bresser 9810302 Biolux Microscope Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: BRESSER

Table of Contents

bresser 9810302 Biolux Microscope
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Operating Instructions
Parts Overview
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications
EC Declaration of Conformity
Warranty & Service
CONTACT
References
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bresser 9810302 Biolux Microscope

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Product Usage Instructions

Setting Up the Microscope

Insert the batteries (3x AA) into the battery compartment.
Adjust the focus wheel to bring the microscope head into a comfortable viewing position.
Place the desired eyepiece (5x or 16x) into the Barlow lens ensuring it is fully inserted into the eyepiece socket.

Observation

View the object through the eyepiece and adjust the focus by slowly turning the focus wheel until the image is sharp.

Smartphone Attachment

Attach a cover plate vertically to the edge of the microscope stage.
Suspend the safety strap around the smartphone and mounting plate.
Turn on the smartphone and launch the camera app to view the image through the optics.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the image is not clear?
A: Ensure that the lenses are clean and properly aligned. Adjust the focus using the focus wheel for clarity.
Q: Can children use this microscope?
A: This microscope is suitable for children aged 8 and above with parental supervision.
Q: Where can I find additional experiments for this microscope?
A: Additional experiments can be found at www.bresser.de/downloads.

Operating Instructions

WARNING! Not for children under three years. Choking hazard – small parts. Contains functional sharp edges and points!

ATTENTION: Only suitable for children of at least 8 years of age. Instructions for parents or other responsible persons are enclosed and must be followed. Keep packaging as it contains important information.

General Warnings

Choking hazard — This product contains small parts that could be swallowed by children. This poses a choking hazard.
Risk of electric shock — This device contains electronic components that operate via a power source (batteries). Only use the device as described in the manual, otherwise you run the risk of an electric shock.
Risk of fire/explosion — Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the recommended batteries. Do not short-circuit the device or batteries, or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat or improper handling could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion.
Risk of chemical burn — Make sure you insert the batteries correctly. Empty or damaged batteries could cause burns if they come into contact with the skin. If necessary, wear adequate gloves for protection.
Leaking battery acid can lead to chemical burns. Avoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact, rinse the affected region immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Use only the recommended batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace weak or empty batteries with a new, complete set of batteries at full capacity. Do not use batteries from different brands, types or with different capacities. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is not to be used for a long period, or if the batteries are empty!
When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity (+/-) is correct.
Never recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries.
This could lead to an explosion during the charging process.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
The terminals must not be short-circuited.
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. The dealer will contact the Service Centre and can send the device in to be repaired, if necessary.
Tools with sharp edges are often used when working with this device. Because there is a risk of injury from such tools, store this device and all tools and accessories in a location that is out of the reach of children.
Keep instructions and packaging as they contain important information.

Parts Overview

5x WF Eypiece
16x WF Eyepiece
Barlow lens
Eyepiece socket
Microscope head
Objective-revolver
Microscope stage
Focus wheel
LED lighting (transmitted light)
On/off switch (illumination)
Microscope base
Battery compartment (3x AA)
5 Slides and 5 preparations
Dimmer
Condenser
Adjusting lever for iris diaphragm
Microscope tools
Petri dish
Empty bottles
Cover plates
Smartphone holder

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General/Location

First you must make sure that your microscope is on a stable and solid surface.

Electric LED lighting with dimmer

In the base of the microscope, there is a battery compartment (12). Loosen the screws at the battery compartment cover with a small screwdriver and remove the cover.
Place the batteries (3x AA) in the compartment so that the flat minus poles (-) press against the spring terminal and the plus poles (+) are touching the flat contact sheets.
Close the battery compartment with the cover and turn the microscope around again.
As your device has continuously controllable lighting (dimmer) optimal illumination of the object to be viewed is guaranteed.

Microscope setup

The microscope’s eyepiece will now be prepared for the first observation.
First, rotate the eyepiece into a convenient position. Begin every observation with the lowest magnification. Place the microscope stage (Fig. 1, 7) with the focus wheel (Fig 1, 8) into the lowest position and rotate the objective revolver (Fig. 1, 6) until it locks on the lowest magnification (4x).

NOTE
First, drive the Microscope’s table (Fig. 1, 7) in its lowest position before changing the objective to prevent damage.

Insert the 5x eyepiece (Fig. 3, 1) in the Barlow lens (Fig. 3, 3).
Take care, that the Barlow lens is inserted completely in the eyepiece socket (Fig. 3, 4).

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Condenser
The condenser is used to adjust the light bundling to the observed object in an optimal way. The iris diaphragm is used to increase the depth of focus. With an open aperture more light is getting through but the depth of focus is less. With a partially closed aperture the depth of focus is higher but it is neccessary to increase the brightness of the illumination then. It is recommended not to close the iris diaphragm too much when working with higher magnifications. Otherwise, the image resolution will decrease. Move the lever for the iris diaphragm to the right or left to change the aperture setting.

Observation

After you have set up the microscope with the corresponding illumination, the following principles are important:
Begin each observation with a simple observation at the lowest magnification, so that the centre and position of the object to be viewed is in focus.
The higher the magnification the more light is required for good picture quality.
Place a permanent slide culture (Fig. 4) directly under the microscope lens on the plate (Fig. 4, 7) and clamp it tight. The specimen to be examined must be directly over the lighting.
Look through the eyepiece (Fig. 1, 1/2) and turn carefully the focusing wheel (Fig. 1, 8) until you can see a sharp picture.
Now you can get a higher magnification, while you pull out slowly the Barlow lens (Fig. 5, 3) of the eyepiece socket (Fig. 5, 4). With a nearly entirely pulled-out Barlow lens the magnification is raised to 2x.
For still higher magnification you can put the 16x eyepiece (Fig. 5, 2) into the objective revolver (Fig. 1, 6) and set it on a higher position (10x / 40x).

TIP
Depending on the preparation higher magnifications do not always lead to better pictures.

With changing magnification (eyepiece or objective lens changes, pulling out of the Barlow lens) the sharpness of the image must be newly defined by turning the focusing wheel (Fig. 1, 8).

NOTE
Please be very careful when doing this. When you move the mechanical plate upwards to fast the objective lens and the slide can touch and become damaged.

Viewed Object – condition and preparation

Condition
With the Barlow lens nearly fully extended magnification can be doubled. Both transparent and non-transparent specimens can be examined with this microscope, which is a transmitted light model. If translucent (transparent) specimens are examined the light from below goes through the specimen, lens and eyepiece to the eye and is magnified en route. Many small organisms of the water, plant parts and finest animal components have now from nature these transparent characteristics, other ones must be accordingly prepared. Is it that we make it through a pre-treatment or penetration with suitable materials (media) transparent or thus that we cut the finest wafers off of them (hand cut, MicroCut) and then examine them? With these methods, the following part is familiar.

Creation of thin preparation cuts
Specimens should be sliced as thin as possible, as stated before. A little wax or paraffin is needed to achieve the best results. A candle can be used for this purpose. The wax is put in a bowl and heated over a flame. The specimen is then dipped several times in the liquid wax. The wax is finally allowed to harden. Use a MicroCut or knife/scalpel (carefully) to make very thin slices of the object in its wax casing.

DANGER!
Be extremely careful when using the knives/scalpels or the MicroCut. There is an increased risk of injury due to the sharp edges!

These slices are then laid on a glass slide and covered with another.

Creation of an own preparation

Put the object that shall be observed on a glass slide and give a pipette (Fig. 6, 17a) a drop of distilled water on the object (Fig. 6).
Set a cover glass (in each well-sorted hobby shop available) perpendicularly at the edge of the water drop, so that the water runs along the cover glass edge (Fig. 7). Lower now the cover glass slowly over the water drop.

Experiments
Use the following web link to find interesting experiments you can try out. How do you hatch brine shrimp? How to make salt crystals and much more. http://www.bresser.de/downloads Microscope accessories can be found here: http://www.bresser.de/P8859480.

Smartphone holder

Place the smartphone with the front camera lens centred over the adapter opening.
Press the smartphone case firmly onto the suction cups of the mounting plate.
Tighten the safety strap around the smartphone and the camera plate.
Switch on the smartphone and start the camera app. The image can be seen on the display through the lens.
If necessary, adjust the sharpness of the image using the focus setting of the lens and the rotary wheel to adjust the height of the mounting plate.
Use the zoom function of the smartphone to show the object of observation in full format on the display.

NOTE
Make sure that the smartphone cannot slip off the cradle. Bresser GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by a dropped smartphone!

Care and maintenance

Separate the device from the power supply before cleaning (remove batteries)!
Only use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the device.

NOTE
Do not use any cleaning fluid to avoid damaging the electronics.

Clean the lenses (eyepiece and/or lens) with a soft and lint-free cloth only (e.g. microfibre).

NOTE
Do not apply excess pressure to the cloth to avoid scratching the lenses.

To remove more stubborn dirt, moisten the cleaning cloth with an eyeglass-cleaning solution and wipe the lenses gently.
Protect the device from dust and moisture! After use – in particular in situations of high humidity – let the device acclimatize for a short time so that the residual moisture can dissipate.

Troubleshooting

Error

No picture visible

Solution

switch light on
put condenser lens in place
adjust focus

Specifications

Magnification table
Eyep. Object. Magn. with Barlow l.

5x 4x 20x 40x
5x 10x 50x 100x
5x 40x 200x 400x
16x 4x 64x 128x
16x 10x 160x 320x
16x 40x 640x 1280x

EC Declaration of Conformity

Bresser GmbH has issued a „Declaration of Conformity“under applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bresser.de/download/9810302/CE/9810302_CE.pdf.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type (paper, cardboard, etc). Contact your local waste disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage! As per the Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation into German law, used electronic devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
In accordance with the regulations concerning batteries and rechargeable batteries, disposing of them in normal household waste is explicitly forbidden. Please make sure to dispose of your used batteries as required by law — at a local collection point or in the retail market. Disposal in domestic waste violates the Battery Directive.

Batteries that contain toxins are marked with a sign and a chemical symbol.

battery contains cadmium
battery contains mercury
battery contains lead

Warranty & Service

The regular warranty period is 2 years and begins on the day of purchase. To benefit from an extended voluntary warranty period as stated on the gift box, registration on our website is required.
You can consult the full warranty terms as well as information on extending the warranty period and details of our services at www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.