Optika OPTIStar OS-SZ1 User manual

Ver. 1.0 2021
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPTISTAR By OPTIKA Series
Model
OS-SZ1
OS-SZ2
OS-SZ3
OS-SZ4
OS-SZ5
OS-SZ6

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Table of contents
1. Warning 3
2. Safety Information 3
3. Unpacking 3
4. Intended use 3
5. Symbols and conventions 3
6. Instrument description 4
6.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2 4
6.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 4
6.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 5
6.4 Ringlight Illuminator 5
7. Assembling 6
7.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2 6
7.1.1 Installing focus system 6
7.1.2 Connecting incident light cable 6
7.1.3 Installing the head 6
7.1.4 Installing the eyepieces 6
7.1.5 Installing the phototube (only trinocular model) 7
7.1.6 Connecting the power supply 7
7.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 7
7.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 10
7.4 Installing Ringlight illuminator (OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ6) 12
8. Use of the microscope 13
8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 13
8.2 Focusing 13
8.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 13
8.4 Diopter compensation 13
8.5 Magnication 14
8.6 Use of additional lens 14
8.7 Black/white stage plate (OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2) 15
8.8 Use of illumination (OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2) 15
8.9 Use of overhanging stand 16
8.9.1 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4 16
8.9.2 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6 17
8.10 Use of Ringlight Illuminator 18
9. Microphotography 19
10. Maintenance 20
11. Troubleshooting 21
Equipment disposal 22

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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.
3. 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.
4. Intended use
Standard models
For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
5. 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
(ONLY OS-SZ2)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
• OS-SZ1: BINOCULAR
• OS-SZ2: TRINOCULAR
6.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY OS-SZ4)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
FOCUS
KNOB
6. Instrument description
6.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2
BASE
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
HORIZONTAL
ARM
HORIZONTAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
PILLAR
RINGLIGHT LED
ILLUMINATOR
DROP PREVENTION RING
PILLAR
FIXING KNOB
BASE
ZOOM KNOB
FOCUS KNOB
STAGE CLIPS
ON/OFF SWITCH
INCIDENT LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
INCIDENT LIGHT
LED ILLUMINATOR
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ILLUMINATOR
MICROSCOPE BODY
• OS-SZ3: BINOCULAR
• OS-SZ4: TRINOCULAR
ZOOM KNOB

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6.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6
FOCUS KNOB
FIXING KNOB FOR
TILTING HOLDING
ARM
HORIZONTAL
ARM FIXING
KNOB
6.4 Ringlight Illuminator
LOCKING
SCREWS FIXING RING
SOCKET FOR
POWER SUPPLY
LIGHT INTENSITY
KNOB
LED
ILLUMINATOR
ON/OFF SWITCH
DROP PREVENTION
RING
BASE
RINGLIGHT LED
ILLUMINATOR
MICROSCOPE BODY
• OS-SZ5: BINOCULAR
• OS-SZ6: TRINOCULAR
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY OS-SZ6)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
ZOOM KNOB
PILLAR
FIXING KNOB
PILLAR
HORIZONTAL
ARM

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FFig. 1ig. 1
FFig. 4ig. 4
FFig. 3ig. 3
①
③
7. Assembling
7.1 OS-SZ1 / OS-SZ2
7.1.1 Installing focus system
Place the focusing system on the pillar and, once the desired
height is reached, tighten the locking knob ① located on the back
of the focusing system. (Fig. 1)
7.1.4 Installing the eyepieces
Remove the dust caps from the eyepiece sleeves and insert the
eyepieces. (Fig. 4)
FFig. 2ig. 2
7.1.2 Connecting incident light cable
Insert the cable plug into the socket at the top of the pillar ②.
(Fig. 2)
②
7.1.3 Installing the head
Install the head and screw the xing knob ③. (Fig. 3)

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7.1.5 Installing the phototube (only OS-SZ2)
1. Remove the dust cover by unlocking the fixing screw ①.
(Fig. 5)
2. Insert the ring of the photo port ② making sure to leave the
fixing screw of the photo adapter ③ facing right.
3. Lock the xing screws ①.
FFig. 8ig. 8
FFig. 7ig. 7
FFig. 5ig. 5
7.1.6 Connecting the power supply
Connect the power supply plug to the socket on the back of the
microscope base. (Fig. 6)
7.2 OS-SZ3 / OS-SZ4
1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 7)
2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 8)
FFig. 6ig. 6
①
②
③

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3. Insert the drop preventing ring and x it at the desired height
by screwing the xing knob. (Fig. 9)
FFig. 10ig. 10
FFig. 11ig. 11
FFig. 12ig. 12
②
③
①
4. Insert the horizontal arm and secure it with the xing screw
①. (Fig. 10-11)
5. Install the head holder. Unscrew the locking knob ③ and in-
sert the arm for the focus support from above ② into the hole
of the horizontal arm. (Fig. 12-13)
FFig. 9ig. 9

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FFig. 13ig. 13
④
6. Once fully inserted, tighten the xing screw ④ (Fig. 13)
FFig. 14ig. 14
FFig. 15ig. 15
⑤
③
7. Insert from below the focusing system, tighten the xing
screw ⑤ and re-tighten the locking knob ③ from below. (Fig.
14-15)
8. Repeat steps from 7.1.3 to 7.1.5 for the installation of the
head.

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7.3 OS-SZ5 / OS-SZ6
1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 16)
FFig. 16ig. 16
FFig. 17ig. 17
FFig. 19ig. 19
FFig. 18ig. 18
①
2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 17)
3. Insert the drop preventing ring and x it at the desired height
by screwing the xing knob. (Fig. 18)
4. Insert the horizontal arm and secure it with the xing screw
①. (Fig. 19)