Nikon SC - Microscope Nomenclature and Function; Key Microscope Components

I . NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTION
The descriptions in this instruction manual, for
the most part, cover the use of the binocular
eyepiece lube microscope. They are applicable,
except where not specified, to the monocular
eyepiece type as well.
Coarse focus knob
Power cord
SC eyepiece
Diopter ring _
Used for eyesight adjustment.
Binocular eyepiece tube
Arm
One rotation moves the stage
about 24mm.
Fine focus knob
Diaphragm control ring
Condenser focus knob
Microscope base
Eyepiece sleeve
Hold the sleeves, when adjusting
interpupillary distance.
Revolving nosepiece
Accepts 4 objectives-
SC objective
Range'. 2.2mm
One rotation moves the stage
about 0.2mm.
Power switch and
brightness control dial
More brightness is obtained by
turning toward the thicker
end of the arrow.
Condenser
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