MT7000 Series Manual - Meiji Techno America

MT7000 Series Manual - Meiji Techno America

MT7000 and MT8000 series
DK MEUIrEcHNo co.,LTD.
JAPAN
Tableof Contents
1.0 lntroduction
1.1 MicroscopeFeatures
1.21GeneralSafetyGuidelines
1.33 IntendedProductUse Statement
1.44 Handlingthe microscope
1.55 WarrantyNotes
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
The Microscopeand its Components
Installation
Site
Unpacking
MicroscopeSet Up
AdjustingInterpupillary
Distance
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
MicroscopeOperation
Centering
the Lamp- Incidentllluminator
IncidentLightOperation- Brightfield
TransmittedLightOperation- Brightfield
Usingthe Polarizer/ Slide-lnAnalyzer
Photomicrography
with 35mm SLR and DigitalSLR Cameras
Photomicrography
with DigitalStillCameras
Connectrng
a Videoor other Camerathat usesa "C" type mount
4.0 Maintenance
and Cleaning
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Troubleshooting
Replacingthe mainsfuse on the microscope
IncidentLightdoes not work
Replacing
the 6v 30w HalogenLamp- Incidentllluminator
Replacingthe 6V 30W HalogenLamp- Transmittedllluminator
6.0 Storage
7.0 Packingand Transport
8.0 Accessories
and Replacements
Parts
9.0 TechnicalDescriptions
10.0 PhysicalDimensions
MTTOOOIMTSOOOSeries
Metallurgical Microscope
1.Introduction
TheMeijiTechnoMT7000and MT8000SeriesMetallurgical
Microscopes
havea moderncompactdesign.
placement
Easyoperation
is achievedthroughergonomic
of controlsmakingthemidealfor usein
production
andqualitycontrol
Meiji'sMT7000and MT8000Seriesarewellsuitedfor a widevarietyof metallurgical
observational
applications
as wellas highresolution
videomicroscopy.
TheMT7000and MT8000SeriesMicroscopes
highresolution
imagesin
delivercrisp,distortion{ree,
Brighlfield
mode.
MeijiTechnosuppliesa varietyof accessories
including
filters,micrometers
andcamera
simplepolarizing
adaDters.
1.1MicroscopeFeatures
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AidedDesignedFrameandOptics
Computer
All Newand lmprovedPlanEpiscopic
Objectives
SlimCompactFootprint
InfinityCorrectedOpticalSystem
Powerful
6V 30WVerticalKoehlerllluminator
(MT8000series)
Powerlul6V 30WTransmitted
LightKoehlerllluminator
LowPositioned
Ergonomic
Fine
Focus
CoaxialCoarseand
Controls
SmoothOperating
ReverseFacingQuintuple
Nosepiece
CeramicCoatedFlatTopStagewithleftor right-handed
controls
Siedentop{-type
Binocular
andTrinocular
ViewingHeads
OptionalSiedentopf-type
Ergonomic
Binocular
ViewingHeadavailable
(SWH10X,
SuperWidefield
HighEyepointEyepieces
F.N.22)
AutomaticVoltageSensingPowerSupplywithdetachablepowercord
Wide Rangeol FiltersandAccessories
1.2 GeneralSafetyGuidelines
MeijiTechnoproductsaredesignedfor sateoperation
undernormaloperating
conditions.
Theinslrument
andaccessories
described
in thismanualhavebeenbuiltandtestedaccording
to induslrysalety
standards
for electronic
laboratory
instruments.
Incorrect
usageor non-conformance
to operating
instructions
cancausepersonaliniuryor damageto equipment
or property.Keepthismanuarnearyour.
instrument
for easyreference.
1.3IntendedProductUse
ProductDisclaimer:This
productis designedand intended
for useonlyas a metallurgical
microscope
system'Modifying
thisinstrument
in anywayfor usein anysituation
otherthanthe originatand intended
productdesignwillautomatically
voidthe warranty.
In no eventshallMeijiTechnobe liibrero anyperson
or entityfor anyincidental,
indirector consequential
damages,arisingoutof or in connectron
withthe use
performance
or
of a modifiedor alteredoroduct.
1.4 ProductSafetyInformation-Handlingthe Microscope
LA,waBNTNG
DO NOTOPERATEUNLESSTHEUNITIS PROPERLY
GROUNDED!
Useonlythespecified
powercordin a welrgroundedsocket.Do not usein an ungroundeo
power
receptacle
or in caseswherethereis a breakin thegroundconductor
or damageto theelectrical
wirino.
only fusesof the specified
typeandratingareto be usedas repracements.
switchoffthe powerano
disconnect
power
the
cordbeforereplacing
fuses.Useof a non-compliant
fusemayresultin electrical
shockor severedamageyourequipment.
Do not replacethe bulbfor at least1o minutesafterthe unithas
beenturnedoffor injurymayresult.
1.5WarrantyStatement
Modifying
the instrument
in anywayor unauthorized
attemptsto disassemble
or usethe Instrumenl
for
applications
otherthanits intended
designwiflautomaticaly
voidthewarranty.
MeijiTechnowarrants
thisproductagainstdefectsin materialand/orworkmanship
for the lifeof the
instrumenl
fromthe dateof the originalpurchase
to the originalpurchaser.
MeijiTechnowillrepairor
replace,at itsoption,anyinstrument
whichundernormalconditions
of useandserviceprovesto be
defective
in materialor workmanship.
No chargewitlbe madefor laboror malerials
withrespectto defects
coveredby thrswarranty,
providedall repairworkis doneby MeiiiTechno.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverexpensesincurredin the removalor reinstallation
of anyinstrument
or
instruments,
whetheror nol provendefective.
Replacement
repairs
furnished
under
this
warranty
are
or
subjectto thesametermsandconditions
of the originalwarranty.
Thiswarrantysupersedes
anyother
warranty
and is subject10thefollowing
termsandconditions:
WARRANTY
productextendsto the originalpurchaser
Warranty
of the productandis nottransferable.
of MeijiTechno's
WABRANTY
DURATION
MeijiTechnowarrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialand/orworkmanship
for the lifeof the
instrument
fromthe dateof originalpurchase
to theoriginalpurchaser.
Theelectrical
warrantyis oneyear.
OWNER'S
REGISTRATION
CARD
withinten (10)daysafterthe original
Returnof the owner'sregistration
cardby the originalpurchaser
purchaseis a condition
precedent
to coverageunderthiswarranty.
MeijiTechnowillat its optionaccept
writtenproofof purchase
fromthe originalownerin lieuof a productregistration
card.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Specifically
excludedfromthiswarrantyarefailurescausedby abuse,neglect,misuse,improper
operation,
normalwear,accident,impropermaintenance
or modifications
of ANYtype.Thiswanantydoes
nol coverrepairor replacement
All
wherenormalusehasexhausted
the lifeof a partor instrument.
mechanical
devicesneedperiodicpartsreplacement
andserviceto performwell.Servicelifeol an
instrument
is dependent
uponthe careit receivesandthe conditions
underwhichit hasto operate.In no
damages.
eventshallMeijiTechnobe liablefor incidental
or consequential
SERVICE
pleasecontactMeijiTechnodirectlyandasklor the ProductService
Toobtainserviceunderthiswarranty,
problem,
Department.
modelandserialnumberof the instrument,
dateof purchase
Statethe natureof the
andlocationand nameof the distributor
the instrument
was purchased
from.Afterverification
of warranty
registration,
MeijiTechnowillissuea returnauthorization
number.Customermaythenreturnthe product
postageprepaidandinsuredto the authorized
repairfacility.
In mostinstances,
requests
in a promptand routinemannerand
for warrantyservicewillbe performed
periodof timeor at MeijiTechno's
In some
merchandise
willbe returnedin a reasonable
convenience.
justifiedcases,requests
for warrantyservicearereceivedwhicharenot
In thesecases,MeiiiTechnowill
providean explanation
for non-warranty
aclion.
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TERMS
WARRANTY
to represent
or act
Thetermsof thiswarrantymaynotbe variedby anyperson,whetheror notpurporting
The limitedlifetimewarranlyprovidedis in lieuol anyandallwarranties,
on behalfof MeijiTechno.
purposeor otherwise.
Liability
for merchantability
or fitnesslor a particular
implied,
whether
expressed
or
are
for consequential
damagesunderany,andallwanantiesareexcludedto the extentexclusions
permitted
by law.Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrightsandyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhich
varyfromstateto state.Thiswanantysetsforththe customer'sexclusiveremedy,with respectto
products.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallbecomenullandvoidin the eventof a violationo{ the
defective
ol thislimitedwarrantv.
orovisions
2.0The Microscopeand its Components
Microscope.
The imagebelowdesignatesthe maincomponentsof the MT8000SeriesBrightfield
going
ready
for
instrument
is
now
use.
to be installed,the
are
lf no otheraccessories
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MT7000/MT8000
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The Microscopeand its Components
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Siedentopf
TrinocularHead
EyepieceSWH10X,F.N.22
Incidentllluminator
Analizerin slidermount
Ergonomicreversednosepiece
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12. Focustensionadjustment,
turnthe knurled
ringcounter-clockwise
to tightenthe tension
13. Adjustablesafetyknob,turn leverclockwise
to lockthe stageheight
14. Condenserrack heightadjustmentknob
Ceramiccoatedstage
15. Standalonepowersupplyfor incidentilluminator
of MTB000series
Substagecondenserwith built-in
lrisdiaphragm(MT8000series)
1 6 . Powerswitch
Fiftertray (MT8000series)
Fieldiris
(MT8000series)
Integratedilluminator
Dropdown coaxialstagecontrols
1 7 . Low positionedergonomiccoaxialcoarse
and fine focusingcontrol
1 8 . Low positionedvariablebrightnesscontrol
1 9 . Trinocularheadwith integratedmale"C" mount
20. Beamsplitterfor cameraport
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2.1 InstallationSite
possible.
The microscope
shouldbe operatedin a roomwithas littledustas practically
Keepyourinstrument
awayfromsolvents,
chemicalfumesandexcessive
humidity.
Alsotry to avoidbig
swingsin ambienttemperature,
directsunlightandvibration
as theycanaffeclmeasurements
and
inslrument
oerformance.
OperatingAmbientConditions
Temperature:
10 - 36"C(50- 96.8'F)
RelativeHumidity: 0 - 80%up to 30'C (86"F)
2.2 Unpacking
Pleasecheckyourpackingslipto insurethatall materials
arepresent.Keepa copyfor yourrecordsso
partsor
thatyou havethe properinformation
whenorderingmoreequipment,
orderingreplacement
accessories
or whencallingfor technical
support.Pleasemakesurethatno smallpiecesor partsareleft
in the packingmaterial.
Keepthe packingmaterials
in a safeplacefor the purposeof storageand
transporting
the microscope
and itsaccessories.
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|IAATTErloN Avoidtouchingthe surfaceof opticalcomponents
suchas lenses,filtersandglass
Evenverysmalltracesof perspiration
surfaces.
or fingeroilscancorrodethe surfacesoJopticsin a short
periodof time.
2.3 MicroscopeSet Up
. As a firststep,removeall componentsfromthe
shippingcontainerand removethe packingmaterials.
o Placethe microscopeframeon a stablework surface.
Verticalllluminator
A n a l i z e ri n s l i d e r
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Aperturelris
Clampscrew
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. Loosenthe clampscrewon the microscopelimb and installthe
(MA927).Oncethe thumbscrewis tightened,place
verticalilluminator
onto
the binocularhead(MA815or MAB16)or the optional(MAgs7)
and re-tightenthe clampscrewwhilethe
the top of the illuminator
head is in the correctpositionas shownright.
MA927Vertical llluminator
. Installthe Siedentopfheadwith the 2mm allenwrenchsuppliedbeing
carefulto alignthe notchin the headwith the set screw.
the two eyepieces(MA817)bVslidingthem intothe head
Next,lnstall
and then installthe rubbereyeshieldson top of each eyepiece.The
eyepiecesfor MT8000Seriesarea DIN standard30.0mmdiameter.
. Screweachobjectiveintoa nosepieceopeningbeingcarefulnot to
or in orderof power.
touchthe optics.Installthem incrementally
to the back
. MT7000series:Connectcord fromthe incidentilluminator
of the microscope. Powersupplyis built-inthe microscope.Plugthe
powercord set to the microscopeand the otherend intoa grounded
outlet.
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MT8000series:Connectthe cordfromthe incidentilluminator
Plugthe powercordsetintothe
standalonepowersupply(MA927105).
microscopeand the otherend intoa groundedoutlet.
Boththe MT700OSeriesMicroscopeand the externalstandalone
powersupplyfor MT80O0haveautovoltagesensingso they can be
usedwith any voltagefrom any countryin the worldfrom 100 voltsto
260 voltsAC with the propercordset.
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Power cordset plug
CAUTION
The mainspowercord shouldonly be pluggedinto a knowngroundedoutlet'
circuit.
of a grounded
A simpleoutlettestercan be usedto verifycorrectoutletpolarityandthe presence
is nowreadyfor use.
the instrument
aregoingto be installed,
lf no otheraccessories
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2.4 AdiustinglnterpupillaryDistance
The Interpupillary
Distanceis essentially
the distancebetweenyourtwo
pupilsexpressedin millimeters.
When set correctly,
one will see one
uniformroundfieldof view or FOV.The adjustmentis made by simply
pullingapartor pushingtogetherthe eyetubesuntila uniformroundfieldis
achieved.Makenoteof the numbermarkedon the viewingheadso you
can repeatthe settinglater.
i nterpupillary distance
ffi
Whenyou placea specimenon the stage,get it intofocuswith the right
eye whileyour lefteye is closed.Oncethe rightside is in focusby using
the fine focusknobon the microscope,
open your lefteye and use the
diopteron the lefteyetubeto bringthe leftside in focus.
Oncethis is done,the microscopeis adjustedto this user.Otheruserswill
havedifferentlP's and differentfocusingabilities.
3.0 Operation
Oncethe microscope
hasbeensetupin itsworkinglocation
withall of the components
correctlv
installed.
it is readyfor use.
YourMT7000/MT8000SeriesMicroscope
is a precision
instrument
designed
to lasta lifetime.
Always
handleyourmicroscope
withcareandavoidabruptmotion,vibration
andshock.
Do notinstallany bulbin yourinstrument
otherthanonesdesignated
by Meijirechno:
6V 30W Halogen
For both Verticaland IntegratedKoehlerllluminators
ModelsMT7000.
MT7100,MT8000& MTB100
Alwaysdisconnecl
the powercordfromthe backof the microscope
whennotbeingused,or when
yourinstrument
cleaning
or whenmakingany repairs.
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Avoid Dismantling
Neverattemptto dismantle
the instrument.
Thiswillvoidyourwarrantyandcouldpossiblyleadto the
instrument
no longerperforming
accurately.
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3.1 Centeringthe Lamp- Incidentllluminator
Yourlightsourcemayneedto be "centered"
if thefieldof viewseemsunevenlyilluminated.
Thecentering
controlsarelocatedon the sideof the lightsourcehousingat the backendof thevertical
illuminator.
Thedrawingbelowshowsthe locationof the controls.
CenteringAdjustment
to a comfortable
levelwithno specimen
on the stage.
1.Adjustthe brightness
2. Loosenthe screwon the verticaladjustmentand whilelookinginto
the eyetubes,centerthe bulbverticallyin the fieldof view and then retightenthe screwwhilethe bulbfilamentis in the correctposition.
to lookintothe eyetubes,
centerthe bulbfilamentin
3. Whilecontinuing
the fieldof view by usingthe knobto attaincenteringin the left-right
position.
VerticalAdjustment
Horizontal
A dj ustment
This adjustmentwill also needto be donewheneverthe bulb is changed.
series)
3.2 lncident Light Operation- Brightfield(MT7000/MT8000
1. First,set your interpupillary
distanceon the microscopeeyetubesby
pullingthem apartor pushingthem closertogetherto fit your eyes.
Whenset correctly,
one will see one uniformroundor "fused"fieldof
view.Makenoteof the distancesettingwhen adjustedto your liking
so you can laterrepeatthe setting.
Field of view
Fused
2. Adjustingthe brightnessdesiredis done withthe variablebrightness
controlknobon microscopebase (MT7000), or controlknobon the
frontof the standalonepowersupplyMT8000).
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3. Makesurethe fieldirisdiaphragmon the verticalilluminator
openedall the way open (moveleverto the right)to start.
4. We recommendthat you initiallyuse a flat,easilyrecognizable
specimento set up your microscope.Placethat specimenon the
stage.
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Incidentlightpowersupply
MTB000Series
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5. Selecta lowerpower"scanning"
objectivelikethe 5X or the 10X to findthe areaof intereston the
quickly.Be surethe obiective
"clicks"intoplacewhenyouturntheobjectivenosepiece.
specimen
6. By usingthe coarseandfinefocusknobsshownabove,adjustyourspecimenintofocuswithyour
lefteyeclosed(lookingonlythroughthe righteyetube).
Withthe specimenin focus,closethe right
eyeyoujustusedandopenthe le{t.lf the specimenis outof focusfor the lefteye,adjustthe diopter
on the eyetubeuntilthefocusin correct.The microscope
is nowadjusted
1orthisuser.Focusing
eyetubesallowsus to compensate
for usersthatwearcorrective
eye lenses.lf youwearglasses,you
maywantto removethe rubbereyeguards.
7. Theapertureirisdiaphragm
locatedon the verticalilluminator
can be "stoppeddown"or closed
give
your
power.
somewhat
to
the observation
of
specimenmoreor lesscontrastor resolving
downthe diaphragm
resolution
Stopping
decreases
andbrightness
but increases
imagecontrastand
deothol focus.
3.3 TransmittedLight Operation- Brightfield(MT8000series)
1. First,set your interpupillary
distanceon the microscopeeyetubesby
pullingthem apartor pushingthem closertogetherto fit your eyes.
When set correctly,
one will see one uniformroundor "fused"fieldof
view.Makenoteof the distancesettingwhen adjustedto your likingso
you can laterrepeatthe setting.
2. Turnon the microscopepowerswitchwhichis locatedas shownat
right.Adjustingthe transmittedlightbrightnessis done with the
variablebrightnesscontrolknobon the bodyof the microscopeshown
at right.
3. Makesurethe fieldirisdiaphragmon the integratedtransmitted
illuminator
is openedall the way open (turnoutsideknobto the right)
to start.
4. We recommendthat you initiallyuse a flat,easilyrecognizable
specimen.Placethat specimenon the stage.
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Field of view
Fused
5. Selecta lowerpower"scanning"
obiectivelikethe 5X or the 10X to findthe areaof intereston the
quickly.Be surethe objective
"clicks"intoplacewhenyouturntheobjectivenosepiece.
specimen
6. By usingthe coarseandtineJocusknobsshownabove,adiustyourspecimenintofocuswithyour
lefteyeclosed(lookingonlythroughthe righteyetube).
Wilhthe specimenin focus,closethe right
just
eyeyou
usedandopenthe left.lf the specimenis outof focusfor the lefteye,adjustthe diopter
is nowadjusted
for thisuser.Focusing
on the eyetubeuntilthe focusin correct.The microscope
eyetubesallowsus to compensate
Jorusersthatwearcorrective
eye lenses.l{ youwearglasses,you
maywantto removethe rubbereyeguards.
7. Theirisdiaphragm
locatedon thetransmitted
illuminator
can be "stoppeddown"or closedsomewhat
power.Stoppingdownthe
to givethe observation
of yourspecimenmoreor lesscontrastor resolving
resolution
imagecontrastanddepthol focus.
diaphragm
decreases
andbrightness
but increases
PossibleBrightfieldModeOperationalProblems
lf normaladjustments
are notgettingthe resultsyouexpect,checkto see if theseconditions
exist:
. Incorrect
components
inadvertently
installed
. Components
frame,etc.)
notmountedflush(Vertical
llluminator
to microscope
. Dirtyor smudgedoptics
. Aperturelrisor Fieldlrisarecompletely
closed
o Transmitted
lightirisclosedcompletely
. Darkfieldstop is inadvertently
engaged
MT7000/MT8000
Series Plan Epi Brightfield Objectives
- F = 200mm
- InfinityCorrected
Brightfield Objectives - Strain Free Plan - PlanEpiscopic
(inctuded)
MA87O
P l a n E p i 5 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 1 0 , w D - 2 0 . 0 m m
MA871
(inctuded)
P l a n E p i 1 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 2 5 , w D - 7 . 4 8 m m
MA.872
(optionat)
Plan Epi 20X, objective,NA: 0.40, wD = 5.20mm
MA873
(inctuded)
Plan Epi 50X objective,NA: 0.75, wD = 0.38mm
MA874
(included)
P l a n E p i 1 0 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 9 0 , w D = 0 . 3 7 m m
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3.4 Usingthe Polarizer/ Slide-lnAnalyzer
Polarizer
Forcertainspecimens,
the useof polarized
lightwillenhancethe contrastandfacilitate
viewingof difficult
to see objectfeatures.
Thepolarizing
filteris engagedby droppingit intooneol thefilterslotslocatedalongthetop of the
illuminator
tubeas shownin the drawingbelow.
Slide-lnAnalyzer
Theanalyzeris mountedin a sliderwhichis locatedrightbelowtheviewingheadas shownin the drawing
below.lt can be insertedor wilhdrawn
fromthe opticalpathby grabbingthechromeknobandslidingit
east-westin its slot.The leveron the side rotatesthe filterbetween0 and 90 degrees.
Withthe analyzerengagedandthe leverset at 45 degrees,the polarizing
elementsaresaidto be
"crossed"and the fieldof viewwill becomedarkeror "extinguished".
In thiscondition,
thefieldof viewis darkexceptfor the opticallyactiveelementswithinthe fieldwhich
becomevisibleagainstthe darkbackground.
Verticalllluminator
A n a l i z e ri n s l i d e r
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Aperturelris
Clampscrew
r3
with 35mmSLR and DigitalSLR Cameras
3.5Photomicrography
havea trinoculartube with
ModelMT7100and MTB100microscopes
integratedmale "C" mounton top of the headfor photomicroscopy.
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tn orderto securea 35mm SLR camerabodyto thesemicroscopes,
an optionalcameraattachmenttube (MA150/50or MA150/60)will
needto be usedwith the corresponding
T2 AdapterRingthat
matchesthe camerato be used.
The tablebelowshowsthe differentcamerasand adapterringsthat
can be used:
T2 CameraAdapter Rings
T2-1
T2-2
T2-3
T2-4
T2-S
T2-G
T2-7
T2-B
T2-g
T2-10
Canon
Minolta
Pentax K
PentaxS (threaded)
Nikon
Olympus
Contax,Yashica
Konica
Canon EOS
MinoltaAlpha/ Maxim2000
In addition,
a photoeyepiecewillbe neededto makean imagefor thecamera.Thetablebelowshowsthe
differentphotoeyepiecesthat are available:
Photo eyepieces
MA512 2.5XPholoeyepiece
MA508 5X Photoeyepiece
MA500 3.3XPhotoeyepiece
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3.6 Photomicrographywith Digital Still Cameras
gradedigitalcamerato a MT7100/MT8100
In orderto mounla consumer
microscope,
trinocular
an
optionalcameraadapterwillbe needed.Thetablebelowshowsthe ditferent
camerasthatcan be used
andtheircorresponding
adapterpartnumber:
,rc,,Mount
Eyetuhes
TM Series
Thread
ML Series
(25.4mm)
(23.2mmlD, (attaches
to male
27.2mmOD c-mount
thread)
Eyetubes)
Digital Camera
Model
Canon Powershot
4610, 462 0
A630, 4640
MAl51/30/73
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 7 3
M A 15 1/ 4 0 / 7 2
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 7 2
MA151/ 50/ 72
Canon Powershot
A700, A700 ts
MA151/30/75
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 7 5
MA151/40/74
MA151/45/74
MA 151/ 50/ 74
Canon P ower s h o t
G1,G2
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 4 3
MA 1 51 /30/43
M A 15 1 / 4 0 / 4 2
MA151/45/42
MA 151/ 40/ 42
Canon Powershot
G3, G5
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 4 1
M A 15 1/ 3 0 / 4 1
M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 4 0
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 4 0
MA 151/ 50/ 40
Canon Powershot
G6
MAl51 /30/31
MA151/30/31
M A 15 1 / 4 0 / 3 0
M A 15 1 / 4 5 / 3 0
MA 151/ 50/ 30
Canon Powershot
G7
M A 15 1/ 3 0 1 2 1
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 2 1
M A 15 1 / 4 0 / 2 0
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 2 0
MA 151/ 50/ 20
F uji F inepi x
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 8 1
49002,
5602,
69002,
S20Pro,
57000
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 8 1
M A 15 1 / 4 0 / 8 0
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 8 0
MA l51 / 50/ BO
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 5 0
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 5 1
M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 1 5 0
MA 1 51 /45/50
MA l51 / 55/ 50
Nik on Coolp i x
5000
M A 15 1 / 3 0 1 7 0
MA151/30/71
M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 7 0
M A 15 1/ 4 5 / 7 0
Nik on Coolp i x
5400
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 1 5 3
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 5 3
M A 15 1 / 4 0 / 5 2
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 1 5 2
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 6 1
M A 15 1/ 4 0 / 6 0
M A 1 s 1/ 4 5 / 6 0
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 6 3
M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 6 2
M A 15 1 / 4 5 1 6 2
M A 1 5 1/ 3 0 / 6 3
M A 1 5 1/ 4 0 / 6 4
M A 1 5 1/ 4 5 / 6 4
Nik on Coolp i x
800,900,950,990,995,4500
O ly m pus Cam e d i a
c-3040, M A 1 5 1 / 3 0 / 6 1
c.2000,
c-2020,
c-3000,
c.3030,
c.4100.
c.3100.
c.4040.
c.5050
O ly m pus Cam e d i a
c-700,
c-720,
c-730,
c-740,
c-750, M A 1 5 1 / 3 0 / 6 3
c-755,C-760,
C-765,
C-770,
SP500UZ
Olympus Camedia
c-5060
c-7070
15
Eyetubes
EM Series
(30.5mmlD,
34.0mmOD
Eyetubes)
Eyetubes
RZ Series
MT Series
TC Series
IM Series
(30.0mm
lD,
34.0mmOD
Eyetubes)
M A 15 1 / 3 0 / 6 5
MA 151/ 50/ 52
M A 1 5 1/ 5 0 1 6 2
VideoMicroscopy
@
ffi
DK3000
t-!2
CK3100N
or CK3100P
'113"
CCDCamera
DK3000
CK3900Nor CK3900P
112'CCD
Camera
"C"Mounts with Lens
M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 0 30 . 3 X
M A 1 5 1 / 3 5 / 0 40 . 4 5 X
M A 1 5 11 3 5 1 5 00 . 5 x
M A 1 5 11 3 5 1 1 51. 0X
M A 1 5 11 3 5 1 2 00 . 7 X
M A 1 5 11 3 5 1 2 52 . 5 X
Slip the "C" mount with lens over the top of the photo tube
C K 3 1 0 0 No r C K 3 1 0 0 P
1/3"CCD Camera
f2-1 Canon
f2-2 Minolta
T2-3 PentaxK
T2-4 PentaxS
f2-5 Nikon
f2-6 Olympus
f2-7 Contax,Yashica
T2-B Konica
T2-9 CanonEOS
f2-10 Minoltaa /
Maxim2000
cK3900N or CK3900P
1/2"CCD Camera
MA150/60
CameraAttachment
w/findereyepieces
NIKON,OLYMPUS,
FUJI.
DIGITALCamera
DIGITAL
Camera
adapter
Photo Eyepieces
( O-1 M A 5 1 2 2 . 5 X
l." MA500 3.3X
MASOBs.OX
Connect directly to
"C" mount type CCD Cameras
Trinocular Head with
IntegratedMale "C" mount
Trinocular Head with
Photo tube
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3.7 Connectinga Videoor OtherCamerathat has a "C" type mount
In orderto attacha camerathatemploysa standard"c" typecameramountto the MT710o/MTgi00
microscope,
onecan usethe integrated
male"c" mountby unscrewing
and removing
the chrometube.
Tochangethe magnification
seenby the camera,an optional"C-Mount"
cameraattachment
WITHLENS
canbe usedon topof thetrinocular
portof the microscope:
Optional rrC' Mounts With Lenses - Forall MeijiTrinocular
Microscopes
MA151/35/03
"C" Mount Adapter with 0.3X lens (Stips
photo
overexisting
tube)
MA151135/04
"C" Mount Adapter with 0.45X lens (stips
photo
overexisting
tube)
MA151/35/50
"C" Mount Adapter with 0.5X lens (Stips
photo
overexisting
tube)
MA151t35t15 "C" Mount Adapter with 1.0X lens (Stips
photo
overexisting
tube)
MA151t35t20 "C" Mount Adapter with 0.7X lens (Stipsoverexisting
phototube)
MAl51/35/25
"C" Mount Adapter with 2.5X lens (Stips
photo
overexisting
tube)
4.0 Maintenanceand Cleaning
LArr4E!!!!E
'
Disconnect
the powercordon yourequipment
priorto performing
cleaning,maintenance
or repair.
. Keepelectrical
components
awayfrommoisture
or humidity.
' In warmhumidclimates,
takespecialcareto preventyourequipment
fromexposure
to fungalgrowth
by usingdesiccant
in an airtightstoragecontainer
or by othermeans.
' Cleanthe microscopeaftereachuse.Keepingyour microscopecleanwill insureits properoperation
overits lifetime.
Dust Protection
Be sureto use the supplieddustcoverwithyour microscopeaftereachworksession.
Cleaning
Dust,fibersandotherdebriscancauseyourfieldol viewto getobstructed
so keepingyourmrcroscope
cleanwillhelpthe overallqualityof yourwork.
Cleaningof PaintedSurfaces
Usea softbrushor lint-lreecottonclothto removeddustandlooseparticles.
Toughdirtcan be removed
withwateranda milddetergent.
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Ac4gltclt
NEVER
usE AcEroNEoR orHERHARSH
6HEMTSALS.
Paintedor plasticsurfacesshouldnotbe tarnished
or etchedwithcleaningagentsthataretoo powerful.
Tocleanpaintedsurfaces,
usea moistened
lint-free
cottonclothwithmildsoapywater.
Cleaningthe Stage
Usea softbrushor lint-free
cottonclothto removedustandlooseoarticles.
DO NOTUSEACETONEOR OTHERHARSHCHEMICALS,
usea moistened
linftreecottonctothwitha
solutionof mildsoapywater.
Cleaningof Glass Surfaces
Usea sott brushor lint-lreecottonclothto removedust and looseparticles.
Fortoughdirt,use a soft lint-freecottonclothmoistenedwithdistilledwater.
lf thatfails,try usingmedicalor reagentgradeisopropyl
alcohol.
Cleaningthe Objectives
[$orxc=nI
Objectives
shouldNEVERbe disassembled
for cleaningor for anyotherreasonlWe do notadvise
cleaningthe insidesurlacesol objectivesor eyepieces.
Usea softbrush,bellowsbrushor a softlint-free
cottonclothto removeddustand looseDarticles.
Fortoughdirt,usea sottlint-treecottonclothmoistened
withdistilled
water.
lf thatfails,carefully
try usingmedicalor reagentgradeisopropyl
alcohol.
Wipelensesimmediately.
Overtime,waterandsolventscandissolveopticalcementsthatholdoptics
togetherso NEVERsoakobjectives
withANy typeof fluid.
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5.0Troubleshooting
standards.
in JapanunderlSO9001manufacturing
exclusively
are manufactured
MeiiiTechnoproducts
withany Meijiproduct,leellreeto contactus at:
it you everhaveanydifficulty
However,
MEIJITECHNOCO.,LTD.
322-1,Chikumazawa,
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Phone
Fax.
E-mail
Web:
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issuesyou mayhave.
or electrical
staffis trainedto assistyouon mechanical
Ourtechnical
Operationallssues
modethatyou are
chapterswhichcoincidewiththe observation
Pleasereferto the previous"Operations"
problemsincludethe improperpositioning
of contrastaccessories,
using.The mostcommonoperational
partsinstalled.lf you are unableto obtainthedesiredimage
or the incorrect
the improper
adiustment
pleaserejerto the corresponding
chaptersof thismanualunderthe proper
lromthe microscope,
elc.
mode:brightfield,
operation
ElectricalProblems
problems
can include:
Electrical
. The lampon the microscope
is notworking.
. No voltageis present.
causes:
Checkthefollowingprobable
. Checkthatall powercordsareproperlyconnected
to the rightspots.
. Makesurepoweris actuallypresentat thewalloutlet.
. Checkto seeif thereis a {useblown.
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the mainsfuseon the microscope
5.1Replacing
ficnunon
ALWAYSDISCONNECT
YOUR EQUIPMENTBEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR.
Location of Mains Fuse
is locatedon the back panel
The mainsfuse of the MT SeriesMicroscopes
of the microscopeas shown.
Instructionsto replacethe mains fuse:
.
.
.
.
.
Turnthe powerswitchto the off position.
Unplugthe microscopefromthe wall outlet.
Loosenthe fuse cap from the fuse holder.
Removethe blownfuse from the fuse cap.
Replacethe fuse with the CORRECTtype and ratingwhichis:
Back Panel
30W Halogen Systems
MA327 3 Amp, 250V,5 X 20mm
o Reinstallthe fuse holderwiththe new fuse in place.
[@-!eE-!]
NEVERUSE REPLACEMENT
FUSESOF A DIFFERENTRATING.
5.2 lncidentLight does not work
.
.
.
.
Makesureyour mainsoutletindeedhas power.
Makesurethe plugfromthe illuminator
is firmlypluggedintothe socketon the powersupply.
Checkto see if the mainsfuse on the incidentlightpowersupplyhas blown.
Checkto see if the lamp has blowninsidethe illuminator.
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5.3 Replacingthe 6V 30W HalogenLamp - Incidentllluminator
(MT7000/MT8000series)
ALWAYSDISCONNECT
YOUREQUIPMENT
BEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR.
Do nottouchthe glassenvelopeof the lampduringinstallation.
Keepthe protective
sleeveor bagof the
lampduringinstallation
andremoveit rightalterinstallation.
'gt!!oTI
LAMP AND LAMP HOUSINGMAY BE HOT TO TOUCH.
o Switchoff the microscope.
. Disconnect
the powercord.
o Waituntilthe housingand bulb havecooledsufficiently.
o Loosenthe clampscrewand directthe backingplateso it can be
removedfromthe housing.
o Removethe defectivelamp.
o Placea new lampintothe socketwhileavoidingtouchingthe
glass.Noticethe bulb is wrappedin plastic.Use the bag to avoid
touchingthe glassenvelopeduringinstallation.
o Be surethe bulb is pushedin as far as possibletherebyassuring
the alignment
of the filamentin the illuminator.
o Reinstallthe lampcoverdoor.
o Reconnectthe powercord and switchon the microscopeto align
the filamentand to verifyproperilluminator
operation.
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5.4 Replacingthe 6V 30W HalogenLamp -- Transmitted(MT8000series)
L&ou!q!l
ALWAYSDISCONNECT
YOUREQUIPMENT
BEFOREDOINGANY REPAIR.
Do nottouchtheglassenvelopeof the lampduringinstallation.
Keepthe protective
sleeveor bagof the
lampduringinstallation
and removeit rightafterinstallation.
@OEl
LAMn
ANDLAMeHousrNG
MAyBEHorro roucH.
o Switchoff the microscope.
o Disconnectthe powercord.
o wait untilthe housingand bulb havecooledsufficiently.
o Removethe illuminator
coverscrewsand liftthe coverto
remove.
o Replacethe defectivelamp.
o Placea new lamp intothe socketwhileavoiding
touchingthe glass.Noticethe bulb is wrappedin plastic.Use it
to avoidtouchingthe glassenvelopeduringinstallation.
o Be surethe bulb is pushedin as far as possibletherebyaligning
the filamentin the illuminator.
o Reinstallthe lampcoverdoor.
o Reconnectthe powercord and switchon the microscopeto
verifyproperilluminator
operation.
6.0Storage
' Proteclyour microscopefromdustafler eachuse by coveringyour instrumentwiththe protective
dustcoverthat camewithyour microscope.
. Storeyourmicroscope
in a cabinetthathasa stabletemperature
andlow humidity.
' lf you livein an areathat has highhumidity,considerstoringyour microscopein a sealedcontainer
alongwitha desiccant
suchas silicagel.
' lt is alsorecommended
thattheobiective
andeyepieces
be storedin a separateairtightcontainer
withdesiccanl.
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7.0Packingand Transport
. Whenever
the microscope
andthe
the microscope
is goingto be moved,shipor transport
in itsoriginalpacking.
accessories
. lt is advisable
information:
to keepa copyof all necessary
copyoi the originalinvoice,theoperations
withthe microscope
whenshipping.
manual,etc.included
8.0Accessoriesand ReplacementsParts
for accessories
Partnumbersandproductdescriptions
andpartsfor MT SeriesMicroscopes
can be found
partstor all MeijiTechnoproductsareavailable
throughour
listedbelow.Accessories
andreplacement
dealernetwork.
Feelfreeto contactus a callso we maydirectyouto theclosestauthorized
MeijiTechnoDealerin your
gam
SpmPST.
area. Callus tollfree(800)832-0060MondaythroughFriday
Viewing Heads
PartNumber Description
30mm LD. eyetubes
typebinocularhead,30' inclined,
Siedentopf
(includedwith MT7000,MT8000)
head,30' inclined,
typetrinocular
30mm l.D.eyetubes
Siedentopf
( i n c l u d ew
d i t hM T 7 1 0 0 M
. T 8100)
MA957
10-50'inclination,
type Ergonomic
binocularhead,adjustable
Siedentopf
30mm l.D.eyetubes(optional)
Eyepieces
SWH10XSuperWidefieldHighEyepointeyepiece,F.N.22
(standard)(accepts25mm reticle)
SWH15X SuperWidefieldHighEyepointeyepiece,F.N.16
(optional)(accepts19mm reticle)
SWH2OXSuperWidefieldHighEyepointeyepiece,F.N.12
(o p ti o n a l(a
) c c e p ts1 9 mm reti cl e)
SWH1OX-F
SuperWidefieldHighEyepointfocusing,F.N.22
(optional)(accepts25mm reticle)
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- F = P00mm
Brighffield/trarkfieldObieetives - PIan:*piscopic BF/trF- Infinity
ob,irected
MA87O
P l a n E p i 5 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 1 0 , W D= 2 0 m m( i n c l u d e d )
MA871
P l a n E p i 1 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 2 5 , w D = 7 . 4 l m m ( i n c l u d e d )
M4872
P l a n E p i 2 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 4 0 , w D = 5 . 2 m m( i n c l u d e d )
MA874
P l a n E p i 1 0 0 X o b j e c t i v e ,N A : 0 . 9 0 , w D = 0 . 3 7 m m( i n c l u d e d )
lllurninator
M4927
VerticalKoehlerllluminator,
6V 30W Halogen(inctuded)
MA927/O5
PowerSupplyfor VerticalKoehlerllluminator(inctuded)
Filters
MA497
M4475t05
Polarizing
filter,20mmin-mount(included)
Blueclearfilter,LB'|00,20mmin-mount(inctuded)
MA476
Greenclearfilter,20mm in-mount(included)
M4774
ND50Neutraldensityfilter,20mmin-mount(included)
Miscellaneous Parts & Accessories
MA941
withdropdown
Ceramiccoatedflattop stage191mmx 126mmwith right-handed
coaxialcontrols(100mmx 100mmx-y travel)(included)
MA958
Photo/Video
attachmentfor MA957Ergonomicheadonly
MA809/10
Replacement
115VAC Powercordwithplug(USA)
MA809/20
Replacement
220VAC Powercord with plug (Eurocord)
MA809/30
Replacement
240VAC Powercord with plug (UK)
MA523
Reticle.25mmdiameter
Cross-Line
MA5O6
1Ommdividedinto1OOparts,25mmdiameter
MA5O9
5mm dividedinto100 parts,25mmdiameter
MA524
1Ommsquaredividedinto400 parts,0.5mmsquare,25mmdiameter
MA51O
1Ommsquaredividedinto100 parts,1.Ommsquare,25mmdiameter
MA542
Reticlewith0.1mmgraduation,
Cross-Line
25mmdiameter
M4292
StageMicrometer,
1mm dividedinto100 parts,0.01mm
MA9O6
Eyeshield
for MA817SWH10XEyepiece(pairincluded)
MA326
Replacement
Lamp,6V 30W halogen
M4327
Replacement
Fuse,3A for Halogenmodels
MA7O1
DustCoverfor MT8000& MT8100(included)
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9.0TechnicalDescriptions
Specifications
PowerSource
Bulb
100-230V50/60H2
oMA326Halogenbulb6V 30W (Philipscode:5761),3100'Kat max.intensity
BulbLife
o 100 hoursaveragefor halogenbulb
LightControlMethod
Voltagecontrol
o Indooruse
oAltitudeup to 2,000m
oMAINSsupplyvoltagefluctuations
up to +10"h of the nominalvoltage
rTemperature: +10 to 36"C (50 to 96.8'F)
o RelativeHumidity: 0 to 80% up to 30'C (86'F)
oTransientovervoltages
typicallypresenton the MAINSsupply.
Note:The normallevelof transientovervoltages
is impulsewithstand
(overvoltage)
categoryll of IEC 60364-4-443.
oApplicableRATEDPOLLUTIONdegree
Normal
Environmental
Conditions
Filtersand Applications
Filter
I Application
ND50
| NeutralFilteror ND Filter.Greyfiltersor neutraldensityfiltersare usedto
allfrequencies
of lightequallyresulting
in preservation
of color
I attenuate
temperature.
The
ND50
filter
would
indicate
a
reduction
of
light
transmission
I
I by 50 percentor a passageof lightof 50 percent.
I
ClearBlueFilter
ClearGreenFilter
redwavelengths.
Usedto achievedesiredcolor
I CtearBlueFilter.Suppresses
I balance.Addsalternative
contrastto imaoes.
II ClearGreenFilter.In thepast,usedfor addingcontrastfor usewithBlack&
Whitefilm and stillcan be usedto achievedesiredcolorbalance.Adds
alternativecontrastto images.A greenfilterusuallyimprovesresolutionby
restricting
the wavebandreachingthe objective.
Polarizing
Filter
Filter-Usedin conjunction
witha rotatableanalyzer,
the polarizing
I Polarizing
filterchangesthe angleof lightseen in the fieldof view.
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10.0PhysicalDimensions
r rf'-":y,
\/ __,:,
263
111
MT7000
111
MT8100
263
Weight & Dimension :
Binocularheadtype 424.Smm(D) x 471mm(H) x 212mm(W),8.5k9for MT7000and 9.0k9for MT8000
Trinocularheadtype 424.Smm( D )x 5 2 6 m m( H )x 2 1 2 m m(W),9.2k9for MT7100and 9.7k9for MT8100
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