Optika Italy SLX Series User manual

Ver. 2.0 2019
Model
SLX-1
SLX-2
SLX-3
SLX-4
SLX-5
SLX 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 SLX-1 4
5.2 SLX-2 / SLX-3 5
5.3 SLX-4 / SLX-5 6
6. Unpacking 7
7. Assembly 7
7.1 SLX-1 7
7.2 SLX-2 8
7.3 SLX-3 8
7.4 SLX-4 / SLX-5 9
7.5 Assembling procedure 10
7.5.1 SLX-1 / SLX-2 / SLX-3 10
7.5.2 SLX-4 / SLX-5 11
8. Use of the microscope 14
8.1 Adjust interpupillary distance 14
8.2 Focus 14
8.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 14
8.4 Dioptric compensation 15
8.5 Magnification 15
8.6 Use of additional lens 16
8.6.1 Use of 0.5X additional lens (ST-085.1) 16
8.6.2 Use of 1.5X additional lens (ST-086.1) 17
8.7 Use of illumination 17
8.8 Use with rechargeable batteries 17
8.9 Use of eye shields 17
8.10 Use of overhanging stand 18
9. Microphotography 20
9.1 Use of C-mount adapter 20
9.2 Use of Reflex cameras 20
10. Maintenance 21
11. Troubleshooting 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
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. Overview
MAGNIFICATION
CHANGER
STAGE CLIPS
TRANSPORTATION
HANDLE
5.1 SLX-1
FOCUS KNOB
STAND
EYEPIECES
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF AND
INTENSITY CONTROL
INCIDENT LIGHT
ON/OFF AND
INTENSITY CONTROL
MICROSCOPE
BODY
TRANSLUCENT DISC
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT)
INCIDENT LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR

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5.2 SLX-2 / SLX-3
TRANSPORTATION
HANDLE
MICROSCOPE BODY
-) SLX-2: BINOCULAR
-) SLX-3: TRINOCULAR
INCIDENT LIGHT
ON/OFF AND
INTENSITY CONTROL
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF AND
INTENSITY CONTROL
FOCUS KNOB
INCIDENT LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR
STAGE CLIPS
STAND
TRANSLUCENT DISC
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT)
EYEPIECES
ZOOM KNOB
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY SLX-3)

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5.3 SLX-4 / SLX-5
MICROSCOPE BODY
-) SLX-4: BINOCULAR
-) SLX-5: TRINOCULAR
EYEPIECES
ZOOM KNOB
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY SLX-5)
BASE
MANOPOLA DI
MESSA A FUOCO
PILLAR
DROP
PREVENTION
RING
VERTICAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
HORIZONTAL ARM
FIXING KNOBS
FIXING 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.
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. Assembly
Once opened the microscope box, the microscope parts are the following:
7.1 SLX-1
① Microscope body
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Dust cover
⑥ Power supply
①
③
④
⑤
⑥ ②

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7.2 SLX-2
① Microscope body
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Dust Cover
⑥ Power supply
⑦ Allen Wrench
①
③
④
⑤
⑥ ⑦
②
7.3 SLX-3
① Microscope body
② Eyepieces
③ Microscope stand
④ Stage clips (one pair)
⑤ Dust Cover
⑥ Power supply
⑦ Allen Wrench (2 pcs)
①
③
④
⑤
⑥⑦
②

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7.4 SLX-4 / SLX-5
① Microscope body
② Eyepieces
③ Overhanging stand
④ Focus
⑤ Dust cover
⑥ Allen wrench
①
③
④
⑤
⑥
②

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7.5 Assembling procedure
7.5.1 SLX-1 / SLX-2 / SLX-3
• The microscope is shipped from the factory
with the batteries already installed. However,
in some cases it is necessary to ship the mi-
croscope with the batteries disconnected.
1. Open the lid of the battery compartment. (Fig. 1)
2. Insert the provided rechargeable batteries (re-
specting the polarity of each battery). (Fig. 2)
3. Close the lid.
4. Insert the microscope body in the holder. (Fig. 3)
5. Lock the xing knob ①. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
①