Ken A Vision TRIG X-1000-1 User manual

Microprojector
Instruction Manual
X-1000-1
TRIG

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Table of Contents
Using the Microprojector 4
Setting up Microprojector 4
Revolving the Dustproof Disk 4
Table Projection 6
Screen Projection - Direct Projection 7
Horizontal Projection - Using the mirror 8
To Polarize Light - Using the Microprojector as a
polarizing microscope
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Using the Microprojector
General Notes:
Your Microprojector is a very stable technology that has been available for
many years but still incorporates many advances in the microprojection field.
Uniquely, it will project an image either vertically or horizontally. For small
groups or an individual, it is best to project vertically. When using the Micro-
projector with a large group or entire class, project from the horizontal posi-
tion. For showing wet demonstrations, use the unit in the vertical position, and
then use the mirror to reflect the image onto a screen for whole class viewing.
Use your Microprojector whenever possible, as it allows everyone to see the
same image simultaneously, making it ideal for study, discussion and lectures.
Setting up Microprojector:
1. Make sure all electrical cords, plugs are in good shape with no fraying
and loose prongs
2. Suggestion - Wrap cord around table leg a few times. If a student
accidentally pulls on cord, then the Microprojector will not be pulled off
the table.
3. Plug Microprojector into proper electrical outlet.
4. Turn on Switch in base of Microprojector unit.
Revolving the Dustproof Disk:
The Revolving Dustproof Disk (5) is located under the nosepiece of the
objective, and has four options for the microprojector. These must "click" into
place at the red line (7) (left side as you face the front of the Microprojector)
on the metal base of the revolving nosepiece.
C Clear View (no additional lens in light pathway)
E Eyepiece 10x
P Polarizer (used in conjunction with Revolving Polarizing
Analyzer)
A Auxiliary 5X lens

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Figure 3. Labeled diagram of Microprojector.
Table Projection:
1. Turn the switch to the "ON" position.
2. Place a white sheet of paper between the legs of the base, or focus on a
white or light colored surface.
3. Be sure the mirror is out of the way of the light beam coming straight
through the stage and going to the table surface.
4. Be sure that the Revolving Polarizing Analyzer (7) is out of the light path.
5. Rotate the Revolving Dustproof Disk (5) until the RED "C" on the left side
of the disk is directly under the RED line (7) on the upper disk. Feel the
Revolving Disk (5) "click" into position.
6. Place the specimen slide on the stage and hold in place with the stage
clips (3).
7. Focusing - Use the knurled focusing knob (6), located under the stage (3),
at the back of the unit behind the 16mm objective to focus image onto
1. Light Source 5. Revolving Dustproof Disc
2. Revolving Polarizer Analyzer 6. Knurled Focusing Knob
3. Stage with Stage Clips 7. Red Line
4. 16mm Objective Lens 8. Mirror
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the desktop. First lower the stage to the lowest position, and then reverse
direction until the specimen is brought into focus.
8. To gain an additional 5X magnification, rotate the Revolving Dustproof
Disk (5) until the RED "A" is under the red line (7) on the upper disk.
Again feel the Revolving Disk "click" into position.
9. The Microprojector may be used in a lighted room or in a darkened
room, depending on the nature of the specimen being looked at or the
experiment being done.
Screen Projection- Direct Projection
Figure 2. Position of Head for Screen Projection
1. Turn the switch to the "ON" position. Room may need to be darker for
horizontal projection then for vertical projection.
2. Carefully rotate the entire head of the unit into a horizontal position. Do
this by placing one hand on the base, just below the hinge joint to
stabilize the base. Then position the head assembly with your other hand
by pushing gently on THE BACK of two metal bars which support the
stage and lens assembly. DO NOT FORCE anything, as it should move
smoothly.
3. Be sure the mirror (8) is out of the way of the light beam coming straight
through the stage and going to screen or wall on which you wish to
project the image.
4. Be sure that the Revolving Polarizing Analyzer (2) is out of the light path.
5. Rotate the Revolving Dustproof Disk (5) until the RED "C" on the left side
of the disk is directly under the RED line (7) on the upper disk. Feel the
Revolving Disk "click" into position.
6. Place the specimen slide on the stage and hold in place with the stage
clips (3).
7. Focusing - Use the knurled focusing knob (6), located under the stage, at
the back of the unit behind the 16mm objective to focus image onto the
desktop. First lower (move away from light source) the stage to the
lowest position, and then reverse direction until the specimen is brought
into focus.

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8. To gain an additional 5X magnification, rotate the Revolving Dustproof
Disk (5)until the RED "A" is under the red line (7) on the upper disk.
Again feel the Revolving Disk "click" into position.
9. In general, the higher the magnification, the darker the room needs to
be. NOTE: sometimes it is easier to set up for Vertical projection first and
then tip the assembly up for Horizontal projection
Horizontal Projection- Using the mirror
Figure 1. Position for Horizontal Projection
1. The most common reason for using the Microprojector in this position is
for "wet" specimen's such as depression slides with pond water, or any
specimen where water, oil, etc. would flow off the slide because unit is in
the Horizontal position.
2. Turn the switch to the "ON" position.
3. Be sure that the Revolving Polarizing Analyzer (2) is out of the light path.
4. Rotate the mirror (8) into position so that it intersects with the light beam
coming through the stage. The light should now be reflected onto the
screen or wall on to which you intend to project.
5. Rotate the Revolving Dustproof Disk (5) until the RED "C" on the left side
of the disk is directly under the RED line (7) on the upper disk. Feel the
Revolving Disk "click" into position.
6. Place the specimen slide on the stage and hold in place with the stage
clips (3).
7. Focusing - Use the knurled focusing knob (6), located under the stage, at
the back of the unit behind the 16mm objective to focus image onto the

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desktop. First lower the stage to the lowest position, and then reverse
direction until the specimen is brought into focus.
8. To gain an additional 5X magnification, rotate the Revolving Dustproof
Disk (5) until the RED "A" is under the red line (7) on the upper disk.
Again feel the Revolving Disk "click" into position.
9. In general, the room needs to be darker when using the mirror to project
the image.
To Polarize Light - Using the Microprojector as a polarizing
microscope:
Figure 3.
1. Set up the microprojector in either the vertical or horizontal position as
noted above.
2. Move the Revolving Polarizing Analyzer (2) so that the polarized lens
(dark tinted) into the light path (located just below the light source).
3. Turn the Revolving Dustproof Disc (5) until the P (Polarizer) clicks into
place. This places the lower or second polarized lens in place.
4. Use the focusing knob (6) to focus image onto desk top.
5. Rotate the Analyzer lens located within the ring of the Revolving Polarizing
Analyzer (2) to change orientation of the polarized light. (Remember to
achieve polarization of light two polarizing lenses in the same optical
plane must rotate so that the lines of the lenses alternately move between
being parallel to each and perpendicular to each other).
Using Microprojector as a standard microscope -

1. Turn the switch to the "ON" position.
2. Carefully rotate the entire head of the unit into a horizontal position. Do
this by placing one hand on the base, just below the hinge joint to
stabilize the base. Then position the head assembly with your other hand
by pushing gently on THE BACK of two metal bars which support the
stage and lens assembly. DO NOT FORCE anything, as it should move
smoothly
3. Rotate the Polarizer analyzer (2) so that the opaque (not the polarizing
lens) is in the light path from the light source.
4. Rotate the Revolving Dustproof Disk (5) until the RED "E" on the left side
of the disk is directly under the RED line (7) on the upper disk. Feel the
Revolving Disk "click" into position.
5. Place the specimen slide on the stage and hold in place with the stage
clips (3).
6. With the assembly in the horizontal position, now look through the
eyepiece back towards the light assembly.
7. Using the knurled focusing knob (6), lower the stage to the
lowest position, and then reverse direction until the specimen is brought
into focus
8. This will be the image normally seen in a standard microscope.