Optika Italy ACCESSORIES Series User manual

Ver. 2.3 2023
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ACCESSORIES Series
Model
CL-16.1
CL-18

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 3
2. Safety Information 3
3. Package content 4
3.1 CL-16.1 4
3.2 CL-18 4
4. Unpacking 5
5. Intended use 5
6. Symbols and conventions 5
7. Instrument description 6
7.1 CL-16.1 6
7.2 CL-18 6
8. Assembling 8
8.1 System assembling 8
8.1.1 Installing adapter ring 8
8.1.2 Installing the ringlight 8
8.1.3 Connecting the power supply 8
8.1.4 Installing the analyzer (CL-18 only) 9
9. Using the ringlight 10
9.1 CL-16.1 10
9.2 CL-18 10
9.2.1 Switching on 10
9.2.2 Adjusting light intensity 10
9.2.3 Adjusting polarized light 10
10. Maintenance 11
11. Troubleshooting 11
Equipment disposal 12

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1. Warning
This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of maintenance. It
is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use. We remind you that this manual contains
important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.
We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does not comply with this manual.
2. Safety Information
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the operation voltage
of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regulations of the region. The
equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibility to use this equipment safely. Please
follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.

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① Ringlightilluminator
② Controlbox
③ Adapterring
④ Powercord
③
①
②④
① Ringlightilluminator
② Analyzer
③ Adapterring
④ Powersupply
①
②③
④
3.2 CL-18
3. Package content
3.1 CL-16.1

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4. Unpacking
The microscope is housed in a moulded Styrofoam container. Remove the tape from the edge of the container and lift the
top half of the container. Take some care to avoid that the optical items (objectives and eyepieces) fall out and get dam-
aged. Using both hands (one around the arm and one around the base), lift the microscope from the container and put it
on a stable desk.
Do not touch with bare hands optical surfaces such as lenses, lters or glasses. Traces of grease or other
residuals may deteriorate the nal image quality and corrode the optics surface in a short time.
5. Intended use
Standard models
For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
IVD Models
Also for diagnostic use, aimed at obtaining information on the physiological or pathological situation of the subject.
6. Symbols and conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.

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7. Instrument description
FIXING KNOBS
LIGHT INTENSITY
KNOB
ILLUMINATION
SECTOR
BUTTONS
LED
ILLUMINATOR
ON/OFF SWITCH
7.1 CL-16.1
7.2 CL-18
LIGHT INTENSITY
KNOB
FIXING KNOBS
ON/OFF SWITCH
ANALYZER
POLARIZER

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FFig. 1ig. 1
FFig. 2ig. 2
FFig. 4ig. 4
FFig. 3ig. 3
①
②
②②
8. Assembling
8.1 System assembling
8.1.1 Installing adapter ring
1. Screw the adapter ring at the end of the microscope body.
(Fig. 1)
• The adapter ring has a groove ① for the connection of
the ringlight illuminator.
• In case of installation on SZP series the adapter ring
is not needed. The SZP objective has a groove for the
adaptation of the ringlight illuminator.
8.1.2 Installing the ringlight
1. Open the xing knobs ② on the ringlight and t the illuminator
on the adapter ring.
2. Screw the xing knobs until the tips of the knobs enter into
the groove of the adapter ring. (Fig. 2)
• Only for CL-18: before installing the ringlight it is
mandatory to install the analyzer (see chapter 8.1.4).
8.1.3 Connecting the power supply
CL-16.1
1. Plug the power cord on the back of the control box. (Fig. 3).
CL-18
1. Plug the power supply on the side of the ringlight illuminator.
(Fig. 4).

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8.1.4 Installing the analyzer (CL-18 only)
1. Put the analyzer into the hole of the ringlight. (Fig. 5)
2. Install the assembly on the adapter ring as already explained
in 8.1.2.
FFig. 5ig. 5

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9. Using the ringlight
9.1 CL-16.1
1. Use ON/OFF switch ① to turn the ringlight on. (Fig. 6)
• When the main switch is switched o󰀨, all the LEDs turn
o󰀨. Switching on the main switch will not turn on the
LED sectors. This is not a defect.
2. Press one or all of the sector buttons ② to switch on the
relevant LED sector.
• The user can separately turn on or o󰀨 each of the 4 sectors
on the ringlight.
3. Use the light intensity control knob ③ to adjust the light in-
tensity.
FFig. 6ig. 6
FFig. 7ig. 7
FFig. 9ig. 9
FFig. 8ig. 8
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
9.2 CL-18
9.2.1 Switching on
1. Use ON/OFF switch ④ to turn the ringlight on. (Fig. 7)
9.2.2 Adjusting light intensity
1. Use the light intensity control knob ⑤ to adjust the light in-
tensity. (Fig. 8)
9.2.3 Adjusting polarized light
1. While observing into the eyepieces, rotate the polarizer ⑥ to
adjust the illumination. (Fig. 9)
• The printed scale on the polarizer can be used for reference.
It is not used for precise measurement in polarized light.

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10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
Review the information in the table below to troubleshoot operating problems.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
I. Optical System
LED does not light. Power cord is unplugged. Plug power cord into the power outlet.
Main switch is in “OFF” position Put the main switch to “ON”
Only for CL-16.1: LED sector buttons
are in “OFF” position Press the sector buttons to switch the LEDs on.
Light too dim on the sample Only one sector is lit up. Press the sector buttons to switch the
LEDs on.
Intensity set too low. Adjust the intensity knob.
Only for CL-18: polarizer is rotated into
a total extinction position causing a
dark image
Adjust the polarizer position
Device environment
This device is recommended to be used in a clean, dry and shock free environment with a temperature of 5°-40°C and a
maximum relative humidity of 85 % (non condensing). Use a dehumidier if needed.
To think about when and after using the device
• The device should always be kept vertically when moving it and be careful so that no moving parts
fall out.
• Never mishandle or impose unnecessary force on the device.
• Never attempt to service the device yourself.
• After use, turn o󰀨 the light immediately, cover the whole microscope with the provided dust-cover,
and keep it in a dry and clean place.
Electrical safety precautions
• Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches
with the operation voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in “OFF” position.
• Users should observe all safety regulations of the region.
• The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users do have full responsibility to use
this equipment safely.
Cleaning the optics
• If the optical parts need to be cleaned try rst to: use compressed air.
• If that is not su󰀩cient: use a soft lint-free piece of cloth with water and a mild detergent.
• And as a nal option: use the piece of cloth moistened with a 3:7 mixture of ethanol and ether.
• Note: ethanol and ether are highly ammable liquids. Do not use them near a heat source, near sparks or near
electric equipment. Use these chemicals in a well ventilated room.
• Remember to never wipe the surface of any optical items with your hands. Fingerprints can damage the optics.
For the best results, use the OPTIKA cleaning kit (see catalogue).
If you need to send the device to Optika for maintenance, please use the original packaging.

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Art.13 Dlsg 25 July 2005 N°151. “According to directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to the reduc-
tion in the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and waste disposal.”
The basket symbol on equipment or on its box indicates that the product at the end of its useful life should be collected sep-
arately from other waste. The separate collection of this equipment at the end of its lifetime is organized and managed by
the producer. The user will have to contact the manufacturer and follow the rules that he adopted for end-of-life equipment
collection. The collection of the equipment for recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal, helps to pre-
vent possible adverse e󰀨ects on the environment and health and promotes reuse and/or recycling of materials of the equip-
ment. Improper disposal of the product involves the application of administrative penalties as provided by the laws in force.
Equipment disposal

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