Meiji Techno MT7000, MT8000 Instruction Manual

MT7000 and

MT8000 series

DK

MEUI

rEcHNo

co.,LTD.

JAPAN

Table

of Contents

1.0

lntroduction

1 .1

Microscope

Features

1.21

General

Safety

Guidelines

1 .33

Intended

Product

Use

Statement

1 .44

Handling

the microscope

1.55 Warranty

Notes

2.0 The

Microscope

and

its

Components

2.1

Installation

Site

2.2

Unpacking

2.3

Microscope

Set

Up

2.4

Adjusting

Interpupillary

Distance

3.0

MicroscopeOperation

3.1 Centering

the Lamp

-

Incident llluminator

3.2

Incident

Light

Operation

-

Brightfield

3.3 Transmitted

Light

Operation

-

Brightfield

3.4

Using the

Polarizer

/

Slide-ln Analyzer

3.5 Photomicrography

with

35mm

SLR and

Digital

SLR

Cameras

3.6 Photomicrography

with

Digital

Still

Cameras

3.7

Connectrng

a

Video

or

other

Camera

that

uses

a

"C"

type mount

4.0 Maintenance

and

Cleaning

5.0 Troubleshooting

5.1 Replacing

the

mains fuse

on

the microscope

5.2

Incident

Light

does not

work

5.3

Replacing

the

6v

30w Halogen

Lamp - Incident

llluminator

5.4

Replacing

the

6V

30W Halogen

Lamp - Transmitted

llluminator

6.0

Storage

7.0

Packing

and Transport

8.0 Accessories

and Replacements

Parts

9.0 TechnicalDescriptions

10.0

Physical

Dimensions

MTTOOO

IMTSOOO

Series

Metallurgical Microscope

1.Introduction

The Meiji

Techno MT7000 and MT8000 Series Metallurgical Microscopes have a modern compact

design.

Easy

operation

is

achieved through ergonomic

placement

of

controls making them ideal for use in

production

and

quality

control

Meiji's MT7000 and MT8000

Series are

well

suited

for a wide variety

of

metallurgical

observational

applications as well as high resolution video microscopy.

The MT7000

and

MT8000

Series

Microscopes

deliver crisp, distortion{ree,

high resolution images in

Brighlfield

mode.

Meiji

Techno supplies a variety of

accessories

including

simple

polarizing

filters, micrometers and camera

adaDters.

1.1 Microscope

Features

.

Computer

Aided Designed Frame

and Optics

.

All New

and

lmproved Plan Episcopic

Objectives

.

Slim Compact Footprint

.

Infinity

Corrected Optical System

.

Powerful 6V

30W

Vertical Koehler llluminator

.

Powerlul

6V 30W Transmitted Light Koehler llluminator

(MT8000

series)

.

Low Positioned Ergonomic

Coaxial Coarse and

Fine Focus

Controls

.

Smooth

Operating

Reverse Facing

Quintuple

Nosepiece

.

Ceramic Coated Flat Top Stage with left or right-handed controls

.

Siedentop{-type Binocular

and Trinocular Viewing Heads

.

Optional Siedentopf-type Ergonomic Binocular Viewing Head

available

.

Super

Widefield

High Eyepoint Eyepieces

(SWH10X,

F.N.22)

.

Automatic Voltage

Sensing

Power

Supply with detachable

power

cord

.

Wide Range

ol

Filters

and

Accessories

1.2

General Safety Guidelines

Meiji Techno

products

are designed for sate operation under normal operating conditions. The inslrument

and accessories described in

this manual have been built and tested according to induslry salety

standards

for

electronic

laboratory

instruments.

Incorrect

usage

or

non-conformance

to

operating

instructions

can

cause personal

iniury

or

damage

to

equipment

or

property.

Keep

this

manuar

near

your.

instrument

for

easy reference.

1.3

Intended

Product

Use

Product

Disclaimer:This

product

is

designed

and intended

for

use

only

as a metallurgical

microscope

system'

Modifying

this instrument

in

any way

for

use in

any

situation

other

than

the

originat

and intended

product

design

will

automatically

void

the

warranty.

In

no

event

shall

Meiji

Techno

be liibre

ro

any

person

or entity for

any incidental,

indirect

or

consequential

damages,

arising

out

of

or

in

connectron

with

the

use

or

performance

of a modified

or

altered

oroduct.

1.4 Product

Safety

Information-

Handling

the

Microscope

LA,waBNTNG

DO

NOT

OPERATE

UNLESS

THE

UNIT IS

PROPERLY

GROUNDED!

Use only

the

specified power

cord in

a welr grounded

socket.

Do

not

use in

an

ungroundeo

power

receptacle

or in

cases

where

there

is

a break

in

the

ground

conductor

or damage

to the

electrical

wirino.

only fuses

of the

specified

type

and

rating

are

to be

used

as

repracements.

switch

off the

power

ano

disconnect

the

power

cord

before replacing

fuses.

Use

of

a non-compliant

fuse

may

result

in

electrical

shock

or severe

damage your

equipment.

Do

not replace

the

bulb

for

at least

1o

minutes

after

the unit

has

been

turned

off or injury

may result.

1.5

Warranty

Statement

Modifying

the instrument

in

any way

or unauthorized

attempts

to

disassemble

or

use the

Instrumenl

for

applications

other

than

its intended

design

wifl

automaticaly

void

the

warranty.

Meiji

Techno

warrants

this

product

against

defects

in material

and/or

workmanship

for

the life

of the

instrumenl

from

the

date of the

original

purchase

to

the

original purchaser.

Meiji

Techno

will repair

or

replace,

at its

option,

any

instrument

which

under

normal

conditions

of

use

and

service

proves

to

be

defective

in

material

or workmanship.

No

charge

witl

be made

for labor

or

malerials

with

respect

to

defects

covered

by thrs

warranty, provided

all

repair

work

is

done

by

Meiii Techno.

This

warranty does not cover expenses incurred

in

the

removal

or

reinstallation of

any

instrument or

instruments, whether

or

nol

proven

defective.

Replacement

or

repairs furnished under this warranty are
subject to the same terms and conditions of the original warranty. This warranty supersedes any other
warranty

and

is

subject

10

the

following

terms and conditions:

WARRANTY
Warranty

of

Meiji Techno's

product

extends

to the original

purchaser

of the

product

and

is

not transferable.

WABRANTY DURATION
Meiji Techno warrants

this

product

against defects

in material

and/or

workmanship for the life of the

instrument from the

date of original

purchase

to the

original

purchaser.

The electrical warranty

is

one

year.

OWNER'S REGISTRATION CARD

Return of

the

owner's

registration

card by the original

purchaser

within ten

(10)

days

after

the original

purchase

is a condition

precedent

to

coverage under

this warranty. Meiji Techno will at

its

option accept

written

proof

of

purchase

from the original owner in lieu of a

product

registration

card.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Specifically excluded from this warranty

are

failures caused by abuse, neglect, misuse,

improper

operation, normal wear, accident, improper maintenance or modifications of ANY type.

This wananty

does

nol

cover

repair

or

replacement

where normal use has exhausted the

life

of a

part

or

instrument. All

mechanical

devices

need

periodic parts

replacement

and service

to

perform

well. Service life ol an

instrument is

dependent upon the care it receives and the conditions under

which it has to

operate.

In no

event shall

Meiji Techno

be

liable for incidental

or

consequential damages.

SERVICE
To obtain service under this warranty,

please

contact Meiji Techno directly and ask lor the

Product

Service

Department.

State

the nature

of the

problem,

model

and serial

number

of

the instrument, date of

purchase

and location

and

name

of

the

distributor

the instrument was

purchased

from. After verification of

warranty

registration, Meiji Techno will issue a return authorization number. Customer

may

then

return the

product

postage prepaid

and insured to the authorized repair

facility.

In

most

instances, requests

for warranty service

will

be

performed

in

a

prompt

and

routine manner and

merchandise will

be

returned in a reasonable

period

of

time

or at

Meiji Techno's convenience.

In

some

cases, requests for warranty service are received which are not

justified-

In

these

cases,

Meiii Techno will

provide

an explanation

for

non-warranty aclion.

4

WARRANTY

TERMS

The terms

of

this warranty

may not

be

varied by any

person,

whether

or

not

purporting

to represent or act

on

behalf of Meiji

Techno. The limited lifetime

warranly

provided

is in lieu ol any and all

warranties,

expressed or

implied, whether

for merchantability or fitness lor a

particular

purpose

or otherwise.

Liability

for consequential damages under any,

and all

wananties

are excluded

to the extent exclusions are

permitted

by

law. This warranty

gives you

specific

legal rights and

you

may also

have

other

rights which

vary

from

state

to

state.

This wananty sets

forth the customer's exclusive

remedy, with respect to

defective

products.

This limited warranty shall become

null

and

void in the event of a violation o{ the

orovisions

ol

this limited warrantv.

2.0 The

Microscope and

its

Components

The image below designates

the

main

components

of

the

MT8000

Series

Brightfield

Microscope.

lf no

other

accessories

are

going

to

be

installed, the

instrument is now

ready for

use.

IEHK

-

MT7000/MT8000

Series

The Microscope

and

its

Components

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11

16

Siedentopf Trinocular Head
Eyepiece

SWH10X,

F.N.

22

Incident llluminator

Analizer in

slider

mount

Ergonomic

reversed nosepiece

Ceramic coated

stage

Substage condenser

with

built-in

lris

diaphragm

(MT8000

series)

Fifter

tray

(MT8000

series)
Field iris
Integrated

illuminator

(MT8000

series)

Drop

down coaxial stage controls

\

15

12.

Focus tension

adjustment,

turn the

knurled

ring

counter-clockwise to tighten the tension

13. Adjustable

safety

knob,

turn

lever

clockwise

to

lock

the

stage

height

14.

Condenser

rack height

adjustment

knob

15.

Stand alone

power

supply

for incident illuminator

of MTB000

series

Power

switch

Low

positioned

ergonomic

coaxial

coarse

and fine

focusing

control

Low

positioned

variable

brightness control

Trinocular

head with

integrated male

"C" mount

Beam

splitter

for

camera

port

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

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2.1 Installation

Site

The microscope

should

be

operated

in a room with

as

little

dust as

practically possible.

Keep

your

instrument

away from solvents, chemical fumes and excessive humidity. Also

try to

avoid big

swings in ambient temperature,

direct

sunlight

and

vibration

as

they

can affecl measurements

and

inslrument

oerformance.

Operating

Ambient Conditions

Temperature: 10

-

36"C

(50

-

96.8'F)

Relative Humidity: 0 - 80% up to 30'C

(86"F)

2.2 Unpacking

Please check

your packing

slip to

insure

that all

materials

are

present.

Keep

a copy

for

your

records so

that

you

have the

proper

information

when

ordering

more

equipment, ordering replacement

parts

or

accessories or when calling for technical support. Please make sure

that

no

small

pieces

or

parts

are

left

in the

packing

material. Keep the

packing

materials

in a safe

place

for the

purpose

of storage and

transporting the microscope

and

its accessories.

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Avoid touching the surface

of optical components such as lenses, filters

and

glass

surfaces.

Even very

small traces of

perspiration

or finger oils can

corrode

the

surfaces oJ optics in

a short

period

of time.

2.3 Microscope

Set Up

.

As

a

first

step,

remove

all components

from

the

shipping container and

remove the

packing

materials.

o

Place

the microscope frame

on a

stable

work

surface.

Vertical

llluminator

Analizer in

slider

-:^t) t-;^

Aperture

lris

Clamp

screw

J

.

Loosen

the clamp

screw

on

the

microscope

limb and

install

the

vertical

illuminator

(MA927).

Once

the

thumbscrew

is tightened,

place

the binocular

head

(MA815

or

MAB16)

or

the optional(MAgs7)

onto

the

top of

the

illuminator

and

re-tighten

the

clamp

screw

while

the

head

is

in the correct

position

as

shown

right.

.

Install

the Siedentopf

head

with

the

2mm allen

wrench

supplied

being

careful

to align

the

notch

in the

head

with

the set

screw.

Next,lnstall

the

two eyepieces

(MA817)

bV

sliding

them

into

the

head

and

then

install

the

rubber eyeshields

on

top of

each

eyepiece.

The

eyepieces

for

MT8000

Series

are

a

DIN standard

30.0mm

diameter.

.

Screw

each

objective

into a

nosepiece

opening

being

careful

not

to

touch

the optics.

Install

them

incrementally

or

in

order

of

power.

.

MT7000 series:

Connect

cord

from the

incident

illuminator

to the

back

of

the

microscope

.

Power supply

is

built-in

the

microscope.

Plug the

power

cord set

to the

microscope

and

the

other

end

into a

grounded

outlet.

MT8000

series:

Connect

the cord

from

the

incident

illuminator

to the

standalone

power

supply

(MA927105). Plug

the

power

cordset

into

the

microscope

and

the other

end

into a

grounded

outlet.

Both

the

MT700O

Series

Microscope

and

the external

standalone

power

supply

for MT80O0

have auto

voltage

sensing

so

they can

be

used

with any

voltage

from any

country

in the

world

from

100

volts to

260

volts

AC

with the

proper

cordset.

Vertical

llluminator

Plug

MT8000

series

Power

cordset

plug

CAUTION

The

mains

power

cord should

only

be

plugged into a

known

grounded

outlet'

A

simple

outlet

tester can

be used

to

verify correct

outlet

polarity

and

the

presence

of a

grounded circuit.

lf no other

accessories

are

going

to be

installed,

the

instrument

is

now ready

for use.

8

MA927

Vertical

llluminator

9

Vertical

llluminator

Plug

o

MT7000

series

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