Richter Optica HS-1 Microscope User`s Manual
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1. Place slide on stage with cover slip up Use 0 17 mm thick cover slip No 1cover slip Clean objective lenses Clean eyepiece lenses Adjust disc diaphragm Clean lens Clean slide Spots in feld of view can also result from dirt on inside of eyepiece It is recommended that you have a service technician clean inside of lens Problem Reason for Problem Solution Light Fails to operate Outlet inoperative AC Power cord not connected Bulb burned out Fuse blown Have qualifed service technician repair outlet Plug into outlet Have qualifed service technician replace bulb and or fuse2. you will need to lay the microscope on its arm with the bottom facing towards you b Unscrew the 4 screws holding the rubber feet in place and set aside c Once screws are removed you will also need to remove the metal plate and set aside d Next you will need to remove the 2 silver screws holding the black battery box in place There is also a gold washer under each that you will need to remove and set aside e Once removed there is a smaller black screw on the opposite side of the battery box that will need to be removed and set aside f Once all screws have been removed with your thumb pressed down on the 4 black lines of the battery box push up until the back of the box comes of to expose the batteries g Once batteries are replaced make sure all screws are properly tightened before operation 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Reason for Problem Solution Image does not remain in focus Image will not focus Poor Resolution Image not sharp Spots in feld of view Outlet inoperative AC Power cord not connected Bulb burned out Fuse blown Rack stop not set at proper position Slide upside down Slide cover slip too thick Objective lenses dirty Eyepiece lens dirty Too much light Eyepiece or condenser lens too dirty Specimen slide dirty Have qualifed service technician repair outlet Plug into outlet Have qualifed service technician replace bulb and or fuse Adjust rack stop
3. Richter Optica info richter optica com Instructions for Models HS 1M HS1 1 HS 1D Compound Microscope Eyepiece Arm Nosepiece Objective Lenses Disc Diaphragm Stage Lamp House Rheostat Control Base Coarse focusing Knob Stage Clips Fine focusing knob Safety rack stop Diopter Adjustment Dual Observer DUAL HEAD MODELS HS 1 1 HS 1D Models MONOCULAR MODEL HS 1M Iris Diaphragm 1 Thank you for your purchase of a Richter Optica microscope The information in this manual is provided to answer most questions that can arise when operating your microscope and to help you avoid unnecessary maintenance expenses in the future Please carefully read instructions before operating microscope Nomenclature used to describe components and controls are identifed on opposite page UNPACKING Do not discard styrofoam container or packing materials until you are sure shipment is complete and undamaged retain stryrofoam shipping container to store your microscope when it is not in use Remove all tape and packing material used to protect microscope during shipment Make certain lens surfaces do not come in contact with dirt fngerprints or oil Damage of lens surfaces occur when they come in contact with such contaminants and image clarity is reduced DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS A EYEPIECE Lens closest to the eye Magnifes the primary image formed by the objective lens B OBJECTIVE LENS Lens close
4. men slide and cover slip However if the rack stop has been improperly adjusted or if you are using a thicker than 0 17mm cover slip moving the 40x lens too quickly could cause damage to the front lens element or to the slide Objective N A Color Code Ring Field of View Working Distance Mag with WF10x Eyepiece Din 4x Din 10x Din 40x retractable 0 10 0 25 0 65 Red Yellow Blue 4 5mm 1 8mm 0 45mm 18 5mm 6 4mm 0 5mm 40x 100x 400x 3 g Do not let the lens element come into contact with a wet slide surface as prolonged contact with any moisture could damage the lens If lens is exposed to moisture promptly wipe with lens paper microfber cloth to remove moisture 2 Diopter adjustment for HS1 1 dual head model These dual head models have a 30 degree inclined eyepiece to provide comfortable viewing for the primary viewer They also have a vertical eyepiece so that a second viewer can observe the image simultaneously The primary viewer will have focused the microscope using the coarse and fne focus knobs To compensate for diferences in vision between primary and second viewer second viewer may have to adjust image in vertical eyepiece by turning the knurled diopter adjustment 3 Camera adaptation for model HS1 D The video camera will be mounted on the vertical eyepiece tube using the adapter you were provided with You will need to pull out the eyepiece from the vertical tube and i
5. nsert the adapter into the tube with the threads facing upwards Then screw the camera into the threads to attach to the microscope Note that when using a camera with the microscope focusing of the image is accomplished by turning the microscope focusing knobs while observing the image on the display screen Under these circumstances the image observed through the inclined eyepiece will not be in focus MAINTENANCE WARNING For your own safety turn switch of and remove plug from power source before maintaining your microscope If the power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately to avoid shock or fre hazard 1 Optical Maintenance Do not attempt to disassemble any lens components Consult a microscope service technician when any repairs not covered by instructions are needed Prior to cleaning any lens surface brush dust or dirt of lens surfaces using a camel hair brush or use air to blow dust and lint of of the surfaces Use of compressed air from a can is an ideal source of clean air 4 Do not remove eyepieces or objective lenses to clean Clean only the outer lens surface Breathe on lens to dampen surface then wipe with lens paper or use a cotton swab moistened with distilled water Wipe lens with a circular motion applying as little pressure as possible Avoid wiping dry lens surface as lenses are scratched easily If excessive grease or dirt gets on the lens surfaces a small amount of windex o
6. perly positioned b The standard lenses that are provided with your microscope are a widefeld 10x eyepiece HS1 1 HS 1D Models come with 2 separate eyetubes as well as 2 eyepieces 4x 10x and 40x objectives The 40x objective has a special spring retractable mechanism which retracts slightly when front of lens comes in contact with the specimen slide See chart below for specifcations on objectives OBJECTIVE SPECIFICATION CHART c Also note that each objective has a color ring This allows you to quickly change in magnifcation by referring to an easily observed color rather than to a number d The microscope has been parfocalled at the factory which allows the user to easily change from one magnifcation to another requiring little or no adjustment of the fne focus knobs e As you increase the magnifcation the feld of view area of specimen seen through the microscope will decrease That is why it is easier to fnd the specifc area of interest on the specimen by starting with the lowest 4x objective lens before increasing magnifcation with the 10x or 40x objective lens f NOTE Care must be taken when rotating the 40x objective lens into place This lens has a spring retractable mechanism which retracts slightly into its housing if the front of the lens strikes the specimen slide With fne focus adjustment at mid range the rack stop has been adjusted at the factory to assure the 40x lens will clear the thickness of a normal speci
7. r distilled water can be used on a cotton swab or lens tissue To clean objective lenses clean front lens element only following the same procedure NOTE Fingerprints or other matter on the front lens element of the objective lens is the single most common reason that you will experience difculty in focusing the microscope Before having costly servicing done or before returning for warranty repair we ask that you frst make certain to examine the front lens element with a magnifying glass or eye loupe for the presence of such contaminants If a microscope is returned for warranty repair and it is determined that such contaminants are the problem this is not covered under warranty and we will submit a cost estimate for cleaning 2 Mechanical Maintenance a The rack stop screw has been pre adjusted at the factory and should not require re adjustment However if you do attempt re adjustment note the following procedure Loosen round knurled locking nut by turning counter clockwise Then loosen stop screw With the fne focus adjustment at mid range focus on standard slide until sharp image is achieved Rotate rack stop screw in clockwise direction until tight Lock into position with the locking nut A needle nose pliers might be needed to loosen the round locking nut b Metal Parts Use a clean damp cloth to remove dust or dirt from metal parts followed by a dry cloth 3 Electrical Maintenance a To replace the rechargable batteries
8. st to the specimen forms the frst magnifed image of the specimen C NOSEPIECE Revolving turret designed to hold objective lenses permits changes of magnifcation by rotating diferent powered objective lenses into the optical path D STAGE CLIPS Two locked on clips hold specimen slide in place on stage E STAGE Platform of the microscope where the specimen slide is placed on the stage F DISC DIAPHRAGM Rotating disc located below the stage with 6 holes of various apertures designed to help achieve optimum resolution of the objective lens Smaller apertures used for lower magnifcations and larger apertures used for higher magnifcations G COARSE FOCUS KNOB Located on each side of the arm raises or lowers the stage to bring the specimen tage into focus H FINE FOCUS KNOB located just below coarse focusing knobs permit more precise image adjustment I LAMP HOUSE ILLUMINATION Microscope is provided with a built in LED illuminator J SAFETY RACK STOP When properly adjusted controls maximum upward travel of stage Prevents higher power objectives from breaking slides prevents damage to objective lenses This stop has been pre adjusted at the factory and will not need any further adjustment 2 1 Changing Magnifcation a Magnifcation is changed by rotating the nosepiece until a diferent lens is moved into the optical path Always turn the turret until you hear it click This indicates that the lens is pro
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