Motic PA53MET User manual

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Motic PA53MET User Manual
Version 1.0.1
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This product may malfunction due to electromagnetic waves caused by portable personal telephone,
transceivers, radio-controlled toys, etc. Be sure to avoid having the above objects, which affect the
normal operation of the product, brought near the product. The information in this publication has been
carefully checked and is believed to be entirely accurate at the time of publication. MOTIC assumes no
responsibility, however, for possible errors or omissions, or for any consequences resulting from the use
of the information contained herein.
MOTIC reserves the right to make changes in its products or product specifications at any time and
without prior notices, and is not required to update this documentation to reflect such changes.
©2018 Motic China Group Co., Ltd.
All rights are reserved.
Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of Motic China Group Co., Ltd.

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CONTENTS
1. Safety Information 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Safety Symbols 5
1.3 Environment factors 6
1.4 Safety Precautions 7
2. Introduction 9
2.1 Indication for use (Intended use) 9
2.2 Classification 9
3. Operating Condition 10
4. Getting Ready 11
5. Maintenance and Storage 12
6. Nomenclature 13
7. Observation Procedure 16
7.1 Preparation 16
7.2 Procedure 16
8. Operation 18
8.1 Base 18
8.1.1 Voltage Indication and Switch 18
8.1.2 Turn ON/OFF Power saving function 18
8.1.3 Turn ON/OFF Intelligent Light function 19
8.1.4 Using the built-in Filters [PA53MET-T, PA53MET-BD-T] 19
8.2 Focusing Block 20
8.2.1 Replacing the Fine Adjustment Knob 20
8.2.2 Adjusting the Coarse Adjustment Knob Tension 20
8.2.3 Pre-focusing Lever 21
8.3 Stage 21
8.3.1 Rotating the Stage 21

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8.4 Observation Tube 22
8.4.1 Adjusting the Interpupillar Distance 22
8.4.2 Adjusting the Diopter 22
8.4.3 Using the Eye Shades 23
8.4.4 Selecting the Light Path of the Trinocular Tube 23
8.5 Condenser [PA53MET-T, PA53MET-BD-T] 24
8.5.1 Centering the Condenser 24
8.5.2 Setting the Aperture Iris Diaphragm 25
8.6 Control pad [PA53MET-3D, PA53MET-BD-3D] 26
8.6.1 General function 26
8.6.2 Height display 26
8.6.3 Safety function 27
8.7 Linking Motic Analysis 27
8.7.1 Computer Control 27
9. Troubleshooting Guide 28
9.1 Electrical system 28
9.2 Optical system 28
9.3 Observation Tube 30
9.4 Stage and Focus Adjustment 30
10. Specifications 31
10.1 Body unit 31
10.2 3D module of PA53MET 32
10.3 Suitable Objectives 33
11. Assembly 34
11.1 Assembly Diagram 34
11.2 Detailed Assembly Procedures 35
11.2.1 Installing the Bulb 35
11.2.2 Attaching the Lamp housing 36
11.2.3 Attaching the Condenser [PA53MET-T, PA53MET-BD-T] 37
11.2.4 Attaching the Stage 37
11.2.5 Attaching the Observation Tube 38
11.2.6 Attaching the Eyepiece 38
11.2.7 Attaching the Control Box and Control Pad [PA53MET-3D, PA53MET-BD-3D] 39
11.2.8 Attaching the Computer 40

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. The safe use of this equipment is largely dependent upon the
installer, user, operator, and maintainer. It is imperative that personnel study and become familiar with
this entire manual before attempting to install use, clean, service or adjust this equipment and any
associated accessories. It is paramount that the instructions contained in this manual are fully
understood and followed to enhance safety to the patient and the user/operator. It is for this reason that
the following safety notices have been placed appropriately within the text of this manual to highlight
safety related information or information requiring special emphasis. All users, operators, and
maintainers must be familiar with and pay particular attention to all Warnings and Cautions incorporated
herein.
WARNING
‘Warning” indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in severe personal injury, death or
substantial property damage if ignored.
CAUTION
“Caution” indicates the presence of a hazard that could result in minor injury, or property damaged if
ignored.
NOTE
“Note” describes information for the installation, operation, or maintenance of which is important but
hazard related if ignored.

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1.2 Safety Symbols PA53MET Upright Compound Microscope
The International Electro technical Commission (IEC) has established a set of symbols. The symbols are
shown as below. This applies only to the instrument that has the certification symbol printed explicitly on
the product label or sticker.
I and O on power switch represent ON and OFF respectively.
This symbol identifies caution, risk of danger. Ensure you understand the function of this
control before using it. Control function is described in the appropriate User’s or Service
Manual.
This symbol identifies hot surface.
This symbol identifies the point where the system safety ground is fastened to the chassis.
Protective earth connected to conductive parts of Class I equipment for safety purposes.
This symbol identifies Alternating Current.
Disposal of your old appliance
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city
office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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1.3 Environment factors
Avoid the following environments for operation or storage:
●Where the equipment is exposed to water vapor. Don’t operate an equipment with a wet hand.
For indoor use only
●Where the equipment is exposed to direct sunlight.
●Where the temperature changes extremely
Normal operating temperature range is from 10°C to 40°C, Humidity is below 85%.
Altitude is from 700 to 1060hpa
●Where it is near the heat equipment.
●Where the equipment is subject to excessive shocks or vibrations.
●Where equipment is exposed to chemical material or explosive gas.
●Pull out the power cord with holding the plug, not the cord.
To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to the supply mains with
protective earth.
Avoid places where the ambient temperature falls below 10°C or exceeds 40°C for normal operation, or
below -10°C or exceeds 55°C for transportation and storage. Humidity should be maintained below 95%
for normal operation, transportation and storage. The atmospheric pressure in operation, transportation
and storage is from 700 to 1060hpa.of Altitude up to 2,000m.

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1.4 Safety Precautions
This equipment has been developed and tested according to safety standards as well as national and
international standards. This guarantees a very high degree of safety for this device. The legislator
expects us to inform the user expressively about the safety aspects in dealing with the device. The
correct handling of this equipment is imperative for its safe operation. Therefore, please read carefully all
instructions before switching on this device. For more detailed information, please contact our Customer
Service Department or one of our authorized representatives.
●This equipment must not be used (a) in an area that is in danger of explosions and (b) in the
presence of flammable, explosive, or volatile solvent such as alcohol, benzene or similar
chemicals.
●Do not put or use this device in humid rooms. Humidity should be maintained between 30 and 85%
for normal operation. Do not expose the device to water splashes, dripping water, or sprayed water.
Do not place containers containing fluids, liquids, or gases on top of any electrical equipment or
devices.
●The equipment must be operated only by, or under direct supervision of a properly trained and
qualified person.
●Modifications of this equipment may only be carried out by MOTIC’s service technicians or other
authorized persons.
●Customer maintenance of this equipment may only be performed as stated in the User’s Manual
and Service Manual. Any additional maintenance may only be performed by MOTIC’s service
technicians or other authorized persons.
●The manufacturer is only responsible for effects on safety, reliability, and performance of this
equipment when the following requirements are fulfilled: (1) The electrical installation in the
respective room corresponds to the specifications stated in this manual and (2) This equipment is
used, operated, and maintained according to this manual and Service Manual.
●The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by unauthorized tampering with the device(s).
Such tampering will forfeit any rights to claim under warranty.
●This equipment may only be used together with accessories supplied by MOTIC’s. If the customer
makes use of other accessories, use them only if their safe usability under technical safety
aspectshas been proved and confirmed by MOTIC or the manufacturer of the accessory.
●Keep the User’s Manual and Service Manual in a place easily accessible at all times for persons
operating and maintaining the equipment.
●Do not force cable connections. If a cable does not connect easily, be sure that the connector (plug)
is appropriate for the receptacle (socket). If you cause any damage to a cable connector(s) or
receptacle(s), let the damage(s) be repaired by an authorized service technician.
●Please do not pull on any cable. Always hold on to the plug when disconnecting cables.

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●Before every operation, visually check the equipment for exterior mechanical damage(s) and for
proper function.
●Immediately turn off and unplug any equipment that gives off smoke, sparks, strange noises, or
odors.
●After the equipment has been used in an observation of a specimen that is accompanied with a
potential of infection, clean the parts coming in contact with the specimen to prevent infection.
●In case the specimen is damaged by erroneous operation, promptly take the infection prevention
measures.
●Power Supply Cord set (international) - (Detachable) Rated 10 A, 250 V. Plug type CEE 7A/II,
Connector type IEC 60320/C13, and Cord type H05W-F3G, min. 0.75 mm2,3-conductor
terminating in molded-on grounding type attachment plug. <HAR> marked on the cord. Maximum
4.0 m long.
●Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device,
(disconnecting device: power cord, appliance inlet, etc.)
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply main with
protective earth.
The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer.
●When moving the microscope, grasp rear handle and the base with more than two peoples as
shown below.

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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Indication for use (Intended use)
This instrument has been designed to be used to observe magnified images of specimens in routine and
research applications. Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than its intended use.
2.2 Classification
●Protection against electric shock: Class I
●Protection against harmful ingress of water: Ordinary, IPXO
●Mode of operation: Continuous
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. In the documentation for the user, a
statement shall be included drawing attention to the fact that there may be potential difficulties in
ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments, due to conducted as well as radiated
disturbances.

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3. OPERATING CONDITION
●As long as the device is in its original package it can be exposed to the following environmental
conditions for up to 15 weeks for shipping and storage without risk of damage:
A. Temperature range: from -40°C to +70°C;
B. Relative humidity range: below 100%;
●The device can be in the following storage conditions after unpackaged:
A. Temperature range: from -10°C to +55°C;
B. Relative humidity range: below 95%;
●The device is made to operate under the following environmental conditions:
A. Temperature range: from -10°C to +40°C;
B. Relative humidity range: below 85%;
The device neither generates nor receives electromagnetic interference when used near other
equipment. Therefore, no preventive or corrective measures are required.

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4. GETTING READY
●A microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or
severe impact.
●When moving the microscope, first remove the specimens, eyepieces, and filters so that they will
not drop. Also remove other modules (e.g. lamp housing, stage) for decreasing system weight.
Then securely grasp the microscope by the rear of arms and the base.
●Do not grasp focus adjustment knob, binocular tube, lamp housing, and stage. It may cause serious
damage to the microscope.
●The desktop should be a level surface with an inclination of less than 3°. The microscope may
become unstable when certain intermediate attachment and/or photography unit are mounted on it.
Be careful so that the microscope does not topple down.
WARNING
The bulb, the lamp socket and areas near these will be extremely hot during and right after use. Set the
main switch off, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, then wait until lamp housing has cooled
down before moving the microscope.

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5. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
●To clean the lenses and other glass components, simply blow dirty away using a commercially
available blower and wipe gently using a piece of cleaning paper (or clean gauze). If a lens is
stained with fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe it gauze slightly moistened with commercially
available absolute alcohol.
CAUTION
Since the absolute alcohol is highly flammable, it must be handled carefully.
Be sure to keep it away from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks - for example,
electrical equipment that is being switched on or off. Also remember to always use it only in a
well-ventilated room.
●Do not attempt to use organic solvents to clean the microscope components other than the glass
components because they use plastic resin materials extensively. To clean them, use a lint-free,
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted neutral detergent.
●Do not disassemble any part of the microscope as this could result in malfunction or reduced
performance.
●When disposing of the microscope, check the regulations and rules of your local government and
be sure to observe them.

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6. NOMENCLATURE

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(Control box and control pad are provided PA53MET-3D, PA53MET-BD-3D only.)

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7. OBSERVATION PROCEDURE
7.1 Preparation
●If you have not assembled the microscope yet, please read “Chapter 11. Assembly”.
●For the reflected light observation, please refer its operation manual.
7.2 Procedure
●Set the main switch to T (ON).
●Select the light path to eye or camera. (Light path selection knob)
●Select transmitted light illumination (Brightness control knob)
●Place the specimen on the stage.
●Engage the 10x objective in the light path.
●Focus the specimen. (Coarse/fine adjustment knob)
●Adjust brightness (Brightness control knob)
●Adjust diopter if light path selection is eye (Diopter adjustment ring)
●Adjust interpupillary distance if light path selection is eye (Binocular tube)
●Adjust the height and position of condenser. (Condenser height adjustment knob, Condenser
centering knob)
●Engage the desired objective in the light path and bring the specimen in focus.
●Adjust the aperture iris diaphragm and field iris diaphragm (Field iris diaphragm ring,
Aperture iris diaphragm ring)
●Insert the required filter. (Filter switch)
●Adjust the brightness. (Brightness control knob)
●Start observation.

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8. OPERATION
8.1 Base
8.1.1 Voltage Indication and Switch
●Push the brightness adjustment knob to switch transmitted / reflected light illumination.
●Turn the brightness adjustment knob counter-clockwise to increase the voltage and make
illumination brighter, and vice versa.
●The indicator indicate the voltage.
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8.1.2 Turn ON/OFF Power saving function
●Push ECO button to toggle power saving function on and off.
●The ECO indicator LED turns on when the power saving function turns on.
●If the power saving function turns on, lamp is automatically turns off after 5 minute when there is
nobody sitting in front of microscope.
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8.1.3 Turn ON/OFF Intelligent Light function
●Push IL button to toggle intelligent light function on and off.
●The IL indicator LED 1 turns on when the intelligent light function turns on.
●If the intelligent light function turns on, the brightness (lamp voltage) automatically changed preset
value when the revolving nosepiece is changed.
●To set new preset brightness, press IL button long while IL indicator LED turns on.
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8.1.4 Using the built-in Filters [PA53MET-T, PA53MET-BD-T]
●Each of filter switch can engaged into the light path by push up the switch. Push down the switch
disengages the filter from light path.
Filter Type/Purpose
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ND6 (Neutral Density Filter for light adjustment, transmittance 6%)
2
ND25 (Neutral Density Filter for light adjustment, transmittance 25%)
3
LB (Light balancing Filter for color balancing)
Fig. 4

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8.2 Focusing Block
8.2.1 Replacing the Fine Adjustment Knob
●The fine adjustment knob is designed detachable to prevent interference with hand during
manipulation of the fine adjustment knob or XY-axis knob.
●Usually attach the knob on the opposite side to the XY-axis knob.
●Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the clamping screw and remove the fine adjustment knob .
Fig. 5
8.2.2 Adjusting the Coarse Adjustment Knob Tension
●If desired, you can change the coarse adjustment tension using the tension adjustment ring .
●Turing the ring clockwise increase tension, and vice versa.
NOTE
If the tension is too low, the stage drops by itself and focus is quickly lost after adjustment with the fine
adjustment knob.
In this case, turn the rina clockwise to increase tension.
Fig. 6