Nikon Eclipse TS100 User Manual

6 Troubleshooting
1 Optical
E-41
Condenser is not installed properly.
Install the condenser correctly. (P.35)
Lamp is not installed properly.
(for TS100/TS100-F only)
Install the lamp correctly. (P.34)
Dirt or dust on lens (condenser,
objective, eyepiece).
Clean the lens. (P.46)
Specimen holder on the stage is in
optical path.
Move the holder.
Phase slider (or NAMC slider) is in
midway position.
Slide to click-stop position.
Provided diffuser is not inserted.
(for TS100LED MV/TS100LED-F MV only)
Insert the diffuser into the filter holder.
(P.15)
Filter is not inserted properly.
Insert the filter correctly. (P.17)
Unwanted filter is in the optical path.
Remove all unwanted filters from the
optical path.
Optical path changeover knob position is
wrong.
(for TS100-F/TS100LED-F MV only)
Select optical path to be used. (P.13)
Image dark on one side. (One side of the viewfield
(up, down, right, or left) is not focused.)
Causes Corrective Measures
Revolving nosepiece is not in click-stop
position.
Rotate to click-stop position.
Image shifts during focus. (Becomes asymmetrically
defocused when moving the focal point.)
Causes Corrective Measures
Revolving nosepiece is not in click-stop
position.
Rotate to click-stop position.

Nikon Eclipse TS100 Specifications

General

Type	Inverted Microscope
Optical System	CFI60 infinity optical system
Power Supply	AC100-240V, 50/60Hz
Illumination	6V/30W halogen lamp
Eyepiece	10X
Objectives	4x, 10x, 20x, 40x
Observation Methods	Brightfield
Focusing	Coarse and fine focusing
Condenser	Condenser N.A. 0.3
Magnification	40x to 400x