User manual

OPE-1-BA-e-1610 2

KERN OBE-1

Version 1.0 01/2016

User instructions

Transmitted light microscope

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 ............................................................ 7

4 Assembly ...................................................................................... 9

4.1 Polarisation unit + Microscope head ...................................................................................... 9

4.2 Objectives ................................................................................................................................. 9

4.3 Eyepieces .................................................................................................................................. 9

4.4 Colour filter ............................................................................................................................. 10

4.5 Condenser + Polariser ........................................................................................................... 10

5 Operation .................................................................................... 10

5.1 Getting started ........................................................................................................................ 10

5.2 (Pre-) focussing ...................................................................................................................... 11

5.3 Centre-adjusting the stage .................................................................................................... 12

5.4 Adjusting the magnification .................................................................................................. 14

5.5 Adjusting the illumination ..................................................................................................... 15

5.6 Adjusting the polarisation unit ............................................................................................. 16

6 Changing the bulb ..................................................................... 17

7 Changing the fuse ...................................................................... 17

8 Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 18

9 Service ........................................................................................ 20

10 Disposal ...................................................................................... 20

11 Further information .................................................................... 20