Orion 44206, 44202, 44204, 44200 User Manual

IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONN MMAANNUUAALL

●● LLaabboorraattoorryy MMooddeell ## 4444220000 ●● AAddvvaan

●● P

rrooffeessssiioonnaall MMooddeell ## 4444220044 ●● PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall MMooddeell

ncceedd MMooddeell ## 4444220022

## 4444220066

Table of Contents

Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………. 2

Laboratory Model # 44200 …………………………………………………………………. 3

Advanced Model # 44202 ………………………………………………………………….... 5

Professional Model # 44204 ………………………………………………………………… 8

Professional Model # 44206 ………………………………………………………………… 12

Care and Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………… 16

Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………….. 17

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Celestron microscope. Your microscope is a precision optical instrument, made of the highest quality materials to ensure durability and long life. It is designed to give you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance.

This instruction manual covers four microscope models. Please be sure to locate your specific model of microscope in order to ensure you read the correct information.

Before attempting to use your microscope, please read through the instructions to familiarize yourself with the functions and operations to maximize your enjoyment and usage. See the microscope diagrams to locate the parts discussed in this manual.

The microscopes described in this manual provide powers from 10 up to 67x. These microscopes types are ideally suited for larger specimens such as insects or insect parts, animal parts, rocks, fossils, PC boards and other materials, textiles, plant and flower parts, stamps and coins, and other items. At the same time you can view specimen slides.

The final section provides simple care and maintenance tips for you to follow to ensure that your microscope provides you with years of quality performance, usage, and enjoyment.

11. Eyepiece

10. Eyepiece Tube

Laboratory Microscope – Model # 44200

1. Head

2. Pillar Stand Safety Screw

3. Pillar Stand

4. Pillar Stand Locking Knob

9. Objective Lens Housing

8. Specimen Slide

7. Stage Plate

• 10x Huygens Eyepiece – 20 power • 2x Objective Lens

• 20x Huygens Eyepiece – 40 power • Dust Cover & 5 Prepared Slides

5. Focus Knob

6. Base

Figure 1

Standard Accessories Included with your Microscope

Specifications

Model # 44200 Specifications

Head 45° Inclined Monocular Head; 360° Rotatable Stage 60mm Dia. black/white stage plate with slide holder clips Focuser Rack and Pinion Objective 2x Eyepiece 10x Wide Field with 20mm Field of View 20x Wide Field with 10mm Field of View Working Distance Full range 108mm; per each pillar adjustment – 40mm

Assembling Your Microscope

1. Take the Styrofoam container out of the cardboard box.

2. Remove the tape from the Styrofoam container holding the two sections together.

3. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts and set them on a table, desk, or other flat surface.

4. Remove the plastic bag covering the microscope.

5. Install the stage plate (7) by putting it in the circular opening in the base (6).

6. Make sure the head (1) is parallel to the base (6). If it is not, then hold the head (1) with one hand and with the

other hand loosen the pillar stand locking knob (4) by turning it counterclockwise, and then rotate the head until it is perpendicular to the base.

7. The objective lens housing (9) should now be centered directly over the stage plate (7). If it is not, adjust it

carefully like number 6 above.

8. Remove the plastic plug from the bottom of the objective lens (9).

You are now ready to use your microscope!

Microscope Operation

Viewing a Specimen

To view a slide specimen:

1. Carefully place a specimen slide under the specimen slide holder clips (8) and center the slide directly in the middle of

the stage plate (7).

2. Illuminate the specimen slide by using a nearby desk lamp, table lamp, bright overhead light, or use natural light if

located near a window.

3. To focus on your specimen slide, turn the focus knob (5) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not enough

travel in the focuser mechanism to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (4) and raise or lower the entire head assembly (1) until the image comes into sharp focus.

Tip: Experiment with different lighting for different specimens. When using downward lighting, the white side of the stage may wash out fine detail whereas the black side will increase contrast but may make the specimen less bright.

To view larger specimens:

1. For larger specimens such as insects or insect parts, animal parts, rocks, fossils, PC boards, other materials, plant and

flower parts, and other larger items --- you will have to make adjustments to the working space to obtain focus.

2. Make sure the binocular head (1) is high enough for the specimen to fit on the stage plate. You may have to raise the

head (1) by loosening the pillar stand locking knob (4) move the head up the pillar stand (3) to the desired position and then tighten the pillar stand locking knob (4).

3. Illuminate and focus the large specimen similar to items 2 and 3 in the above section.

Changing Eyepieces

Your microscope is supplied with two eyepieces with the 10x eyepiece installed standard. To change to the 20x eyepiece:

1. You will have to remove the small Phillips head screw (1.4mm size) from the eyepiece tube (10).

2. Pull the existing eyepiece (11) upward and out of the eyepiece tube (10).

3. Put the other eyepiece (11) into the eyepiece tube (10) and reinstall the small Phillips head screw.

1. Eyepiece & Rubber Eyecup

Advanced Microscope – Model # 44202

2. Diopter Ring

15. Pillar Stand Safety Screw

14. Pillar Stand

13. Pillar Stand Locking Knob

12. Focus Knob

11. Top Light Illuminator

10. Power Cord

9. Illuminator Switch

3. Head

4. Binocular Head Tension Screw

5. Objective Lens Housin

6. Specimen Slide Holder Clips

7. Stage Plate

8. Base

Figure 2

Standard Accessories with your Microscope

• Two 10x Huygen Eyepieces • Black/White Stage Plate

• 2x Objective Lens ( 20 power) • Frosted/Opaque Stage Plate

• 4x Objective Lens ( 40 power) • Rubber Eyecups

• Top & Bottom Illumination • Dust Cover & 5 Prepared Slides

Specifications

Model # 44202 Specifications Head 45° Inclined Binocular Head; 360° Rotatable Stage 95mm Dia. stage Focuser Rack and Pinion Objective Achromatic 2x and 4x Eyepiece 10x Wide Field with 20mm Field of View Illuminator Top & Bottom built-in electric lighting Halogen bulbs – 12volt-15watt Interpupillary Range 55mm to 75mm Power 115-volt model or 230-volt model Working Distance Full range 110mm; per each pillar adjustment-35mm

Assembling Your Microscope

1. Take the Styrofoam container out of the cardboard box.

2. Remove the tape from the Styrofoam container holding the two sections together.

3. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts and set them on a table, desk, or other flat surface.

4. Remove the plastic bag covering the microscope.

5. Install the frosted/opaque stage plate (7) by putting it in the circular opening in the base (8).

6. Make sure the head (3) is parallel to the base (8). If it is not, then hold the head (3) with one hand and with the

other hand loosen the pillar stand locking knob (13) by turning it counterclockwise, and then rotate the head until it is perpendicular to the base.

7. The objective lens housing (5) should now be centered directly over the stage plate (7). If it is not, adjust it

carefully like number 6 above.

8. Remove the plastic plug from the bottom of the objective lens (5).

9. Install the rubber eyecups over the eyepieces which will help block out extraneously light to make your viewing

more enjoyable if you do not wear eyeglasses. Push the rubber eyecups over the eyepieces (1) making sure the rubber lips are facing up. Then rotate the eyepieces so that the rubber lips are facing out to the sides.

You are now ready to use your microscope!

Microscope Operation

Viewing a Specimen

To view a slide specimen without using the electric illuminator:

1. Carefully place a specimen slide under the specimen slide holder clips (6) and center the slide directly in the middle of

the stage plate (7). For specimen slides you should use the black/white stage plate.

2. Illuminate the specimen slide by using a nearby desk lamp, table lamp, bright overhead light, or use natural light if

located near a window.

3. To focus on your specimen slide, turn the focus knob (12) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not enough

travel in the focuser mechanism to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (13) and raise or lower the entire head assembly (3) until the image comes into sharp focus.

To view larger specimens without using the electric illuminator:

1. For larger specimens such as insects or insect parts, animal parts, rocks, fossils, PC boards, other materials, plant and

flower parts, and other larger items --- you will have to make adjustments to the working space to obtain focus.

2. Make sure the binocular head (3) is high enough for the specimen to fit on the stage plate. You may have to raise the

head (3) by loosening the pillar stand locking knob (13) move the head up the pillar stand (14) to the desired position and then tighten the pillar stand locking knob (13).

3. Illuminate and focus the large specimen similar to items 2 and 3 in the section above.

To provide higher quality viewing of specimens you will want to use the electric illuminator. Your microscope has a built-in, three setting illuminator. To use the illuminator:

1. Plug the power cord (10) into a wall outlet. Make sure you have the proper model for your power requirement –

either the 115-volt model or the 230-volt model.

2. Turn the illuminator switch (9) to the “I” setting to turn on the bottom illuminator light.

3. Turn the illuminator switch (9) to the “II” setting to turn on the top illuminator light.

4. Turn the illuminator switch (9) to the “III” setting to turn on both the top and botto m illuminator lights at the same

time. Note that the bottom illuminator light is only beneficial when using the frosted/opaque stage plate.

5. For many specimens, you should experiment with the different illumination options to get one that gives you the best

results.

Focusing

To achieve the best focus for your microscope, not only can you make adjustments with the focus knobs, but you can also adjust the left diopter ring (2) of the left eyepiece (1) as well as the interpupillary distance between the eyepieces:

1. Rotate the knurled ring on the objective lens housing (5) to the 2x position (as seen looking straight at the

microscope). It is best to begin viewing a specimen at low power, then switch to high power when needed.

2. Turn the focus knob (12) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not enough travel in the focuser mechanism

to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand lock ing knob (13 ) and raise or lower the entire b inocular head assembly (3) until the image becomes sharp.

3. While looking through the eyepieces, adjust the interpupillary distance by rotating both eyepieces and the eyepiece

holding mechanisms up and down until the whole field of view can be observed through both eyes at the same time. The reason this is necessary is that people have varying distances between their eyes.

4. Close your left eye and focus the image until sharp looking through your right eye. Then, close your right eye and turn

the left eyepiece diopter ring (2) until the image is in sharp focus through the eyepiece. Now the interpupillary distance is set and you will only focus with the focus knob (12).

5. If higher power is desired, rotate the objective lens housing (5) to the 4x position (as seen looking straight at the

microscope) and refocus until the specimen becomes sharp.

Rotating the Binocular Head

The head of your microscope can be rotated 360°. Therefore, you can view from any position. To change positions of the head, loosen the binocular head tension screw (4) and rotate the head (3) to the position desired and then tighten the binocular head tension screw (4).

Replacing Illuminator Bulbs

Top Illuminator Bulb – to replace the bulb:

1. Remove the binocular head mechanism ((3) from the pillar stand (14) by loosening the pillar stan d locking knob (13 )

but first remove the pillar stand safety screw (15).

2. Lay the binocular head (3) on its side so you can easily change the bulb in the top illuminator (11).

3. Gently remove the illuminator bulb from the bulb holder of the top illuminator – see Figure 2a.

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – halogen 12volt, 15watt.

5. Put the binocular head (3) back onto the pillar stan d (14) and tighten th e pillar stand locking knob (13) in the po sition

desired.

6. Replace the pillar stand safety screw (15).

Bottom Illuminator Bulb – to replace the bulb:

1. Remove the stage plate (7) so that you can easily see the bulb holder inside the base (8).

2. Raise the head (3) up by turning the focus knob (12). If this is n ot high enough, then loosen the p illar stand locking

knob (13) and raise the head to a higher position (hold firmly when doing this) and then tighten the pillar stand locking knob (13).

3. Gently remove the illuminator bulb from the bulb holder of the bottom illuminator – see Figure 2b.

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – halogen 12volt, 15watt.

5. Put the stage plate (7) back in the base (8).

Figure 2a Figure 2b

Professional Model # 44204

16. Rubber Eyecups

15. Eyepiece

1. Diopter Rin

2. Top Illuminator

3. Pillar Stand

14. Head

13. Head Lock Screw

12. Objective Lens Housing

11. Specimen Slide Holder Clips

10. Stage Plate

9. Top Illuminator Knob

Standard Accessories with your Microscope

• Two 10x Eyepieces • Black/White Stage Plate

• Two 15x Eyepieces • Frosted/Opaque Stage Plate

• 2x Objective Lens • Four Rubber Eyecups

• 4x Objective Lens • Dust Cover & 5 Prepared Slides

• Top & Bottom Illumination • Extra Halogen Bulb 12V-15W

4. Illuminator Lock Screw

5. Pillar Locking Knob

6. Focus Knob

7. Base

Figure 3

Specifications

Model # 44204 Specifications Head 45° Inclined Binocular Head; 360° Rotatable Stage 95mm Dia. stage Focuser Rack and Pinion Objective Achromatic 2x and 4x Eyepiece 10x Extra Wide Field with 20mm Field of View 15x Extra Wide Field with 15mm Field of View Illuminator Top & Bottom Lighting -- Top is Halogen bulb w/12volt-15watt Bottom is fluorescent 8watt with 115-volt or 230-volt model Interpupillary Range 55mm to 75mm Power 115volt model or 230volt model Working Distance Full range 180mm; per each pillar adjustment-43mm

Magnification Table

Objective Lens 2x 4x

10x Eyepieces 15x Eyepieces

20 Power 40 Power 30 Power 60 Power

Assembling Your Microscope

1. Take the Styrofoam container out of the cardboard box.

2. Remove the tape from the Styrofoam container holding the two sections together.

3. Please note that one set of eyepieces will be on the top outer (UP) Styrofoam piece with tape over them. So make

sure you remove these.

4. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts and set them on a table, desk, or other flat surface (See Figure

3a)

5. Remove the plastic bags from the stage plate (which is installed on the base) and from the binocular head (14).

6. Put the frosted stage plate (10) back into the circular hole in the base (7).

7. Remove the plastic plug cap from the bottom of the objective lens housing (12) by turning counterclockwise.

8. Make sure the pillar locking knob (5) is very tight before proceeding.

9. Back off the head lock screw (13) from the circular opening in the microscope bracket arm (see Figure 3a) so it

does not protrude into the circular opening area.

10. Place the objective lens housing (12) down into the circular opening in the bracket arm and make sure it is all the

way down where the head (14) rests upon the to p of the bracket arm.

11. Then, tighten the head lock screw (13).

12. Make sure the bracket arm and objective lens housing (12) are parallel to the base (7).

13. Rotate the knurled ring at the top of the objective lens housing (12) counterclockwise all the way until it stops so

that the 2x objective lens is facing you when looking from the front of the microscope.

14. Remove the plastic plug caps from the eyepiece tubes.

15. Install the two 10x eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes by pushing down on the eyepiece until it stops. The

eyepieces are held in place by friction.

16. If you do not wear eyeglasses you install the rubber eyecups (the ones with the largest circular opening) with the

lips up and facing outward. The other set of rubber eyecups are for use with the 15x eyepieces. The rubber eyecups will stop extraneous light.

17. Install the top illuminator by lowering it in the square opening in the bracket arm. Start by backing up the

illuminator lock screw (4) so that it does not protrude into the opening in the bracket arm.

18. On the body of the illuminator is a threaded insert. Hold this up adjacent to the lock screw (4) and thread the lock

screw (4) into the threaded insert of the illuminator until it is tight.

19. Insert the cable of the top illuminator (2) into the socket at the top of the pillar stand (3).

You are now ready to use your microscope!

Figure 3a

Bracket Arm

Microscope Operation

Viewing a Specimen

To view a slide specimen without using the electric illuminator:

1. Carefully place a specimen slide under the specimen holder clips (11) and center the slide directly in the middle of the

stage plate (10). For specimen slides, you should use the black/white stage plate.

2. Illuminate the specimen slide by using a nearby desk lamp, table lamp, bright overhead light, or use natural light if

located near a window.

3. To focus on your specimen slide, turn the focus knob (6) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not enough

travel in the focuser mechanism to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (5) and raise or lower the entire head assembly (14) until the image comes into sharp focus.

To view larger specimens without using the electric illuminator:

1. For larger specimens such as insects or insect parts, animal parts, rocks, fossils, PC boards, other materials, plant and

flower parts, and other larger items --- you will have to make adjustments to the working space to obtain focus.

2. Make sure the binocular head (14) is high enough for the specimen to fit on the stage plate (10). You may have to

raise the head (14) by loosening the pillar stand locking knob (5) and move the head up the pillar stand (3) to the desired position and then tighten the pillar stand locking knob (5).

3. Illuminate and focus the large specimen similar to items 2 and 3 in the section above.

To provide higher quality viewing of specimens you will want to use the electric illuminator. Your microscope has a top illuminator and a bottom illuminator. To use the illuminators:

1. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket on the back of the microscope and the plug prong end of the power

cord into a wall outlet – see Figure 3b below. Make sure you have the proper model for your power requirement – either the 115-volt model or the 230-volt model.

2. Turn the switch (located at the back of the microscope) to the on position – see Figure 3b.

3. Turn the top illuminator knob (9) on by rotating it clockwise and increase the brightness by continuing to rotate the

knob to the desired intensity.

4. Turn the bottom illuminator knob (to the right of the top illuminator knob) on by rotating it clockwise. The bottom

illuminator does not have an adjustment for brightness. The bottom illuminator can only be useful when using the frosted/opaque stage plate.

5. For many specimens, you should experiment with the different illumination options to get one that gives you the best

results.

Power Switch

Figure 3b

Rotating the Binocular Head

The head of your microscope can be rotated 360°. Therefore, you can view from any position. To change positions of the head, loosen the binocular head lock screw (13) and rotate the head (14) to the position desired and then tighten the binocular head tension screw (13).

Socket for Power Cord

Focusing

To achieve the best focus for your microscope, not only can you make adjustments with the focus knobs, but you can also adjust the left diopter ring (1) of the left eyepiece as well as the interpupillary distance between the eyepieces:

1. Rotate the knurled ring on the objective lens housing (12) to the 2x position (as seen looking straight at the

microscope) all the way until it stops. It is best to begin viewing a specimen at low power, then switch to high power when needed.

2. Turn the focus knob (6) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not eno ugh travel in the focuser mechanism

to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (5) and raise or lower the entire binocular head assembly (14) until the image becomes sharp.

3. While looking through the eyepieces, adjust the interpupillary distance by rotating both eyepieces and the eyepiece

holding mechanisms up and down until the whole field of view can be observed through both eyes at the same time. The reason this is necessary is that people have varying distances between their eyes.

4. Close your left eye and focus with the right eyepiece until the image is sharp. Then, close your right eye and turn the

left eyepiece diopter ring (1) until the image is in sharp focus through the left eyepiece. Now the interpupillary distance is set and you can focus only with the focus knob (6).

5. If higher power is desired, rotate the objective lens housing (12) to the 4x position (as seen looking straight at the

microscope) and rotate as far as you can go and then refocus until the specimen becomes sharp.

6. You can also increase power by changing to the 15x eyepieces. The magnification table will show you the power

combinations available. To change the eyepieces, see items 15 and 16 in Assembling Your Telescope earlier.

7. You can adjust the tension of the focus knobs (6) to suit your needs. Looking straight at the micro scope, hold th e left

focus knob tight and rotate the right focus knob clockwise to make the tension stiffer. To make the tension looser, you would rotate the right focus knob counterclockwise.

Replacing Illuminator Bulbs

Top Illuminator Bulb – to replace the bulb:

1. Remove the top illuminator from the bracket arm by unscrewing the illuminator lock screw (4).

2. Hold the top piece of the illuminator (the piece with the cable attached to it) with one hand. With the other hand, pull

the body away from the top piece by twisting slightly and the bulb can be seen in its socket holder – see Figure 3c.

3. Gently remove the bulb from its socket holder.

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – halogen 12volt, 15watt.

5. Push the illuminator body up onto the top piece and twist slightly and it will lock in place.

6. Install the illuminator into the bracket arm by screwing the illuminator lock screw (4 ) into the illuminator threaded

insert.

Bottom Illuminator Bulb – to replace the bulb:

1. Remove the stage plate (10) so that you can easily see the fluorescent bulb inside the base (7) – see Figure 3d.

2. Raise the head (14) up so you have more room to work in.

3. Gently remove the illuminator bulb from the bulb holder by pulling outward and moving it left to right gently.

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – fluorescent 8watt and either 115-volt or 230-volt depending on

the model you own. Put the bulb in gently so the pins of the bulb insert properly into the bulb socket holder.

placing Fuses

Two fuses are located come on, it is possible one or both of the fuses needs to be replaced. Make sure the power switch is turned off and then use a flat head screwdriver to remove the fuses. If they are blown out, replace them with new fuses and then install the fuse box back in place.

Figure 3c

on the back of the microscope (see Figure 3b). They are T1A fuses. If the power goes out or will not

Figure 3d

16. Eyepiece

Professional Model # 44206

1. Diopter Rin

2. Top Illuminator

15. Head

14. Zoom Power Knob

13. Head Lock Screw

12. Objective Lens Housing

11. Specimen Slide Holder Clips

10. Stage Plate

9. Top Illuminator Knob

Figure 4

• Two 15x Eyepieces • Frosted/Opaque Stage Plate

• Zoom Objective Lens • Rubber Eyecups

• Top & Bottom Illumination es • Dust Cover & 5 Prepared Slid

• Black/White Stage Plate lb 12V 15W • Extra Halogen Bu

3. Pillar Stand

4. Il Screwluminator Lock

5. Pillar Locking Knob

6. Focus Knob

7. Base

8. Bottom Illuminator Knob

Standard Accessories with your Microscope

Specifications

Model # 44206 Head 45° Inclined Binocular Head; 360° Rotatable Stage 95mm Dia. stage Focuser Rack and Pinion Objective Zoom 0.7x to 4.5x Eyepiece eld with 15mm Field of View 15x Extra Wide Fi

Illuminator el Bottom is florescent 8watt with 115volt or 230volt mod Interpupillary Range 75mm 55mm to Power 115-volt model or 230-volt model Working Distance Full range 200mm; per each pillar adjustment-43mm

15watt

Specifications

ing -- Top is Halogen bulb w/12volt-Top & Bottom Light

sembling Your Microscope

1. Take the Styrofoam container out of the cardboard b

2. Remove the tape from the Styrofoam container holdi the two sections together.

3. Carefully remove the microscope and other parts and set

4a)

4. Remove the plastic bags from the stage plate (which is installed on the base) and from the binocular head (15).

5. Put the frosted stage plate (10) back into the circular hole in the base (7).

6. Remove the plastic plug cap from the bottom of the objective lens housing (12) by turning counterclockwise.

7. Make sure the pillar locking knob (5) is very tight before proceeding.

8. Back off the head lock screw (13) from the circular opening in the microscope bracket arm (see Figure 4a) so i

does not protrude into the circular opening area.

9. Place the objective lens housing (12) down into the circular opening in the bracket arm and make sure it is all the

way down where the head (15) rests upon the to p of the bracket arm.

10. Then, tighten the head lock screw (13).

11 Make sure the bracket arm and objective lens housing (12) are parallel to the base (7).

yepiece tubes. 12. Remove the plastic plug caps from the e

13. Install the two eyepieces (16) into the eyepiece tubes by pushing down on the eyepiece

eyepieces are held in place by friction.

14. If you do not wear eyeglasses you install the rubber eyecups with the lips up and facing outward. The rubb

eyecups will help stop extraneous light.

15. Rotate the zoom power knob (14) until the dial reads 0.7x.

16. Install the top illuminator by lowering it in the square opening in the bracket arm. Start by backing up the

illuminator lock screw (4) so that it does not protrude into th

17. On the body of the illuminator is a threaded insert. Hold this up adjacent to the lock screw (4) and thread t

screw (4) into the threaded insert of the illuminator until it is tight.

18. Insert the cable of the top illuminator (2) into the socket at the top of the pillar stand (3).

You are now ready to use your microscope!

ox.

them on a table, desk, or other flat surface (See Figure

until it stops. The

e opening in the bracket arm.

Bracket Arm

Figure 4a

he lock

Microscope Operation

Viewing a Specimen

To view a slide specimen w

1. Carefully place a spec

stage plate (10). For specimen slides, you should use the black/white stage plate.

2. Illuminate the specimen slide by using a nearby desk lamp, table lamp, bright overhead light, or use natural light if

located near a window. To focus on your specimen slide, turn the focus knob (6) until the specimen comes in3. to focus. If there is not enough travel in the focuser mechanism to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (5) and raise or lower the entire head assembly (15) until the image comes into sharp focus.

Tip

: Experiment with different lighting for different specimens. When using downward lighting, the white side of the

stag he specimen less bright.

e may wash out fine detail whereas the black side will increase contrast but may make t

To view larger specimens without using the electric illuminator:

1. For larger specimens such as insects or insect parts, animal parts, rocks, fossils, PC boards, other materials, plan

flower parts, and other larger items --- you will have to make adjustments to the working space to obtain focus.

2. Make sure the binocular head (15) is high enough for the specimen to fit on the stage plate (10). You may have to

raise the head (15) by loosening the pillar stand locking knob (5) and move the head up the pillar stand (3) to the desired position and then tighten the pillar stand locking knob (5).

3. Illuminate and focus the large specimen similar to items 2 and 3 in the section above.

To pr tor. Your microscope has a

ovide higher quality viewing of specimens you will want to use the electric illumina

top illuminator and a bottom illuminator. To use the illuminators:

1. Plug one end of the power cord into the socket on the back of the microscope and the plug prong end of the power

cord into a wall outlet – see Figure 4b below. Make sure you have the proper model for your power requirement – either the 115-volt model or the 230-volt model.

2. Turn the switch (located at the back of the microscope) to the on position – see Figure 4b.

Turn the top illuminator knob (9) on by rotating it clockwise and increase the brightness by continuing to rotate the knob to the desired intensity.

4. Turn the bottom illuminator knob (to the right of the top illuminator knob) on by rotating it

illuminator does not have an adjustment for brightness. The bottom illuminator can only be useful when using the frosted/opaque stage plate.

5. For many specimens, you should experiment with the different illumination options to get one that gives you the best

results.

otating the Binocular Head

Power Switch

The head of your microscope can be rot

ead, loosen the binocular head lockh inocular head tension screw (13).

ithout using the electric illuminator: imen slide under the specimen holder clips (11) and center the slide directly in the middle of the

t and

clockwise. The bottom

Socket for Power Cord

Figure 4b

ated 360°. Therefore, you can view from any position. To change positions of the

screw (13) and rotate the head (15) to the position desired and then tighten the

Focusing and Changing Power

To achieve the best focus for your micr adjust the left diopter ring (1) of the lef

e zoom power knob (14) at the 0.7x position on the dial which is the lowest power (10x). It is usually best to begin

th viewing a specimen at low power, then zoom to high powers. The maximum power is 67x (dial at 4.5x).

1. Turn the focus knob (6) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not eno ugh travel in the focuser mechanism

to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (5) and raise or lower the entire binocular head assembly (15) until the image becomes sharp.

2. While looking through the eyepieces, adjust the interpupillary distance by rotating both eyepieces and the eyepiece

holding up and down until the whole field of view can be ob served through both eyes at the same time. The reason this is necessary is that people have varying distance

3. Close your left eye and focus with the right eyepiece until the image is sharp. Then, close your right eye and turn the

left eyepiece diopter ring (1) until the image is in sharp focus through the left eyepiece. Now the interpupillary distance is set and you can focus only with the focus knob (6).

4. If higher power is desired, rotate the zoom power knob (14) to the desired power. As you increase power, you will

have to refocus the object.

5. eeds. Looking straight at the microscope, hold the left

You can adjust the tension of the focus knobs (6) to suit your n focus knob tight and rotate the right focus knob clockwise to make the tension stiffer. To make the tension looser, you would rotate the right f

Rep

lacing Illuminator Bulbs

oscope, not only can you make adjustments with the focus knobs, but you can also

t eyepiece as well as the interpupillary distance between the eyepieces: Start with

s between their eyes.

ocus knob counterclockwise.

Top Illuminator Bulb – to replace th

1. Remove the top illuminator from

2. Hold the top piece of the illuminator (the piece with the cable attached to it) with one hand. With the other hand, pull

the body away from the top piece by twi

3. Gently remove the bulb from its socket holder.

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – halogen 12volt, 15watt.

Push the illuminator body up onto the top piece and twist slightly and it will lock in place.

6. Install the illuminator into the bracket arm by screwing

insert.

B o

ott m Illuminator Bulb – to replace the bulb:

1. the stage plate (10) so that you can easily see the fluorescent bulb inside the base (7) – see Figure 4d.

Remove

2. Raise the head (15) up so you have more room to work in.

3. Gently remove the illuminator bulb from the bu

4. Replace the bulb with a new one of the same type – fluorescent 8watt and either 115-volt or 230-volt depend

the model you have. Put the bulb in gently so the pins of th

eplacing Fuses

Figure 4c

e bulb:

the bracket arm by unscrewing the illuminator lock screw (4).

sting slightly and the bulb can be seen in its socket holder – see Figure 4c.

the illuminator lock screw (4) into the illuminator threaded

lb holder by pulling outward and moving it left to right gently.

ing on

e bulb insert properly into the bulb socket holder.

Figure 4d

fuses are located on the back of the microscope (see Figure 4b). They are T1A fuses. If the power goes out or will not

Two come on, it is possible a flat head screwdriver to rem

ox back in place.

one or both of the fuses needs to be replaced. Make sure the power switch is turned off and then use

ove the fuses. If they are blown out, replace them with new fuses and then install the fuse

Care and Maintenance

Your Celestron microscope is a precis ould be treated with care at all

mes. Follow these care and maintenance suggestions and your microscope will need very little

aintenance throughout its lifetime.

• When you are done using your microscope, remove any specimens left on the stage.

• Turn off any electric illuminator knobs or switches.

• Unplug any power cords being used.

• Always place the dust cover over the microscope when not in use or when being store

• Store the microscope in a dry and clean place.

• Be very careful if using your microsco

microscope or your eyes.

• When moving your telescope, carry it by the ar

underneath the base and not by the focuser knobs, eyepiece housing, etc.

• (metal and plastics) with a moist cloth.

Clean the outside surfaces

• Always unplug any cords before cleaning.

• optical surfaces

Never clean optical surfaces with cloth or paper towels as they can scratch easily.

• Blow off dust with a camel’s hair brush or a

• To clean fingerprints off of optical surfaces, use a lens cleaning agent and lens tissue availab

at most scratches to occur.

• Never disassemble or clean internal optical surfaces. This should be done by qualified

technicians at the factory or other authorized repair facilities.

• s specimen slides, be careful as the edges can be sharp.

When handling glas

photo outlets and when cleaning do not rub in circles as this may cause sleeks or

ion optical instrument and sh

pe in direct sun light to prevent damage to the

m bracket with one hand and your other hand

n air blower from optical surfaces.

CCeelleessttrroonn TTwwoo YYeeaarr WWaarrrraannttyy

. Celestron warrants this microscope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such

product or part thereof which, upon insp manship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such prod f-of-purchase satisfactory to Celestron.

. The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the

number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.

All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together wi brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of Celestron.

The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportat required to prepay such costs.

Celestron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any microscope covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. or replacement shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall notify the customer accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and function.

This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, o r subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty.

CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.

THE SOLE OBL PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELE STRON EXPRESSLY DISCL AIMS ANY LOST PROF ITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE S WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRAN TY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY CELESTR WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific lega

Celestron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior notice to you, any model or sty le microscope.

If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your microscope contact:

Celestron Technical Support Department 2835 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503 U.S.A. T 310) 328-956

www.celestron.com

This warranty supersedes all other product warranties.

N anadian customers who have p

OTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and C the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty outside the U. customers who purchased from a Celestron Distributor or S.A. and Canada is valid only to Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country and please contact them for any warranty service.

IGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLAC E THE COVERED

ection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or work

uct, the product must be returned to Celestron together with proo

ion and insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall be

ON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE I MPLIED AND

l rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

el. ( 0

Fax. 835

(310) 212-5

onday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST

urchased this product from an Authorized Celestron Dealer in

In the event repair

th a

●●

MMAANNUUAALL DDEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCCCIIOONNEESS

MMooddeelloo ddee llaabboorraattoorriioo NNºº 4444220000

●●

MMooddeelloo pprrooffeessiioonnaall NNºº 4444220044

●●

deelloo ddee llaabboorraattoorriioo NNºº 4444220022

MMood

MMooddeelloo ppr

rooffeessiioonnaall NNºº 4444220066

Índice

Introducción ............................................................................................................................... 2

Modelo de laboratorio Nº 44200 ............................................................................................... 3

Modelo avanzado Nº 44202 ....................................................................................................... 5

Modelo profesional Nº 44204 .................................................................................................... 8

Modelo profesional Nº 44206 .................................................................................................... 12

Cuidado y mantenimiento ......................................................................................................... 16

Garantía ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Introducción

Felicitaciones por haber adquirido un microscopio Celestron. Su microscopio es un instrumento óptico de precisión, fabricado con materiales de la más alta calidad para asegurarle durabilidad y una larga vida útil. Está diseñado para que pueda disfrutarlo al máximo con un mínimo de mantenimiento.

Este manual de instrucciones cubre cuatro modelos de microscopios. Encuentre su modelo específico para cerciorarse de que lee la información correcta.

Antes de usar el microscopio, lea detenidamente las instrucciones para familiarizarse con las funciones y funcionamiento para que pueda disfrutarlo y utilizarlo a su máxima potencia. Vea los diagramas del microscopio para ubicar las partes que se describen en este manual.

Los microscopios que se describen en este manual proporcionan aumentos de 10 hasta 67x. Estos tipos de microscopios son ideales para especímenes más grandes, como insectos o partes de insectos, partes de animales, rocas, fósiles, tarjetas de PC y otros materiales, textiles, partes de plantas o flores, estampillas y monedas, y otros artículos. Al mismo tiempo, puede observar portaobjetos.

La sección final contiene consejos para el fácil cuidado y mantenimiento del microscopio que deberá seguir para aprovechar años de rendimiento, uso y aplicación de calidad.

11. Ocular

10. Tubo del ocular

9. Alojamiento del objetivo

8. Pinzas sujetadoras del portaobjetos

7. Placa de la platina

• Ocular Huygens de 10x – aumento de 20 • Objetivo de 2x

• Ocular Huygens de 20x – aumento de 40 • Cubierta contra el polvo y 5

Microscopio de laboratorio – Modelo Nº 44200

1. Cabezal

2. Tornillo de seguridad de la columna

3. Columna

4. Perilla de traba de la columna

5. Perilla de enfoque

6. Base

Figura 1

Accesorios estándar incluidos con el microscopio

preparaciones en portaobjetos

Especificaciones

Modelo Nº 44200 Especificaciones

Cabezal monocular con inclinación de 45º – Rotación de

Cabezal Platina

Mecanismo de enfoque Sistema de piñón y cremallera Objetivo 2x Ocular Campo ancho de 10x con campo de visión de 20 mm Campo ancho de 20x con campo de visión de 10 mm

Distancia de trabajo

360º Placa blanca/negra de la platina de 60 mm de diámetro con presillas para sujetar el portaobjetos

Amplitud total de 108 mm; por cada ajuste de la columna – 40 mm

Armado del microscopio

1. Retire el contenedor de espuma de poliestireno de la caja de cartón.

2. Quite la cinta del contenedor de poliestireno que sujeta las dos secciones.

3. Retire cuidadosamente el microscopio y otras piezas y colóquelos sobre una mesa, escritorio o cualquier otra

superficie plana.

4. Retire la bolsa de plástico que cubre el microscopio.

5. Instale la placa de la platina (7) colocándola en la abertura circular de la base (6).

6. Asegúrese de que el cabezal (1) esté paralelo a la base (6). De no estarlo, sujete el cabezal (1) con una mano y con

la otra afloje la perilla de traba de la columna (4) haciéndola girar en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj y luego haga girar el cabezal hasta que quede perpendicular a la base.

7. El alojamiento del objetivo (9) debe quedar centrado directamente sobre la placa de la platina (7). De no estarlo,

ajústelo con cuidado tal como se indica en el paso 6.

8. Quite el tapón de plástico de la parte inferior del objetivo (9).

¡Ahora está listo para usar el microscopio!

Manejo del microscopio

Observación del espécimen

Para observar un espécimen en el portaobjetos:

1. Cuidadosamente coloque un portaobjetos debajo de las pinzas sujetadoras del portaobjetos (8) y céntrelo directamente

en el centro de la placa de la platina (7).

2. Ilumine el espécimen con una lámpara de escritorio, lámpara de mesa, luz superior intensa, o utilice la luz natural si

está ubicado cerca de una ventana.

3. Para enfocar el espécimen, gire la perilla de enfoque (5) hasta que el espécimen esté nítida. Si el mecanismo de

enfoque no tiene suficiente distancia de recorrido para enfocar, afloje la perilla de traba de la columna (4) y levante o baje el conjunto completo del cabezal (1) hasta que la imagen quede bien enfocada.

Sugerencia: Pruebe varios tipos de iluminación para diferentes especímenes. Cuando use una luz que ilumina desde arriba, el lado blanco de la platina podría difundir el detalle fino, mientras que el lado negro aumentará el contraste pero podría hacer que el espécimen no se vea tan brillante.

Para observar especímenes más grandes:

1. Para especímenes más grandes, como insectos o partes de insectos, partes de animales, rocas, fósiles, tarjetas de PC,

otros materiales, partes de plantas o flores, y otros artículos más grandes, debe hacer ajustes al espacio de trabajo para poder enfocar bien.

2. Asegúrese de que el cabezal binocular (1) esté lo suficientemente alto para que el espécimen entre en la placa de la

platina. Si tiene que subir el cabezal (1), afloje la perilla de traba de la columna (4) y suba el cabezal en la columna (3) a la posición deseada y entonces apriete la perilla (4) para fijarlo.

3. Ilumine y enfoque el espécimen grande en forma similar a los puntos 2 y 3 en la sección anterior.

Cambio de los oculares

El microscopio viene con dos oculares, siendo el de 10x el que viene instalado normalmente. Para cambiar al ocular de 20x:

1. Quite el tornillo Phillips de cabeza pequeña (1,4 mm) del tubo del ocular (10).

2. Tire el ocular (11) hacia arriba quitándolo del tubo del ocular (10).

3. Coloque el otro ocular (11) en el tubo del ocular (10) y vuelva a instalar el tornillo Phillips de cabeza pequeña.

+ 49 hidden pages