Vision SX80 User manual

User Guide
SX80/SX100 Stereo Zoom Microscope
SX80/SX100

INTRODUCTIONSX80/SX100 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
INTRODUCTION

CONTENTSPACKING CONTENTS
Head 1
Stand 1
Boom stand 2
Dual-arm boom stand 2
Optional accessories 3
Optical data 3
ASSEMBLY
Head attachment 4
Eyepiece attachment 4
Power cable connection 5
Stage glass attachment 5
Boom stand 6
Dual-arm boom stand 6
LED ringlight (optional) 7
Photographic attachment 7
OPERATION & SETUP
Main system controls 8
Bench stand controls 8
Boom stand controls 9
Dual-arm boom stand controls 9
SERVICE RECORD
WARRANTY
CONTENTS

PACKING CONTENTSHead
Binocular head
Eyepieces
Zoom body
Objective
Stand
Column & Stand
Mains lead (not shown)
Glass stage insert (not shown)
Black/white stage insert (not shown)
Spare fuses (not shown)
Hexagonal key (not shown)
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Boom stand
Focusing arm
Vertical bar
Boom clamp
Horizontal bar
Focusing clamp bolt
Base
Hexagonal key (not shown)
Dual-arm boom stand
Focusing arm
Focusing clamp bolt
Vertical bar
Boom clamp
Dual horizontal bar
Securing collar
Clamp
OR Platform base (not shown)
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Optional accessories
•0.5x C-mount adaptor
•C-mount camera adaptor
•T-mount camera adaptor
•20x/13 Eyepieces
•Eye cups
•Graticule
•Objective 0.5x
•Objective 2.0x
•Polarisation kit
•Stage micrometer
•Floating stage
•LED Ringlight
•Photographic attachment
•Double iris diaphragm
Optical data
SX80
Eyepieces Objective Lens Zoom Range Working Distance
x10/22 F.N. x0.5 x4 - x32 130mm
x10/22 F.N. x1.0 x8 - x64 78mm
x10/22 F.N. x2.0 x16 - x128 32.5mm
x15/16 F.N. x0.5 x6 - x48 130mm
x15/16 F.N. x1.0 x12 - x96 78mm
x15/16 F.N. x2.0 x24 - x192 32.5mm
x20/13 F.N. x0.5 x8 - x64 130mm
x20/13 F.N. x1.0 x16 - x128 78mm
x20/13 F.N. x2.0 x32 - x256 32.5mm
SX100
Eyepieces Objective Lens Zoom Range Working Distance
x10/22 F.N. x0.5 x4 - x40 130mm
x10/22 F.N. x1.0 x8 - x80 78mm
x10/22 F.N. x2.0 x16 - x160 32.5mm
x15/16 F.N. x0.5 x6 - x60 130mm
x15/16 F.N. x1.0 x12 - x120 78mm
x15/16 F.N. x2.0 x24 - x240 32.5mm
x20/13 F.N. x0.5 x8 - x80 130mm
x20/13 F.N. x1.0 x16 - x120 78mm
x20/13 F.N. x2.0 x32 - x320 32.5mm
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ASSEMBLYHead attachment
Ensuring all components are clean and dust-free, attach the
binocular head as follows:
uLoosen the securing screw u.
uLower the head assembly into the stand's head location ring v.
uLocate the binocular head won to the zoom body xand
secure it in place with the hexagonal key y.
uTighten the securing screw.
uScrew the objective lens zup into the zoom assembly.
Warning: With the head in place, always support the column
and base when moving the instrument.
Eyepiece attachment
uRemove the protective caps ufrom the eyepiece
tubes v.
uInsert the eyepieces winto the eyepiece tubes.
uThe rubber cups xon the eyepieces are to reduce
interference caused by ambient lighting but can be
removed when wearing glasses.
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Power cable connection
uTurn the power switch uto the Off (O)
position.
uPlug the IEC connector vinto the rear of
the SX80/SX100 stand w.
uConnect the mains plug xinto a suitable
mains power socket.
Stage glass attachment
uPlace the stage glass uinto the stand base v.
uUse the two clamps wto secure slides when in use.
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Boom stand
uPlace base uon a flat and even surface.
uInsert the vertical bar vinto support wand
tighten screws.
uSlide clamp xover the vertical bar and secure.
uSlide horizontal bar ythrough the clamp and secure.
uAttach the focusing arm mount zto the horizontal bar and
secure.
uAttach the focusing arm {to focusing
arm mount and secure.
uPosition and secure head.
Dual-arm boom stand
uSecure bench mount clamp uor platform (not shown) to work surface.
uSlide the securing collar vover the
vertical bar wand secure.
uSlide dual-arm & clamp assembly x
over the vertical bar and secure.
uConnect focus assembly yto the
focus arm link zand tighten the
screw at the back and the nut at
the bottom until secure.
uInsert head assembly {into the
focus assembly and secure.
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LED ringlight (optional)
uSlide the LED ringlight uover the
bottom of the microscope objective
lens v.
uSecure with screws w.
uConnect power lead, and plug in.
Photographic attachment
uLoosen the head assembly securing screw
uand remove the eyepiece body v.
uPlace the photographic attachment won to the
zoom body xand tighten the head assembly
securing screw.
uPlace the eyepiece body on to the photographic
attachment and tighten the photographic attachment
securing screw y.
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OPERATION & SETUPMain system controls
Interpupillary adjustment
Diopter adjustment
Zoom controls (one each side)
Bench stand controls
Focus controls
Fine focus control
Reflected illumination control
Transmitted illumination control
Specimen clamps
On/Off switch
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Boom stand controls
Zoom
Height/reach adjustment
Focus
Dual-arm boom stand controls
Zoom
Height adjustment
Height lock
Focus
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SERVICE RECORDSX80/SX100 Serial Number ________________
Service Type Comments Date of Service Date of Next Service Company Signature
SERVICE RECORD

WARRANTY
WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
invoice to the original purchaser.
If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision
Engineering or elsewhere, all at the option of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right to refund
the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely
made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable
components such as fuses carry no warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage resulting
from either improper servicing or modification by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel. Further, this
warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product described in the user guide or any minor
maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.
No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity,
dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the control of
Vision Engineering.
Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale,
fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable for
incidental, consequential or other damages.

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