Optika Italy SZP Series User manual

Ver. 2.0 2020
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SZP Series
Model
SZP-6
SZP-6E
SZP-8
SZP-8E
SZP-10
SZP-10E
ST-172

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 3
2. Symbols and conventions 3
3. Safety Information 3
4. Intended use 3
5. Instrument description 4
5.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10 4
5.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E 5
5.3 ST-172 6
6. Unpacking 7
7. Assembling 7
7.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10 7
7.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E 8
7.3 ST-172 8
7.4 Assembling procedure 9
8. Using the microscope 11
8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 11
8.2 Dioptric compensation 11
8.3 Magnication 11
8.4 Use of additional lens 12
8.5 Use of aperture diaphragm (ST-172) 12
9. Maintenance 14
10. Troubleshooting 15
Equipment disposal 16

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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. 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
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 responsibil-
ity 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
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.

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5. Instrument description
5.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10
FIXED
OBSERVATION
HEAD
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
• SZP-6
• SZP-8
• SZP-10
HEAD CLAMPING SCREW
OBJECTIVE
ZOOM KNOB

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5.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E
ERGO
OBSERVATION
HEAD
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
• SZP-6E
• SZP-8E
• SZP-10E
HEAD CLAMPING SCREW
OBJECTIVE
ZOOM KNOB

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5.3 ST-172
FIXING SCREW
APERTURE
DIAPHRAGM
LEVER

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① Microscope body
② Objective
③ Observation head
④ Eyepieces
⑤ Allen wrench
⑥ Dust cover
③
④
①
②
⑤
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.
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.
7. Assembling
Once opened the box, the microscope parts are the following:
7.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10
⑥

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7.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E
7.3 ST-172
① Aperture diaphragm
①
① Microscope body
② Objective
③ Observation head
④ Eyepieces
⑤ Allen wrench
⑥ Dust cover
③
④
①
②
⑤
⑥

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7.4 Assembling procedure
1. Insert the microscope body in the round hole of the
stand.
2. Screw the objective in the bottom part of the micro-
scope body. (Fig. 1)
3. Install the aperture diaphragm attachment ST-172 (if
provided) by aligning the positioning pin ② and the po-
sitioning groove ③.
4. Lock the xing screw with the provided Allen wrench.
(Fig. 2-3)
5. Install the head (Fig. 3) by aligning the positioning pin
② and the positioning groove ③. (Fig. 2)
6. Lock the xing screw. (Fig. 4)
FFig. 1ig. 1
FFig. 2ig. 2
FFig. 3ig. 3
FFig. 4ig. 4
③
②

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FFig. 5ig. 5
7. Insert eyepieces into empty eyepieces sleeves. (Fig. 5)

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FFig. 6ig. 6
FFig. 7ig. 7
FFig. 8ig. 8
FFig. 9ig. 9
②
⑤
①
8. Using the microscope
8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance
1. Hold the right and left eyepiece tube with both hands
and adjust the interpupillary distance by moving the two
parts until one circle of light can be seen. (Fig. 6)
2. If two circles appear, the interpupillary distance is too
big, and if two overlapped circles appear, the interpupil-
lary distance is too small. (Fig. 6)
8.2 Dioptric compensation
• This compensation makes possible for people
wearing glasses to adjust the microscope to their
eyes and use the microscope without glasses.
1. Put the zoom down to the lowest magnication ① and
focus the specimen with the focusing knobs ②. (Fig. 7)
2. Put the zoom to the maximum magnication and repeat
the focusing.
3. Return to the lowest magnication: the specimen will be
out of focus.
4. Adjust the diopter compensation ring of the right eye-
piece ③ (Fig. 8) until the image of the right eyepiece
is clear and sharp. Repeat the procedure for the left
eyepiece ④.
5. Check the focus of the image for the whole zoom range.
It should be perfectly parfocal (focus is maintained dur-
ing the change of magnication).
8.3 Magnication
1. Select the desired magnication by adjusting the zoom
knob ⑤. (Fig. 9)
• Change the eyepieces and/or add an appropriate
additional lens if a di󰀨erent magnication range is
needed.
• The microscope body is equipped with a “click-stop”
function that allows to obtain a precise setting of the
desired magnication.
③
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8.4 Use of additional lens
1. Unscrew the 1X objective and screw the desired
additional lens on the microscope body. (Fig. 1)
Total magnication used can be calculated as:
Eyepiece magnication * Zoom magnication * Objective lens magnication.
SZP-6 / SZP-6E
Eyepiece 10x 15x 20x
Field number (mm) 24 15 10
Objective Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
0.3X 2.4X - 15X 100 - 16 3,6x - 22,5X 62,5 - 10 4,8x - 30X 41,7 - 6,7
0.5X 4X - 25X 60 - 9,6 6x - 37,5X 37,5 - 6 8x - 50X 25 - 4
1X 8X - 50X 30 - 4,8 12x - 75X 18,8 - 3 16x - 100X 12,5 - 2
2X 16X - 100X 15 - 2,4 24x - 150X 9,4 - 1,5 32x - 200X 6,25 - 1
SZP-8 / SZP-8E
Eyepiece 10x 15x 20x
Field number (mm) 24 15 10
Objective Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
0.3X 2,4X - 19,2X 100 - 12,5 3,6X - 28,8X 62,5 - 7,8 4,8X - 38,4X 41,7 - 5,2
0.5X 4X - 32X 60 - 7,5 6X - 48X 37,5 - 4,7 8X - 64X 25 - 3,1
1X 8X - 64X 30 - 3,75 12X - 96X 18,8 - 2,3 16X - 128X 12,5 - 1,5
2X 16X - 128X 15 - 1,9 24X - 192X 9,4 - 1,2 32X - 256X 6,25 - 0,8
SZP-10 / SZP-10E
Eyepiece 10x 15x 20x
Field number (mm) 24 15 10
Objective Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
Total Mag F.O.V
(mm)
0.3X 2,4x - 24x 100 - 10 3,6x - 36x 62,5 - 6,25 4,8x - 48x 41,7 - 4,2
0.5X 4x - 40x 60 - 6 6x - 60x 37,5 - 3,75 8x - 80x 25 - 2,5
1X 8x - 80x 30 - 3 12x - 120x 18,8 - 1,87 16x - 160x 12,5 - 1,25
2X 16x - 160x 15 - 1,5 24x - 240x 9,45 - 0,94 32x - 320x 6,25 - 0,625
FFig. 10ig. 10
8.5 Use of aperture diaphragm (ST-172)
By varying the iris aperture, the observer can adjust the
brightness of the image for better contrast and greater
depth of eld.
• Over-closing the iris causes the image quality to
deteriorate.
1. Move the aperture diaphragm lever ① to the right or left.
Rotation towards the symbol opens the diaphragm
while rotation towards the symbol closes it.
2. Adjust the diaphragm during observation to optimize
the e󰀨ect on contrast and depth of eld.
• Do not close the diaphragm too tightly so as not
to have a poor image quality and not to have an
excessively dark image.
3. The scale on the diaphragm serves as a reference for
future use.
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9. Maintenance
Microscopy environment
This microscope 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 75 % (non condensing). Use a dehumidier if needed.
To think about when and after using the microscope
• The microscope should always be kept vertically when moving it and be careful so that no
moving parts, such as the eyepieces, fall out.
• Never mishandle or impose unnecessary force on the microscope.
• Never attempt to service the microscope yourself.
• After use, turn o󰀨 the light immediately, cover the 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 o󰀨-
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.
• Do not disassemble objectives or eyepieces in attempt to clean them.
Forthebestresults,usetheOPTIKAcleaningkit(seecatalogue).
If you need to send the microscope to Optika for maintenance, please use the original packaging.

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10. Troubleshooting
Review the information in the table below to troubleshoot operating problems.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
I. Optical Section:
The edge of the eld of view is vignetted
or the brightness is asymmetric
The incident illuminator is not correctly
oriented
Change the angle of the incident illu-
minator
Dust and stains can be seen in the eld
of view
Stain and dust on the specimen Clean the specimen
Stain and dust on the eyepiece Clean the eyepiece
Poor image quality:
• The image is not sharp
• The contrast is not high
• The details are not clear
• Image glares
The lenses (objective, eyepieces) are
dirt
Throughly clean all the optical system
One side of the image is out of focus The specimen is out of place (tilted) Place the specimen at on the stage
II. Observation tube:
The eld of view of the two eyes is dif-
ferent
The interpupillar distance is not correct Adjust the interpupillar distance
The dioptric correction is not right Adjust the dioptric correction
The viewing technique is not correct,
and the operator is straining the eye-
sight
When look into the eyepieces, do not
stare at the specimen but look at the
whole eld of view. Periodically, move
the eyes away to look at a distant ob-
ject, then back into the eyepieces

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Equipment disposal
Art.13 Dlsg 25 July 2005 N°151. “According to directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating
to the reduction 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 separately from other waste. The separate collection of this equipment at the end of its lifetime is or-
ganized 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 prevent possible adverse e󰀨ects on the environment and health
and promotes reuse and/or recycling of materials of the equipment. Improper disposal of the product involves
the application of administrative penalties as provided by the laws in force.

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Ver. 2.0 2020
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
Serie SZP
Modello
SZP-6
SZP-6E
SZP-8
SZP-8E
SZP-10
SZP-10E
ST-172

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Sommario
1. Avvertenza 19
2. Simboli 19
3. Informazioni sulla sicurezza 19
4. Uso previsto 19
5. Descrizione dello strumento 20
5.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10 20
5.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E 21
5.3 ST-172 22
6. Disimballaggio 23
7. Assemblaggio 23
7.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10 23
7.2 SZP-6E / SZP-8E / SZP-10E 24
7.3 ST-172 24
7.4 Procedura di montaggio 25
8. Uso del microscopio 27
8.1 Regolazione della distanza interpupillare 27
8.2 Compensazione diottrica 27
8.3 Ingrandimento 27
8.4 Uso di obiettivi addizionali 28
8.5 Uso del diaframma di apertura (ST-172) 28
9. Manutenzione 29
10. Guida alla risoluzione dei problemi 30
Smaltimento 31

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1. Avvertenza
Questo microscopio è uno strumento scientico di alta precisione, progettato per durare a lungo con una minima
manutenzione; la realizzazione è secondo i migliori standard ottici e meccanici, per poter essere utilizzato
quotidianamente. Vi ricordiamo che questo manuale contiene informazioni importanti per la sicurezza e per la
manutenzione dello strumento, e deve quindi essere messo a disposizione di coloro che lo utilizzeranno.
Decliniamo ogni responsabilità derivante da un utilizzo dello strumento non indicato nel presente manuale.
2. Simboli
La seguente tabella riporta i simboli utilizzati in questo manuale.
PERICOLO
Questo simbolo indica un rischio potenziale ed avverte di procedere con cautela.
SHOCK ELETTRICO
Questo simbolo indica un rischio di shock elettrico.
3. Informazioni sulla sicurezza
Per evitare shock elettrici
Prima di collegare il cavo di alimentazione alla presa elettrica, assicurarsi che il voltaggio della rete locale
coincida con il voltaggio dello strumento e che l’interruttore dell’illuminazione sia nella posizione “OFF”.
Gli utenti dovranno seguire tutte le norme di sicurezza locali. Lo strumento è certicato CE. In ogni caso, gli
utilizzatori sono gli unici responsabili per un utilizzo sicuro dello strumento. Per l’utilizzo in sicurezza dello
strumento è importante attenersi alle seguenti istruzioni e leggere il manuale in tutte le sue parti.
4. Uso previsto
Modelli standard
Solo per applicazioni di ricerca ed usi didattici. Non indicato per utilizzo diagnostico e terapeutico umano e ve-
terinario.
Modelli IVD
Anche per uso diagnostico, nalizzato ad ottenere informazioni sulla situazione siologica o patologica del sog-
getto.

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5. Descrizione dello strumento
5.1 SZP-6 / SZP-8 / SZP-10
TESTA DI
OSSERVAZIONE
FISSA
OCULARE
ANELLO
REGOLAZIONE
DIOTTRICA
CORPO MICROSCOPIO
• SZP-6
• SZP-8
• SZP-10
VITE DI FISSAGGIO TESTA
OBIETTIVO
SELETTORE
ZOOM