Spectrum Technologies Macroscope 25 User manual

Macroscope 25
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item # 2851

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MACROSCOPE
portable microscopes
Thank you for purchasing a MACROSCOPE 25.
MACROSCOPE portable microscopes are designed to fill the
need for superior image quality in simple, cost effective configu-
rations for application in research, production, quality control or
wherever superior image quality is essential. MACROSCOPE
portable microscopes represent a significant departure from cur-
rent day trends towards more sophistication and more elaborate
features. Instead, they offer a simple, basic design and an ease
of use not found in today’s laboratory microscopes but without
compromising optical or mechanical quality. MACROSCOPE
25X an the MACROSCOPE 45X Power Unit. Both unites pro-
duce images superior to most laboratory instruments in resolu-
tion, contrast, brightness and field of view but at only a fraction
of the cost.
MACROSCOPE 25 is a fixed magnification unit that provides
25X magnification over a field of view measuring approximately
8mm (5/16”). It incorporates a double calibrated inter change-
able measuring reticle providing precise measurements in both
English and Metric systems. By detaching the base and close-
up lens MACROSCOPE 25 can be used for 8x distance viewing,
and with formulas included, make distance or height approxima-
tions. The 25X Macroscope is ideal for insect identification in
turfgrass environments.
A by-product of the simpler mechanical design is portability.
This unit can be used not only in the field but also for in-place
observation of specific portions of large or immovable objects
such as, a bridge girder, an aircraft wing or cement structure,
etc., without the need for destructive sampling for laboratory
analysis.
Applications for this unit are diversified and numerous. Archeol-
ogy, botany, entomology, forensics, geology, horticulture, numis-
matics and philately, quality control, and textiles are just a few of
the disciplines that can benefit from the use of this MACRO-
SCOPE portable microscope.

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The assembled MACROSCOPE 25 has two knurled focus
adjustment knobs—one located at the top (eyepiece) and the
other located on the close-up attachment. The focusing
procedure is as follows:
1. Adjust the eyepiece focus know (Top of Macroscope) until
the reticle is as sharp as possible disregarding the image of
the object.
2. After the reticle is sharp adjust the close-up focus knob
(Bottom of Macroscope) until the image of the object is
sharp.
Estimating Distances
To estimate the distance of an object it is necessary to know its
approximate size. The procedure is simple using either of the
following formula: Metric:
English units:
For instance—a person is the distance approximately 6 feet tall
(2 meters) provides a scale reading of 2.5 sixteenths (4 mm).
The calculations are as follows:
Metric:
Answer = 40 meters English:
Answer = 192 feet
Focusing Instructions
Distance
(meters) = Size of object (M) / scale reading (mm) X 80
Distance (feet)
= Size of object (ft) / scale reading (sixteenth) X 80
0(Meters) 2(Meters) / 4(mm) X 80
0(feet) 6 (ft) / 2.5 (sixteenth) X 80

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Warr a nty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or work-
manship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty
period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or replace products that
prove to be defective. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation or use, lightning, negligence, accident, or unau-
thorized modifications, or to incidental or consequential damages be-
yond the Spectrum product. Before returning a failed unit, you must
obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) from Spec-
trum. Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned
without a valid RMA number or for the loss of the package by any ship-
ping company.
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Rev. 08/28/2012
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