TTS Tuff-Scope 2 User manual

Warranty & Support
This product is provided with a one year warranty for problems found during
normal usage. Mistreating the Tuff-Scope 2 or opening the unit will invalidate this
warranty.
All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Technical Support
Please visit www.tts-group.co.uk for the latest product information.
Email [email protected] for technical support.
TTS Group Ltd.
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 9GU, UK.
Freephone: 0800 318686 Freefax: 0800 137525
Nxxxxx
N448
TTS Product Code:
EL00165
WARNING: Do not dispose of this product in
household waste. Hand it over to a collection point
for recycling electronic appliances.
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36
months due to small parts – choking hazard. Made
in China, on behalf of the TTS Group Ltd.
Tuff-ScopeTM 2
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1OOx 200x 400x microscope
Tuff-ScopeTM 2
USER GUIDE

1. Tuff-Cam Adapter
2. Handheld Microscope
3. Zoom Dial
4. Turret
5. Objective Lens
6. Specimen Slide Clips
7. Transmissive LED Cover
8. Specimen Stage
9. Microscope Base
10. Microscope Arm
11. Focusing Dial
12. Reflective LED
13. Mini Storage Drawer
14. LED ON/OFF Switch

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Open the Battery Compartment
Door at the bottom of the
Microscope Base (9) by
lifting it up while pushing the
Compartment Door Latch in the
direction shown in the diagram
below
2. Install 3 fresh AA batteries with
their plus(+) and minus(-) poles
correctly positioned.

USING THE MICROSCOPE
1. Place the Specimen Slide on the
Specimen Stage (8) and secure
with the Specimen Slide Clips (6).
2. Turn the Turret (4) to the
desired magnification. (lt is
recommended to start with SOX
and increase the magnification
when needed).

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3. Illumination
a) Turn the LED ON/OFF. Switch
(14) to the left to turn on the
Transmissive LED to illuminate
transparent specimens.
b) Turn the LED ON/OFF Switch to
the middle to turn off all LEDs.
c) Turn the LED ON/OFF Switch to
the right to turn on the Reflective
LED (12) to illuminate non
-transparent specimens.

4. Focusing
Turn the Focusing Dial (11) clockwise
to raise the Specimen Stage (8)
to the highest posi tion towards
the Objective Lens (5). Take care
to ensure that the Specimen Slide
does not touch the Objective Lens.
View through the eyepiece
and lower the Specimen Stage
gradually by turning the Focusing
Dial anti-clockwise until the
image is sharp and clear. You
may need to move the Specimen
Slide to locate the desired area of
examination
5. The Zoom Dial (3) may be used to
zoom in on the image.
Zoom magnification:
SOX-100X 100-200X
200-400X
6. Pull back on the Microscope Arm
(10) to adjust viewing angle

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7. Remove the Handheld Microscope
(2) for portable use. Sufficient
Lighting is required to view the
image using the Handheld
Microscope (Not recommended for
indoor use). Always start at SOX
magnification before zooming in or
turning to higher magnification
8. Slide the Tuff-Cam Adapter (1) onto
the Microscope to take photos using
the Tuff-Cam. Always start at SOX
magnification before zooming in or
turning to a higher magnification.
Follow the instructions above to
focus. View through the display
screen instead of the eyepiece.
Photos will be captured best with
the Reflective LED illumination at 50
to 1OOX without the Zoom.