OPTO-EDU A15.1091 User manual

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A15.1091
Polarizing Microscope, Semi-APO,
Transmit & Reflect Light
Instruction Manual
This manual is applicable to A15.1091 laboratory biological microscopes. In order to ensure safety,
perform optimally with the instrument, and make you fully familiar with the use of this microscope, we
recommend that you read the manual thoroughly and carefully before operating the microscope.

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Contents A15.1091
Before Use ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.Name of each part ................................................................................................................. 6
1.Name of each part................................................................................................................... 7
1. Name of each part.................................................................................................................. 8
2.Overview of each institution .................................................................................................. 9
3. Adjustment and operation .................................................................................................. 15
3-1 Turn on the power (Figure 1)........................................................................................ 15
3-2 Adjust light intensity and switch up and down light source (Figure 2) ........................ 15
3-3 Light socket (Figure 3).................................................................................................. 15
3-4 Specimen placement (figure 4）................................................................................... 16
3-5 Adjusting the pitch (figure 5)........................................................................................ 16
3-6 3rd-gear optical circuit switch (Figure 6)...................................................................... 16
3-7 Focusing (Figure 6 -8）................................................................................................ 17
3-8 Focusing handwheel slacking adjustment (Figure 8).................................................... 17
3-9 Focus upper limit (Figure 9) ........................................................................................ 17
3-10 Swing-out condenser adjustment (Figure10 , 11）..................................................... 18
3-11 Use of color filters (figure 12）.................................................................................. 19
3-12 The use of extended function board (Figure 14)......................................................... 19
3-13 ECO function key (Figure 15).................................................................................... 19
3-14 Fuse replacement(Figure 16)....................................................................................... 20
3-15 “ECO"The device(Figure 18)...................................................................................... 20
3-16 The use of Bertrand lens(Figure 19) ........................................................................... 21
3-17 Bertrand lens focusing(Figure 19) .............................................................................. 21
3-18 Use optical path selection(Figure 20).......................................................................... 21
3-19 Centering the field diaphragm (Figure20 , 21)............................................................ 21
3-20 Use aperture diaphragm(Figure 23) ............................................................................ 22
3-21 Use the polarizer and the analyze (Figure 24)............................................................. 23
3-22 Adjusting the objective light axis and stage center coincide(Figure26 , 27）............ 23
4．Install................................................................................................................................. 24
4-1 Installation illustration .................................................................................................. 24

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4-2 步骤............................................................................................................................... 25
4-2-1 Installation of mechanical carrier bays（Figure 1 , 2）........................................ 25
4-2-2 Install the polarizing platform (figure 3, 4）......................................................... 25
4-2-3Install the polarizing moving ruler (Figure 5)......................................................... 26
4-2-4 Installation converter (Figure 6) ............................................................................ 26
4-2-5Install metallographic device (Figure 7)................................................................. 26
4-2-6 Install Bertrand lens set (Figure 8)......................................................................... 27
4-2-7Install observation head and phot-ography accessories /0.5X C interface (Figure 9)
......................................................................................................................................... 27
4-2-8Installation eyepiece (Figure 10) ............................................................................ 28
4-2-9 Install objective lens (figure 11）.......................................................................... 28
4-2-10 Install swing-out condense (Figure 12）............................................................. 28
4-2-11Replace the camera interface (optional) (Figure 13 and 14）.............................. 29
4-2-12 Install the light box (figure.15）......................................................................... 29
4-2-13 Installation analyzers (Figure 16)........................................................................ 29
5. Technical specifications ...................................................................................................... 30
6．Troubleshooting guide....................................................................................................... 31

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Know Before Use A15.1091
Ⅰ.Safety signs
The following signs are on the microscope. Find out what these symbols mean and always use the
microscope in the safest way.
Ⅱ.Safety precautions
1. Care should be taken when opening the box, to prevent the lens glass stick to fingerprints, sweat
stains and other impact observation, to prevent the lens and other accessories fall damage.
2. Avoid placing the microscope in areas with direct sunlight, high or high humidity, dust, and
vulnerability to strong vibrations, ensuring that the stage is flat, horizontal and strong enough.
3. When a moving microscope is required, one hand hooks into the slot above the rack and one
hand holds the front bottom of the frame.
4. If a bacterial solution or water is splashed on a load station, objective or observation tube,
immediately pull out the power cord and dry the solution or water to ensure that the microscope is
dry. Otherwise, it is possible to damage the instrument.
5. To avoid blocking natural convection air for cooling, make sure that the left, right, top, and
back of the microscope are at least 10 cm from walls and other objects.
6. Ground the unit to avoid lightning strikes.
7. To ensure safety, make sure that the main switch is in an"O"(off) state and that the power is
switched off while waiting for the bulb and light chamber to cool down completely before
replacing the halogen lamp or fuse. Input voltage check: The input voltage indicated on the back
of the microscope is consistent with the supply voltage, otherwise it will cause serious damage to
the microscope.
8. Use the special wires provided by the Company.
Sign
Significance
Indicates that the main power switch is on.
Indicates that the main power switch is off.
Indicates that ground is here.
/
Indicates on/down illumination.
Indicates that the upper/ under light source illumination when the button is
pressed/not pressed.
Represents the trash can.
F.S represents diaphragm, represents the opening direction of the
diaphragm, represents the narrowing direction of the diaphragm.
Indicates that the person walks the light off switch.
Represents a photo symbol.
Indicates use a wrench here.
Indicates the light strong small direction, the small head is the light
weakening, the big head is the light to become stronger.
Indicates CE certification.

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Ⅲ.Maintenance and maintenance
1. All lenses are tuned and do not disassemble themselves.
2. Objective converter and coarse micro-focusing mechanism, the structure is precise, please do
not easily disassemble.
3. The instrument should be kept clean, dust removed every day, clean should pay special
attention not to contaminate optics, objective lenses every other month to ask professionals to
clean.
4. Smudges on the lens, such as fingerprints and grease, can be wiped with a small amount of
ether (70%) and alcohol (30%) mixed solution on the lens paper.
Solvents such as ether and alcohol are highly flammable, do not carry out a variety of
electrical equipment power switch operation, at the same time can not approach the
open fire, please ensure indoor ventilation.
5. Do not use organic solvents to wipe non-optics of the microscope, if cleaning, use a neutral
detergent.
6. When using, if the microscope is wet with liquid, cut off the power supply immediately and
dry it.
7. Never disassemble any part of the microscope, which can affect the function of the
microscope or reduce the performance of the microscope.
8. The instrument should be placed in a cool, dry place, when the microscope is not used, the
use of a dust cover. Be sure to wait for the light chamber to cool down before the cover is on.
9. The environmental requirements for the use of microscopes:
a）Indoor use；
b）Ambient temperature range：10℃~35℃；
c）Maximum relative humidity: 80% when the temperature reaches 31℃,70% When the
temperature is reduced linearly to 34℃,60% the temperature reaches 37℃,5 0%When the
temperature reaches 40℃.
10. Microscope storage and transport environment requirements:
a）Ambient temperature range：-40℃~+70℃
b) Relative humidity range:10% to 100%.
c) Air pressure range:500hpa-1060hp
Warning:
Failure to operate the microscope in the manner specified in this manual may
compromise the safety of the user. In addition, the microscope may be damaged. The
microscope should always be operated in accordance with this instruction.
◎This microscope does not cause radiation, electromagnetic interference, etc. To
the surrounding environment, in accordance with UL certification standards.
This manual practically the following symbols label prominent text:
The indication that the warning stake in this instruction manual will result in
personal injury to the operator and/or damage to the instrument (including objects
near the instrument).
★indicates that failure to follow this instruction will cause damage to the instrument.
S s indicates a comment (to operate and maintain at easy.

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Eyepiece
1.Name of each part A15.1091
Three-eye head
Burgundy
mirror device.
Converter
Object
ive.
Polarizing
platform.
Spotlight.
Host.
A15.1091
Polarizing
bay.

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A15.1091-TRF
Eyepiece
1.Name of each part A15.1091
Three-eye
tilted head
Burgundy
mirror
device.
metallographic
device
phase device
Converter
.
Objec
tive.
Polarizing
platform.
Spotlight.
Host.
Polarizing
bay.

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Objective
Polarizing
platform
Eyepiece
1. Name of each part A15.1091
Three-eye
tilted head
Burgundy
mirror device.
metallographic
device
Converter
Host
A15.1091-RF

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2.Overview of each institution A15.1091
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1. Filter switch bar
2. Rough /fine-tuning lift
handwheel
3. Focus the upper bit lock the
handwheel
4. Light up and down the toggle
button
5. Brightness adjustment knob
6. “ECO” Infrared sensing device
7. The height adjustment of the
spotlight handwheel
7. Polarizer
8. Condenser diaphragm
adjusting ring
9. Adjusting screw
10. Platform cursor
11. Extended function plug
fastening screws
12. Expansion function board
13. Burgundy mirror turntable
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1. Observe the light path switch
2. Analyzer
3. Condenser fastening screw
4. The height of the spotlight adjusts
the handwheel.
5. Taking pictures
6. The field diaphragm light size
adjustment knob.
7. Rough /fine-tuning handwheel.
8. Rough tension adjustment
handwheel
9. Light chamber fastening screws
10. Ground screw
11. Light room socket
12. Light room plug
13. Universal Wrench
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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