Optika Italy SZO Series User manual

Ver. 2 2018
Model
SZO-1
SZO-2
SZO-3
SZO-4
SZO-5
SZO-6
SZO-7
SZO-8
SZO-9
SZO-10
SZO Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 3
2. Symbols and conventions 3
3. Safety Information 3
4. Intended use 3
5. Overview 4
5.1 SZO-B / SZO-T 4
5.2 SZO-1 / SZO-2 5
5.3 SZO-3 / SZO-4 6
5.4 SZO-5 / SZO-6 7
5.5 SZO-7 / SZO-8 8
5.6 SZO-9 / SZO-10 9
6. Unpacking 10
7. Assembly 10
7.1 SZO-B / SZO-T 10
7.2 SZO-1 / SZO-2 11
7.3 SZO-3 / SZO-4 12
7.4 SZO-5 / SZO-6 13
7.5 SZO-7 / SZO-8 14
7.6 SZO-9 / SZO-10 15
7.7 Assembly procedure (SZO-B / SZO-T) 16
7.8 Assembly procedure (SZO-1 / SZO-10) 16
7.9 Assembly procedure (SZO-7 / SZO-8) 17
7.10 Assembly procedure (SZO-9 / SZO-10) 20
8. Using the microscope 22
8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 22
8.2 Focus 22
8.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 22
8.4 Dioptric compensation 22
8.5 Magnication 23
8.6 Use of additional lens 23
8.7 Contrast disc (SZO-1/2/34/5/6) 23
8.8 Video capturing (SZO-2/4/6/8/10) 24
8.9 Use of the illumination (SZO-3/4/5/6) 24
8.10 Use of the overhanging stand (SZO-7/8) 24
8.11 Use of the overhanging stand (SZO-9/10) 25
9. Maintenance 27
10. Troubleshooting 28
Equipment disposal 29

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1. Warning
This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of mainte-
nance. 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 accessi-
ble to the instrument users. We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does
not comply with this manual.
2. 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.
3. Safety Information
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the ope-
ration voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regu-
lations 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.
4. Intended use
For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.

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5. Overview
5.1 SZO-B / SZO-T
ZOOM KNOB
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-T)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-B: BINOCULAR
SZO-T: TRINOCULAR

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5.2 SZO-1 / SZO-2
ZOOM KNOB
STAGE CLIPS
BLACK&WHITE
CONTRAST
DISC
FOCUS KNOB FIXING
SCREW
PILLAR
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-2)
MICROSCOPE
BASE
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
EYEPIECE
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-1: BINOCULAR
SZO-2: TRINOCULAR

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5.3 SZO-3 / SZO-4
TRANSLUCENT DISC
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT) OR
BLACK&WHITE CONTRAST
DISC (REFLECTED LIGHT)
TRANSMITTED LIGHT ON/OFF
AND INTENSITY CONTROL
REFLECTED LIGHT ON/OFF
AND INTENSITY CONTROL
REFLECTED LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR
ZOOM KNOB
EYEPIECE
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
STAGE CLIPS
PILLAR
FOCUS KNOB MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-3: BINOCULAR
SZO-4: TRINOCULAR
MICROSCOPE
BASE
FIXING
SCREW
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-4)

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5.4 SZO-5 / SZO-6
REFLECTED LIGHT SELF-
SUPPORTING LED ILLUMINA-
TING ARMS
REFLECTED LIGHT ON/OFF
AND INTENSITY CONTROL
TRANSMITTED LIGHT ON/OFF
AND INTENSITY CONTROL
TRANSLUCENT DISC
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT) OR
BLACK&WHITE CONTRAST DISC
(REFLECTED LIGHT)
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-6)
ZOOM KNOB
EYEPIECE
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-5: BINOCULAR
SZO-6: TRINOCULAR
FIXING
SCREW
PILLAR
FOCUS KNOB
MICROSCOPE
BASE
STAGE CLIPS

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5.5 SZO-7 / SZO-8
ZOOM KNOB
EYEPIECE
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
FOCUS KNOB
FIXING
SCREW
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-7: BINOCULAR
SZO-8: TRINOCULAR
OVERHANGING
STAND
SZ-STL1
MICROSCOPE
BASE
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-8)

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5.6 SZO-9 / SZO-10
OVERHANGING
STAND
SZ-STL2
MICROSCOPE
BASE
ZOOM KNOB
EYEPIECE
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-9: BINOCULAR
SZO-10: TRINOCULAR
FIXING
SCREW
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
RING
PHOTO PORT
(ONLY SZO-10)
FOCUS KNOB

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6. 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 damaged. 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.
7. Assembly
Once opened the microscope box, the microscope parts are the following:
7.1 SZO-B / SZO-T
① Microscope body
(SZO-B Binocular) / SZO-T Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Allen wrench (only for SZO-T)
④ Dust cover
⑤ Photo tube (only for SZO-T)
③
④
⑤
①
②

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①
⑥
②
7.2 SZO-1 / SZO-2
① Microscope body
(SZO-1 Binocular) / SZO-2 Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Photo tube (only for SZO-2)
⑥ Black/white plate
⑦ Dust cover
⑧ Allen wrench (only for SZO-2)
③⑤
④
⑧
⑦

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7.3 SZO-3 / SZO-4
① Microscope body
(SZO-3 Binocular) / SZO-4 Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Photo tube (only SZO-4)
⑥ Transparent plate
⑦ Incident light LED illuminator
⑧ Black/white plate
⑨ Dust Cover
⑩ Allen Wrench (only SZO-4)
⑪ Power supply
①
②
③
④⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑪
⑩

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7.4 SZO-5 / SZO-6
① Microscope body
(SZO-5 Binocular) / SZO-6 Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand with LED exible arm
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Photo tube (only SZO-6)
⑥ Transparent plate
⑦ Black/white plate
⑧ Dust Cover
⑨ Allen Wrench (only SZO-6)
⑩ Power supply
①
②
③
④⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩

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7.5 SZO-7 / SZO-8
① Microscope body
(SZO-7 Binocular) / SZO-8 Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand SZ-STL1
④ Photo tube (only SZO-8)
⑤ Dust Cover
⑥ Allen Wrench (only SZO-8)
①
②
③
④
④
⑤
⑥

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7.6 SZO-9 / SZO-10
④
⑤
⑥
① Microscope body
(SZO-9 Binocular) / SZO-10 Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand SZ-STL2
④ Photo tube (only SZO-10)
⑤ Dust Cover
⑥ Allen Wrench (only SZO-10)
①
②
③

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7.7 Assembly procedure (SZO-B / SZO-T)
1. Remove the eyepieces dust caps and insert the
eyepieces in the empty eyepiece sleeve. (Fig. 1)
2. Lock the eyepieces using the locking knob ①.
(Fig. 2)
3. Insert the microscope into the head holder and
lock the clamping knob ②. (Fig. 3)
7.8 Assembly procedure (SZO-1 / SZO-10)
1. Insert the microscope into the head holder and
lock the clamping knob ②. (Fig. 3)
2. Remove the eyepieces dust caps and insert the
eyepieces in the empty eyepiece sleeve. (Fig. 1)
3. Lock the eyepieces using the locking knob ①.
(Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
①
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Fig. 3
②

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Only for SZO-3/4/5/6
4. Connect the jack of the power supply to the so-
cket in the rear part of the microscope base. (Fig.
4)
7.9 Assembly procedure (SZO-7 / SZO-8)
Fig. 4
1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 5)
2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
BASE
VERTICAL
ARM FIXING
KNOB
FOCUS KNOB
DROP
PREVENTION
RING
HORIZONTAL
ARM SLIDING
FIXING KNOBS

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3. Insert the drop preventing ring. (Fig. 7)
4. Insert the horizontal arm and lock it with the lo-
cking knob. (Fig. 8 - 9)
5. Install the focus holder. Unscrew the prevention
knob ④, and insert the head holder arm ③ from
above in the hole of the horizontal arm. (Fig. 10-
11)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
③
④

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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
6. Lock the xing knob ⑤ (Fig. 11)
7. Install the head holder, lock the xing knob ⑥
and screw the prevention knob ④ from below.
(Fig. 12-13)
8. Insert the head into the head holder and lock the
clamping knob ②. (Fig. 3)
⑤
⑥
④

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7.10 Assembly procedure (SZO-9 / SZO-10)
1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 14)
2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 15)
3. Insert the drop preventing ring. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
DROP
PREVENTION
RING
FOCUS KNOB
VERTICAL
ARM FIXING
KNOB
HORIZONTAL
ARM SLIDING
FIXING KNOB
TILTING
LOCK KNOB
BASE