Levenhuk 2L NG Microscope: Maintenance and care

The 40x objective is equipped with a spring casing, which protects the frontal lens from contacting the

specimen during the focus adjusting.

Camera

The digital camera was exclusively designed for use with this microscope.

The object image can be transferred to your PC display in its actual colors and stored in the PC memory.

ScopePhoto software is included in the package; it allows viewing and editing of the received images. Sup-

ported le formats: *.bmp, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.png, *.tif, *.ti, *.gif, *.psd, *.ico, *.emf, etc.

The USB cable is used as camera power supply and for connection with PC.

Compatible OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista.

Maintenance and care

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The microscope is designed for use in macroclimatic conditions with temperate or frigid climate, in the

laboratories at temperatures from 10 to 35 °C and the relative air humidity up to 80% at 25 °C.

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The room should be free from dust, acid or alkali vapors, evaporations of other active substances.

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The microscope should be used in the room protected from shocks or vibrations.

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High temperatures and humidity may cause formation of mold or moisture condensation on the optical

and mechanical parts of the microscope, which can negatively aect its operation.

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When not in use the microscope should be covered with a special case.

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Metallic parts should be kept clean. Special attention should be paid to maintaining cleanliness of the

optics (especially objectives and eyepieces).

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To maintain the microscope, regularly remove dust o it, then clean it with a special Levenhuk® cleaning

cloth slightly moistened with Levenhuk® cleaning spray, and afterwards wipe it with a dry soft clean

tissue or cloth.

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When dust is on the objective lens, which is deep in the casing, carefully wipe the lens with a clean Q-tip

slightly moistened with ether or spirits mixture.

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If you noticed dust inside the objective or lm on the inside of the lenses, you should send the objective

for repair.

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The noncontact Levenhuk® compressed air duster for optics ensures the best cleaning results; it re-

moves dust and dirt with air blast.

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•Itisprohibitedtodisassembleobjectivesandeyepieces.

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Never look at the sources of bright light or laser through the microscope: it will cause DAMAGE

TO YOUR EYES!

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Do not disassemble the microscope or camera on your own.

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Keep the microscope and camera away from condensation; do not use them in rainy weather.

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Keep the microscope away from shock or excessive pressure.

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Do not overtighten the locking screws.

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Keep the microscope and camera away from hostile environment, home and car heaters, incan-

descent lamps or open ame.

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When cleaning any optical surfaces, rst blow dust or loose particles o the surface or wipe them

o with a soft brush. Then wipe the lens with a soft clean tissue slightly moistened with spirits or

ether.

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Never touch the optical surfaces with your ngers.

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