PolorizingMicroscope InstructionMqnuql D< MEUITEcHNoco.,LTD.
Tableof Contents 1.0 Introduction Featuresat a glance 1.1 Microscope 1.2 GeneralSafetyGuidelines 1.3 IntendedProductUse Statement 1.4 Handlingthe microscope 1.5 WarrantyNotes 2.0 MicroscopeMainComponents 2.1 Installation Site 2.2 Unpacking 2.3 MicroscopeSet Up MT9200& MT9300 2.4 MicroscopeSet Up MT9420& MT9430 Distanceand IntegratedReticleOrientation 2.5 AdjustingInterpupillary 2.6AchievingKoehlerlllumination 2.7 Centeringof Objectives 3.0 MicroscopeOperation LightOperation- Brightfield 3.1 Transmitted 3.
MT9OOOSeries Polarizing Microscope 1. Introduction The MeijiTechnoMT9000SeriesPolarizing Microscopes areusedin research, industryandtrainingin manyscientific fieldssuchas r Environmental research- analysisof materials, dustandfibers I Medicine and Biology determining composition of calculi,sediments andbio-crystallates - identification . Forensics of traceelementsandmaterials suchas exolosives .
1.1GeneralSafetyGuidelinesMicroscopeFeaturesat a glance . Computer AidedDesigned FrameandOptics r All Newand lmprovedPlanStrainFreeObjectives . SlimCompactFootprint o InfinityCorrected OpticalSystem o Powerful (AllModels) Koehlerllluminator 6V 30WTransmitted r Powerful (ModelsMT9420& MT9430) 6V 30WIncidentKoehlerllluminator o LowPositioned Ergonomic CoaxialCoarseand FineFocusControls .
\\\N!NiN\\\N$$\R"\.$S wrui|*sw l- 1.4ProductSafetyInformationHandlingthe Microscope [Agtr tl.t!l D O N O TO P E R A T EU N L E S ST H E U N I TI S P R O P E R L Y GROUNDED! power powercordin a wellgrounded Useonlythespecified socket.Do notusein an ungrounded receptacle or in caseswherethereis a breakin the groundconductor wiring. or damageto the electrical typeandratingareto be usedas replacements. Switchoffthe powerand Onlyfusesof thespeci{ied disconnect the powercordbeforereplacing fuses.
OWNER'S REGISTRATIONCARD Returnof theowner'sregistration cardby the originalpurchaser withinten (10)daysaftertheoriginal purchase precedent is a condition to coverageunderthiswarranty. MeijiTechnowillat itsoptionaccept writtenproofof purchase lromthe originalownerin lieuof a productregistration card. EXCLUSIONSAND LIMITATIONS fromthiswarrantyarefailurescausedby abuse,neglect,misuse,improper Specifically excluded operation, normalwear,accident, impropermaintenance or modifications oI ANYtype.
2.0MicroscopeMainComponents The imagebelowdesignatesthe maincomponentsof the MT9000SeriesPolarizingMicroscopes. Y --+ n 10-+ 11 -+7 \--ILl, --1L ffil 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. SiedentopfBinocularHead EyepieceKHW10X,F.N.20 Eyepiece KHW10X-F withcross-line andguidepin Analizerin slidermount RotatableBertrandLens (fixed) Compensator Slot Ergonomicreversedcenterablenosepiece Ceramiccoatedrotatablestage StrainfreeAbbe 1.25condenserwith built-in lris diaphragm 10. Rotatableswing-outpolarizer 11.
2.1 lnstallationSite possible. Themicroscope shouldbe operatedin a roomwithas littledustas practically humidity. Alsotry to avoidbig Keepyourinstrument awayfromsolvents, chemicalfumesandexcessive and as theycanaffectmeasurements directsunlightandvibration swingsin ambienttemperature, instrument oerformance. AmbientConditions Operating 10 - 36'C (50 - 96.8'F) Temperature: RelativeHumidity: 0 - BO%up to 30"C (86'F) 2.2 Unpacking arepresent.
2.3MicroscopeSet Up MT9200& MT9300 o As a firststep,removeall componentsfromthe shipping containerand removethe packingmaterialsand placethe frameon a stablework surface.Placethe analyzermicroscope Bertrandlens moduleontothe frameand tightenthe clampscrew to securethe module.(Fig.1) Next,placethe binocularhead (MA952)or trinocularhead (MA953)on the top of the analyzerBertrandlensmoduleand tightenthe clampscrewwhilethe head is in the correctpositionas shownright.(Fig.
2.4 MicroscopeSet Up MT942O& MT9430 MA955Verticalllluminator Filterslot A o e r t u r el r i s ) o As a firststep,removeall componentsfromthe shipping containerand removethe packingmaterialsand placethe microscope frameon a stablework surface.. i e l dl r i s o ModelsMT9420and MT9430havea verticalilluminator (MA955) whichis installed on top of the microscope framefirst.(Fig.
The mainspowercord shouldonly be pluggedintoa knowngroundedoutlet. A simpleoutlettestercan be usedto verifycorrectoutletpolarityand the presence of a groundedcircuit.lf no otheraccessories are goingto be installed, the instrumentis now readyfor use. 2.5AdjustingInterpupillaryDistance& IntegratedReticleOrientation MT9000and MT9400seriesmodelscomewithSiedentopf Binocular or Trinocular viewingheadswith integrated reticleanglecompensation system.
2.6AchievingKoehlerillumination r Turnon the microscope powerswitchandsetthe illumination to a comfortable level. ' Establish onetieldof viewby adjusting the inter-pupillary distanceof the Siedentopf viewinghead. o Makesurethatthe BertrandLens,analyzerandanyothersliders areclearof the opticalpathand thatthe irisdiaphragm on thecondenser is all thewayopen. o Rackup thecondenser to its highestpositionor untilthetop erementof the condenser rs approximately 1mmbelowthe bottomof the slide.
2.7 Centeringthe Objectives Whenobjectives mayleavethe fieldof viewwhenrotating the stage. arenotcentered, specimens properly: Performthestepsbelowif objectives not centered are 1. Before starting, makesurethatthe10Xobjective is installed in thefixedholeof thenosepiece. Thisisthe position thatdoesNOThavecentering screws. All objectives willbeadjusted the10Xposition. against 2. Makesurethe BertrandLens,the analyzer andanyotherslidersareclearof the opticalpathandthe irison the illuminator is openallthe way.
3.0 Operation installed correctly hasbeensetupin itsworkinglocationwilhallof the components Oncethe microscope andaligned,it is readyfor use. with Alwayshandleyourmicroscope to lasta lifetime. instrument designed YourMT9000is a precision andshock. careandavoidabruptmotion,vibration z\cry!!g! byMeijiTechno: otherthanonesdesignated anybulbinyourinstrument i Donotinstall lilrlgz Alwaysdisconnectthe powercord fromthe back of the microscopewhen not beingused,or when or when makingany repairs.
. Makesurethe{ieldirisdiaphragm is openedallthewayto start. on the verticalilluminator . We recommend on Placethatspecimen flatspecimen. thatyou initiallyusean easilyrecognizable the stage. . Selecta lowerpower"scanning" objectivelikethe4X or the 10Xto findthe areaof intereston the nosepiece.. quickly.
3.2 lncidentLight Operation- Brightfield Incident lightoperation requires the installation of incidentlightobjectives. The listof partnumbersfor incidentlightobjectives appearsat theendol thissection. l r First,set your interpupillary distanceon the microscopeeyetubes by pushor pullingthemapartor pushingthemcloserto fit your you will see one uniformroundor eyes.When set correctly, "fused"fieldof view.Make noteof the distancesettingwhen adjustedto your likingso you can laterrepeatthe setting. @ \\/ .
PossibleBrightfieldModeOperationalProblems lf normaladjustments exist: arenotgettingthe resultsyouexpect,checkto see if theseconditions . Incorrecl inadvertently installed, lightobjectives componenls i.e.incidentlightmodeusingtransmitted andviceversa I .
3.3The BertrandLens- ConoscopicObservation An "lnterference Figure"is a phenomena whichdetailswhata specimenproduces at the rearfocalplane lightlenssystem.Thiscolorfulfigureis usedfor materialdiagnosis of a transmitted and identilication. Intereference Figuresareachieved withcertainspecimens likecrystalswhichfieldof viewbecomes extinctwhenviewedundercrossedoolars. To performconoscopic : observation . . . r Placeyourspecimen on the stage,usuallya preparedslide.
r I 3.4Attachingoptionalmechanicalor point countingstages Thestageclipsthatcomewiththe microscope willneedto be removedpriorto installation ol optional srages. Eachclipsimplyliftsoutof the holein the stage. Themechanical or pointcountingstagesareattached to the threadedholespre-drilled intothestageas shownbelow: MA299Mechanical staoe Be sureto storethe removedstageclips.l{ the pairare lost,theycan be replaced. The partnumberis MA946.
with 35mmSLR and DigitalSLR Cameras 3.5 Photomicrography ModelMT9300and MT9430microscopes havea trinoculartube with integratedmale"C" mounton top of the headfor photomicroscopy. Thread In orderto securea 35mm SLR camerabodyto thesemicroscopes, tube (M4150/50or MA150/60) will an optionalcameraattachment T2 AdapterRingthat needto be usedwiththe corresponding Beamsplitter matchesthe camerato be used.
wswuswwl wt with DigitalStill Gameras 3.6 Photomicrography gradedigitalcamerato the microscope, In orderto mounta consumer an optionalcameraadapterwillbe adapter needed. Thetablebelowshowsthe different camerasthatcanbe usedandtheircorresponding partnumber: -s$ffi Digital Camera Model N$ *ffi Eyetubes "C" Mount TM Series Thread ML Series (25.4mm) ( 2 3 . 2 m ml D , (attaches to male 27.2mmOD thread) c-mount Eyetubes) Eyetubes EM Series (30.5mm lD, 34.
I d. iffdpti VideoMicroscopy @ CK3100Nor CK3100P 1/3"CCD-Camera DK3000 1 or CK3900P CK3900N 112'CCDCamera | I rrgtt;1110rnts with Lens O) M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 0 30 . 3 x t-..1 MA151l35lo4 0.45x I i M A 1 5 1t 3 5 t 5 o o . 5 x I I M A 1 5 1 / 3 s / 1 51' o x i 1 M A 1 5 1t 3 5 t 2 o o ' 7 x M A 1 5 11 3 5 1 2 52 ' 5 X S|ipthe,.C,.
3.7 Connectinga Video or Other Gamerathat has a "C" mount In orderto attacha camerathatemploysa standard"C"mountto the MT9300or MT9430microscope, male"C"mountby unscrewing onecan usethe integrated andremoving thechrometube. Tochangethe magnilication seenby the camera,an optional"C-Mount" cameraattachment WITHLENS portof the microscope canbe usedbetweenof thetrinocular andthe camera: Optional ''Crr Mounts With Lenses - Forall MeijiTrinocular Microscopes photo MA1s1/35/03 "C" Mount Adapter with 0.
Cleaningthe Stage Usea softbrushor lint-free cottonclothlo removedustandlooseoarticles. DONOTUSEACETONE OR OTHERHARSHCHEMICALS, usea moistened lint-free cottonctothwitha solution of mildsoapywater. Cleaningof GlassSurfaces Usea softbrushor lint-free cottonclothto removedustandlooseoarticles. Fortoughdirt,usea softlint-free cottonclothmoistened withdistilledwater. lf thatfails,try usingmedicalor reagenlgradeisopropyl alcohol.
Operationallssues "Operations" Please referto theprevious chapters whichcoincide withtheobservation modethatyouareusing. problems positioning thermproper Themostcommon operational include theimproper of contrast accessories, partsinstalled. lf youareunable to obtainthedesired imagefromthemicroscope, adjustment or theincorrect pleasereferto thecorresponding chapters of thismanualundertheproperoperation mode:brightfield, etc. ElectricalProblems Electrical oroblems can include: .
S.2Transmitted or IncidentLight does not work 1. Makesureyour mainsoutletindeedhas power. 2. Checkto see if the mainsfuse has blown. 3. Checkto see if the lamphas blown. 5.3 ReplacingTransmitted6V 30W HalogenLamp CAUTION ALWAYSDISCONNECTYOUR EQUIPMENTBEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR. Do not installany bulb in your instrumentotherthan ones designatedby MeijiTechno: MT920O,MT9300,MT9420& MT9430 I 6V 30W Halogen ForAll Integratedllluminators Do nottouchthe glassenvelope Keepthe protective of the lampduringinstallation.
5.4 Replacingthe Incident6V 30W HalogenLamp youR EeurpMENT BEFoRE ANyREpArR. DorNG A="oaitolr ] nr-wavsDrscoNNEcr Do not installany bulb in your instrumentotherthan ones designatedby MeijiTechno: ForAll Integratedllluminators MT9200,MT9300,MT9420& MT9430 l MAyBEHor ro roucH. @ HOTI i LAMeANDLAMeHousrNG o Switchoff the microscope. o Disconnect the powercord. o Waituntilthe housingand bulb havecooledsufficiently. .
6.0Storage Protectyourmicroscope fromdustaftereachuseby coveringyourinstrument withthe protective dust coverthatcamewithyourmicroscope. storeyourmicroscope in a cabinetthathasa stabletemperature andlowhumiditv. lf youlivein an areathathashighhumidity, considerstoringyourmicroscope in a sealedcontainer along witha desiccant suchas silicaoel. It is alsorecommended thattheobjective andeyepieces be storedin a separateairtightcontainer with desiccant suchas smallbagsof silicagel. 7.
rr - F - 200mm Polarized Objectives Transmitted - Strain Free Plan - lnfinityCorrected MA935 (included) S t r a i n F r e e P l a n 4 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 1 0 , w D = 1 5 . 3 m m MA936 NA: 0.25,wD = 7.3mm(included) StrainFreePlan10Xobjective, MA937 S t r a i n F r e e P l a n 2 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 7 3 , w D = 5 . 0 m m( i n c l u d e d ) MA938 Strain Free Plan 40XS objective,NA: 0.65 = O.72mm(optional) MA939 StrainFree Plan60XSobjective,NA: 0.85 = 0.
9.0TechnicalDescriptions Specifications B ul b 100-230V50/60H2 oMA326Halogenbulb6V 30W (Philips code :5761),3100'Kat max.intensity BulbLife o 100 hoursaveragefor halogenbulb LightControlMethod Voltagecontrol o Indooruse oAltitudeup to 2,000m oMAfNS supplyvoltagefluctuations up to +1O"hof the nominalvoltage oTemperature (50 : +10 to 36'C to 96.8'F) o RelativeHumidity: 0 to 80% up to 30"C (86'F) oTransientovervoltages typicallypresenton the MAINSsupply.
I :ali!,!ii! !!l **w mffi EI x E - rl IH E 1/777,', MT9200 ,,;il //y^ , 3 *i f E (_) ,-:t. . E i . . 263 Weight& MT9200: MT9300: MT9420: MT9430: MT9420 Dimension: 212mm(W) x 390mm(D) x 456mm(H),9.06k9 212mm(W) x 390mm(D) x 51Omm(H),9.75k9 212mm(W) x 424mm(D) x 501mm (H), 11.19kg 212mm(W) x 424mm(D) x 555mm(H),11.
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