Optika XDS-3 User manual

OPTIKA MICROSCOPES - ITALY
www.optikamicroscopes.com - [email protected]
Ver. 4.0.0
XDS-3
OPERATION MANUAL
GUIDA UTENTE

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INDEX
1.0 WARNINGS page 4
2.0 COMPONENTS page 6
3.0 INSTALLATION page 7
4.0 ADJUSTING THE MICROSCOPE page 11
5.0 PHASE CONTRAST OPERATION page 15
6.0 MICROPHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO page 16
7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS page 17
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING page 18
9.0 RECOVERY AND RECYCLING page 21

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This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of main-
tenance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use.
Optika reminds you that this manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it
must therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.
Optika declines any responsibility deriving from instrument uses that do not comply with this ma-nual.
Safety guidelines
This manual contains important information and warnings regarding safety about installation, use and
maintenance of the microscope. Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment. To
ensure safe use, the user must read and follow all instructions in this manual. OPTIKA products are
designed for safe use in normal operating conditions. The equipment and accessories described in
the manual are manufactured and tested according to industry standards for safety instrumentation
laboratory. Misuse can cause personal injury or damage to the instrument. Keep this manual at hand
close to the instrument, for an easy consultation.
Electrical safety
Before connecting the power cord to wall outlet, ensure that your mains voltage for your region corre-
sponds to the voltage supply of the instrument, and that the illuminator’s switch is in position OFF. The
user must observe the safety regulations in force in his region. The instrument is equipped with CE
safety marking, in any case the user has full responsibility concerning the safe use of that instrument.
Warning/Caution symbols used in this manual
The user should be aware of safety aspects when using the instrument. Warning or hazard symbols
are shown below. These symbols are used in this manual.
The instructions on this symbol to avoid possible severe personal injuries.
Warning of use; the incorrect operation on the instrument can cause damages to the
person or instrument.
Possibility of electric shock.
Attention: high temperature surfaces. Avoid direct contact.
Technical notes or usage tips.
SAFETY GUIDELINES

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1.0 WARNINGS
SAFETY NOTE
1 Do not store the instrument under direct sunlight, high
temperature or high humidity, nor in dusty environments.
Make sure the stage is plane, horizontal and stable.
2 When moving the microscope, please hold the instru-
ment with one hand on the lower side of the eyepiece
tube (1), and the other hand on the illumination bracket
(2) (Figure 1).
3 If water or bacterial cultures are spilled on the stage,
objective or viewing tube, pull out the power cord at
once, and wipe the microscope clean. Failing to do so
may result in damage to the instrument.
4 When working, the LED housing on the top of the arm
(3) (Figure 1) will become hot. Ensure good ventilation
around the LED housing.
5 The instrument must be connected to a grounded mains
supply.
6 Please use the supplied power cord only.
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3
1
main switch
MAINTENANCE
1 Use a lint-free cloth to wipe the glass parts. In order to remove ngerprints and oil stains, slightly
dampen the cloth with xylene or 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.
2 Do not use organic solvents to wipe the non-optical elements. Please use a neutral detergent
only.
3 During use, if liquids fall on the microscopes, cut off the power at once, and wipe up the moistu-
re.
4 Do not disassemble the microscope. Disassembling might degrade the performance of the mi-
croscope, and will invalidate the warranty.
5 When the objectives are not mounted, please cover the sockets with the dust caps, in order to
prevent dust and liquids from entering the microscope.
6 When not in use, remember to cover the microscope with the dust hood. Please let the lamp cool
down before covering the microscope.
Figure 1
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1.0 WARNINGS
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Symbol Meaning
The surface may be hot, do not touch.
Please read the instruction carefully, before use. Improper
operation will result in injuries or malfunction.
Main switch – ON position.
Main switch – OFF position.

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2.0 COMPONENTS
Objectives
- 10X (PH)
- 20X (PH)
- 40X
Phase contrast slider
LED housing
Illumination bracket
Condenser
Stage insert
Objective turret
(Nosepiece) (xed)
Stage (xed)
- Stage extension
- Glass stage
Microscope base
Trinocular viewing
tube (xed
Eyepieces

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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
The following gure shows the installation sequence of the components.
The number in the gure shows the installation steps.
► Beforeinstalling,besureeverycomponentisclean.Takecarenottoscratchpartsor
surfaces.
► Storethesuppliedhexagonwrenchinasafeplace.Whenchangingthecomponents,
youwillneeditagain.
Microscope base
Mechanical stage
LED housing
Stage extension
Eyepiece
Glass stage Filter holder Objectives
1
Condenser
illumination
unit
2
3
4
5
6
7
NotincludedinLTversion

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3.0 INSTALLATION
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Figure 3
3.2 INSTALLATION STEPS
3-2-1 Installing the condenser illumination unit and the
LEDhousing(g.3)
1. Insert the condenser illumination unit (1) into the bracket,
according to gure .
2. Turn the condenser illumination unit clockwise about 90°,
with the “AS” mark of lter holder (3) facing forwards. Align
the screw of the condenser illumination unit and the hole of
the holder, then screw the bolt in the hole with the supplied
hexagon spanner.
3. Insert the connector plug (2) into the connector jack (4).
4. Push the LED housing gently into the holes of the illumina-
tion unit.
3-2-2Installingtheobjectivesg.4&g.5
1. Turning the coarse focusing knob (1) till the nosepiece rea-
ches to its lowest position.
► Forasafetransport,thenosepieceisplacedinthelo-
westpositionandthetensionadjustmentcollar(2)is
adjusted to the appropriate tension when the micro-
scopeleavesthefactory.
2. Screw the lowest magnication objective on to the turret
from the right side, then turn the turret clockwise.
Mount the other objectives in the same way, following the
sequence from low to high.
► Note:theobjectivescanalsobeinstalledthroughthe
stage opening.
► Clean the objectives regularly. In inverted microscopes,
the objectives are very sensitive to dust.
► To prevent dust and contamination from entering the mi-
croscope, cover all the unused holes with dust caps (3).
► When operating, use the low magnication objective (10X)
to search and focus the specimen, then switch to higher
magnications.
► When switching between objectives, slowly turn the nose-
piece until it clicks. The click means that the objective is in
the right position, in the center of the light path.
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3-2-3Installingthestageextensionandthemechanicalstage(g.6)
(NotincludedinLTversion)
The stage extension can be installed on either side of the stage to en-
large the working surface. The mechanical stage must be installed on
the side opposite the extension.
For right-handed operators, the mechanical stage is normally installed
on the right side.
1. Installing the stage extension: Screw the bolts (1) on to the extension,
then mount the extension from below the stage. Screw it to a rm t.
2. Installing the mechanical stage: As for the extension, the mechanical
stage is xed by two bolts under the stage.
3-2-4Installingthestageinsert(g.7)
1. When using the glass stage (1), make sure that the stage is horizontal.
2. Install the stage insert in the stage opening.
Turn the disk until the V-groove faces the user. This simplies objective
identication.
3-2-5Installingtheeyepieces(g.8)
1. Remove the cap of the eyepiece tubes (1).
2. Insert the eyepieces (2) into the tubes.
3-2-6Installingthecolorlters(g.9)
► Besurethecolorlterhascooleddowncompletelybeforeyou
changethem.Removethelterholder(1),theninstallthecolor
lters(2)youneed.
Mount the color lter at as shown in (3), verifying that they are not
tilted.
► Ifthecolorlteristiltedorotherwiseoutofplace(4),itmayfall.
The color lters can be stacked in the holder. This allows to install as
many lters as needed, as long as the whole thickness is less than 11
mm.
3.0 INSTALLATION
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3
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Figure 6
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Figure 8
Figure 7
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3.0 INSTALLATION
3-2-7Connectingthepowercord(g.10,11&12)
► Donottensionorotherwisestressthepowercord.Ifbent,
thewiresmayeasilybreak.
1. Turn the main switch (1) to “O”(off) before connecting the power
cord.
2. Insert the plug into the power jack (2) of the microscope.
3. Plug the power cord (4) into the mains socket. Check for a safe
connection.
► Please use the supplied power cord. If lost or damaged,
pleaserefertoqualiedservice.
► Connect the power cord to a grounded (earthed) power
supply only.
3-2-8Replacingthefuse(g.10&11)
Before replacing the fuse, turn the main switch (1) to “O” (off)
and unplug the power cord. Rotate the fuse support (3) out of
the holder using a straight screwdriver. Insert a new fuse in the
support, then rotate the support back into the holder.
► Fuserating:seebackofthemicroscope.
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