Carson MS-100 User Manual

MS-100

Biological

Microscope

Intermediate 100x-1000x Biological Microscope

Congratulations on selecting your new Microscope! In order to achieve

optimum performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Monocular Tube:

Inclined Tube 45°,

Focus:

Coaxial with Course and Fine Adjustment

Rotatable 360°

Stage:

Double Layer Mechanical

Total Magnification:

100x-1000x*

(115mm x 125mm)

Eyepiece:

WF10x

Condenser:

Abbe NA 1.25 with Iris Diaphragm

Objectives:

10x, 40x, 100x OIL*

Filter:

Blue Filter (32mm) with Holder

Illumination:

Bright White LED

Power Cord:

AC110V-240V, 50/60Hz

*With Oil Immersion

MS-100 DIAGRAM

Eyepiece

360º

Rotatable

Draw Tube

Turret

Objective Lens

Slide Clip

Mechanical

Stage

Condenser

Iris

Diaphragm

Filter Holder

Base

Condenser

Height Knob

(on left side)

Neck

Coarse Focus

Knob

Fine Focus

Knob

Stage Knobs

Power Port

Power Switch

Light Intensity

Adjustment

Light Source

SETTING UP

1. Place microscope on a secure surface.

2. Insert the end of the power cord into the

microscope’s Power Port and plug the opposite

end into any standard outlet.

3. Place Eyepiece in the Draw Tube.

4. Position slide on the Mechanical Stage and

secure with Slide Clip. Use the Stage Knobs

to move front-back (top knob) and left-right

(lower knob) until area of interest is located in

center of stage.

Note:

Wipe both sides of slide (prepared,

wet mount, dry mount, smeared) with a

damp microfiber cloth before using.

5. Turn on Light Source by turning Power Switch

to the on position.

6. Rotate Turret so that the 10x Objective Lens

(always begin with lowest power) is directly

above specimen.

FOCUSING

1. Look into Eyepiece and you should see a white circular field.

2. Slowly adjust the Coarse Focus Knob to find image. Then focus with Focus Knob, turning very slowly until the area of

interest is sharp and clear.

3. To achieve best image and maximum contrast, adjust Intensity and/or Iris Diaphragm.

Please note,

the Condenser is preset to be 1-3mm from bottom of specimen slide. Although the condenser height can

be adjusted with knob, we recommend leaving it at factory setting. Adjust condensor height

only

when absolutely

necessary.

Warning:

When focusing, be careful that the Objective Lens and Condenser do not touch the specimen. This can

cause damage to the Objective Lens, Condenser and/or specimen.

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