WPI INV-101 Install Manual
INSTALL GUIDE
Serial No._____________________
INV-101
Inverted Microscope
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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................. 2
MICROSCOPE SETUP ................................................................................................................................... 3
Setting up the Base and Stage ........................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Condenser and Lamp Housing ................................................................................ 7
Setting up the Stage and Phase Aperture ....................................................................................... 9
Installing the Trinocular Head Assembly ........................................................................................ 9
Installing the Objectives .....................................................................................................................11
Installing Adapter Plates, Eyepieces and Filters ..........................................................................13
Phase Contrast Alignment .................................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Phase Contrast Alignment ................................................................................17
Mounting a Camera .............................................................................................................................19
Direct C-Mount on a Threaded Triangular Attachment ..................................................... 20
Vertical Eye Tube Mounting .........................................................................................................21
Eyepiece Mounting .........................................................................................................................21
Eyepiece Plus C-Mount Mounting ...................................................................................................22
BASIC MICROSCOPE OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................23
Camera Shutter (Optical) Path...........................................................................................................23
Coaxial X-Y Control ..............................................................................................................................23
Micrometer Focus Control .................................................................................................................. 24
Focus Tensioning Adjustments .........................................................................................................24
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................................27
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................28
Claims and Returns ..............................................................................................................................28
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The following symbols are used in this guide:
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damage to equipment. Please read these carefully.
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personal injury or pose a physical threat. Please read these carefully.
NOTES and TIPS contain helpful information.
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Fig. 1–INV-101 Inverted microscope
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INTRODUCTION
This document details the assembly of the INV-101 inverted microscope. It includes
optional installation of a camera. All cameras and mounting adapters are sold separately.
Unpacking
Upon receipt of this instrument, make a thorough inspection of the contents and check
for possible damage. Missing cartons or obvious damage to cartons should be noted on
the delivery receipt before signing. Concealed damage should be reported at once to the
carrier and an inspection requested. Please read the section entitled “Claims and Returns”
on page 28 of this manual. Please contact WPI Customer Service if any parts are
missing at 941.371.1003 or customerservice@wpiinc.com.
Returns: Do not return any goods to WPI without obtaining prior approval (RMA #
required) and instructions from WPI’s Returns Department. Goods returned (unauthorized)
by collect freight may be refused. If a return shipment is necessary, use the original
container, if possible. If the original container is not available, use a suitable substitute
that is rigid and of adequate size. Wrap the instrument in paper or plastic surrounded with
at least 100mm (four inches) of shock absorbing material. For further details, please read
the section entitled “Claims and Returns” on page 28 of this manual.
Fig. 2–Contents of the two boxes
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MICROSCOPE SETUP
Before setting up the microscope, carefully open the box and inspect its contents. The
pieces of the microscope are stored in two Styrofoam containers, and many of the
pieces are wrapped in plastic (Fig. 2). Carefully unwrap each piece before setting up the
instrument. The following instructions graphically show how to setup your inverted
microscope.
NOTE: If you have a problem/issue that falls outside the definitions of this manual,
contact the WPI Technical Support team at 941.371.1003 or technicalsupport@wpiinc.
com.
Setting up the Base and Stage
1. Remove the base of the microscope and set it up on a firm tabletop surface (Fig. 3).
Fig. 4 shows the back of the microscope base. The A/C power plug adapter, the serial
number and the fuse compartment are located on the back. Fig. 5 shows the power
switch and lamp brightness control located on the side of the microscope.
Fig. 3–Base of the microscope.
Condenser Mount
Lamp Connector
Stage
Head Mount
5-Position Nosepiece
Focus Control Knob
FrontBack
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Fig. 4–Back of the microscope base showing power connection, serial number and fuse
compartment
Fig. 5–Power switch and lamp brightness control on the side of the microscope
2. Locate the coaxial stage assembly. It is shown in Fig. 6. The captive mounting screws
are located on the side of it (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6–Coaxial stage assembly
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Fig. 7–Captive mounting screws on the coaxial stage assembly
3. Tip the microscope base over on its left side to reveal the location of the screw
mounts. Then, position the coaxial stage (Fig.8). Fig. 9 shows a close up of the captive
screws.
Fig. 8–Microscope on its side Fig. 9–Close up of captive mounting screws
4. With a flat head screwdriver, gently tighten the captive screws (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10–Gently tighten the captive mounting screws.
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5. Locate the left extension stage plate bottom shown in Fig. 11 (bottom view) and Fig.
12 (top view).
Fig. 11- Extension stage plate (bottom view) Fig. 12–Extension stage plate (top view)
6. Push extension arm of the coaxial stage assembly inward so that you do not damage
it when you mount the left extension stage plate (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13–Extension arm of coaxial stage assembly.
7. Then, with the microscope base laying on its right side, locate the captive screws and
mounting holes for left stage plate (Fig. 14) and install the left stage plate (Fig. 15).
Fig. 14–Left stage plate captive screws Fig. 15–Plate installed viewed from below
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