Optika Italy SFX Series User manual

Ver. 2.0 2019
Model
MS-2
STX
SFX-31
SFX-32
SFX-33
SFX-34
SFX-51
SFX-52
SFX-91
SFX-91D
ST-30FX
ST-50Led
SFX/STEREO 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 MS-2 4
5.2 STX 5
5.3 SFX-31 6
5.4 SFX-32 7
5.5 SFX-33 8
5.6 SFX-34 9
5.7 SFX-51 10
5.8 SFX-52 11
5.9 SFX-91 12
5.10 SFX-91D 13
5.11 ST-30FX 14
5.12 ST-50Led 15
6. Unpacking 16
7. Using the microscope 16
7.1 Place the specimen on the stage 16
7.2 Turning on the light 16
7.3 Adjust interpupillary distance 16
7.4 Focus 17
7.5 Dioptric compensation 17
7.6 Magnication 17
7.7 Contrast disc 17
7.8 Inserting the batteries 18
7.9 Charge Battery LED 18
8. Installation of camera drivers and software 19
9. Initial settings 19
10. Micrometric Slide M-005 21
11. Maintenance 22
Equipment disposal 23

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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 acces-
sible 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
For teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.

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5. Overview
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECE
OBSERVATION
HEAD
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP
5.1 MS-2

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5.2 STX
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
FOCUS KNOB
OBSERVATION
HEAD
SLIDE CLAMP

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TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
TRANSMITTED/
REFLECTED LIGHT
SWITCH
LIGHT
INTENSITY
ADJUSTMENT
FOCUS KNOB
5.3 SFX-31
SLIDE CLAMP BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
LIGHT
INTENSITY
ADJUSTMENT
FOCUS KNOB
5.4 SFX-32
SLIDE CLAMP
TRANSMITTED/
REFLECTED LIGHT
SWITCH
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.5 SFX-33
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
TOUCH CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.6 SFX-34
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
TOUCH CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.7 SFX-51
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
TOUCH CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.8 SFX-52
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
TOUCH CONTROL
SLIDE CLAMP
FOCUS KNOB
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.9 SFX-91
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
ON-OFF SWITCH
TOUCH CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.10 SFX-91D
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
HANDLE
CAMERA USB
OUTPUT
INCIDENT LIGHT
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
ON-OFF SWITCH
TOUCH CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP
BATTERY CHARGE
LED

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5.11 ST-30FX
TURNABLE
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
INCIDENT LIGHT
STAND
TRANSMITTED
LIGHT
ON-OFF SWITCH
FOCUS KNOB
SLIDE CLAMP

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5.12 ST-50Led
OBJECTIVE
EYEPIECES
DIOPTRIC
COMPENSATION
STAND
ON-OFF SWITCH
FLEXIBLE ARM
LED ILLUMINATOR
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. Using the microscope
Fig.1
Fig.3 Fig.4
Fig.5
7.1 Place the specimen on the stage
Place the specimen on the microscope stage
and lock the specimen using the slide-clamp
if it is necessary. Ensure that the specimen is
centred over the stage opening. (Fig.1)
7.2 Turning on the light
The microscope comes with an electrical
illuminator. Insert the plug of the cable into the
power socket (or the power supply jack in the
socket), turn on the switch on the main body
and select your light source. (Fig. 2A-2B))
For SFX models, repeatedly press the touch
button in order to change the light intensity.
Depending on the model, the light intensity can
be adjusted with a knob on the right side of the
stand. (Fig. 3-4)
7.3 Adjust interpupillary distance
Hold the right and left parts of the observation
head by both hands and adjust the interpupillary
distance by turning the two parts until one
circle of light can be seen. If two circles appear,
the interpupillary distance is too big, and if two
overlapped circles appear, the interpupillary
distance is too small. (Fig. 5)
Fig.2A Fig.2B

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Fig.7
7.4 Focus
Rotate the focusing knob to bring the sample
into focus with the highest magnication. (Fig.
6)
7.5 Dioptric compensation
This compensation makes it possible for
people with glasses to adjust the microscope
to their eyes and use the microscope without
glasses. Adjust the diopter compensation ring
of the right eyepiece tube until the image of the
right eyepiece is clear and sharp. Repeat the
procedure for the left eyepiece. (Fig. 7)
7.6 Magnication
Select the desired magnication by rotating the
objective. (Fig. 8)
Total magnication used can be calculated as:
Eyepiece magnication x Zoom magnication
x Objective lens magnication.
7.7 Contrast disc
You can use the black/white disc in order to
enhance the contrast of the image when using
the incident illumination.
If you want to look at bright opaque objects,
place the disc with the black side up. (Fig. 9)
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.6

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Fig.10
7.8 Inserting the batteries
(Models with rechargeable batteries)
Before you start using the instrument, you must
insert the rechargeable batteries.
Open the battery cover (located on the bottom
of the instrument) and insert the provided
batteries, taking care to respect the polarities.
(Fig. 10-11)
When nished, close the battery cover again.
7.9 Charge Battery LED
(Only SFX models)
This LED ①shows the actual charge level of
the batteries. (Fig. 12)
LED ON (green): batteries charged
LED OFF (no color): batteries to be recharged.
The status of the LED is independent of whether
the power supply unit is connected or not.
Fig.11
Fig.12
①

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8. Installation of camera drivers and software
Only for SFX-91D
Operating system requirements: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.
If your PC is Windows XP: before the installation of your Camera please check if Service Pack2 is installed. If
not, please update your XP from the Microsoft web site.
If your PC has a USB port less than 2.0, there may be some problems in capturing image from the camera due
to the slow transmission.
1. Please insert your CD and run: \optika vision lite \ setup.exe
2. Now Optika Vision Lite icon appears on your desktop.
3. Open the folder “\Drivers” and run all the “.exe” les.
4. The installer may show warnings about missing Windows certication: ignore such warnings and select
“Continue”.
• Note : do NOT cancel the installation.
5. At the end of the installation process restart the PC if requested.
6. Plug the Camera in your PC: the camera will be identied and Windows will recognize the driver which has
just been installed from the CD.
Then ignore any message about Windows compatibility and select “Continue” .
• Note : do NOT cancel the installation.
7. System is ready.
9. Initial settings
Once started the software, the user must set some parameters in order to achieve a proper function of the whole
system.
1. Click on the microscope icon. The following dialog appears:
2. Select Optika TCD Camera.
3. A new dialog appears:
4. Press OK.

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5. The following dialog showing the camera parameters appears:
• NOTE: if the user sets the Frame Speed to “High” all the software operations will dramatically drop
down. We suggest to keep the setting to “Normal”.
Please refer to the Optika Vision Lite instruction manual for the complete explanation of the software functions.