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TableofContents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Microscope
Features
1.2 General SafetyGuidelines
1.3 lntendedProductUseStatement
1.4 Handlingthe
microscope
1.5 WarrantyNotes
2.0 The
MicroscopeanditsComponents
2.1 lnstallationSite
2.2 Unpacking
2.3 MicroscopeSetUp
2.4 AdjustingInterpupillary
Distance
3.0 MicroscopeOperation
3.1 Centering
the
Lamp
- Incidentllluminator
3.2 IncidentLightOperation
- Brightfield
3.3 IncidentLight
Operation-Darkfield
3.4 TransmittedLightOperation
- Brightfield
3.5 Usingthe
Polarizer/ Slide-ln
Analyzer
3.6 Photomicrography
with
35mmSLR
and
Digital
SLRCameras
3.7 Photomicrography
withDigital
StillCameras
3.8 Connecting
aVideoorOtherCamera
thatusesa"C" type
mount
4.0 MaintenanceandCleaning
5.0 Troubleshooting
5.1 Replacingthe
mainsfuseonthe
microscope
5.2 IncidentLightdoes
notwork
5.3 Replacingthe12V50W
HalogenLamp
- Incident
llluminator
5.4 Replacingthe6V30W
HalogenLamp
- Transmittedllluminator
6.0 Storage
7.0 Packingand
Transport
8.0 Accessoriesand
ReplacementsParts
9.0 Technical
Descriotions
10.0
PhysicalDimensions

MX75OO
/ MX85OO
Series
Brightfield
I Darkfield
Metallurgical Microscope
1.
Introduction
The
MeijiTechnoMX7500and
MXB500
Series
Metallurgical
Microscopeshave
a modern cuiffip?ctdesign.
Easy
operation
is
achieved
through
ergonomic
placement
of
controlsmakingthem
idealfor
usein
production
and
quality
control.
Meiji'sMX7500
andMXB500
Seriesare
wellsuitedfora widevarietyofmetallurgical
observational
applications
as
well
as
high
resolution
video
microscopy.
The
MX7500andMXB500
Series
Microscopes
deliver
crisp,distortion-free,highresolutionimagesin
Brightfieldmode.
MeijiTechnosupplies
avarietyofaccessoriesincludingsimple
polarizing
filters,micrometersand
camera
adapters.
1.1Microscope
Features
Computer
AidedDesignedFrameandOptics
AllNewandlmprovedPlan
Episcopic
Objectives
SlimCompact
Footprint
Infinity
CorrectedOpticalSystem
Powerful
12V
50W
VerticalKoehlerllluminator
Powerful
6V30W
Transmitted
Light
Koehlerllluminator
(MX8500
series)
LowPositionedErgonomicCoaxialCoarseand
FineFocusControls
SmoothOperating
ReverseFacing
Quadruple
Nosepiece
CeramicCoated
Flat
Top
Stage
withleftorright-handedcontrols
Siedentopf-type
Binocularand
TrinocularViewing
Heads
OptionalSiedentopf-type
Ergonomic
BinocularViewingHead
available
SuperWidefield
HighEyepointEyepieces
(SWH10X,
F.N.22)
AutomaticVoltageSensing
Power
Supply
withdetachable
power
cord
Wide
Rangeof Filters and
Accessories
1.2General
Safety
Guidelines
MeijiTechno
products
aredesigned
forsafeoperationunder
normal
operatingconditions.
Theinstrumenl

-
andaccessoriesdescribedinthis
manual
havebeen
builtand
tested
according
toindustry
safety
standardsfor
electronic
laboratory
instruments.
Incorrect
usage
or
non-conformance
tooperating
instructions
cancause
personal
injury
ordamageto
equipmentor
property.
Keep
thismanual
near
your
instrument
foreasy
reference.
1.3
Intended
Product
Use
Product
Disclaimer:This
product
isdesigned
and
intended
foruse
onlyasa metallurgical
microscope
system.Modifying
thisinstrument
inanywayfor
use
in
any
situation
other
thantheoriginal
andintended
product
designwillautomatically
voidthe
warranty.Inno
event
shall
MeijiTechno
be
liabletoany
person
or
entity
for
any
incidental,
indirect
orconsequential
damages,
arisingout
ofor
in
connectionwith
the
use
or
performance
ofa modifiedor
altered
product.
1.4
Product
Safety
Information-
Handling
theMicroscope
]flwlrnr.rrrcj
DONOT
OPERATEUNLESSTHE
UNIT
IS
PROPERLY
GROUNDED!
Use
onlythe
specified
power
cordin
awell
grounded
socket.
Do
not
use
in
an
ungrounded
power
receptacle
orincaseswherethere
isabreakinthe
ground
conductor
ordamage
to
theelectricalwiring.
Only
fuses
ofthespecifiedtype
andrating
are
tobeusedasreplacements.
Switchoffthe
power
and
disconnectthe
power
cordbeforereplacingfuses.
Use
ofa non-compliant fusemay
resultin
electrical
shockorsevere
damage
your
equipment.
Donotreplace
thebulbfor
at
least
10minutes
afterthe
unit
has
been
turned
offor
injury
mayresult.
1.5Warranty
Statement
Modifying
the
instrumentin
anywayorunauthorized
attempts
to
disassemble
orusetheinstrument
for
applications
other
than
its
intended
designwillautomaticallyvoid
thewarranty.
MeijiTechnowarrants
this
product
against
defects
in
material
and/orworkmanship
for
the
life
of
the
instrument
fromthedateofthe
original
purchase
tothe
original
purchaser.
MeijiTechno
willrepair
or
replace,
atitsoption,
any
instrument
which
under
normal
conditions
ofuse
andservice
proves
to
be
defective
in
materialor
workmanship.Nochargewill
be
madefor
laboror
materials
with
respect
todefects
coveredbythiswarranty,
provided
all
repair
workisdone
by
MeijiTechno.

This
warranty
does
not
coverexpenses
incurredintheremovalorreinstallation
ofany
instrument
or
instruments,whetherornot
proven
defective.Replacementor repairsfurnished underthiswarranly
are
subjecttothe
same
termsandconditions
ofthe
original
warranty.
This
warranty
supersedesanyother
warranty
and
is
subject
tothe following
termsandconditions:
WARRANTV
Warranty
of
MeijiTechno's
product
extendsto
the
original
purchaser
ofthe
product
and
isnottransferable.
WARRANTYDURATION
MeijiTechno
warrantsthis
product
againstdefectsinmaterial
and/or
workmanshipforthelifeofthe
instrumentfrom
thedate
of
original
purchase
to
theoriginal
purchaser.
Theelectricalwarrantyis
one
year.
OWNER'S
REGISTRATIONCARD
Return
ofthe
owner'sregistrationcard
by
the
original
purchaser
within
ten
(10)
daysaftertheoriginal
purchase
isacondition
precedent
to
coverageunder
this
warranty.MeijiTechnowillatits
optionaccept
written
proof
of
purchase
from
theoriginalownerinlieu
ofa product
registration
card.
EXCLUSIONSAND
LIMITATIONS
Specificallyexcluded
from
this
warranty
are
failures
causedbyabuse,
neglect,
misuse,improper
operation,
normalwear,accident,
impropermaintenance
or
modificationsofANYtype.Thiswarranty
does
notcoverrepair
or
replacementwherenormal
use
hasexhausted
the
life
ofa part or
instrument.
All
mechanicaldevices
need
periodic
parts
replacement
andserviceto
perform
well.
Service
lifeof
an
instrumentisdependentuponthecareitreceivesandthe
conditionsunder
whichithas
tooperate.Inno
eventshall
MeijiTechnobeliableforincidental
or
consequentialdamages.
SERVICE
Toobtainserviceunder
this
warranty,
please
contact
Meiji
Techno
directly
and
ask
for
theProduct
Service
Department.
Statethe
nature
of
the
problem,
modeland
serial
number
of
the
instrument,dateof
purchase
and
location
andnameofthedistributorthe
instrument
was
purchased
from.
Afterverification
ofwarranty
registration,MeijiTechnowillissue
a returnauthorizationnumber. Customermaythenreturnthe
product
postageprepaid
and
insured
to
the
authorizedrepair
facility.
Inmostinstances,requestsforwarranty
service
willbe
performed
in
aprompt and
routine
manner
and
merchandise
will
be
returnedin
a reasonable
period
of
time
oratMeijiTechno's
convenience.
In
some
cases,
requestsforwarranty
serviceare
receivedwhich
are
not
justified.
Inthese
cases,Meiji
Techno
will
provide
anexplanation
for
non-warrantyaction.

-
WARRANTYTERMS
Thetermsofthis
warrantymaynotbevariedbyany
person,
whetherornot
purporting
to represent oract
on
behalfofMeijiTechno.
Thelimitedlifetimewarranty
provided
isinlieuofanyand
all
warranties,
expressed
orimplied,whether
formerchantability
or
fitnessfor
aparticularpurpose or
otherwise.Liability
for
consequentialdamages
underany,andall
warranties
areexcludedtotheextentexclusionsare
permitted
bylaw.This
warranty
givesyou
specific
legalrights
and
you
mayalsohaveotherrightswhich
vary
from
statetostate.
Thiswarrantysetsforththecustomer'sexclusive
remedy,withrespect
todefective
products.
Thislimited
warranty
shallbecome
nullandvoidintheeventofaviolationofthe
provisions
of
thislimitedwarranty.
2.0TheMicroscopeand
its
Components
Theimageonthe
next
page
designates
themaincomponentsoftheMXB500SeriesBrightfield/Darkfield
Microscope.
lfno
otheraccessories
are
going
tobe
installed,
the
instrumentisnowreadyfor
use.

MX7500/MX8500
Series
The
Microscopeand
itsComponents
z
'1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
B.
9.
10.
11.
11 16 18
Siedentopf
binocularhead
EyepieceSWHl
0X,
F.N.22
Incidentllluminator
Analyzerinslidermount
Ergonomicreversed
nosepiece
Ceramic
coatedmechanical
stage
Substage
condenserwith
built-in
lrisdiaphragm
(MXB500
series)
Filter
tray
(MXB500
series)
Fieldiris
(MX8500
series)
Integrated
illuminator
(MX8500
series)
Drop
downcoaxialstagecontrols
15
Focustensionadjustment,
turntheknurled
ring
counter-clockwisetotightenthe
tension
Adjustablesafetyknob,
turn
lever
clockwise
tolockthestageheight
Condenser
rackheight
adjustmentknob
(MX8500
series)
Stand
alone
power
supplyfor
incident
illuminator
ofMX8500series
Powerswitch
Low
positioned
ergonomic
coaxialcoarse
and
finefocusing
control
Low
positioned
variable
brightness
control
Trinocularhead
withintegratedmale
"C"
mount
Beam
splitter
for
camera
port
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20. 6

2.1Installation
Site
Themicroscope
shouldbeoperatedin a roomwithaslittle dust
aspractically
possible.
Keep
your
instrument
away
from
solvents,chemical
fumes
andexcessivehumidity.
Alsotryto
avoidbig
swings
in
ambienttemperature,directsunlightand
vibration
astheycanaffectmeasurements
and
instrument
performance.
Operating
Ambient
Conditions
Temperature:
RelativeHumidity:
2.2
Unpacking
36"C
(50
- 96.8"F)
B0%upto
30"C
(86'F)
10
0-
Pleasecheck
your
packing
slip
to
insurethatall
materials
are
present.
Keep
acopy
for
your
records
so
that
you
have
the
proper
information
whenorderingmoreequipment,orderingreplacement
parts
or
accessoriesorwhencalling
fortechnical
support.
Pleasemakesurethatno
small
pieces
or
parts
areleft
inthe
packing
material.
Keep
the
packing
materials
inasafe
place
forthe
purpose
ofstorage
and
transportingthe
microscopeandits
accessories.
flAmrenrrox Avoidtouching
the
surfaceofopticalcomponentssuchaslenses,filtersand
glass
surfaces.
Evenvery
small
traces
of
perspiration
or
finger
oilscan
corrode
thesurfaces
ofoptics
inashort
period
oftime.
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Verticalllluminator
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2.3Microscope
SetUp
e Asafirst
step,
removeall
componentsfromthe
shippingcontainerand
remove
thepacking
materials.
o Placethe
microscooe
frameona stable work
surface.
Filter
Aperture
lris
Brightfield/Darkfield
selector
lever

o Loosenthe
clampscrew
on
themicroscope
limbandinstallthe
vertical
illuminator
(MA92B).
Oncethethumbscrewis
tightened,
place
the
binocular
head
(MA815
orMAB16)or
theoptional(MA957)
onto
thetop
of
the
illuminatorandre-tightenthe
clampscrewwhile
the
headisinthe
correct
position
as
shown
rioht.
o Installthe
Siedentopfheadwith
the2mm
allen
wrench
supplied
being
carefultoalignthenotchin
theheadwith
thesetscrew.
Next,lnstall
thetwoeyepieces
(MAB17)
by
slidingthemintothe
head
and
then
install
the
rubber
eyeshields
on
top
ofeach
eyepiece.The
eyepiecesfor
MX7500
and
MXB500
Seriesarea DIN
standard
30.0mmdiameter.
o Screweach
objectiveintoa nosepiece opening
being
carefulnotto
touchtheoptics.Install
themincrementally
orinorder
ofpower.
o MX7500
series:
Connectcord
from
theincidentilluminator
tothe
back
of
the
microscope.Power
supply
isbuilt-inthemicroscope.Plug
the
power
cord
set
tothe
microscope
and
the
otherendinto
agrounded
outlet.
o MXB5O0series:
Connectthecordfromtheincident
illuminator
tothe
standalone
power
supply
(MA92B/05).
Plug
the
power
cordsetintothe
microscope
and
theother
end
into
agrounded
outlet.
o Both
theMX7500
SeriesMicroscope
andtheexternal
standalone
power
supplyforMX8500have
autovoltage
sensingsotheycan
be
used
withanyvoltage
fromany
country
in
the
world
from100
voltsto
260voltsAC
withtheproper
cordset.
Vertrcal
llluminator Plug
l\.4X8500
series
Power cordset plug
B
MA928Verticalllluminator
ampScrew
SWH10XEyepreces
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lllumrnalorPlllq
o
lilX75OO
series
iAcrurroru]
Themainspowercord should only be pluggedintoa knowngroundedoutlet.
Asimple
outlet
tester
can
be
usedto
verifycorrect
outlet
polarity
and
the
presence
of
agrounded
circuit
lfno
otheraccessoriesare
going
to
be
installed,
the
instrument
is
now
ready
for
use.

-
2.4Adiusting
Interpupillary
Distance
TheInterpupillary
Distance
is
essentially
thedistance
between
your
two
pupils
expressedin
millimeters.When
setcorrectly,
onewill
seeone
uniformround
field
ofview
orFOV. The
adjustmentis
made
bysimply
pulling
apart
or
pushing
together
theeyetubes
untila uniformround
fieldis
achieved.
Make
note
of
the
numbermarked
ontheviewing
headso
you
can
repeat
the
settinglater.
When
youplace
aspecimen
onthe
stage,
get
it
into
focus
with
theright
eye
while
your
left
eyeis
closed.
Once
the
right
side
is
infocus
by
using
the
fine
focus
knob
onthemicroscope,
open
your
left
eyeand
usethe
diopterontheleft
eyetube
tobring
the
left
sideinfocus.
oncethisis
done,the
microscope
is
adjustedto
this
user.other
userswill
havedifferent
lP's
anddifferentfocusinq
abilities.
interpupillary
distance
3.0Operation
Once
themicroscope
has
beensetupin
itsworking
location
with
all
ofthe
components
correcfly
installed,
itisready
for
use.
YourMX7500/
MXB500
SeriesMicroscope
is
a precision
instrument
designed
tolast
a lifetime.
Always
handle
your
microscopewith
careandavoid
abruptmotion,
vibration
and
shock.
Donot
install
anybulbin
your
instrument
otherthanones
designated
byMeijiTechno:
MA275tO5 12V
50W
Halooen ForVertical
illuminators
MX75O0/MXASOO
moGls
MA326 6V30WHalogen For
integrated
transmitted
illuminators
MXBSOO
models
Always
disconnect
the
power
cord
from
theback
of
the
microscope
when
not
being
used,
orwhen
cleaning
your
instrument
orwhen
making
anyrepairs.
Aclurlon
Avoid
Dismantling
Never
attempt
todismantle
theinstrument.
This
willvoid
your
warranty
and
could
possibly
lead
to
the
instrument
no
longer
performing
accurately.

3.1Centering
theLamp
- Incident
llluminator
Your
lightsource
may
needtobe
"centered"
ifthefieldof
viewseemsunevenlyilluminated.
The
centering
controls
are
located
on
the
sideofthe
light
source
housingat
thebackendofthe
vertical
illuminator.The
drawino
below
showsthelocation
of
thecontrols.
Centering
Adjustment
1.Adjustthebrightnesstoacomfortablelevelwithno
specimen
onthestage.
2.Loosenthescrew
onthe
vertical
adjustmentand
while
lookinginto
theeyetubes,centerthebulb
vertically
inthefieldof
viewandthen
re-
tightenthescrewwhilethebulb
filament
isinthe
correct
position.
3.
While
continuingto
lookintothe
eyetubes,centerthe
bulb
filamentin
thefieldof
view
byusing
theknob
toattaincenteringintheleft-right
position.
This
adjustment
will
also
needto
be
done
wheneverthe
bulb
is
changed.
3.2Incident
Light
Operation
- Brightfield
(MX7500/MX8500
series)
1.First,set
your
interpupillary
distanceonthe
microscope
eyetubes
by
pulling
themapart
or
pushing
them
closer
togethertofit
your
eyes.
When
setcorrectly,onewillseeone
uniform
round
or
"fused"
field
of
view.Makenote
of
the
distance
settingwhen
adjustedto
your
likingso
you
can
laterrepeat
thesetting.
2.Adjustingthebrightness
desired
is
done
withthevariable
brightness
control
knob
onmicroscopebase
(MX7500)
,
orcontrolknobonthe
frontofthestandalone
power
supplyMXB500).
3.
Makesurethe
field
iris
diaphragmonthevertical
illuminator
is
openedall
the
wayopen
(move
lever
totheright)to
start.
4.Werecommend
that
you
initially
useaflat, easily
recognizable
specimen
toset
up
your
microscope.
Placethatspecimen
onthe
stage.
Incident
light
power
supply
MXB500Series
Vertical
adiustment
screw
Horizontaladjustmentknob
Field of view
/' "' --"',, /.:;).>^
( , , ./'.) -_> 7''t t)
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Fused
l0

-
5.Selectalower
power"scanning"
objective
likethe
5X
or
the
10Xto
findthe
area
of
interest
on
the
specimen
quickly.
Besure
the
objective
"clicks"
into
place
when
you
turn
the
objectivenosepiece.
6.
Byusingthe
coarseandfine
focusknobs
shown
above,adjust
your
specimeninto
focus
with
your
left
eye
closed
(looking
only
throughtheright
eyetube).
With
thespecimen
infocus,
close
theright
eye
you
just
usedand
opentheleft.lf
the
specimen
is
out
of
focusforthe
lefteye,
adjustthe
diopter
on
the
eyetubeuntilthefocusin
correct.
The
microscopeis
now
adjustedforthis
user.Focusing
eyetubes
allows
us
tocompensate
for
usersthat
wear
correctiveeyelenses.
lfyou
wear
glasses,
you
maywant
toremovetherubber
eyeguards.
7.The
aperture
iris
diaphragm
located
onthevertical
illuminator
canbe
"stopped
down"
or
closed
somewhat
togive theobservation
ofyour
specimenmore
orless
contrast
orresolving
power.
Stopping
downthediaphragm
decreases
resolution
and
brightness
but
increases
image
contrastand
depthoffocus.
3.3
lncident
Light
Operation
- Darkfield
1.To
engage
darkfield
mode,
pull
the
darkfieldselectorlever
untilit
comesoutwith
thedarkfield
stopper
in
position
(maximum
right
hand
position).
Besure
that
both
theField
lris
andtheAperture
lris
are
opened
completely.
2.Lookinginto
the
eyepieceswithout
aspecimenonthestage,the
field
ofview
appearsdark.
3.Whenaspecimen
is
placed
onthestage,features
ofthe
specimen
suchas
scratches,
surface
particles
anddepressions
willreflect
brightly
againstthe
dark
background.
4.Darkfield
modeis
usefulfor
observing
specimenswithfeatures
thal
cannolbereadily
seen
under
brightfield
mode.
PossibleDarkfield
Mode
OperationalProblems
lfnormal
adjustments
arenot
getting
theresults
you
expect,
checkto
seeifthese
conditions
exist:
o lncorrect
componentsinadvertently
installed
o Componentsnotmounted
flush
(Vertical
llluminator
tomicroscopeframe)
o Dirty
or
smudged
optics
o Aperturelris
orFieldlris
arecompletely
closed
il

3.4
Transmitted
Light
Operation
- Brightfield
(MX8500
series)
1.First,set
your
interpupillary
distance
on
themicroscope
eyetubes
by
pulling
them
apart
or
pushing
them
closer
togethertofit
your
eyes.
Whensetcorrectly,onewillseeoneuniform
roundor
"fused"
field
of
view.Make
note
ofthedistance
settingwhenadjusted
to
your
likingso
you
can
laterrepeatthesetting.
2.Turnonthemicroscope
power
switchwhichislocated
as
shownat
right.Adjustingthetransmitted
light
brightness
isdonewiththe
variable
brightnesscontrol
knob
on
thebodyofthemicroscopeshown
at
right.
3.
Makesure
the
fieldirisdiaphragmonthe
integratedtransmittedilluminator
isopenedallthewayopen
(turn
outsideknobtotheright)
tostart.
4.Werecommendthat
you
initially
useaflat,easily
recognizable
specimen.
Place
thatspecimen
on
thestage.
5.Select
a lower
power
"scanning"
objective
likethe5X
orthe
10X tofind
specimen
quickly.
Besuretheobjective
"clicks"
into
place
when
you
turn
Fieldof
view
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( ,''l': t))----+(. I
\.,,_-,-_,/
''',t/
Fused
=g^ IIr4;
H.-,.,,
s$HstE'Or*ffi
theareaof
interest
onthe
theobjective
nosepiece.
6.
Byusingthe
coarse
and
finefocusknobs
shown
above,
adjust
your
specimenintofocuswith
your
left
eyeclosed
(looking
only
through
the
righteyetube).Withthespecimen
in
focus,closethe
right
eye
you
just
used
and
openthe
left.
lfthespecimen
isout
of
focusfortheleft
eye,adjust
thediopter
on
the
eyetubeuntil
thefocus
in
correct.
Themicroscope
is
now
adjusted
for
thisuser.
Focusing
eyetubes
allows
us
tocompensateforusersthat
wear
correctiveeye
lenses.
lfyou wear
glasses,
you
may
wantto removetherubber
eyeguards.
7.Theirisdiaphragm
located
on
the
transmitted
illuminator
canbe
"stopped
down"orclosedsomewhat
togive
theobservationof
your
specimen
more
orless contrastorresolving
power.
Stopping
down
the
diaphragm
decreasesresolution
andbrightness
butincreases
image
contrast
and
depthoffocus
PossibleBrightfieldModeOperationalProblems
lfnormaladjustmentsare
not
getting
the
results
you
expect,check
tosee
iftheseconditionsexist:
o Incorrectcomponentsinadvertentlyinstalled
o Components
not
mountedflush
(Vertical
llluminator
to
microscopeframe,
etc.)
o Dirtyorsmudgedoptics
. Aperture
lris
orField
lris
are
completely
closed
. Transmittedlightirisclosedcompletely
r Darkfieldstopisinadvertentlyengaged 12

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Brightfield/DarkfieldObjectives -PlanEpi-Infinity
Corrected
-F
=
200mm
MA923 PlanEpiBDSXObjective,
N.A.:0.10,
w.D.
=
i7.0mm
MA924 Plan
EpiBD10X
Objective,
N.A.:
0.25,
w.D.
=
7.4amm
MA925 PlanEpiBD20XObjective,
N.A.:
0.40,
w.D.
=
5.20mm
MA926 PlanEpiBD50XObjective,
N.A.:0.75,
w.D.
=
0.3amm
MX7500/MX8500Series
PlanEpiBD
Objectives
PlanEpiBrightfield/ Darkfieldobjectives
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3.5Using
thePolarizer/ Slide-ln
Analyzer
Polarizer
Forcertain
specimens,theuse
of
polarized
lightwill
enhance
thecontrastand
facilitateviewing
ofdifficult
toseeobject
features.
The
polarizing
filterisengagedbydropping
it
into
oneofthe
filterslotslocatedalongthetopofthe
illuminatortubeasshown
inthedrawinqbelow.
Slide-ln
Analyzer
Theanalyzer
ismountedina slider
whichislocatedrightbelow
theviewingheadasshown
in
thedrawing
below.
ltcanbe
insertedorwithdrawn
fromthe
optical
path
by
grabbing
the
chrome
knobandslidingit
east-west
initsslot.Thelever onthesiderotatesthe
filterbetween0and90degrees.
Withtheanalyzer
engagedandtheleversetat45degrees,
the
polarizing
elementsaresaid
to be
"crossed"
andthe
fieldofviewwillbecomedarker
or
"extinguished".
Inthiscondition,
thefieldof
viewis
dark
except
for
theoptically
activeelements
withinthefieldwhich
become
visible
against
thedarkbackground.
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Analyzerrotatinglever Brightf
ield/Darkf
ieldselector
lever
3.6
Photomicrographywith
35mm
SLRand
Digital
ModelMX7530andMXB530
microscopeshaveatrinoculartubewith
integratedmale
"C"
mount
ontopoftheheadfor
photomicroscopy.
In
ordertosecurea35mmSLRcamerabody
tothesemicroscopes,
anoptional
camera
attachment
tube
(MA150/50
orMA150/60)will
needtobeused
with
the
correspondingT2AdapterRing
that
matches
the
cameratobe
used.
The
tablebelowshows
the
different
cameras
andadapter
rings
that
canbeused:
SLR
Cameras
T2
Camera
Adapter
Rings
T2-1 Canon
T2-2 Minolta
T2-g Pentax
K
T2-4 Pentax
S (threaded)
T2-S Nikon
T2-6 Olympus
T2-7 Contax, Yashica
T2-8 Konica
T2-9 Canon
EOS
T2-10MinoltaAlpha/ Maxim2000
In
addition,
aphoto
eyepiece
will
be
needed
tomake animagefor
the
camera.
The
tablebelowshowsthe
different
photo
eyepiecesthatareavailable:
Photoeyepieces
MA512 2.5X
Photo
eyepiece
MA508 5XPhotoeyepiece
MA500 3.3XPhotoeyepiece 14

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3.7
Photomicrography
withDigitalStillCameras
In
order
tomountaconsumer
grade
digitalcamera
to
a MX7530/MXB530trinocular
microscope,an
optional
cameraadapter
willbe
needed.Thetablebelowshows
the
different
camerasthatcanbeused
and
theircorrespondingadapter
part
number:
Digital Camera
Model
Eyetubes
TMSeries
ML Series
(23.2mm
lD,
27.2mmOD
Eyetubes)
"C"Moarnt
Thread
(25.4mm)
(attaches
to
male
c-mountthread)
Eyetubes
EMEeries
(30.5mm
lD,
34.0mmOD
Eyetubes)
Eyetubes
RZSeries
MXSeries
TCSeries
lM Series
(30.0mm
lD,
34.0mmOD
Eyetubes)
Canon Powershot
4610. A620
A630, 4640 MA.151/30/73 MA'151/30/73 MA15't/40/72 M4151/45/72 MA151150/72
Canon Powershot
4700.4700ls MA151/30/75 MA151/30/75 MA151/40/74 MA151145/74 MA.151/50/74
Canon Powershot
G1.G2 MA151/30/43 MA151/30/43 MA151/40/42 MA151/45/42 MA151140/42
Canon Powershot
G3.G5 MA151/30/41 MA.151/30/41 M4151/40/40 MA151/45/40 MA151/50/40
Canon Powershol
G6 MA15't/30/31 MA151/30/31 MA151/40130 MA151/45/30 MA151/50/30
Canon Powershot
G7 MA15't/30/21 M4151/30/21 M4151/40/20 MA.151/45/20 MA151/50/20
Fuji Finepix
5602,
49002,69002,S20Pro,57000 MA151/30/81 MA151/30/81 MA151/40180 MA151/45lBO MA151/50/80
Nikon Coolpix
800,900,950,990,995,
4500 MA151/30/50 MA151/30/51 MA151/40150 MAl51
/45/50 MA151/55/50
Nikon Coolpix
5000 MA151/30/70 MA.151/30/71 M4151/40/70 MA.151/45/70
Nikon Coolpix
5400 MA151/30/53 MA15.1/30/53 M4151/40/52 MA.151/45/52 MA.151/50/52
Olympus Camedia
c-2000,c-2020,c-3000,
c-3030,c-3040,
c.3100.c-4040.c-4100.c-5050 MA151
/30/61 MA151/30/61 MA151
/40/60 MA151/45160
Olympus Camedia
c-700,c-720,c-730,c-740,
c-750,
c-755,
c.760,c-765,c-770,sP500uzMA.l51/30/63 MA151/30/63 MA151/40/62 M4151/45/62 MA151/50/62
OlympusCamedia
c-5060
c-7070 MA151
/30/65 MA151/30/63 MA151/40/64 M4151/45/64
l5

w
n
Video
Microscopy
Connect
directly
to
"C" mounttypeCCDCameras
Trinocular
Headwith
Integrated
Male
"G" mount
Q "C"MountswithLens
l d MA151/35/0303X
I I MA15.l/35/0404X
| | MA1 51/35/1
5 1.0X
t_l MA.l51/35/20o.7x
MA151/35/25
2.5X
Slip the "C" mount with lens over the top of the photo tube
/a--\
1,.,
Ltlt I
l.t)
\__.r _,//
DK3000
CK3100NorCK3100P
1/3"CCDCamera CK3900N
orCK3900P
CCD
Camera
T2-1 Canon
T2-2 Minolta
T2-3 PentaxK
T2-4 PentaxS
T2-5 Nikon
T2-6 Olympus
T2-7 Contax,
Yashica
T2-B Konica
T2-9 Canon
EOS
T2-10Minolta
( /
Maxim
2000
MA150
/ 60
Camera
Attachment
w/finder
eyepieces
NIKON.OLYMPUS.
FUJI,
DIGITALCamera
DIGITAL
Camera
adapter
Trinocular
Headwith
Phototube
CK3100N
orCK3100P
1/3"CCDCamera
CK3900N
orCK3900P
CCDCamera
16

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3.8Connecting
a
Video
orOtherCamera
that
has
a
"C"
type
mount
In
order
to
attach
acamerathatemploysastandard
"C"
typecamera
mount
totheMX7530/MXB530
microscope,
one
canusethe
integratedmale
"C"
mountbyunscrewingandremovingthechrometube.
To
change
themagnificationseenby
the
camera,
anoptional
"C-Mount"
cameraattachment
WITHLENS
canbeusedontopof
thetrinocular
port
ofthe
microscope:
Optional "C" Mounts With Lenses -ForallMeijiTrinocularMicroscopes
MA151/35/03 "C"MountAdapterwith0.30X
lens
lstips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MA151/35/04 "C"
MountAdapterwith0.45X
lens
lstips
over
existing
photo
tube)
MA151/35/15 "C"MountAdapterwith1.0Xlens
(Stips
over
existing
photo
tube)
MAl51/35/20 "C"MountAdapterwith 0.7Xlens
lstips
overexisting
photo
tube)
MAl51/35/25 "C"MountAdapterwith2.5Xlens
lstips
overexisting
photo
tube)
4.0MaintenanceandCleaning
o
a
o
flwnnrunc
Disconnectthe
power
cordon
your
equipment
prior
to
performing
cleaning,maintenanceorrepair.
Keep
electrical
componentsaway
frommoisture
or
humidity.
Inwarm
humid
climates,
takespecialcareto
preventyour
equipment
from
exposureto
fungal
growth
byusingdesiccant
inanairtightstoragecontainerorbyother
means.
o Clean
themicroscopeaftereachuse.
Keeping
your
microscope
clean
willinsureits
proper
operation
overitslifetime.
Dust
Protection
Besuretousethesupplied
dustcoverwith
your
microscope
aftereach
work
session.
Cleaning
Dust,fibersandotherdebriscancause
your
fieldofviewto
get
obstructedsokeeping
your
microscope
cleanwillhelptheoverall
quality
of
your
work.
Cleaning
ofPainted Surfaces
Useasoftbrush
orlint-freecottonclothtoremoved dustand
loose
particles.
Toughdirtcanberemoved
withwateranda mild deteroent.
17

l-4gatrriof NEVER
usE
AcEroNE
oRorHERHARSH
cHEMT.ALS.
Paintedor
plastic
surfaces
shouldnotbetarnished
oretched
with
cleaning
agentsthat
are
too
powerful
To
clean
painted
surfaces,
usea moistenedlint-freecotton
clothwith
mild
soapywater.
Cleaningthe
Stage
Usea soft
brush
orlint-freecotton
cloth
to remove
dustandloose
particles.
DO
NOTUSEACETONE
OROTHER
HARSH
CHEMICALS,
useamoistened lint-free
cottonclothwith
a
solutionofmildsoapywater.
Cleaning
ofGlassSurfaces
Use
asoftbrushorlint-free cottoncloth
For
toughdirt,use
asoft
lint-free
cotton
lfthatfails,
tryusing
medical
or
reagent
toremove
dustandloose
particles.
cloth
moistened
with
distilled
water.
grade
isopropyl
alcohol.
Cleaning
the
Objectives
$onrcen
ObjectivesshouldNEVER
be
disassembledfor
cleaning
or
forany
otherreason!We
donotadvise
cleaningtheinside
surfacesofobjectives
or
eyepieces.
Useasoftbrush,bellowsbrushor
asoft
lint-free
cottonclothtoremoved
dustandloose
particles.
For
toughdirt,use
asoft
lint-free
cotton
cloth
moistened
withdistilled
water.
lfthatfails,
carefully
tryusingmedical
orreagent
grade
isopropyl
alcohol.
Wipelensesimmediately.
Over
time,water
andsolvents
candissolveopticalcementsthat
hold
optics
togethersoNEVER
soak
objectives
withANYtype
of
fluid.
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5.0
Troubleshooting
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products
aremanufacturedexclusively
in
JapanunderlSO9001manufacturing
standards.
However,if
you
ever
have
anydifficulty
withanyMeiji
product,
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Our
technicalstaffistrainedtoassist
you
on
mechanical
orelectricalissues
you
mayhave.
Operational
lssues
Pleaserefer
tothe
previous
"Operations"
chapters
which
coincide
with
theobservation
mode
that
you
are
using.
Themost
common
operational
problems
includetheimproper
positioning
ofcontrastaccessories,
the
improper
adjustmentorthe
incorrect
parts
installed.lf
you
areunabletoobtainthedesiredimage
fromthemicroscope,
please
refertothecorrespondingchaptersofthismanual
under
the
proper
operation
mode:
brightfield,etc.
Electrical
Problems
Electrical
problems
can
include:
o Thelamp
on
themicroscopeisnotworking.
o Novoltageis
present.
Check
thefollowing
probable
causes:
o Check
thatall
power
cordsare
properly
connectedtotherightspots.
. Make
sure
power
isactually
present
at
thewall
outlet.
o Checktoseeifthere
is
afuse blown.
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