AmScope B120C-DK-E1

AmScope B120C-DK-E1 Binocular LED Darkfield Microscope User Manual

Model: B120C-DK-E1

Уводзіны

This manual provides instructions for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your AmScope B120C-DK-E1 Binocular LED Darkfield Microscope. This instrument is designed for educational, clinical, and laboratory applications, offering both brightfield and darkfield observation capabilities. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the microscope to ensure safe and effective operation.

Інфармацыя па бяспецы

  • Always handle the microscope with care. Avoid sudden movements or impacts.
  • Ensure the microscope is placed on a stable, level surface to prevent tipping.
  • Адключыце шнур сілкавання ад сеткі перад чысткай або любым тэхнічным абслугоўваннем.
  • Do not expose the microscope to direct sunlight, high temperatures, or high humidity.
  • Выкарыстоўвайце толькі пазначаны адаптар сілкавання.
  • Keep the optical components clean. Avoid touching lenses with bare hands.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the microscope yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.

Кампаненты і асаблівасці

Familiarize yourself with the main components of your AmScope B120C-DK-E1 microscope:

AmScope B120C-DK-E1 Microscope with labeled features

Малюнак 1: Скончанаview of the AmScope B120C-DK-E1 Binocular Compound Microscope, highlighting key features such as the 2-layer mechanical stage, 360-degree adjustable head, 40X-2500X magnification, coaxial coarse and fine focus, and LED sub-stagе асвятленне.

Siedentopf Binocular Head with 360-degree rotation

Малюнак 2: The Siedentopf binocular head, featuring 360-degree rotation and a 30-degree inclination for comfortable viewing and posture adjustment.

Механічная Stage and Focus Knobs

Малюнак 3: Падрабязны view of the 2-layer mechanical stage and the coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs, designed for precise specimen movement and focusing.

LED Transmitted Illumination System

Малюнак 4: The LED sub-stage lighting system, providing cool, energy-efficient, and daylight-balanced illumination for improved contrast and resolution.

Ключавыя кампаненты:

  • Siedentopf Binocular Head: Rotates 360 degrees with a 30-degree inclination for ergonomic viewінж.
  • Акуляры: Includes 10X and 25X widefield eyepieces for various magnification levels.
  • Аб'ектыўныя лінзы: Achromatic, color-coded objective lenses (e.g., 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X oil) mounted on a revolving nosepiece.
  • Механічная Stage: A 2-layer stage with low-position controls for precise X-Y movement of slides.
  • Coaxial Focus Knobs: Separate coarse and fine focus adjustments for accurate focusing.
  • LED Illuminator: Падсtage LED light source with adjustable brightness.
  • Кандэнсатар: Includes a brightfield condenser and a darkfield condenser for specialized observation.
  • 1MP Digital Eyepiece Camera: For capturing images and videos, compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Настройка

  1. Распакаванне: Асцярожна выміце ўсе кампаненты з упакоўкі. Захавайце ўпакоўку для наступнай транспарціроўкі або захоўвання.
  2. Размяшчэнне: Place the microscope on a stable, vibration-free surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  3. Усталёўка галоўкі: Loosen the head retaining screw on the top of the microscope body. Gently insert the binocular head into the opening, ensuring it is fully seated. Tighten the retaining screw.
  4. Усталёўка акуляра: Remove the protective caps from the eyepiece tubes. Insert the desired eyepieces (10X or 25X) into the tubes.
  5. Усталёўка аб'ектыва: Rotate the revolving nosepiece to ensure there is no objective lens directly above the stage. Screw the objective lenses into the nosepiece in increasing order of magnification (e.g., 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X).
  6. Падключэнне сілкавання: Connect the power cord to the microscope's power input and then to a suitable electrical outlet.
  7. Digital Eyepiece Camera Installation: If using the digital eyepiece, remove one of the standard eyepieces and insert the 1MP digital eyepiece camera into the eyepiece tube. Connect the camera to your computer via USB.

Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

1. Brightfield Observation

Microscope objective lenses and magnification exampлес

Малюнак 5: Examples of magnification levels (10X, 100X, 400X, 1000X) achievable with the AmScope B120C-DK-E1, utilizing various objective lenses and eyepieces, including the additional 25X eyepieces for up to 2500X magnification.

  1. Уключэнне: Turn on the main power switch. Adjust the LED illuminator brightness using the dimmer control.
  2. Stage Рэгуляванне: Панізіце механічныя stage using the coarse focus knob to create enough space to place a slide.
  3. Размяшчэнне слайдаў: Place a prepared specimen slide onto the mechanical stagе, замацоўваючы яго з дапамогай stage clips. Use the X-Y stage controls to position the specimen over the light aperture.
  4. Magnification Selection: Rotate the revolving nosepiece to select the lowest power objective lens (e.g., 4X). Ensure it clicks into place.
  5. Факусоўка:
    • While looking through the eyepieces, slowly raise the stage using the coarse focus knob until the specimen comes into rough focus.
    • Use the fine focus knob to achieve sharp focus.
    • Adjust the interpupillary distance (distance between eyepieces) and diopter adjustment on the eyepiece for comfortable viewing and to correct for differences in vision between your eyes.
  6. Нарастаннеasing Magnification: Once focused at low power, rotate the nosepiece to a higher power objective (e.g., 10X, 40X). The microscope is parfocal, meaning only minor adjustments with the fine focus knob should be needed.
  7. Using 100X Oil Immersion Objective:
    • After focusing with the 40X objective, rotate the nosepiece halfway between the 40X and 100X objectives.
    • Place a small drop of immersion oil directly onto the center of the specimen slide.
    • Rotate the 100X objective into the oil drop. The objective lens should make contact with the oil.
    • Use only the fine focus knob to bring the image into sharp focus. Do not use the coarse focus knob with the 100X objective.
    • After use, clean the 100X objective lens and the slide immediately with lens cleaning solution and lens paper.
  8. Condenser Adjustment: Adjust the iris diaphragm on the condenser to control the amount of light and contrast. For higher magnifications, open the diaphragm more. For lower magnifications, close it slightly. The condenser can also be centered for optimal illumination.

2. Darkfield Observation

The AmScope B120C-DK-E1 includes a darkfield condenser for observing unstained, live specimens.

  1. Condenser Exchange: Remove the brightfield condenser from its mount beneath the stage. Carefully insert the darkfield condenser into the mount. Ensure it is seated correctly.
  2. Specimen Preparation: Darkfield observation works best with thin, unstained specimens.
  3. асвятленне: Turn on the LED illuminator and set it to a high brightness level.
  4. Факусоўка: Use a low power objective (e.g., 10X or 20X, if available) first. Focus on the specimen as you would in brightfield. The specimen will appear brightly lit against a dark background.
  5. Centering the Darkfield Condenser: Some darkfield condensers require centering. If your condenser has centering screws, adjust them until the darkfield effect is uniform across the field of view.
  6. Higher Magnification: For higher magnifications, you may need to use a specialized darkfield objective or ensure your standard objectives are compatible. Always ensure sufficient immersion oil is used with 100X darkfield objectives.

3. Digital Eyepiece Camera Operation

The included 1MP digital eyepiece camera allows for image capture and live viewна кампутары.

Microscope connected to laptop with digital image

Малюнак 6: The AmScope B120C-DK-E1 microscope connected to a laptop, demonstrating live digital viewing and image capture capabilities via the 1MP digital eyepiece camera.

  1. Ўстаноўка праграмнага забеспячэння: Install the professional microscopy software provided (or download the latest version from the AmScope website) onto your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
  2. Connect Camera: Insert the digital eyepiece camera into one of the microscope's eyepiece tubes and connect it to your computer via the USB cable.
  3. Запуск праграмнага забеспячэння: Open the installed microscopy software. The software should detect the camera automatically.
  4. жыць View: The software will display a live feed from the microscope. Adjust microscope focus and illumination for the best image.
  5. Image/Video Capture: Use the software's functions to capture still images or record videos of your observations. The software also provides tools for image processing and measurement.

Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне

  • Чыстка лінзаў: Use a soft brush to remove dust from lens surfaces. For smudges or oil, use a small amount of lens cleaning solution on lens paper. Wipe gently in a circular motion. Never use abrasive cloths or harsh chemicals.
  • Ачыстка цела: Працярыце корпус мікраскопа мяккай тканінайamp тканінай. Пазбягайце траплення вільгаці на электрычныя кампаненты.
  • захоўванне: When not in use, cover the microscope with a dust cover to protect it from dust and debris. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Іммерсійнае алей: Always clean immersion oil from the 100X objective and slides immediately after use. Dried oil can be difficult to remove and can damage the lens.

Ліквідацыю непаладак

праблема Магчымая прычына Рашэнне
Няма асвятлення Power cord disconnected, power switch off, dimmer set to minimum, LED bulb failure. Check power connections, turn on switch, adjust dimmer, contact support if LED is faulty.
Image unclear/blurry Incorrect focus, objective lens dirty, eyepiece dirty, slide upside down, condenser not adjusted. Adjust coarse/fine focus, clean lenses, ensure slide is correct side up, adjust condenser/diaphragm.
Цёмныя плямы ў полі view Пыл на акуляры, аб'екце або слайде. Clean eyepieces, objectives, and slides. Rotate eyepiece to determine if dust is on eyepiece.
No darkfield effect Incorrect condenser, condenser not centered, illumination too low. Ensure darkfield condenser is installed, center the condenser, increase illumination brightness.
Digital camera not detected USB cable disconnected, software not installed, driver issue. Check USB connection, install software/drivers, restart computer.

Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

мадэль B120C-DK-E1
Галава Siedentopf Binocular, 360° Rotatable, 30° Inclined
Акуляры WF10X, WF25X
Аб'ектывы Achromatic 4X, 10X, 40X (Spring), 100X (Spring, Oil)
Поўнае павелічэнне 40X-2500X
Насадка для носа Revolving Quadruple
Stage 2-Layer Mechanical Stage with X-Y Scale
Засяроджванне Coaxial Coarse & Fine Adjustment
Ілюмінацыя LED Transmitted Light with Dimmer
Кандэнсатар Abbe NA1.25 (Brightfield), Darkfield Condenser
Лічбавы фотаапарат 1MP USB Digital Eyepiece Camera
Крыніца харчавання Правадная электрычная
Матэрыял Метал
Колер Белы

Гарантыя і падтрымка

The AmScope B120C-DK-E1 microscope comes with a 5-гадовая гарантыя ад вытворцы. For warranty claims, technical support, or service inquiries, please contact AmScope customer service directly.

For additional resources, software downloads, and frequently asked questions, please visit the official AmScope webсайт:

www.amscope.com

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