Meiji Techno MT8000 series User manual

MT7000andMT8000series
DK MEUI
rEcHNo co.,LTD.
JAPAN

Table
ofContents
1.0 lntroduction
1.1 Microscope
Features
1.21
General
Safety
Guidelines
1.33
Intended
Product
Use
Statement
1.44
Handling
themicroscope
1.55Warranty
Notes
2.0 The
Microscope
and
its
Components
2.1 Installation
Site
2.2 Unpacking
2.3 Microscope
Set
Up
2.4 Adjusting
Interpupillary
Distance
3.0 MicroscopeOperation
3.1 Centering
theLamp
- Incidentllluminator
3.2 Incident
Light
Operation
- Brightfield
3.3 Transmitted
Light
Operation
- Brightfield
3.4 UsingthePolarizer
/ Slide-lnAnalyzer
3.5 Photomicrography
with
35mm
SLRand
Digital
SLR
Cameras
3.6 Photomicrography
with
Digital
Still
Cameras
3.7 Connectrng
aVideo
or
other
Camera
that
uses
a"C"
typemount
4.0 Maintenance
and
Cleaning
5.0 Troubleshooting
5.1 Replacing
the
mainsfuse
on
themicroscope
5.2 Incident
Light
doesnot
work
5.3 Replacing
the
6v 30w Halogen
Lamp
- Incident
llluminator
5.4 Replacing
the
6V
30WHalogen
Lamp
- Transmitted
llluminator
6.0 Storage
7.0 Packing
andTransport
8.0 Accessories
andReplacements
Parts
9.0 TechnicalDescriptions
10.0Physical
Dimensions

MTTOOO
IMTSOOO
Series
Metallurgical Microscope
1.Introduction
TheMeiji
TechnoMT7000andMT8000SeriesMetallurgicalMicroscopeshave
amoderncompact design.
Easy
operation
is
achievedthroughergonomic
placement
of
controlsmakingthemidealforusein
production
and
quality
control
Meiji'sMT7000andMT8000
Seriesare
well
suited
for
awidevariety of
metallurgical
observational
applicationsaswellashighresolutionvideomicroscopy.
TheMT7000
and
MT8000
Series
Microscopes
delivercrisp,distortion{ree,
highresolutionimagesin
Brighlfield
mode.
Meiji
Technosuppliesavarietyof
accessories
including
simple
polarizing
filters,micrometersandcamera
adaDters.
1.1Microscope
Features
. Computer
AidedDesignedFrame
andOptics
. AllNew
and
lmprovedPlanEpiscopic
Objectives
. SlimCompactFootprint
. Infinity
CorrectedOpticalSystem
. Powerful6V
30W
VerticalKoehlerllluminator
. Powerlul
6V30WTransmittedLightKoehlerllluminator
(MT8000
series)
. LowPositionedErgonomic
CoaxialCoarseand
FineFocus
Controls
. Smooth
Operating
ReverseFacing
Quintuple
Nosepiece
. CeramicCoatedFlatTopStagewithleftorright-handedcontrols
. Siedentop{-typeBinocular
andTrinocularViewingHeads
. OptionalSiedentopf-typeErgonomicBinocularViewingHead
available
. Super
Widefield
HighEyepointEyepieces
(SWH10X,
F.N.22)
. AutomaticVoltage
Sensing
Power
Supplywithdetachable
power
cord
. WideRange
ol Filters and
Accessories
1.2
GeneralSafetyGuidelines
MeijiTechno
products
aredesignedforsateoperationundernormaloperatingconditions.Theinslrument
andaccessoriesdescribedin
thismanualhavebeenbuiltandtestedaccordingtoinduslrysalety

standards
for
electronic
laboratory
instruments.
Incorrect
usage
ornon-conformance
to
operating
instructions
can
causepersonal
iniury
or
damage
to
equipment
or
property.
Keep
this
manuar
near
your.
instrument
for
easyreference.
1.3
Intended
Product
Use
Product
Disclaimer:This
product
is
designed
andintended
for
use
only
asametallurgical
microscope
system'
Modifying
thisinstrument
in
anyway
for
usein
any
situation
other
than
the
originat
andintended
product
design
will
automatically
void
the
warranty.
In
no
event
shall
Meiji
Techno
beliibre
ro
any
person
orentityfor
anyincidental,
indirect
or
consequential
damages,
arising
out
of
or
in
connectron
with
the
use
or
performance
ofamodified
or
altered
oroduct.
1.4Product
Safety
Information-
Handling
theMicroscope
LA,waBNTNG
DO
NOT
OPERATE
UNLESS
THE
UNITIS
PROPERLY
GROUNDED!
Useonly
the
specifiedpower
cordin
awelrgrounded
socket.
Do
not
usein
an
ungroundeo
power
receptacle
orin
cases
where
there
is
abreak
in
the
ground
conductor
ordamage
tothe
electrical
wirino.
onlyfuses
ofthe
specified
type
and
rating
are
tobe
used
as
repracements.
switch
offthe
power
ano
disconnect
the
power
cord
beforereplacing
fuses.
Use
of
anon-compliant
fuse
may
result
in
electrical
shock
orsevere
damageyour
equipment.
Do
notreplace
the
bulb
for
atleast
1o
minutes
after
theunit
has
been
turned
offorinjury
mayresult.
1.5
Warranty
Statement
Modifying
theinstrument
in
anyway
orunauthorized
attempts
to
disassemble
or
usethe
Instrumenl
for
applications
other
than
itsintended
design
wifl
automaticaly
void
the
warranty.
Meiji
Techno
warrants
this
product
against
defects
inmaterial
and/or
workmanship
for
thelife
ofthe
instrumenl
from
the
dateofthe
original
purchase
to
the
originalpurchaser.
Meiji
Techno
willrepair
or
replace,
atits
option,
any
instrument
which
under
normal
conditions
of
use
and
service
proves
to
be
defective
in
material
orworkmanship.
No
charge
witl
bemade
forlabor
or
malerials
with
respect
to
defects
covered
bythrs
warranty,provided
all
repair
work
is
done
by
MeiiiTechno.

This
warrantydoesnotcoverexpensesincurred
in
the
removal
or
reinstallationof
any
instrumentor
instruments,whether
or
nol
proven
defective.
Replacement
or
repairsfurnishedunderthiswarrantyare
subjecttothesametermsandconditionsoftheoriginalwarranty.Thiswarrantysupersedesanyother
warranty
and
is
subject
10
the
following
termsandconditions:
WARRANTY
Warranty
of
MeijiTechno's
product
extends
totheoriginal
purchaser
ofthe
product
and
is
nottransferable.
WABRANTYDURATION
MeijiTechnowarrants
this
product
againstdefects
inmaterial
and/or
workmanshipforthelifeofthe
instrumentfromthe
dateoforiginal
purchase
tothe
original
purchaser.
Theelectricalwarranty
is
one
year.
OWNER'SREGISTRATIONCARD
Returnof
the
owner's
registration
cardbytheoriginal
purchaser
withinten
(10)
days
after
theoriginal
purchase
isacondition
precedent
to
coverageunder
thiswarranty.MeijiTechnowillat
its
optionaccept
written
proof
of
purchase
fromtheoriginalownerinlieuofaproduct
registration
card.
EXCLUSIONSAND LIMITATIONS
Specificallyexcludedfromthiswarranty
are
failurescausedbyabuse,neglect,misuse,
improper
operation,normalwear,accident,impropermaintenanceormodificationsofANYtype.
Thiswananty
does
nol
cover
repair
or
replacement
wherenormalusehasexhaustedthe
life
ofapart or
instrument.All
mechanical
devices
need
periodicparts
replacement
andservice
to
perform
well.Servicelifeolan
instrumentis
dependentuponthecareitreceivesandtheconditionsunder
whichithasto
operate.
Inno
eventshall
MeijiTechno
be
liableforincidental
or
consequentialdamages.
SERVICE
Toobtainserviceunderthiswarranty,
please
contactMeijiTechnodirectlyandasklorthe
Product
Service
Department.
State
thenature
ofthe
problem,
model
andserial
number
of
theinstrument,dateof
purchase
andlocation
and
name
of
the
distributor
theinstrumentwas
purchased
from.Afterverificationof
warranty
registration,MeijiTechnowillissue
areturnauthorizationnumber.Customer
may
then
returnthe
product
postageprepaid
andinsuredtotheauthorizedrepair
facility.
In
most
instances,requests
forwarrantyservice
will
be
performed
in
aprompt and
routinemannerand
merchandisewill
be
returnedin
areasonable
period
of
time
orat
MeijiTechno'sconvenience.
In
some
cases,requestsforwarrantyservicearereceivedwhicharenot
justified-
In
these
cases,
MeiiiTechnowill
provide
anexplanation
for
non-warrantyaclion. 4

WARRANTY
TERMS
Theterms
of
thiswarranty
maynot
be
variedbyany
person,
whether
or
not
purporting
torepresentoract
on
behalfofMeiji
Techno.Thelimitedlifetime
warranly
provided
isinlieuolanyandall
warranties,
expressedor
implied,whether
formerchantabilityorfitnessloraparticular
purpose
orotherwise.
Liability
forconsequentialdamagesunderany,
andall
wananties
areexcluded
totheextentexclusionsare
permitted
by
law.Thiswarranty
givesyou
specific
legalrightsand
you
mayalso
have
other
rightswhich
vary
from
state
tostate. Thiswanantysets
forththecustomer'sexclusive
remedy,withrespectto
defective
products.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallbecome
null
and
voidintheeventofaviolationo{the
orovisions
ol
thislimitedwarrantv.
2.0The
Microscopeand
itsComponents
Theimagebelowdesignates
the
main
components
of
the
MT8000
Series
Brightfield
Microscope.
lfno
other
accessories
are
going
tobe
installed,the
instrumentisnow
readyfor
use.

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Series
TheMicroscope
and
its
Components
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10_
11 16
SiedentopfTrinocularHead
Eyepiece
SWH10X,
F.N.
22
Incidentllluminator
Analizerin
slider
mount
Ergonomic
reversednosepiece
Ceramiccoated
stage
Substagecondenser
with
built-in
lris
diaphragm
(MT8000
series)
Fifter
tray
(MT8000
series)
Fieldiris
Integrated
illuminator
(MT8000
series)
Drop
downcoaxialstagecontrols
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12. Focustension
adjustment,
turnthe
knurled
ring
counter-clockwisetotightenthetension
13. Adjustable
safety
knob,
turn
lever
clockwise
tolock the
stage
height
14. Condenser rackheight
adjustment
knob
15. Standalone
power
supply
forincidentilluminator
ofMTB000
series
Power
switch
Low
positioned
ergonomic
coaxial
coarse
andfine
focusing
control
Low
positioned
variable
brightnesscontrol
Trinocular
headwith
integratedmale
"C"mount
Beam
splitter
for
camera
port
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

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2.1Installation
Site
Themicroscope
should
be
operated
in
aroomwith as
little
dustas
practicallypossible.
Keep
your
instrument
awayfromsolvents,chemicalfumesandexcessivehumidity.Also
tryto
avoidbig
swingsinambienttemperature,
direct
sunlight
and
vibration
as
they
canaffeclmeasurements
and
inslrument
oerformance.
Operating
AmbientConditions
Temperature: 10
-36"C
(50
-96.8'F)
RelativeHumidity: 0-80%upto30'C
(86"F)
2.2Unpacking
Pleasecheck
yourpacking
slipto
insure
thatall
materials
are
present.
Keep
acopy
for
your
recordsso
that
you
havethe
proper
information
when
ordering
more
equipment,orderingreplacement
parts
or
accessoriesorwhencallingfortechnicalsupport.Pleasemakesure
that
no
small
pieces
or
parts
are
left
inthe
packing
material.Keepthe
packing
materials
inasafe
place
forthe
purpose
ofstorageand
transportingthemicroscope
and
itsaccessories.
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|IAATTE
rloN Avoidtouchingthesurface
ofopticalcomponentssuchaslenses,filters
and
glass
surfaces.
Evenvery
smalltracesof
perspiration
orfingeroilscan
corrode
the
surfacesoJopticsin
ashort
period
oftime.
2.3Microscope
SetUp
. As
afirst step,
remove
allcomponents
from
the
shippingcontainerand
removethe
packing
materials.
o Place
themicroscopeframe
onastable
work
surface.
Vertical
llluminator
Analizerin
slider -:^t) t-;^
Aperture
lris
Clamp
screw

J
. Loosen
theclamp
screw
on
the
microscope
limband
install
the
vertical
illuminator
(MA927).
Once
the
thumbscrew
istightened,
place
thebinocular
head
(MA815
or
MAB16)
or
theoptional(MAgs7)
onto
the
topof
the
illuminator
and
re-tighten
the
clamp
screw
while
the
head
is
inthecorrect
position
as
shown
right.
. Install
theSiedentopf
head
with
the
2mmallen
wrench
supplied
being
careful
toalign
the
notch
inthe
head
with
theset
screw.
Next,lnstall
the
twoeyepieces
(MA817)
bV
sliding
them
into
the
head
and
then
install
the
rubbereyeshields
on
topof
each
eyepiece.
The
eyepieces
for
MT8000
Series
are
a DINstandard
30.0mm
diameter.
. Screw
each
objective
intoa nosepiece
opening
being
careful
not
to
touch
theoptics.
Install
them
incrementally
or
in
order
of
power.
. MT7000series:
Connect
cord
fromthe
incident
illuminator
tothe
back
of
the
microscope
.Powersupply
is
built-in
the
microscope.
Plugthe
power
cordset
tothe
microscope
and
the
other
end
intoagrounded
outlet.
MT8000
series:
Connect
thecord
from
the
incident
illuminator
tothe
standalone
power
supply
(MA927105).Plug
the
power
cordset
into
the
microscope
and
theother
end
intoagrounded
outlet.
Both
the
MT700O
Series
Microscope
and
theexternal
standalone
power
supply
forMT80O0
haveauto
voltage
sensing
so
theycan
be
used
withany
voltage
fromany
country
inthe
world
from
100
voltsto
260
volts
AC
withthe
proper
cordset.
Vertical
llluminator
Plug
MT8000
series
Power cordset plug
CAUTION
The
mains
power
cordshould
only
be
pluggedintoaknown
grounded
outlet'
A
simple
outlet
testercan
beused
to
verifycorrect
outlet
polarity
and
the
presence
ofagroundedcircuit.
lfnoother
accessories
are
going
tobe
installed,
the
instrument
is
nowready
foruse.
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MA927
Vertical
llluminator
9 Vertical
llluminator
Plug o
MT7000 series
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2.4
Adiusting
lnterpupillary
Distance
The
Interpupillary
Distance
is
essentially
the
distance
between
your
two
pupils
expressed
in
millimeters.
When
setcorrectly,
onewill
see
one
uniform
round
field
of
view
orFOV. The
adjustment
is
made
by
simply
pulling
apart
or
pushing
together
the
eyetubes
until
a uniform
round
field
is
achieved.
Make
note
ofthenumber
marked
onthe
viewing
head
so
you
can
repeat
the
setting
later.
When
you
place
aspecimen
onthe
stage,
get
itinto
focus
with
theright
eyewhile
your
left
eyeis
closed.
Once
theright
side
isin
focus
by
using
thefine
focus
knob
on
the
microscope,
open
your
left
eye
and
usethe
diopter
ontheleft
eyetube
tobring
theleft
sidein
focus.
Once
this
is
done,
themicroscope
is
adjusted
tothis
user.
Other
users
will
have
differentlP's
anddifferent
focusing
abilities.
3.0
Operation
i
nterpupil
lary
distance
ffi
Oncethemicroscope
hasbeen
setupinits
working
location
with
allofthe
components
correctlv
installed.
itisready
foruse.
YourMT7000/
MT8000Series
Microscope
is
aprecision
instrument
designed
tolast
alifetime.
Always
handle
your
microscope
with
care
andavoid
abruptmotion,
vibration
and
shock.
Donotinstall
anybulbin
your
instrument
otherthan
ones
designated
byMeijirechno:
Always
disconnecl
the
power
cordfrom
the
back
ofthemicroscope
when
not
being
used,or
when
cleaning
your
instrument
orwhen
making
anyrepairs.
A=A-rro-l
Avoid
Dismantling
Never
attemptto
dismantle
theinstrument.
This
willvoid
your
warranty
and
could
possibly
lead
tothe
instrument
nolonger
performing
accurately.
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both
Vertical
and
Integrated
Koehler
llluminators
Models
MT7000.
MT7100,
MT8000
&MTB100

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3.1
Centering
theLamp
- Incidentllluminator
Yourlight
source
mayneedtobe
"centered"
ifthefieldofviewseemsunevenly
illuminated.
The
centeringcontrolsare
located
on
theside
of
thelightsourcehousingat
the
backend
ofthevertical
illuminator.The
drawing
belowshowsthelocationof
the
controls.
Centering
Adjustment
1.
Adjust
thebrightness
to
acomfortable
levelwithnospecimenonthestage.
2.Loosenthe
screwon
the
vertical
adjustmentand
while
lookinginto
the
eyetubes,
center
the
bulb
vertically
in
the
field
of
view
and
then
re-
tightenthe
screw
whilethe
bulb
filament
is
inthe
correct
position.
3.
While
continuing
to
look
into
theeyetubes,center
thebulb
filamentin
thefield
of
viewby
using
the
knobtoattaincentering
in
the
left-right
position.
This
adjustment
will
also
need
tobe
done
wheneverthe
bulb
is
changed.
Field
ofview
Fused
Incident
light
power
supply
MTB000
Series
VerticalAdjustment
Horizontal
Adjustment
3.2
lncidentLight
Operation
- Brightfield
(MT7000/MT8000
series)
1.First,
set
your
interpupillary
distance
on
themicroscope
eyetubes
by
pulling
them
apartorpushing
themclosertogether
to
fit
your
eyes.
When
set
correctly,
one
will
see
oneuniform
round
or
"fused"
field
of
view.Makenoteofthedistancesetting
when
adjusted
to
your
liking
so
you
canlater
repeatthe
setting.
2.Adjustingthe
brightness
desired
is
done
withthe
variable
brightness
control
knob
onmicroscope base
(MT7000)
,
orcontrol
knobonthe
front
of
the
standalone
power
supply
MT8000).
3.
Make
surethe
fieldiris
diaphragmon
theverticalilluminator
is
openedallthe
way
open
(move
levertotheright)tostart.
4.Werecommendthat
you
initially
use
aflat, easily
recognizable
specimen
to
set
up
your
microscope.
Place
that
specimen
on
the
stage. 10

-
5.Selectalower
power
"scanning"
objectivelikethe5Xorthe1
0X tofindthe areaof
interest
onthe
specimen
quickly.
Be
suretheobiective
"clicks"
into
place
when
you
turnthe
objective
nosepiece.
6.
By
using
the
coarseandfine
focusknobs
shownabove,adjust
your
specimenintofocuswith
your
left
eye
closed
(looking
onlythroughtheright
eyetube).
Withthe
specimeninfocus,
close
theright
eye
you
just
used
and
openthele{t.lfthe
specimen
is
outof
focusfor
the
left
eye,adjustthe
diopter
ontheeyetubeuntilthe
focusin
correct.
Themicroscope
isnowadjusted1orthisuser.Focusing
eyetubesallowsustocompensateforusersthatwear
correctiveeyelenses.lf
you
wear
glasses,you
maywant
to
remove
the
rubber
eyeguards.
7.The
aperture
iris
diaphragm
locatedontheverticalilluminator
canbe
"stopped
down"orclosed
somewhatto
give
theobservationof
your
specimenmoreorlesscontrast
or
resolving
power.
Stopping
downthe
diaphragmdecreases
resolution
andbrightnessbutincreasesimagecontrast
and
deothol
focus.
3.3
TransmittedLight
Operation
- Brightfield
(MT8000
series)
1.First,
set
your
interpupillary
distanceonthe
microscope
eyetubesby
pulling
them
apartor
pushing
them
closertogetherto
fit
your
eyes.
When
set
correctly,
one
will
see
one
uniform
round
or
"fused"
field
of
view.Make
noteofthedistance
setting
when
adjustedto
your
liking
so
you
can
laterrepeatthesetting.
2.Turn
on
themicroscope
power
switch
whichis
located
asshownat
right.Adjustingthe
transmitted
light
brightness
is
done
withthe
variable
brightness
control
knob
on
the
bodyofthe
microscope
shown
at
right.
3.
Make
sure
the
field
irisdiaphragm
on
theintegratedtransmitted
illuminator
is
opened
alltheway
open
(turn
outside
knob
to
theright)
tostart.
4.
We
recommendthat
you
initially
useaflat, easily
recognizable
specimen.
Place
thatspecimen
on
thestage.
Field
ofview
Fused
ll

5.Selectalower
power
"scanning"
obiectivelikethe5Xorthe10Xtofindtheareaof
interest
on
the
specimen
quickly.
Be
suretheobjective
"clicks"
into
place
when
you
turntheobjective
nosepiece.
6.
By
usingthecoarseand
tine
Jocusknobsshownabove,adiust
your
specimen
intofocuswith
your
left
eyeclosed
(looking
only
through
the
right
eyetube).
Wilhthe
specimen
infocus,closetheright
eye
you
just
usedandopentheleft.lfthespecimenisoutoffocus
for
thelefteye,adjust
the
diopter
ontheeyetubeuntilthe
focusin
correct.Themicroscope
isnow
adjusted
for
this
user.Focusing
eyetubesallowsus
to
compensateJorusersthat
wear
correctiveeye
lenses.l{
you
wear
glasses,you
maywanttoremovetherubbereyeguards.
7.Theiris
diaphragm
located
on
thetransmittedilluminatorcanbe
"stopped
down"orclosedsomewhat
to
give
theobservationof
your
specimenmoreorlesscontrastor
resolving
power.
Stoppingdown
the
diaphragmdecreases
resolution
andbrightnessbut
increasesimage
contrastanddepth
olfocus.
PossibleBrightfieldMode
Operational
Problems
lfnormaladjustmentsarenot
getting
the
results
you
expect,checktosee
if
theseconditionsexist:
. Incorrectcomponentsinadvertentlyinstalled
. Componentsnotmountedflush
(Vertical
llluminatortomicroscope
frame,
etc.)
. Dirty
orsmudgedoptics
. AperturelrisorFieldlrisarecompletelyclosed
oTransmitted
lightirisclosedcompletely
. Darkfield
stop
isinadvertently
engaged
MT7000/MT8000SeriesPlanEpiBrightfieldObjectives
Brightfield Objectives - Strain
FreePlan - PlanEpiscopic
-InfinityCorrected
-F
=200mm
MA87O PlanEpi
5X objective,NA: 0.10,
wD
- 20.0mm
(inctuded)
MA871 PlanEpi10X
objective,
NA:
0.25,
wD
- 7.48mm
(inctuded)
MA.872 PlanEpi
20X,objective,
NA:0.40, wD
=
5.20mm
(optionat)
MA873 PlanEpi50X objective,
NA:0.75,
wD
=
0.38mm
(inctuded)
MA874 PlanEpi100X
objective,
NA:
0.90,
wD
=
0.37mm
(included)
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3.4Using
thePolarizer
/ Slide-lnAnalyzer
Polarizer
For
certain
specimens,
theuse
of
polarized
lightwill
enhance
thecontrast
and
facilitate
viewing
ofdifficult
tosee
objectfeatures.
The
polarizing
filteris
engaged
bydropping
itinto
oneolthefilter
slotslocated
alongthe
top
ofthe
illuminator
tube
asshownin
thedrawing
below.
Slide-ln
Analyzer
The
analyzer
ismounted
inasliderwhichis
located
right
belowtheviewing
head
asshownin
the
drawing
below.lt
can
be
inserted
orwilhdrawn
fromthe
optical
path
by
grabbing
the
chromeknob
andsliding
it
east-westinits
slot.The
lever
onthe
side
rotates
the
filter
between
0and
90degrees.
With
the
analyzer
engaged
andthelever
set
at
45
degrees,
the
polarizing
elements
are
saidto
be
"crossed"
andthefield
ofviewwill
become
darker
or"extinguished".
Inthis
condition,
thefield
ofview
isdark
exceptforthe
optically
active
elements
within
thefield
which
becomevisible
againstthe
darkbackground.
Vertical
llluminator
Analizer
in
slider r:^,r ,-:^
Aperture
lris
Clamp
screw
r3

3.5
Photomicrographywith
35mm
SLRand
Digital
SLRCameras
Model
MT7100
and
MTB100microscopeshave
atrinocular
tubewith
integratedmale
"C"
mountontop
of
thehead
for
photomicroscopy.
I
i
I tn
ordertosecurea35mm
SLR
camera
body
to
these
microscopes,
anoptional
cameraattachmenttube
(MA150/50
orMA150/60)will
need
tobe usedwiththecorrespondingT2Adapter
Ring
that
matchesthecameratobeused.
Thetable
belowshows
the
differentcameras
and
adapter
rings
that
canbe
used:
T2
Camera
AdapterRings
T2-1 Canon
T2-2 Minolta
T2-3 PentaxK
T2-4 Pentax
S (threaded)
T2-S Nikon
T2-G Olympus
T2-7 Contax, Yashica
T2-B Konica
T2-g Canon
EOS
T2-10 Minolta Alpha/ Maxim2000
Inaddition,aphoto eyepiecewill
be
neededtomake
an
imageforthecamera.
The
tablebelowshows
the
different
photo
eyepiecesthatareavailable:
Photo
eyepieces
MA512
2.5XPholo
eyepiece
MA5085XPhotoeyepiece
MA5003.3XPhotoeyepiece
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3.6Photomicrographywith DigitalStillCameras
In
orderto
mounl
aconsumer
grade
digital
camerato
aMT7100/MT8100 trinocular
microscope,
an
optional
cameraadapter
willbeneeded.Thetablebelowshowstheditferentcameras
thatcanbeused
andtheircorrespondingadapter
part
number:
Digital Camera
Model
Eyetuhes
TMSeries
MLSeries
(23.2mm
lD,
27.2mmOD
Eyetubes)
,rc,,
Mount
Thread
(25.4mm)
(attaches
tomale
c-mountthread)
Eyetubes
EM Series
(30.5mm
lD,
34.0mm
OD
Eyetubes)
Eyetubes
RZSeries
MTSeries
TCSeries
IMSeries
(30.0mm
lD,
34.0mmOD
Eyetubes)
Canon Powershot
4610, 4620
A630, 4640 MAl51/30/73 MA1
51/30/73 MA151
/40/72 MA1
51
/45/72 MA151/50/72
Canon Powershot
A700, A700 ts MA151/30/75 MA151/30/75 MA151/40/74 MA151/45/74 MA151/50/74
Canon Powershot
G1,
G2 MA151/30/43 MA1
51
/30/43 MA151/40/42 MA151/45/42 MA151/40/42
Canon Powershot
G3,
G5 MA151/30/41 MA151
/30/41 MA151 /40/40 MA151/45/40 MA151/50/40
Canon Powershot
G6 MAl51
/30/31 MA151/30/31 MA151/40/30 MA1
51/45/30 MA151/50/30
Canon Powershot
G7 MA151
/30121 MA151 /30/21 MA151/40/20 MA151/45/20 MA151/50/20
Fuji Finepix
5602,
49002,
69002,S20Pro,57000 MA151/30/81 MA151/30/81 MA151/40/80 MA151/45/80 MAl51/50/BO
Nikon Coolpix
800,
900,
950,
990,
995,
4500 MA151/30/50 MA1
51
/30/51 MA151/40150 MA1
51
/45/50 MAl51/55/50
Nikon Coolpix
5000 MA1
51/30170 MA151/30/71 MA151/40/70 MA1 51
/45/70
Nikon Coolpix
5400 MA151
/30153 MA151 /30/53 MA151/40/52 MA151/45152 MA151/50/52
Olympus Camedia
c.2000,c-2020,c-3000,c.3030,
c-3040,
c.3100.c.4040.
c.4100.
c.5050 MA1
51
/30/61 MA151/30/61 MA1
51
/40/60 MA1s1/45/60
Olympus Camedia
c-700,c-720,c-730,c-740,c-750,
c-755,C-760,C-765,C-770,SP500UZMA151/30/63 MA151
/30/63 MA151/40/62 MA1
51/45162 MA151/50162
Olympus
Camedia
c-5060
c-7070 MA151/30/65 MA1
51
/30/63 MA151/40/64 MA151/45/64
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Video
Microscopy
@
DK3000
CK3100NorCK3100P
1/3"
CCDCamera
CK3100N
or
CK3100P
'113"
CCDCamera
cK3900N
1/2"
CCD orCK3900P Camera NIKON,OLYMPUS,
FUJI.
DIGITAL
Camera
DIGITAL
Camera
adapter
PhotoEyepieces
(O MA512
2.5X
l -1 MA500 3.3X
." MASOBs.OX
Connectdirectly
to
"C" mount typeCCDCameras
TrinocularHead
with
IntegratedMale"C" mount
ffi
t-!2
DK3000
"C"Mounts with
Lens
MA151/35/03
0.3X
MA151/35/04
0.45X
MA151
1351500.5x
MA151
135115
1.0
X
MA151135120
0.7X
MA151
135125
2.5X
Slip
the "C" mount
with lensoverthetop of the photo
tube
f2-1 Canon
f2-2 Minolta
T2-3 Pentax
K
T2-4 PentaxS
f2-5 Nikon
f2-6 Olympus
f2-7 Contax,
Yashica
T2-B Konica
T2-9 Canon
EOS
f2-10Minolta
a
/
Maxim
2000
MA150/60
Camera
Attachment
w/findereyepieces
Trinocular
Headwith
Photo
tube
CK3900N
orCK3900P
112'CCD
Camera
16

3.7
Connecting
aVideo
orOther
Camera
thathas
a"C" type
mount
In
orderto
attachacamerathat
employs
astandard
"c"
type
camera
mountto
theMT710o/MTgi00
microscope,
onecanuse
the
integrated
male
"c"mount
by
unscrewing
and
removing
the
chrome
tube.
To
changethemagnification
seen
bythecamera,
anoptional
"C-Mount"
camera
attachment
WITHLENS
canbeused
ontopofthe
trinocular
port
ofthemicroscope:
Optional rrC' Mounts With Lenses -For
all
Meiji
Trinocular
Microscopes
MA151/35/03 "C"Mount
Adapter
with0.3X lens (Stips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MA1
51135/04 "C"Mount
Adapter
with
0.45Xlens
(stips
over
existing
photo
tube)
MA1
51/35/50 "C"Mount
Adapter
with
0.5Xlens
(Stips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MA1
51t35t15 "C" Mount
Adapter
with 1.0X
lens
(Stips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MA1
51t35t20 "C" Mount
Adapterwith 0.7X lens (Stips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MAl51/35/25 "C"Mount
Adapter
with2.5X lens (Stips
overexisting
photo
tube)
4.0
Maintenance
andCleaning
LArr4E!!!!E
' Disconnect
the
power
cord
on
your
equipment
prior
to
performing
cleaning,maintenance
orrepair.
. Keep
electricalcomponents
awayfrom
moisture
or
humidity.
' In
warmhumid
climates,take
special
careto
prevent
your
equipment
from
exposure
tofungal
growth
byusing
desiccantin
anairtight
storage
container
orbyothermeans.
' Cleanthemicroscope
after
eachuse.Keeping
your
microscope
cleanwillinsure
its
proper
operation
overitslifetime.
DustProtection
Besuretousethesupplied
dustcover
with
your
microscope
aftereachwork
session.
Cleaning
Dust,fibers
and
otherdebriscan
cause
your
field
olview
to
get
obstructed
sokeeping
your
mrcroscope
cleanwill
helpthe
overall
quality
of
your
work.
Cleaningof Painted
Surfaces
Useasoft
brushorlint-lree
cottoncloth
to
removed
dustandloose
particles.
Tough
dirtcanberemoved
with
water
andamild detergent.
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Ac4gltclt NEVER
usE
AcEroNE
oR
orHER
HARSH
6HEMTSALS.
Painted
or
plastic
surfaces
should
notbetarnished
oretchedwith
cleaning
agentsthat
aretoo
powerful.
To
clean
painted
surfaces,
use
amoistened lint-free
cottonclothwith
mild
soapywater.
CleaningtheStage
Useasoftbrush
or
lint-free
cottoncloth
toremove
dust
andloose
oarticles.
DONOT
USEACETONE
OROTHER
HARSH
CHEMICALS,
useamoistened
linftree
cotton
ctothwitha
solution
ofmild
soapywater.
Cleaning
of Glass
Surfaces
Useasott
brush
orlint-lree
cottoncloth
toremove
dust
andloose
particles.
For
tough
dirt,use
asoftlint-free
cotton
clothmoistened
with
distilled
water.
lf
thatfails,
tryusing
medical
orreagent
grade
isopropyl
alcohol.
Cleaning
the
Objectives
[$orxc=n
I
Objectives
should
NEVER
bedisassembled
forcleaning
orfor
anyotherreasonl
We
donot
advise
cleaningtheinside
surlaces
olobjectives
oreyepieces.
Useasoft
brush,bellows
brush
orasoft lint-free
cottoncloth
to
removed
dust
and
loose
Darticles.
For
tough
dirt,use
asottlint-tree
cotton
clothmoistened
with
distilledwater.
lfthatfails,
carefully
try
usingmedical
or
reagentgrade
isopropyl
alcohol.
Wipelenses
immediately.
Overtime,
water
andsolvents
can
dissolveoptical
cements
thathold
optics
together
soNEVER
soak
objectiveswith
ANy
typeoffluid.
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5.0
Troubleshooting
MeiiiTechno
products
are
manufacturedexclusively
inJapanunder
lSO9001
manufacturingstandards.
However,
it
you
ever
haveanydifficulty
withanyMeiji
product,
leel
lreeto
contact
usat:
Ourtechnical
staffistrained
toassist
you
on
mechanicalorelectrical
issues
you
mayhave.
Operational
lssues
Pleaserefertothe
previous
"Operations"
chapters
whichcoincide
withtheobservation
modethat
you
are
using.
The
most
common
operational
problems
includethe
improper
positioning
ofcontrastaccessories,
theimproperadiustment
or
theincorrect
parts
installed.
lf
you
are
unabletoobtain
thedesiredimage
lrom
themicroscope,
please
rejerto
thecorrespondingchapters
ofthis
manualunderthe
proper
operation
mode:brightfield,
elc.
ElectricalProblems
Electrical
problems
can
include:
. Thelampon
themicroscope
isnotworking.
. No
voltageis
present.
Check
the
following
probable
causes:
. Check
thatall
power
cords
are
properly
connected
tothe
rightspots.
. Makesure
power
isactually
present
atthe
wall
outlet.
. Checktosee
ifthere
is
a
{useblown.
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