Omax M517 User manual

User Manual
Industrial Inspection
Microscope
Model M517
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Table of Contents
i. Caution……..……………………………………………………………1
ii. Care and Maintenance……….………………………………….….…1
1. Component Illustration………………………….…………………..…2
2. Installation ……………………………………………………………...3
3. Operation...…………………….………………………….…………....4
4. Specifications…………………….………………………………….....5
5. Troubleshooting Guide…................................................................5

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i. Caution
1. Do not discard the microscope container. The container should be retained should
the microscope ever requires reshipment.
2. Keep the instrument out of direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, and dusty
environments. Ensure that the microscope is located on a smooth, level and firm
surface.
3. If any specimen solutions or other liquids splash onto the stage, wipe up the
spillage immediately. Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.
ii. Care and Maintenance
1. Do not attempt to disassemble any component including eyepieces, objectives or
focusing assembly.
2. Keep the instrument clean; remove dirt and debris regularly. Accumulated dirt on
metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. More persistent dirt should be
removed using a mild soap solution. Do not use organic solvents for cleansing.
3. The outer surface of the optics should be inspected and cleaned periodically using
an air stream from an air bulb. If dirt remains on the optical surface, use a soft cloth
or cotton swab dampened with a lens cleaning solution (available at camera stores).
All optical lenses should be swabbed using a circular motion. A small amount of
absorbent cotton wound on the end of a tapered stick makes a useful tool for
cleaning recessed optical surfaces. Avoid using an excessive amount of solvent as
this may cause problems with optical coatings or cemented optics or the flowing
solvent may pick up grease making cleaning more difficult.
4. Store the instrument in a cool and dry environment. Cover the microscope with the
dust cover when not in use.

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1. Components Illustration
1. Eyepiece
2. Eyepiece Adapter
3. Eyepiece Tube
4. Microscope Body
5. Holder Adapter
6. Holder
7. Zoom Ring
8. Ring Light Rack
9. Thumb Screw
10. Stand Post
11. Thumb Screw
12. Focusing Block
13. Tightening Knob
14. Focus Knob
15. Tightening Knob
16. Stand Base
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2. Installation
2.1 Installation of the microscope body
1) Loosen the thumbscrew on the microscope holder.
2) Insert the microscope body into the holder. Be
certain that the scale of the zoom ring is facing
toward you.
3) Tighten the thumb scale on the holder.
2.2 Installation of the eyepiece
1) Loosen the thumbscrew on the eyepiece tube.
2) If the C-mount adapter is installed, remove it from
the eyepiece tube.
3) Insert the eyepiece adapter into the eyepiece tube,
and then tighten the thumbscrew.
4) Insert the eyepiece into the eyepiece tube.
2.3 Installation of the ring light
1) Loosen the tightening knob of the ring light rack
and move the rack to the desired position. And
then tighten the knob.
2) Put the ring light on the dovetail at the bottom of
the ring light holder and then tighten the screws
on the ring light.
Note: the ring light is sold separately.
C-mount Adapter Eyepiece Adapter

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3. Operation
3.1 Placing specimen
Place the specimen on the center of the stand base, just under the objective.
3.2 Focusing
1) Loosen the tightening knob on the focusing block and move the block up or down so
that the distance between the objective and base surface is around 90mm. Then
tighten the knob.
2) Turn the zoom ring to its lowest position (0.7x).
3) Adjust the focus knob until the specimen is in focus. Then move the specimen
slightly and carefully so that the observing area is in the eyepiece filed of view.
4) Adjust the zoom ring to zoom the viewing in or out.
5) Adjust the focus knob if necessary.
Note: the ring light rack may interfere with the focusing movement. Move the ring light
rack if necessary.

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4. Specifications
Model M517
Total Magnification Zoom 7X ~ 90X
Eyepiece 1 pair of WF10X/18 and 1 pair of WF20X
Objectives Zoom 0.7X ~ 4.5X
Zoom ratio 1:6.5
Working Distance 90mm (3-1/2”) 160mm with 0.5X auxiliary objective*
265mm with 0.3X auxiliary objective*
Field of View 4mm ~ 25.7mm 7mm ~ 51mm with 0.5X auxiliary objective*
12.5mm ~ 83mm with 0.3X auxiliary objective*
Focusing Mechanism Focusing knobs on both sides
Rack and pinion adjustment, stroke 54 mm
Stand base Size: 220mm x 285mm
Dimension 22cm x 28.5cm x 39cm (8-5/8” x 11-1/4” x 15-3/8”)
Net weight 6.7 kg (14 lb 13.5 oz)
* The auxiliary objectives are sold separately.
5. Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Cause Remedy
Stains or dust on
the field of view
Stains or dust on the eyepieces or
objectives Clean the lens with a camera cleaning kit
Stains or dust on the specimen Clean the specimen
Can not focus
The focus block/objectives is too far
away or too close to the specimen
and out of the range of focus stroke
Adjust the height of the viewing head
so that the distance between the
objectives and specimen is about
90mm.
The ring light rack interfere with the
moving part of the focusing block Moving down the ring light rack
Image moves
while focusing Specimen rises from stage surface Secure the specimen