AmScope SM-6 Series User manual

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Before Use........................................................................................................... 3
Introduction.............................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ..................................................................................4
Parts............................................................................................................... 5
SM-6B/T.............................................................................................. 5
Definition of Parts ............................................................................... 6
Operation ...................................................................................................8
Assembly.................................................................................................8
Setting Up................................................................................................11
Focusing ............................................................................................... 11
Using the Trinocular Port ..................................................................12
Attaching a Camera ...........................................................................12
Adjusting Focusing Tension ............................................................13
Maintenance/Precautions .................................................................... 13
Specifications..............................................................................................14
Specifications....................................................................................... 14
Optional Accessories........................................................................... 15
Technical Terms & Concepts ..........................................................16
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................17
Common Issues (Optical)..................................................................17
Common Issues (Mechanical)...........................................................18

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new AmScope microscope!
This manual is designed for the SM-6 series microscopes (SM-6B, SM-6T, and all their variants).
The two base models of this series differ in that the -B models are binocular (two eyepiece ocular
tubes), while the -T models are trinocular (two eyepiece ocular tubes with a third port on top for a
microscope camera).
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of your new
microscope.
If you’d like more information on microscopes, parts, or accessories, please visit our website at:
www.amscope.com
We highly recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope and that
you keep it on hand for future reference.
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please send us an email at:
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Safety Precautions
1. As the microscope is a precision instrument, always handle it with care, avoiding impact
or abrupt movement during transportation. Do not shake the package.
2. Do not place the microscope in direct sunlight or in high heat. Keep it indoors in a dry
and clean place with temperatures between 32-100 degrees F (0-40 degrees C), and in
maximum relative humidity of 85%.
3. Avoid touching the lenses on the objectives and the eyepieces so that oil and dirt from
your fingerprints do not obstruct your view.
4. Before turning the power on, make sure that the power supply voltage is consistent with
the voltage of your microscope (for units with built in illumination).

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SM-6B/T
Eyepieces Trinocular Port (SM-6T Only)
Ocular Tubes
Interpupillary
Adjusters
Objective
Magnification
Knob
Ball Bearing Stand
Locking Mechanism
Articulating Arm
Focusing Rack
Focusing Knob
Clamp

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Definition of Parts
AdjustableTrinocularPort
Threaded port with adjustable length of attachment of digital or video camera
Boom Stand
Stand for the microscope that allows the head to be moved in physical space in various directions
Continuous Zoom
A microscope head with a knob to change magnification through a range
Dimmer
Controls the amount of light that escapes from the illumination source
Diopter
Allows the focus to be perfected for both eyes, independent of each other
Fixed Power
Microscope head whose objectives are pre-set at certain levels and changed by rotating the objective
Focusing Knob
sed to move the microscope head vertically to bring the sample into focus
GooseneckIlluminator
Illuminator independent of the unit that allows movement of one or two necks for controlled lighting
Head Lock Screw
Screws the microscope head into place

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Magnification Knob
Changes the magnification of the lenses on a continuous zoom microscope
Microscope Head
Contains the objective lens, eyepiece ocular tubes, and prisms used to magnify
Ocular Tube
Tube designed to hold the eyepieces or camera in place
Ring Light
An illuminator that mounts directly onto the objective to emit even light on the sample below
Simul-FocalMicroscopeHead
Head containing a focus adjustment for a trinocular port camera to simultaneously to match the eyepieces
Table Stand
A stand which sits on the table and holds the head directly above the sample without moving

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Assembly
1. First, take the styrofoam container out of the cardboard carton and lay it on its side, paying attention
to which side is labeled up. Remove the tape and open the container carefully so as to avoid dropping
and damaging the optical items. Check carefully to ensure that all parts and accessories are intact.
2. Check the packing list to ensure that you’re received all items. Please note that this can vary
depending on which model you’ve purchased, and is generally listed on www.amscope.com at the
items’ details page for your specific model .
3. Remove the microscope from the box and remove the plastic protective covering. The body of the
microscope is composed of the clamp and arm that comes with your unit, the focusing rack, and the
head lock screw. Follow below steps to attach the vertical pillar to the base, the double arm boom stand
to the vertical pillar (securing it with the protective collar and the locklever).
4. Installation of the Articulating Stand.
Fig. 1
4.1 Loosen the locks of the clamp.

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4.2 Lock the clamp securely at the edge of table.
Usually it is at the back of your working table.
Fig. 3
4.3 Insert Articulating Arm into clamp base. Loose
locking pinch① to adjust angle of Arm. Then
turn pinch lock handle to lock. Screw the
knob②to lock the arm.
Fig. 4
4.4 Insert focusing rack pinch into the stand. To
lock pinch lock, push the pinch handle
outside(a) and turn the hand to a position(b)
that the focusing knob won’t get into the way
when locking the handle. Release handle
back(c) and then turn the handle to lock.

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Fig. 5
4.5 Put the head into focusing rack. Tighten the
lock screw①. Remove the eyetube caps and
drop the desired eyepieces into the eyepiece
ocular tubes. Be sure to avoid touching the lens
to ensure no artifacts appear in your image.
4.6 Remove the cap from the objective lens.
4.7 For the SM-6T models, screw the photo port
onto the top of the microscope head (trinocular
C-mount port).
You can alternate the binocular observation
and video capture by pushing or pulling the
selection pole.
- Push the pole in completely:
o Binocular observation
- Pull the pole out completely:
o Open the shutter on the trinocular
port to get video capture.
If an external light source is included, refer to the instruction to mount the light source. Plug in the
microscope and turn it on. If no light emerges from the light source, adjust the dimmer knob near the
power switch.
Selection Pole