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Olympus CX43 - User Manual

Olympus CX43
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INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual is for the Olympus biological microscope.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use
of this microscope, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating this
microscope, and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future
reference.
Biological Microscope
CX43
A X 8878
Optical Microscope and Accessory

Table of Contents

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Olympus CX43 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryMicroscope
TypeBiological Microscope
IlluminationLED
FocusCoaxial coarse and fine focus knobs
Optical SystemUIS2 optical system
Power SupplyAC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Observation MethodBrightfield
Eyepiece10x
Objective Lenses4x, 10x, 40x, 100x
StageMechanical stage
CondenserAbbe condenser (N.A. 1.25)
NosepieceRevolving nosepiece with 4 positions

Summary

Safety Precautions

Prevention of Infection

Discusses wearing protective equipment and handling specimens to prevent infection.

Installation of the Product

Instructions for installing the microscope on a stable surface.

Additional Safety Information

Electric Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe use of AC adapter and power cord, grounding.

LED Illumination Safety

Warning against looking directly at the LED light for extended periods.

Objective Light Safety

Caution against looking directly at light from the objective lens.

Safety Symbols

Explains symbols used on the product for safety.

Handling Precautions

Maintenance and Storage

Intended Use

Defines the purpose and applications of the microscope.

Nomenclature of Configuration Units

Nomenclature of Operating Portions

Transmitted Brightfield;Darkfield Observation Methods

Operating Procedures

Base Portion Operations

Details on turning on illumination and using filters.

Stage Portion Operations

Instructions for placing specimens on the stage.

Moving the Specimen

How to move the specimen using stage controls.

Stage Specimen Position and Fixing

Reading scales for specimen position and how to fix the stage.

Revolving Nosepiece Operations

How to select objectives using the revolving nosepiece.

Focusing Portion Operations

Steps for focusing on the specimen using coarse and fine knobs.

Coarse Focusing Knob Tension Adjustment

How to adjust the tension of the coarse focusing knob.

Using the Pre-focusing Lever

How to use the pre-focusing lever for specimen protection.

Tube Portion Operations

Adjusting interpupillary distance and using eye shades.

Diopter Adjustment

Compensating for differences in eyesight between left and right eyes.

Trinocular and Tilting Binocular Tubes

Information on trinocular and tilting binocular tube types.

Intermediate Attachments

Describes various intermediate attachments and their usage.

Condenser Portion Operations

How to select observation methods using the condenser turret.

Adjusting the Aperture Diaphragm

How to adjust the aperture diaphragm for optimal contrast and resolution.

Immersion Objective Usage

Instructions for using the 100X oil immersion objective.

Various Observation Methods

Transmitted Phase Contrast Observation

Procedure for phase contrast observation, including centering the ring slit.

Transmitted Simple Polarization Observation

Procedure for simple polarization observation.

Adjusting the Crossed Nicol

Steps to align the polarizer and analyzer for crossed Nicols.

Image Acquisition

Camera Adapter Setup

How to attach and use a camera adapter for image acquisition.

Glossary of Optical Performance Terminology

Troubleshooting

Specifications

List of Optical Performances

Assembly

Assembly Diagram

Visual guide showing the order of attaching components.

Attaching Intermediate Attachment and Tube

Detailed steps for connecting the tube and intermediate attachments.

Attaching the Camera Adapter

Instructions for connecting the camera adapter to the trinocular tube.

Attaching Eyepieces

Steps for inserting and securing eyepieces.

Attaching Eyepiece Micrometer

Guide for attaching the eyepiece micrometer.

Attaching the Objective

Instructions for screwing objectives into the revolving nosepiece.

Attaching Specimen Holders

How to attach specimen hold plates and holders.

Attaching the Polarizer

Instructions for attaching the polarizer to the microscope.

Connecting AC Adapter and Power Cord

Steps for connecting the power supply.

Storing AC Adapter and Power Cord

Instructions for properly storing the power accessories.

Attaching Allen Wrench Holder

How to attach the holder for the allen wrench.

Proper Selection of the Power Supply Cord

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