Optika Italy B-510 Series User manual

Ver. 1.3 2022
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B-510 Series
Model
B-510MET
B-510METR

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 3
2. Safety Information 3
3. Package content 4
3.1 B-510MET 4
3.2 B-510MET-R 5
4. Unpacking 6
5. Intended use 6
6. Symbols and conventions 6
7. Instrument description 7
7.1 B-510MET 7
7.2 B-510MET-R 9
8. Assembling 11
9. Summary of reflected light observation procedures 15
10. Use of the microscope 16
10.1 Light intensity adjustment 16
10.2 Coarse focus tension adjustment 16
10.3 Coarse upper limit lever 16
10.4 Stage 16
10.4.1 B-510MET 16
10.4.2 B-510MET-R 17
10.5 Diopter adjustment 17
10.6 Adjusting the interpupillary distance 17
10.7 Use of eyeshields 17
10.8 Centering of reected light diaphragms 18
10.8.1 Field diaphragm (FS) 18
10.8.2 E󰀨ects of the eld diaphragm 18
10.8.3 Aperture diaphragm (AS) 19
10.9 Centering the condenser (B-510MET-R) 19
10.10 Aperture diaphragm 19
10.11 Use of lters 20
10.12 Oblique illumination 20
10.13 Use of polarized light 21
11. Microfotography 22
11.1 Use of C-mount cameras 22
11.2 Use of reex cameras 22
12. Maintenance 23
13. Troubleshooting 24
Equipment disposal 26

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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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3. Package content
3.1 B-510MET
① Microscopeframe
② Eyepieces
③ Objectives
④ Observationhead
⑤ ReectedlightIlluminator
⑥ Allenwrench
⑦ Polarizer
⑧ Analyzer
⑨ Dustcover
⑩ Connectionplate
⑪ Colorlters
⑫ Powersupply
⑬ Tensionadjustmenttool
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
①
②
⑪
⑩
⑫⑬

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3.2 B-510MET-R
① Microscopeframe
② Eyepieces
③ Objectives
④ Observationhead
⑤ Reectedlightilluminator
⑥ Allenwrenches
⑦ Polarizer
⑧ Analyzer
⑨ Dustcover
⑩ Colorlters
⑪ Connectionplate
⑫ Condenser
⑬ Powersupply
⑭ Tensionadjustmenttool
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑬
⑫
⑭

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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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PHOTO/TV PORT
DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT RING
NOSEPIECE
COARSE
UPPER
LIMIT KNOB
OBJECTIVES
MAIN SWITCH /
BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
OBSERVATION
HEAD
REFLECTED LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR
OBLIQUE
ILLUMINATION
SLIDER
FILTER SLIDER
7. Instrument description
7.1 B-510MET

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EYEPIECES
STAGE
BINOCULAR
TUBE
X/Y MOVEMENT
KNOBS
TENSION ADJUSTMENT RING
SLIDE HOLDER
FINE FOCUS
KNOB
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
ANALYZER
POLARIZER
FIELD DIAPHRAGM
(FS)
APERTURE
DIAPHRAGM (AS)
Opposite side

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PHOTO/TV PORT
DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT RING
NOSEPIECE
COARSE
UPPER
LIMIT KNOB
CONDENSER
CENTERING SCREWS
OBJECTIVES
APERTURE DIAPHRAGM
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT)
FIELD DIAPHRAGM
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT)
BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
OBSERVATION
HEAD
CONDENSER HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
OBLIQUE
ILLUMINATION
SLIDER
REFLECTED LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR
TRANSMITTED/REFLECTED
LIGHT SELECTOR
FILTER SLIDER
7.2 B-510MET-R

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EYEPIECES
STAGE
CONDENSER
BINOCULAR
TUBE
X/Y MOVEMENT
KNOBS
FINE FOCUS
KNOB
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
TENSION ADJUSTMENT RING
SLIDE HOLDER
FIELD DIAPHRAGM (FS)
(REFLECTED LIGHT)
APERTURE DIAPHRAGM (AS)
(REFLECTED LIGHT)
ANALYZER
POLARIZER
TRANSMITTED/REFLECTED
LIGHT MAIN SWITCH
Opposite side