Vision Engineering SX25 User Manual

User Guide

SX25 Stereo Zoom Microscope

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INTRODUCTION

SX25 Stereo Zoom 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.

Safety Statement

Bench stand

Electrical Supply

 Voltage: Electrical description: AC110V-240V 50Hz/60Hz 15W
 Impulse withstand (over voltage): 400V

Environmental Conditions

 Indoor use only
 Maximum altitude: 2000M above sea level
 Ambient operating temperature: between 5°C and 40°C
 In accordance with ISO 9022-2, storage temperature should not exceed more than 55°C for a maximum of 16

hours and -40°C for a maximum of 16 hours.

 Relative humidity specification: Operating temp up to 31°C: 80%, 34°C: 70%,

37°C: 60% and 40°C: 50%

 Mains voltage supply fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of nominal voltage
 If equipment is not used in a manner as specified, protection provided by the equipment may be

impaired

 The product should be located such that the power supply can be unplugged in the event of an

emergency

LED Ringlight

Electrical Supply

 Voltage: Electrical description: 100-240VAC 50/60HZ 280mA

Environmental Conditions

 Indoor use only
 Ambient operating temp: between 0°C and 40°C
 Storage temperature: between 0°C and 40°C for 3 months without any adverse effects
 Relative humidity specification: Operating temp up to 45°C: 80%, 28°C: 70%,

20°C: 60% and 16°C: 50%

 Mains voltage supply fluctuations not to exceed ± 9 % of nominal voltage
 If equipment is not used in a manner as specified, protection provided by the equipment may be

impaired

 The product should be located such that the power supply can be unplugged in the event of an

emergency

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CONTENTS

PACKING CONTENTS

Binocular head 1

Bench stand 1

Boom stand 2

Articulated arm 2

Optional accessories 3

ASSEMBLY

Binocular head 4

Eyepieces 4

Bench stand 5

Boom stand 6

Articulated arm 7

LED ringlight 8

OPERATION & SETUP

Binocular head 9

Bench stand 9

Boom stand 10

Articulated arm 10

OTHER SOLUTIONS FROM VISION ENGINEERING

Stereo microscopes 12

Non-contact measuring systems 13

SERVICE RECORD

Head serial number

Bench stand serial number

Service record

WARRANTY

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PACKING CONTENTS

Binocular head

Bench stand

Eyepieces

1

Head

2

Column & stand

1

Mains lead (not shown)

2

Glass stage insert (not shown)

3

Plastic stage insert (not shown)

4

Spare fuses (not shown)

5

Hexagonal key (not shown)

6

1

2

1

2

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Boom stand

Articulated arm

Focus arm link

1

Ergonomic beam

2

Secondary link

3

Link collar

4

Bench mount

5

Securing collar

6

Focusing arm

7

Focusing arm

1

Vertical bar

2

Boom clamp

3

Horizontal bar

4

Focusing clamp bolt

5

Base

6

Hexagonal key (not shown)

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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PACKING CONTENTS

Optional accessories

LED Ringlight

10x/20 Eyepieces

Objective 2.0x

Eye cups

Graticule

Stage micrometer

Objective 1.5x

20x/11 Eyepieces

15x/16 Eyepieces





Binocular Head

Ensuring all components are clean and dust-free, attach the binocular head as follows:

► Loosen the securing screw .

► Lower the head  into the location ring .

► Tighten the securing screw .

Warning: With the head in place, always support the
column and base when moving the instrument.

Eyepiece attachment

► Remove the protective caps  from the eyepiece sockets .

► Insert the eyepieces  into the sockets.

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





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ASSEMBLY

Bench stand

Place the bench stand on a flat and even surface in a clean and dry environment.

Power lead connection

► Turn both the left and right

illumination controls, to the off position. 

► Plug the IEC connector  into the rear of

the SX25 stand.

► Connect the mains plug  to a suitable

mains power socket.







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Boom stand

► Place base  on a flat and even

surface.

► Insert the vertical bar  into

support  and tighten screws.

► Slide clamp  over the vertical bar

 and secure.

► Slide horizontal bar  through the

clamp  and secure.

► Attach the focusing arm

mount  to the horizontal bar 
and secure.

► Attach the focusing arm  to

focusing arm mount  and secure.

► Position and secure head .















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Articulated arm

► Secure bench mount  to work surface using clamp.

► Slide the securing collar  over the mount  and secure.

► Slide the link collar  over the mount  and secure.

► Insert secondary link  into the link collar  and secure.

► Insert the ergonomic beam  into the secondary link  and secure.

► Attach the focus arm link  to the ergonomic beam  and secure.

► Connect focusing arm  to the focus arm link  and tighten the screw at the back and the nut

at the bottom until secure.

► Insert head  into the focusing arm  and secure.

















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ASSEMBLY

LED ringlight (optional)

► Slide the LED ringlight  over the bottom of the head of the microscope.

► Secure with screws .

► Connect power lead, and plug in.





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OPERATION & SETUP

Bench stand

Focus controls (one each side)

1

Brightness adjustment control

2

Binocular head

Interpupillary adjustment

1

Diopter adjustment

2

Zoom controls (one each side)

3

2

3

1

1

2

3

Brightness adjustment control

3

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OPERATION & SETUP

Articulated arm

Zoom

1

Height adjustment

2

Position and lock

3

Focus

4

Boom stand

Zoom

1

Height/reach adjustment

2

Focus

3

1

2

3

1 3

2

4

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SERVICE RECORD

Service Type Comments Date of service Date of next service Company Signature

Head serial number

Bench stand serial number

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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. Shipment costs for warranty repairs, to
and from Vision Engineering facilities will not, normally, be borne by 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, carelessness or damage
resulting from either improper servicing or modification 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, expressed or implied by law, whether for
resale, fitness 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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