Prior Lux POL Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

PriorLux POL

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Advanced Polarising
Microscope

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1. Introduction 2

2. Unpacking 2

3. Specifications 3

4. Component Parts 4

5. Electrical Connections & Safety 5

6. Setting Up 5

7. Setting Köhler Illumination 6

8. Cleaning Objectives 7

9. Centring the Objectives 7

10. Attaching the Mechanical XY Stage 8

11. Observations Between Crossed Polars 8

12.

Conoscopic Observations 8

13.

Bertrand Lens 9

14.

Use of Compensators 9

15.

Using a Camera 10

16.

Bulb Replacement and Adjustment 12

17.

Fuse Location 13

18.

Spare Parts 13

19.

Safety Precautions 14

20.

Regulatory Compliance 15

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1. Introduction

The PriorLux POL upright compound polarised light microscope is a high quality instrument
equipped with high resolution, chromatically corrected strain-free optics for excellent image
quality in polarised light applications. The robust construction and hard wearing materials
ensure long lasting and trouble free operation. The instrument can be used with a number of
supplied accessories including ¼ and compensation plates, quartz wedge, attachable
mechanical XY stage and eyepiece graticule with stage micrometer.

For documentation the instrument is available with a trinocular head which permits mounting
of a video or digital camera system.

2. Unpacking

The PriorLux POL is shipped in protective bags within a pre-formed container. Each
component should be carefully unpacked and checked, cutting rather than tearing the plastic
bags. The head (binocular or trinocular) should be fitted to the dovetail on top of the stand
and locked in place with the head locking screw. The eyepieces then just drop into the
eyepiece tubes at the front of the head, these should be pushed in as far as they will go.

Remove each objective lens from its protective “pot” and screw into the free positions on the
nosepiece. Move the stage and the condenser carrier to the highest position and insert the
condenser from underneath with the diaphragm control facing to the front. This is locked in
position with the clamping screw, which is fitted from the side.

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3. Specifications

Eyepieces 10x 20mm field of view

Condenser Abbe NA 1.25 with iris diaphragm and filter holder

Mechanical Stage 360 Degree rotation, 1 degree increments

Focusing
Mechanism

Co-axial fine and coarse adjustment with tension control and focus
stop

Viewing Head Interpupillary distance 55-75mm

Kohler Illumination 12V 30W halogen lamp with variable brightness control

Power Supply 220/240 VAC 50/60Hz or 110/120 VAC 50/60Hz.

Objectives Mag. NA Tube Length

4x 0.12 ∞

10x 0.25 ∞

20x 0.45 ∞

40x (S) 0.65 ∞

60x (S) 0.85 ∞

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4. Component Parts