Nikon ECLIPSE MA200 User Manual

Inverted Metallurgical Microscope
ECLIPSE MA200
Instructions
M498E 08.10.NF.1 (2/4)

Nikon ECLIPSE MA200 Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	ECLIPSE MA200
Category	Microscope
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Safety Precautions

Outlines important safety warnings and cautions for product usage.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Lists critical warnings regarding product use, disassembly, and power.

CAUTION

Lists important cautions on handling, water exposure, and electromagnetic waves.

Heat from the light source

Warns about hot components and fire hazards associated with the light source.

Cautions on replacing lamps

Provides safety instructions for lamp replacement, including cool-down periods.

Part Name and Function

Microscopy

Bright-field Microscopy under the Episcopic Illumination

Step-by-step guide to setting up bright-field microscopy with episcopic illumination.

Dark-field Microscopy under the Episcopic Illumination

Instructions for setting up dark-field microscopy with episcopic illumination.

Polarization Microscopy under the Episcopic Illumination (simplified/sensitive color)

Guide for polarization microscopy using episcopic illumination.

Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy under the Episcopic Illumination

Steps for DIC microscopy with episcopic illumination.

Epi-fl Microscopy

Bright-field Microscopy under the Diascopic Illumination

Polarization Microscopy under the Diascopic Illumination (simplified/sensitive color)

Operation Details

Power ON/OFF

Instructions for powering the microscope on and off.

Selecting the Microscopy Method

Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance

Adjusting the Diopters

Adjusting the Focus (for focus operation)

Detailed instructions for focusing using coarse and fine knobs.

Placing the Sample and Operating the Stage

Operating the Revolving Nosepiece and the Objective

Using the Polarizer/Analyzer Unit (MA2-PA/MA2-UPA)

Using the HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator (C-HGFI/C-HGFIE)

Using the DS Camera Control Unit (DS-L2)

Assembly

Replacing the lamp

Power Cord

Troubleshooting

Viewing Problems and Control Problems

Addresses issues related to viewing and operational controls.

The lamp does not light even though the power switch is turned on.

Steps to resolve lamp not lighting issues.

When viewing through the binocular eyepiece, the image does not resolve into a single image.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Lenses and Filters

Specifications