Vision Engineering SX 45 User manual

User Guide
SX45 Stereo Zoom Microscope

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INTRODUCTION
SX45 Stereo Zoom Microscope
Vision Engineering manufacture a wide range of patented optical systems, offering fatigue-free
viewing with superb hand-eye co-ordination, for improved quality and productivity.
To achieve the most from this precision instrument, please read the enclosed assembly instructions,
usage and maintenance guidelines.
Safety Statement
Bench stand
Electrical Supply
Voltage: Electrical description: 230VAC/115VAC 50Hz/60Hz 20W
Impulse withstand (over voltage):400V
Environmental Conditions
Indoor use only
Maximum altitude: 2000M above sea level
Ambient operating temperature: between 5°C and 40°C
Storage temperature: between 0°C and 55°C centigrade for 3 months without any adverse effects
Relative humidity specification: Operating temp up to 31°C: 80%, 34°C: 70%,
37°C: 60% and 40°C: 50%
Mains voltage supply fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of nominal voltage
If equipment is not used in a manner as specified, protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired
The product should be located such that the power supply can be unplugged in the event of an
emergency
LED Ringlight
Electrical Supply
Voltage: Electrical description: 100-240VAC 50/60HZ 280mA
Environmental Conditions
Indoor use only
Ambient operating temp: between 0°C and 40°C
Storage temperature: between 0°C and 40°C for 3 months without any adverse effects
Relative humidity specification: Operating temp up to 45°C: 80%, 28°C: 70%,
20°C: 60% and 16°C: 50%
Mains voltage supply fluctuations not to exceed ± 9 % of nominal voltage
If equipment is not used in a manner as specified, protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired
The product should be located such that the power supply can be unplugged in the event of an
emergency

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CONTENTS
PACKING CONTENTS
Binocular/Trinocular head 1
Bench stand 1
Boom stand 2
Articulated arm 2
Optional accessories 3
ASSEMBLY
Head 4
Eyepieces 4
Camera (Trinocular head only) 4
Bench stand 5
Boom stand 6
Articulated arm 7
LED ringlight 8
OPERATION & SETUP
Binocular/Trinocular head 9
Bench stand 9
Boom stand 10
Articulated arm 10
Camera focusing (Trinocular head only) 11
OTHER SOLUTIONS FROM VISION ENGINEERING
Stereo microscopes 12
Non-contact measuring systems 13
SERVICE RECORD
Head serial number
Bench stand serial number
Service record
WARRANTY

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PACKING CONTENTS
Binocular/Trinocular head
Bench stand
Head
1
Eyepieces
2
Column & stand
1
Mains lead (not shown)
2
Glass stage insert (not shown)
3
Plastic stage insert (not shown)
4
Spare fuses (not shown)
5
Hexagonal key (not shown)
6
2
1
1

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PACKING CONTENTS
Boom stand
Articulated arm
Focus arm link
1
Ergonomic beam
2
Secondary link
3
Link collar
4
Bench mount
5
Securing collar
6
Focusing arm
7
Focusing arm
1
Vertical bar
2
Boom clamp
3
Horizontal bar
4
Focusing clamp bolt
5
Base
6
Hexagonal key (not shown)
7
1
23
4
5
6
12
3
4
5
6
7

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PACKING CONTENTS
Optional accessories
LED Ringlight
0.5x C-mount adaptor
20x/13 Eyepieces
Objective 0.5x
Objective 2.0x
Floating stage
Polarisation kit
C-mount camera adaptor
T-mount camera adaptor
Eye cups
Graticule
Stage micrometer

Head (Binocular/Trinocular)
Ensuring all components are clean and dust-free, attach the binocular head as follows:
►Loosen the securing screw .
►Lower the head into the location ring .
►Tighten the securing screw .
Warning: With the head in place, always support the
column and base when moving the instrument.
Eyepiece attachment
►Remove the protective caps from the eyepiece sockets .
►Insert the eyepieces into the sockets.
Camera attachment (Trinocular head)
►Remove the cap from the top of the Trinocular head .
►Screw on the camera adaptor .
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ASSEMBLY
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