Wolfe DigiVu DVM 5.0 User Manual

Wolfe® DigiVu™ DVM 5.0 Digital Stereomicroscope
# 592018
The 592018 is a hybrid scope containing the stereomicroscope 591832 Trinocular head and the 591426 Motic Tablet.
Your purchase of a Wolfe Intermediate LED Stereomicroscope represents an investment. Properly
used and cared for, it will provide years of uncompromising service. While this manual assumes a basic
understanding of the stereomicroscope, it highlights and reemphasizes key attributes and procedures to
ensure the greatest benefit from its design. Be sure to read and understand this guide before and after
setting up your microscope to maximize the usefulness and ease in interpreting the information it
provides. If, on any point, these features or techniques seem unclear, the Microscope Department of
Carolina Biological Supply Company stands committed to answer your technical concerns and
suggestions.
In order to properly use the microscope, an outlined series of steps follows, which will become
routine as they are repeated:
▪ Familiarize yourself with the various components of the stereomicroscope by comparing your
instrument with the labeled picture.
▪ After unpacking your stereomicroscope, mount the Head assembly onto the base unit. The black
locking screw will allow the head to be locked in position.
▪ Locate the stage plates that are packaged in the foam. Your unit will have a frosted glass plate for
bottom light illumination, black plastic and white plastic stage plates for top light illumination only.
Make sure that the frosted glass plate is mounted with the frosted side down towards the light.
▪ Plug the Power cord into a grounded electrical outlet and connect the cord to the scope in the input
connection port. Switch on the main power supply located at the base of the unit and labeled “MAIN”.
▪ Locate the lamp controls on the base labeled Bottom and Top A and Top B. Switch on the Top A Lamp
for flat lighting of the subject. For side directional light use the Top B light. Both Top A & B are for

Wolfe DigiVu DVM 5.0 Specifications

General

Category	Digital Microscope
Sensor Resolution	5.0 MP
Interface	USB 2.0
Magnification	10x - 200x
Lighting	8 LED lights

Summary

Microscope Features Overview

Widefield 10X Eyepieces

Details on the 10X widefield eyepieces and instructions for their removal.

Adjustable Diopter Eyepiece Tube

Instructions for adjusting the diopter eyepiece tube to compensate for individual eye differences.

Focusing Mechanism

Information on the microscope's working distance and how to operate the focus control knobs.

Inclined Trinocular Head

Description of the angled head for user comfort and the camera port with adapter.

Illumination Options

Explanation of reflected and transmitted illumination, and how to use Top A and Top B lights.

Microscope Care and Maintenance

Component Identification

Detailed Operational Features

Power Supply and Main Switch

Details on the power supply connection and the main power switch location.

Magnification and Head Controls

Information on the magnification selection knob and the head locking screw.

Light Selection and Dimmer Controls

Explanation of light switches for bottom, top A, and top B lights and the dimmer dial.

Adjustment Procedures

Eyepiece Diopter Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the diopter for clear viewing with individual eyes.

Focus Control and Tension Adjustment

Guidance on using focus controls and the tension adjustment tool for smooth operation.

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