BestScope BS-6010R User manual

BS-6010 (R/TR)
Reflection (R) ∕ Transmission Reflection(TR)
Metallurgic Microscope
Instruction Manual
This manual is written for Metallurgical Microscope BS-6010 series. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum
performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the microscope, it is strongly recommended that you
read this manual carefully before operating the microscope.

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Contents
1. NOMENCLATURE............................................................................. 4
2. APPLICATION.....................................................................................7
3. INSTALLATION...................................................................................7
4. Operation...........................................................................................12
5. Observation Procedure...................................................................19
6．Specifications..................................................................................23
7. Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................25

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INSTUCTIONS BEFORE USE:
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Be careful when unpacking, to prevent accessories such as lens fall cause damage.
2. Do not use the microscope where it is subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity,
dust or vibrations. To ensure the objective table flat, level and sturdy enough(Weight: approx. 7
kg).
3. When moving the microscope, Always hold the body frame on both sides of the microscope with
hands.
4. The surface of microscope lamp housing will be extremely hot during use. Be sure to leave
enough distance around the lamp housing.
5. Connect the power cord correctly, to ensure that the instrument grounding, to avoid lightning
strike.
6. To ensure safety when replacing the light bulb, set the main switch to “O ” (OFF) then disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet in advance. Allow the lamp housing and bulb to cool before
touching(Designated bulbs: 12V/50W halogen bulbs PHILIP 7027(R), 12V/20W halogen
bulbs(T)).
7. Use the power cord provided by our company.
2. Maintenance and Storage
1. All lenses are adjusted, please do not disassemble.
2. Instruments should be kept clean, often clean the dust, should be particularly careful not to
touch the optical parts.
3. To remove lens stains such as fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe with clean soft cotton cloth, lens
paper or gauze slightly moistened with No water (pure) alcohol (ethanol), xylene and ether.(Since
solvents such as ether, xylene and alcohol are highly flammable, they must be handled
carefully. Be sure to keep these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of
electrical sparks -tr for example, electrical equipment that is being switched on or off. Also
remember to always use these chemicals only in a well-ventilated room.)
4. Do not attempt to use organic solvents to clean the microscope components other than the
glass components. To clean them, use a lint-free, soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted
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5. If the microscope was liquid wet during using, immediately cut off the power and wipe dry.
6. Never attempt to disassemble any part of the microscope, it will affect the function of the
microscope or degrade the performance of the microscope.
7. Instruments should be placed in a cool, dry place, with a dust cover on the microscope when not
in use. when applied on the dust cap. Make sure the lamp housing fully cooled down before
covering.
3. Safety Symbols
Symbol
Explanation
Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare
hands.
Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in
personal injury to the user and/or damage to the equipment.
Indicates that the main switch is ON.
Indicates that the main switch is OFF.

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1. NOMENCLATURE
Fig.1
BS-6010(TR) NOMENCLATURE
Eyepiece
ND filter knob
Objective
Stage
Condenser
Illuminator
Y-axis knob
X-axis knob
DIC slider insertion
slot
Brightfield/Darkfield
selector lever
Analyzer
Lamp housing
Aperture iris diaphragm knob
Filter insertion slot
Field iris diaphragm knob
Polarizer
power selection switch
Light intensity adjustment knob
Binocular Tube

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Lamp housing
output power socket
Power main switch
Fig.2
BS-6010(TR) NOMENCLATURE
Coarse adjustment knob
Fine adjustment knob
Coarse adjustment tension adjustment ring
AC Input socket
Power cord

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Binocular Tube
Eyepiece
Brightfield/Darkfield
selector lever
ND filter knob
DIC slider insertion
Objective
Stage
Y-axis knob
X-axis knob
Light intensity
adjustment knob
Coarse adjustment
tension adjustment
ring
Coarse adjustment
knob
Fine adjustment knob
Power main
switch
Fig.3
BS-6010(R) NOMENCLATURE
Power cord
Filter
insertion slot
Field iris
diaphragm knob
Aperture iris
diaphragm knob
Analyzer
Polarizer

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2. APPLICATION
BS-6010(R)/(TR)metallurgic microscope configuration flat field achromatic lens, it has the function of
bright and dark field, polarized, differential interference, etc, also has excellent image quality.
Appearance design fully consider the ergonomics, easy to use, it becomes one of the favorite
microscopes of metallurgical microscope workers.
BS-6010(R/TR)microscope can be widely used to study the metallographic microstructure and some
opaque objects, also can provide metallographic analysis and research of metal, heat treatment, material
testing, steel and casting processes for research units, metallurgy, machinery manufacturing plants and
micro electronics enterprises and institutions of higher learning. BS-6010(TR)microscope not only can be
used to observe the opaque objects, but also transparent objects.
3. INSTALLATION
3-1 Installation Diagram
The following figure shows the the various components’ installation location of BS-6010 (TR) When
assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid
scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces.
Keep the provided hexagon wrench.You will use it when replacing components.
Eyepiece
Binocular Tube
Vertical illuminator
BS-6010 mainframe
DIC slider insertion
Analyze
Polarizer
Filter insertion
slot
Power cord
Lamp housing
connecting wire
Fig.4 Installation Diagram
Lamp housing

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3-2 Installation Procedure
3-2-1 Disassembly of Transport Pressure Plate(fig.5)
To prevent vibration during transportation，focusing
mechanism have been fixed.Hold grooves on both sides
of condenser,pull it out,Use hexagon wrench to
remove the pressure plate.
Focusing mechanism
Pull out the condenser,the lifting mechanism is fixed
by a clamp, remove the screw and the pressure plate.
3-2-2 Installation of Reflective Brightfield/Darkfield
Illuminator
Place the illumination device (Fig. 6) on the head of the
Microscope，rotate to the proper position，tight the vertical
illuminator with the screw (1 in figure 6 ).
3-2-3 Installation of Binocular and Trinocular Tube
Install the binocular or trinocular tube in the illumination(Fig.6)，
rotate to the proper position, use hexagon wrench to tight
the screw (2 in figure 6 ) to fix it.
3-2-4 Installation of Objective
1.Adjust the coarse focusing handwheel, untill the
stage holder reach to the lower limit.
2. Wrest the minimum magnification objective on the
nosepiece from the left or right side, then rotate the
nosepiece in the clockwise direction, install other
objectives in the order of low to high magnification.
This method will make it easy to change the magnification
while using.
Reflective objective has been installed on the
revolving nosepiece at the factory, if you need to replace
the reflective objective, follow the procedures above
(For BS-6010TR)
Clean the lens regularly, the lens is very sensitive
to dust
Replace the objectives, rotate the nosepiece, until
a click is heard, in order to ensure that the required
objective engage the light path.
3-2-5 Installation of Lamp Housing
1. Loosen the 3 screws on the Brightfield/Darkfield
illuminator using S2 inner six angle screwdriver. Plug the axis of the lamp housing into the
hole of the illuminator, then tighten the 3 screws until the lamp housing can not rotate.(Fig.7)
图5
Fig.6
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Fig.5
Pressure plate
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3-2-6 Installation of Eyepiece
1. Remove the covers of the left and right eyepiece
Tube.
2. Insert the eyepiece into the eyepiece tube.
3. Using S2 inner six angle screwdriver to
screw up the tight screw of eyepiece gently,
to ensure the eyepiece can be adjusted properly
without be pulled out(Fig.8).
3-2-7 Installation of the Analyzer and Polarizer
When using simple polarized function, inserte the components of the analyzer and polarizer into the
groove of the vertical illuminator device, when the second click is heard, the analyzer and polarizer
engaged in the light path.(Fig.9).
3-2-8 Installation of DIC Attachment
Insert the DIC Attachment into the groove of the nosepiece until reach the bottom(Fig9).
The digital mark on the DIC Attachment must be matched with the same magnification objective.
3-2-8 Installation of Filter
Insert the filter into the groove of the vertical illuminator device, when the second click is heard, the filter
disengaged in the light path.
3-2-9 Connect the power cord
The power cord is vulnerable when bent or twisted. Never subject it to excessive force.
The electrical nameplate at the back of the microscope marked with input voltage, make sure that the
indicated input voltage is in accordance with your local power supply voltage. Otherwise, it will cause a
fire or serious damage to the microscope.
Turn off the power of microscope (the power main switch is set to "O"). Insert one end of the provided
power cord (socket) into the AC Input socket at the back of the microscope, the other end (plug) into the
grounding of the AC socket, to ensure the safety of the power connection (as shown in Figure 10).
tight screw of eyepiece
DIC Inserter
Analyzer
Polarizer
Filter
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10
AC Input socket
eyepiece
Lamp housing output power socket

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Insert the power cord plug of the lamp housing into the power socket of the body in the right direction,
and make sure the contact is good.
Always use the power cord provided by our company, if lost or damaged, please select the
same specifications of power supply cord.
Connect the power cord correctly, to ensure that the instrument is grounded
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3-2-10 Replacement of Consumable
1)Replacement of Bulbs(Reflection)
Please use the specified 12V50W(PHILIP 7027)
Halogen Bulb.
1．Using S3 Allen wrench, fully loosening the fixing
screw on the cover of the lamp housing(1 in Fig11).
2. Pull the lamp socket component(2 in Fig11)
out and remove it.
3.While pushing down the bulb clamping levers(1 in Fig12)
down, hold the halogen bulb with gloves or a piece of
gauze, insert the bulb pins into the sections(2 in Fig12)
as far as they will go. Then return the lamp clamping lever
gently back to the original position to clamp the bulb. (as shown
in Figure 12)
Bulb Replacement During or Right After Use
The bulb, lamp housing and areas near these will be extremely hot
during and right after use.
Set the main switch to “O” (OFF), disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, allow the old bulb and lamp housing to cool，then
follow the procedures above to operate.
Please insert the bulb gently, excessive squeeze will damage
the bulb.
To prevent reduced bulb life or cracking, do not touch the bulb
with bare hands. If fingerprints are accidentally left on the bulb,
wipe the bulb with a soft cloth.
The surface of the bulb will be extremely hot during use, the
operator must pay attention to the warning signs.
2)Replacement of Bulbs(Transmission)
Please use the specified 12V50W Halogen Bulb.
Shut off the power (power switch to "O") and remove the AC plug. Waiting for 30 minutes, until the bulb
and the surrounding is cool enough. Holding grooves on both sides of the illuminator, pull it out. Wear
gloves or wrapped in the new bulb, completely insert the pin into the lamp socket. Then set the illuminator
back in situ. Plug in the power cord.
Fig.11
Fig.12
2
1
lamp socket
Fig.13
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3) Replacement of Fuse(Fig14)
Fuse rating: 250V, 2A
Shut off the power (power switch to "O") and pull
the plug out
Remove the fuse box with a screwdriver.
Replace the fuse.
Confirm the window display voltage of the fuse box in
accordance with your local power supply voltage.
Press the fuse box into the home position.
Fuse Box
Fig.14

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4. Operation
4-1 Open the Light Source
1). BS-6010(TR)
Connect the power supply, set the main switch
(Figure 15, 1) to "︱" (connected), then set the
selective switch (Figure 15, 2) to "‖" (on state).
If you are using the transmission type lighting，
set the main power switch (Figure 15, 1) to "︱"
(connected), then set the power switch to "︱"
(on state).
2). BS-6010(R)
Connect the power supply, set the main switch
to "︱" (on state).
4-2 Adjusting the Light Intensity
. Turn the brightness adjustment knob(Figure 15,
3) clockwise to increase the voltage and make
illumination bright; Turn the brightness
adjustment knob anticlockwise to reduce the
voltage and make illumination weaken.
Using the bulb in a low voltage state can
extend the service life of the bulb.
4-3 Adjusting the Coarse Adjustment Knob
Tension
The coarse adjustment knob tension is
pre-adjusted at the factory, if too loosen (the
mechanical stage automatic decline because
of weight), please rotate the hand wheel
anticlockwise to locking (Figure 16, 1), until the
tightness is proper.
4-4 Adjusting the Reflection lighting filament
center and Condenser
1. Open the reflection light source.
2. Remove any eyepiece from the eyepiece tube,
rotate the adjustment screw 1, 2 to make it
possible to see the filament image in the center
of the whole field of view from the eyepiece tube
(without eyepiece).
3. Front-back adjustment of condenser by moving
sequence 3 forward and backward, it can make
field illumination uniformity, filament image can't be
observed in the field of view of eyepiece (figure 17).
2
1
3
1
Fig.15
Fig.16
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4-5 The Placement of the Specimen in the
Observation of Reflected Light
1. Fix the specimen (Fig. 18, ②) in the sample
board (Fig. 18, ①) with the rubber(Fig. 18, ③),
to ensure that the specimen plane parallel to the
sample board. Choose the flatting machine to
flatten specimen (Fig. 19).
2. Installing the sample board with fixed specimens
in mechanical stage, the activity model gently
clamp the sample board.
3. Rotating the horizontal and vertical regulating
handwheel of the mechanical moving ruler,
moves the specimen to the desired position.
Be careful when changing the objective. After
observing the specimen in the objective with
short working distance, objectives may
encounter with specimen when replacing the
objective.
4-6 Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance
1. Scope of interpupillary distance is 48mm-75mm.
While looking through the eyepieces, holding
the left and right prism table and rotating
around the axis(Fig. 20), adjusting the
interpupillary distance until the left and right
fields of view coincide completely.
4-7 Adjusting the Diopter(Fig.20)
1. Rotating the coarse and fine adjustment knobs
to bring the specimen into focus with 10X
objective .
2. Then rotate to 5X objective, if the focus can't be
found, adjusting the diopter adjustment ring on
the left and right objective respectively to focus
on the specimen.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the image of the
sample appears on both eyes.
The eyepiece diopter adjustment ring is
provided with a ±5 diopter reticle and a zero
visibility scribed line on the nosepiece, the
dioptervalue of the eyes is depending on the
alignment of numerical value.
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Fig.18
1
2
3
Fig.20
Fig.19
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Filters
Applications
Color
temperature
conversion filter
Turns the illumination light into daylight.
Used in general observations and color photography.
Green filter
Enhanced contrast in monochrome observation.
Used in monochrome photography.
Yellow filter
Contrast filter for observation of semicon ductor wafers.
Frost filter
Reduces irregularity in the illumination field,
but also reduces the brightness.
ND6
Adjusts the brightness of the light source.
(Transmittance: 6%)
4-9 Using the ND Filter Knob
The ND filter is interlocked with the
brightfield (BF) light path, it can reduce the
glare when darkfield (DF)is switched to
brightfield (BF).
The ND filter knob has been interlocked
with the brightfield (BF) light path at the
factory. If brightness is not enough during
brightfield or other observation(except
darkfield),the interlocking can be released.
Pull The ND filter knob1 out to disengage
the ND filter from the light path.
4-10 Using the Filters
According to the need to select the proper
filter can be more effective to observe and
photograph the samples.
1
Fig.21
Fig.22
4-8 Adjusting the Focus
Engage the 10X objective by rotating the revolving nosepiece(A click will be heard when the
revolving nosepiece rotated to the correct position), rotate the coarse and fine adjustment knobs to
bring the specimen into focus.
In the observation, it is difficult to focus on the image by rotating of the adjustment knobs randomly.
Use high power objective may cause damage to slides, samples or objectives, please read the
following method carefully before focusing:
1）Engage the 5X or 10X objective into light path.
2）Make the stage dropped to lowest by rotating the coarse adjustment knob.
3）Looking into the eyepiece, rotate the coarse adjustment knob slowly, lifting the stage until
the image of the specimen appears.
4）Bring the specimen into precision focus by rotating the fine adjustment knob.
When you want to use high power objective to observe, use 10X or 5X objective to bring the
specimen into focus first，then replace the high power objective, rotate the fine adjustment
knobs to bring the specimen into focus.

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4-11 Selecting the Light Path
Slide the mirror selector lever (Figure 23,1)
toward the indication of the location for the
desired observation light path.
BF: Reflected light brightfield observation
DF: Reflected light darkfield observation
Be sure to slide the mirror selector lever
until it contacts the stopper position.
4-12Using the Field Iris Diaphragm
Centering the Field Iris Diaphragm (FS)
1)Slide the mirror selector lever(Figure 23,1) to
“BF”.
2)Engage the 10X objective by rotating the
revolving nosepiece, place the specimen
on the stage and adjust approximate
focusing.
3)Pull out the FS knob(Figure 23,4) on the
reflected light illuminator to reduce the
aperture iris diaphragm a little.
4)Rotate the two FS centering screws(Figure
23,2) ,using the Allen screwdriver to
adjust so that the field iris image becomes
concentric with the field of view.
5)Pushing in the FS knob(Figure 23,4), open
the field iris diaphragm until the field iris
image inscribes the field of view. If the
image is found to be eccentric, adjust the
centering again.
6)Open the field iris so that its image is almost
the same size (Figure 24)as the field of
view.
In reflected light brightfield observation
The field iris diaphragm adjusts the
illuminated area to obtain an image with
high contrast.
According to the objective in use, adjust the
FS knob(Figure 23,4) of the reflected light
illuminator until the iris image circumscribes
the field of view to block unnecessary light.
In reflected light darkfield observation
The field iris diaphragm must be opened by
pushing in the FS knob.
Fig.23
1
2
4
5
3
Fig.24
Field iris diaphragm image
Field of view of eyepiece

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4-13 Using the Aperture Iris Diaphragm
Centering the Aperture Iris Diaphragm
(AS)
1). Slide the mirror selector lever(Fig.23,1)
to “BF”.
2) Engage the 10X objective by rotating
the revolving nosepiece, place the
specimen on the stage and adjust
approximate focusing.
3) Remove the eyepiece, look into the
eyepiece sleeve and pull the AS
knob(Fig.23,5) so that the aperture is
about 70%.
4) If the center of the iris diaphragm is
deviated, center it by rotating the two
AS centering screws(Fig.23,3) using the
Allen screwdriver.
In reflected light brightfield
observation
Optimum observation is generally
possible by setting the aperture to
between 70% and 80% of the aperture
number of the objective.
In reflected light darkfield observation
The aperture must be fully opened by
pushing in the AS knob(Fig.23,5)
With some specimens, an image with
high contrast and little flare may
sometimes be obtained when the
aperture is slightly closed. It is therefore
recommended to also try a slightly
closed aperture.
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4-14 Using the 0.01mm Objective Micrometer(For Reflection Objective)
Confirm each scale interval on the eyepiece scale of the object plane before measuring
samples.
Put the objective micrometer on the stage with scale value up.
Put the 10 x eyepiece with scale into the right tube of binocular camera lens, look into the
eyepiece, rotate the diopter adjustment ring to obtain a image with clear scale.
Show the image with clear scale on the objective micrometer, rotating the eyepiece so that
the two scale value parallel.
Confirm the scale number of objective micrometer on the eyepiece scale(medium and large
magnification objective) or the scale number of the whole objective micrometer (in small
magnification objective) occupies the eyepiece scale.
Calculate the scale interval of eyepiece scale according to the formula:
E=TL/A (1)
In the formula L- Scale interval of Objects micrometer；
T- equal to 0.01мм Scale interval of micrometer；
A- scale interval of eyepiece scale.
Record the data obtained in table 1
Table 1
objective magnification
scale interval of eyepiece scale(mm)
5
10
20
50
100
Using these data: When confirming the real object linear value, calculate the scale interval of
eyepiece scale which added to the object measured segment, multiply this number by the specified
scale interval of scale in Table 1.

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4-15 Micrography and Television Microscopy
Common microscope image recording equipments: cameras, digital cameras, digital webcams.
1)Installation and operation of trinocular tube
and webcams:
a Installation
The same with the installation of binoculars tube,
tighten the fixed screw.
Rotate the minifier and digital webcam, insert into
the trinocular eyepiece, adjust the orientation of
the image, tighten the screw.
Insert one end of USB2.0 cable into the slot
at the back of the digital webcam, the other end
insert into the corresponding slot of computer (
About image processing please read the operation
method of image processing software).
b Operation
While ready to video or photograph, observe by
the 10X eyepiece(binocular) first, according to the
focusing method above, focusing on the specimen,
output the clear image directly without adjusting
the configured camera system.
You can adjust the light intensity adjustment knob
if the light of output image is too strong or too weak,
then the clearer and softer image will appear on the
screen for image observation and analysis.
If you want to get the clearer output image, you
can adjust the fine adjustment knob of microscope,
make the microscope located in the focal plane
accurately, then rotate the eyepiece adjustment knob
slightly to focus.
2)Installation of SLR Cameras
Insert SLR camera adapter ring which connect
with SLR camera into SLR camera interface,
then insert into the trinocular tube, tighten the
screw after adjusting the orientation. Image
adjustment method is the same as above.
Fig.27
screw
SLR camera adapter ring
SLR camera interface
minifier
USB cable
Fig.26
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Light path selector P.15
knob
Main switch P.11
Stage plate P.12
Stage
Revolving nosepiece
Coarse/fine adjustment P.13
knobs
Binocular tube P.12
Diopter adjustment ring P.12
AS knob P.16
FS knob P.15
Revolving nosepiece
Coarse/fine adjustment knobs
Brightness adjustment P.11
knob
Brightness adjustment knob P.11
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5. Observation Procedure
5-1 Reflected Light Brightfield/Darkfield Observation
The following flow shows the basic operating procedure for reflected light brightfield or darkfield
observation.
(Controls Used) (Page)
Select the brightfield (BF) or darkfield (DF) observation.－－Mirror selector lever P.15
Set the main switch to “ I ” (ON).
Disengage the analyzer,
polarizer, filter, etc. from
the light path.
Select the light path
Engage the desired objective in
the light path and bring the
specimen in focus
Place the specimen on the stage
Engage the 10X objective in the
light path
Bring the specimen in focus
Adjust the interpupillary
distance.
Adjust the diopter.
Adjust the brightness
Insert the
required filters
Adjust the aperture iris diaphragm
and field iris diaphragm.
Open both iris diaphragms in
case of DF observation
Adjust the
brightness
Start observation
Filter insertion slot P.8