Vision Engineering Ergo 80 User Manual

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User Guide

Ergo 80 stereo microscope

INTRODUCTION

Stereo microscope

Vision Engineering manufacture a wide range of patented optical systems, offering fatigue-free viewing with superb
hand-eye co-ordination, for improved quality and productivity.

To achieve the most from this precision instrument, please read the enclosed assembly instructions, usage and
maintenance guidelines.

Health & Safety

Vision Engineering and its products conforms to the requirements of the EC Directives on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

EN61326-1:2006
FCC Part 15
IEC 61010-1:2001

WARNING: ALL EQUIPMENT PLUGGED INTO THIS UNIT MUST BE APPROVED TO EN60950-1:2001 AND

CHECK CURRENT RATING OF OUTPUT SOCKET IF USED.

The equipment is connected to protective earth via the mains cable provided.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by Vision Engineering Ltd in this user guide, the protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Warning symbols

This symbol, when used alone or in conjunction with the following symbol, indicates the need
to consult the operating instructions provided with the product.

WARNING: A potential risk of danger exists if the operating instructions are not followed.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Consult the operating instructions
provided with the product wherever this symbol is found.

UNPACKING

System by box content

Box 1 Stand (Boom or Bench as ordered)
Box 2 Zoom assembly
Box 3 Objective
Box 4 ISIS ergonomic eyepieces or standard eyepieces
Box 5 Dovetail adapter, power supply, control box, screws, cable clips and user guide
Box 6 Boom stand adapter and screws (if Boom stand ordered)
Box 7 Accessories

CONTENTS

SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

Head 1

Stand 1

Illuminator 1

Optional equipment 2

Stage 2
Ergowedge 2
25° wedge 2
Unicam digital camera 2
Iris control 2

ASSEMBLY

Bench stand 3

Attaching the zoom assembly & objective 3
Attaching the head & control box 3

Boom stand 4

Attaching the boom stand interface bracket 4
Attaching the zoom assembly, objective, head & control box 4

Attaching the ringlight & antiglare screen 5

Attaching the head & optional iris control 5

Attaching the ergowedge 5

Attaching the 25° wedge 5

Attaching the unicam 6

Attaching the oating stage 6

Fitting the stage glass 6

Cabling 7

Isis adjustment 7

Using the iris control 7

Getting the most from your system 8

Routine maintenance 8
Tensioning 8
Environmental considerations 8

WARRANTY

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SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

Head

ISIS ergonomic eyepieces

Standard eyepieces

Head adapter

Zoom assembly

Objective

Stand

Illuminator

Ringlight

Antiglare screen

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Optional equipment

Stage

Floating stage

Stage adapter

Ergowedge

25° wedge

Unicam digital camera

Iris control

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ASSEMBLY

Bench stand

Attaching the zoom assembly & objective

Ensuring all components are clean and dust-free, proceed as follows:

X Loosen the securing screw u.

X Lower the zoom assembly v into the stand’s head location ring w.

X Tighten the securing screw.

X Screw the objective lens x up into the zoom assembly.

Attaching the head & control box

X Place the adapter ring u on to the zoom assembly v

and using a 2mm Allen key, secure it with the securing
grub screw w.

X Place the head x on to the adapter ring and secure it by

tightening the securing screw y.

Note: The ISIS ergonomic eyepieces are illustrated

but the procedure for the Standard eyepieces
is the same.

X Remove the 2 securing screws z from the top cap {

and lift the cap off.

X Place the control box | on top of the stand, replace the

top cap and secure it in place with the replacement screws.

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Boom stand

Attaching the boom stand interface bracket

X The boom stand interface bracket u is tted between the boom stand focus

assembly v and the head location ring w in a 2 stage process, using the
focus control x.

X Remove the head location ring.

X Turn the focus control clockwise until there is enough room

to secure the interface bracket via the top 2 location holes - see
inset A.

X Turn the focus control anticlockwise until there is enough

room to secure the interface bracket via the top 2
location holes - see inset B.

Attaching the zoom assembly, objective, head & control box

X Using the same procedures as detailed on page 3, attach

the zoom assembly u, objective v, head adapter
plate w and head x.

X Secure the control box y and its cap z to the

interface bracket { and secure it with the
screws provided |.

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Attaching the ringlight & antiglare screen

X Raise the ringlight u into position over the objective v and secure

it by tightening the 3 grub screws w.

X Slide the antiglare screen x into the lower receptor groove

in the ringlight body.

Attaching the head & optional iris control

X Place the iris control u on to the zoom assembly v

and using the 2mm Allen key supplied, secure it with the securing
grub screw w.

X Place the adapter ring x on the iris control and secure it

with the securing grub screw y.

X Place the head z on to the iris control and secure it

by tightening the securing screw { using a 2mm
Allen key.

Note: The ISIS ergonomic eyepieces are illustrated

but the procedure for the Standard eyepieces
is the same.

Attaching the ergowedge

X Loosen the head adapter securing screw u and remove the head v.

X Place the ergowedge w on to the head adapter and retighten the

adapter securing screw.

X Place the head on to the ergowedge and tighten its securing screw x.

Note: The ergowedge provides the ability to tilt the head

-5 to -25 degrees

Note: The ISIS ergonomic eyepieces are illustrated

but the procedure for the Standard eyepieces
is the same.

Attaching the 25° wedge

X Loosen the head adapter securing screw u and remove the head v.

X Place the 25° wedge w on to the head adapter and retighten the

adapter securing screw.

X Place the head on to the 25° wedge and tighten its securing screw x.

Note: The ISIS ergonomic eyepieces are illustrated

but the procedure for the Standard eyepieces
is the same.

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Attaching the unicam

X Loosen the head adapter securing screw u and remove the head v.

X Place the unicam w on to the head adapter and retighten the

adapter securing screw.

X Place the head on to the unicam and tighten its securing screw x.

Note: Refer to Unicam user guide for connection and operation.

Note: The ISIS ergonomic eyepieces are illustrated

but the procedure for the Standard eyepieces
is the same.

Attaching the oating stage

X Attach the stage adapter plate u to the stand v.

X Attach the stage w to the adapter plate.

Fitting the stage glass

X Position the stage glass u on to the stage v.

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Cabling

X Connect the ringlight u to the left-hand connector on the control box v.

X Connect the Isis w to the right-hand connector on the control box.

X Connect power x to the rear of the control box.

Isis adjustment

Note: If you wear corrective eyeglasses, keep them on.

X Hold the body of the Isis and adjust the Isis eyepieces u until you have the

correct eyespacing. The view of the subject should now be comfortable.
Minor adjustments can be made using the Eyepiece Dioptre adjusters

v

for comfort (no more than 2 to 3 marks movement should be

necessary).

Using the iris control

X Move the control lever u to the left to reduce the Aperture,

and vice versa. Reducing the aperture has the effect of increasing

the visible depth of eld

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Getting the most from your system

Routine maintenance

• The outside of the instrument should be wiped down with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.

• The instrument and accessories should be checked for loose or damaged components.

• When not in use, protect your system with the dust cover.

• Always disassemble the system prior to moving.

Tensioning

Note: The tensioning tool is available from Vision Branch Ofces.

Bench stand

X Attach special tensioning tool u to the inner collar of the left-hand

focus knob v and turn the tool clockwise.

Boom stand

X Turn the right-hand focus knob u clockwise whilst turning the

left-hand focus knob in the opposite direction.

Environmental considerations

This equipment is designed for indoor use in the following conditions:

• Up to 2000m altitude

• Between 5° and 40°C ambient temperature (10° to 35° recommended limits)

• Power supply; 100-120V/ 220-240V, 50/60Hz with voltage uctuations up to 10% of the nominal voltage

• Transient over voltages typically present on the Mains supply

• Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.

This system is an accurate, industrial gauging instrument. To achieve the optimum accuracy and repeatability, the
following considerations should be taken into account:

• Position the system on a rm, rigid and level table.

• Avoid locating the instrument near to a source of vibration.

• Do not place the instrument close to a radiator or similar heat source.

• Do not place the instrument close to a cold temperature source such as an air conditioning unit.

• Do not position the instrument in direct sunlight, or where bright reections will affect the image.

• The equipment should be positioned so that access to the mains input connector is always available.

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SERVICE RECORD

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System Serial Number

Service Type Comments Date of Service

Date of Next

Service

Company Signature

WARRANTY

WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date
of invoice to the original purchaser.

If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision
Engineering or elsewhere, all at the option of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right
to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not commercially practicable or
cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer.
Expendable components such as fuses carry no warranty.

This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage

resulting from either improper servicing or modication by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel.

Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product described in the user guide or any
minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.

No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as
humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the
control of Vision Engineering.

Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale,

tness for a particular purpose or otherwise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable

for incidental, consequential or other damages.

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