ....................................................................................................................... 19
5.8 Using oil immersion objectives ............................................................................................ 20
5.9 Phase-contrast units .............................................................................................................. 21
6 Changing the bulb ..................................................................... 23
7 Changing the fuse ...................................................................... 24
8 Using optional accessories ....................................................... 25
8.1 Camera connection ................................................................................................................ 25
9 Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 26
10 Service ........................................................................................ 28
11 Disposal ...................................................................................... 28
12 Further information .................................................................... 28