Motic Panthera, Panthera E, Panthera S, Panthera L, Panthera C Operation Manual

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MOTIC HONG KONG LIMITED

Panthera Series

Scientific Instrument
Operation Manual

If the equipment is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

Note

If the equipment is used in a manner
not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

Note

The clear knowledge of this Instruction Manual is needed to operate Motic Panthera Series
Microscopes at maximum performance and to ensure safety at all specified operations.
Please familiarize yourself with the use of this microscope and pay special attention to the
safety hints given in this manual. This Document is not subject of a update routine, please
download a newer version from the Motic website, if needed. Keep this instruction manual in
reach and easily accessible for future user reference. All Specifications, Illustrations and
items in this Manual are subject to changes. Forwarding, duplication or use in other
communication of this

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English:

Please familiarize yourselves with the Instruction Manual provided in English language. Other
Language versions are available as download on Motic web services under the Address:

http://www.motic.com/Panthera/Panthera_Eng_OP.zip

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Genral notes on instrument safety 5

1.1 General safety notes and Instruction 5

1.2 Instrument safety, FCC and EMC conformity 6

1.3 Transporting, unpacking, storage of the Instrument 7

1.4 Instrument Disposal 7

1.5 Use of the Instrument 7

1.6 Intended use of the Microscope 9

1.7 Instrument warranty 9

2. Nomenclature 10

2.1 Panthera S 10

2.2 Panthera U / C / L / HD 11

3. Setting up the instrument 14

3.1 Operating environment 14

4. Assembling the microscope 17

4.1 Verifying input voltage 17

4.2 Illumination 17

4.2.1 Halogen bulb 17

4.2.2 LED 17

4.3 Stage 17

4.3.1 For Panthera S 17

4.3.2 For Panthera E / U / C / L / HD 18

4.4 Specimen holder 19

4.5 Objectives 19

4.6 Condenser (For Panthera L / HD) 19

4.7 Eyepiece tube 20

4.8 Eyepieces 20

4.9 Filters 20

4.10 Power cord 21

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5. Digital parts (setup and operation) 22

5.1 How to use QR-Link (For Panthera L / HD) 22

5.2 ImagingOnDevice 23

5.2.1 Panthera Series Backside Connection Panel 23

5.3 TeachingOnDevice (Panthera C / HD) 24

5.3.1 Panthera ImagingOnDevice realtime sharing ImagingOnDevice with QR-Link clients 25

5.3.2 ImageRecall 25

6. Usage of microscope components 26

6.1 Coarse and fine focusing 26

6.2 Coarse focus torque adjustment 26

6.3 Coarse focus quick stop 27

6.4 Stage upper limit stop adjustment 27

6.5 Interpupillary distance adjustment 28

6.6 Diopter adjustment 29

6.7 Adjustment of Brightfield (Panthera C / L) 30

6.7.1 Full Kohler Illumination 30

6.8 Use of aperture diaphragm 31

6.9 Use of field diaphragm (For Panthera C / L only) 31

6.10 Brightness and contrast adjustment 31

6.11 Illumination brightness adjustment 32

6.11.1 Panthera S / E / C 32

6.11.2 Panthera U / L / HD 32

6.12 Restore factory default for intensity (For Panthera U / L / HD only) 32

6.13 Standby mode (For Panthera U / L / HD only) 33

6.14 Adjust the Epi-illuminatioin intensity and transmitted illumination (Panthera U / L / HD only) 33

7. Photomicrographic procedure 34

8. Using oil immersion objectives 35

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9. Care and maintenance 36

9.1 Do not disassemble 36

9.2 Cleaning the microscope 36

9.2.1 Lenses and filters 36

9.2.2 Cleaning of painted or plastic components 36

9.3 Disinfecting the Microscope 36

9.4 When not in use 36

9.5 Bulb replacement 37

9.5.1 Replacing the 6V 30W halogen module or the two different LED module 37
(For Panthera C / L / HD)

9.5.2 Electrical Specifications 38

10. Troubleshooting table 39

10.1 Optical 39

10.2 Electrical 40

11. Selection Of The Power Supply Cord 41

Microscope terminology 43

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1.GENRAL NOTES ON INSTRUMENT SAFETY

1.1 General safety notes and Instruction

Please familiarize yourself with this Operation Manual before starting to use the Instrument.
In case additional information or support is needed, please contact Motic after sales Service.
To ensure safe operation and optimal function of the Instrument, strictly observe the precautions and
warnings given in this Operation manual.

Please observe the following indicators:

CAUTION, Risk of Danger

This symbol indicates a possible hazard to the user of the instrument.

CAUTION, Risk of Dangerous heat

This symbol indicates a possible hazard to the user of the instrument.

CAUTION, Risk of Electrical Danger

Disconnect the plug-in power unit from line power before opening the Instrument.

INFO

This symbol refers to a useful information or hint.

Disposal

This symbol refers you a advice that must be observed under all circumstances

Instrument ON

This symbol refers to the switched on (electrical system active) status of the
instrument

Instrument OFF

This symbol refers to the switched off (electrical system inactive) status of the
instrument

Risk of Dangerous Electrical Current
This symbol refers to potential hazardous electrical voltage/current and must be
observed at all circumstances!

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1.2 Instrument safety, FCC and EMC conformity

This Instrument has been designed, produced and tested in compliance with required safety standards
and regulations. UL, CE, FCC, EMC
“Safety of equipment used for measurement control and laboratory use”

Panthera Microscope Series Products are in conformity with the requirements of the CE
Directive 98/79/EC Annex 1 and carries the CE mark accordingly.
Conform to Class B Noise immunity is in compliance with EN 61326 and EMC and
Radio-noise suppression is in compliance with EN 5501 1

The instruments listed in this document are disposed of in compliance with WEEE Directive
2002/96/EC.

Lamp bulbs, LED Modules, lamphouses and Lampdrawers become very hot during and after a
period of operation. Risk of burn – Do not touch the lamp during or immediately after period of
operation.

Don’t pick the microscope up from the bottom during equipment operation.

Proper handling of the microscope will ensure years of trouble free service.
If repair become necessary, please contact your Motic agency or our Technical Service directly.

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1.3 Transporting, unpacking, storage of the Instrument

Please observe and follow the safety notes for transportation, unpacking and storage
given in this document:

● The microscope is delivered as set, packed into commercial standard plastic and
cardboard packaging; Please re-use the original packaging only for any transportation.

● It is advised to keep and use the original packaging for longer storage or return to the
manufacturer to avoid losing the warranty.

● At receiving and unpacking the equipment, please verify that all parts specified on the
delivery note are present.

● Keep Transport and storage temperatures as specified in this Manual.

● Set the microscope up on a stable worktable with solid and smooth top surface suitable for
Instrument use.

● Do not touch optical surfaces.

1.4 Instrument Disposal

Please observe the following safety notes for the disposal of the microscope:
Defective Instruments, accessories and consumables should be disposed in compliance with
the provisions of the local law.

1.5 Use of the Instrument

The microscope Instrument as well its accessories must not be used for microscopic techniques or
purposes other than those described in this Operating Manual.
Please always observe the following safety notes when using the microscope:

Motic cannot assume any liability for other applications then the intended use, including the
included modules and components. This includes to service or repair work that is not carried
out by authorized Motic service personnel. In case of non-compliance, all warranty claims and
liabilities shall be forfeited.

The microscope Instrument should only be operated by trained personnel who are familiar with
this Operation Manual and therefore aware of the possible dangers involved.

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This Microscope is a high-precision instrument that can be impaired in its performance or even
be destroyed when handled improperly.

This Instrument is equipped with a build in power supply allowing electric-net voltages to be
used in the range between 100 - 240 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz. In case of any irregularity on the
electrical system observed, please switch of the Instrument, keep it safe guarded and consult
the Motic after sales service.

Please only use rated Power cords as described in the Appendix of this Document

Always disconnect the power cable, before opening the instrument and changing the lamp or
LED source.

Wait for the lamp to cool down before replacing it and do not touch the new bulb.

The instrument may only be opened by qualified Motic service staff.

The operation of the instrument in explosion-risk environments is not allowed.

Immersion Oil can be harmful. Please only use Motic immersion Oil and follow the safety
Instructions given. I

mmersion oil is to be used for Microscope application only! Please avoid skin

contact or swallow or any other use then the intended.

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1.6 Intended use of the Microscope

This Microscope is an optical instrument that has been designed to be used to observe and document
magnified images of specimens in teaching, routine and research applications.
Do not use this instrument for any other purpose than its intended use.

This Instrument complies with the requirements of directive 98/79/EG concerning in-vitro
diagnostic medical devices. CE marking shows the conformity to the directive.

NOTE: This Instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. These limits are designed to
provide protection against harmful interference during operation in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses and generates frequencies and energy, if not properly installed in
accordance with the instruction manual, those may cause interference to radio
communications. Operation of this Instrument in a residential area is not permitted.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications would void the Instruments FCC compliance and is
therefore not permitted.

1.7 Instrument warranty

The Instrument should only be used for microcopy applications mentioned and instructed in this
operation manual. Please note the following information on the instruments warranty.

● If possible defects Motic must be notified immediately and steps be taken to minimize damage.

● If notified of such a defect Motic will evaluate the defect and if within warrant, rectify it at his

discretion, either by repairing the instrument or by delivering a replacement.

● Natural wear, or defects caused by improper use are not covered by the Instrument warranty.

● Motic shall not be liable for damage caused by faulty operation, negligence or tampering with the

Instrument.

● Altering or tampering of the instrument shall lead to a forfeit of all warranty claims

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2.NOMENCLATURE

2.1 Panthera S (Binocular Version)

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2.2 Panthera U / C / L (Binocular Version) / HD

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Full Kohler Illumination Fixed Kohler Illumination

Objective Lenses:

Magnification N.A. W.D (mm)

Plan UC 2X 0.05 7.2

Plan UC 4X 0.1 30.5

Plan UC 10X 0.25 17.4

Plan UC 20X 0.45 0.8

Plan UC 40X 0.65 0.6

Plan UC 60X 0.8 0.35

Plan UC 100X/1.25 Oil 1.25 0.16

Plan UC 100X/0.8 0.8 2

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Working distance WD: The distance from the cover glass top surface to the nearest point of the
objective.
Numerical aperture NA: The NA is a performance indicator. The higher NA, the higher the resolving
power.
It describes the ability of the lens to collect light under steep entry angles.
Resolution: The ability to differentiate two points, or minimum distance under which
two points can be differentiated.
Focal depth: The area along the optical axis where a focused image appears to be sharp.
If the aperture iris diaphragm is stopped down, the focal depth becomes
bigger. As greater the NA of an objective, as shorter the focal depth.
Field number: A value that indicates the diameter of the image of the field diaphragm that
is formed by the lens in front of it in mm.

Field of view: The actual size of the field of view in millimeters in the Eyepiece.
Total magnification: Objective magnification multiplied by the eyepiece magnification.