BRESSER ETD-301 Microscope Instruction Manual

BRESSER ETD-301 Microscope

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• Bresser GmbH
• Gutenbergstr. 2 46414 Rhede
• Germany www.bresser.de

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Validity note

This documentation is valid for the products with the following article numbers: 5806300 Manual version: 0721 Manual designation: Manual_5806300_Science-ETD-301_en-de_BRESSER_v072021b Always provides information when requesting service.

About this Instruction Manual

NOTICE These operating instructions are to be considered a component of the device. Read the safety instructions and the operating manual carefully before using this device. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. When the device is sold or given to someone else, the instruction manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.

Intended use

• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or for lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by or have received instructions from a person responsible for their safety on how to use this device.
• This device is for personal use only.
• It was developed for a magnified representation of nature observations.
• The device is intended only for indoor use.

General safety instructions

DANGER Risk of an electric shock! This device contains electronic parts that are powered by a power source (AC adapter and/or batteries). Improper use of this product may result in electric shock. Electric shock can cause serious or fatal injuries. It is therefore imperative that you observe the following safety information.

• Disconnect the power supply by pulling the mains plug when the appliance is not in use, in case of a longer interruption of operation, and before any maintenance and cleaning work.
•  Place your device so that it can be disconnected from the power supply at any time. The power outlet should always be near your appliance and should be easily accessible, as the plug of the power cord serves as a disconnect device from the main supply.
• To disconnect the unit from the mains, always pull the mains plug and never pull the cable!
• Check this device, cables, and connections for damage before use.
• Never attempt to operate a damaged device or a device with damaged electrical parts! Damaged parts must be replaced immediately by an authorized service agent.
• Operate the device only in a completely dry environment and do not touch the device with wet or damp body parts.

DANGER Danger of suffocation! Improper use of this product may result in suffocation, especially for children. It is therefore imperative that you observe the following safety information.

• Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a danger of choking!
• This product contains small parts that can be swallowed by children! Choking hazard!
• If small parts are swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!

DANGER Explosion hazard! Improper use of this product may result in fire. It is essential that you observe the following safety information in order to avoid fires.

• Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the supplied AC adapter. Do not short-circuit the device or batteries or dispose of them in the fire! Excessive heat and improper handling can cause short circuits, fires, and even explosions!

CAUTION Risk of body injury! This device contains components and/or accessories that can cause minor or serious bodily injury if used improperly. It is therefore essential that you observe the following safety information in order to prevent body injuries.

• Sharp-edged and pointed tools are often used for working with this device. Therefore, keep this device and all accessories and tools in a place inaccessible to children. The danger of bodily injury!
• Chemicals and liquids do not belong in children’s hands! Don’t drink! Clean hands thoroughly under running water after use. In case of accidental contact with eyes or mouth, rinse with water. In case of complaints, consult a doctor immediately and show the substances.

CAUTION Fire hazard! Improper use of this product may result in fire. It is essential that you observe the following safety information in order to avoid fires.

• Never cover the ventilation slots or cooling fins of the device during operation or until it has cooled down completely!

NOTICE Danger of material damage! Improper handling may result in damage to the unit and/or accessories. Therefore, use the device only in accordance with the following safety information.

• Do not disassemble the device! In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. They will contact the Service Center and can arrange the return of this device for repair if necessary.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures and protect it from water and high humidity.
• Do not subject the device to excessive vibrations.
• Only use accessories and spare parts for this device that comply with the technical specifications.

Parts overview and scope of delivery

Scope of delivery: Microscope with integrated mains power cable and plug (A), objective (fixed) (B), 2 pcs. WF 10x eye-pieces (C), white object plate (translucent) (D)

Choice of location

Choose a suitable location before installation and commissioning. Place the device on a stable, level, and vibration-free surface.

Attaching and moving the microscope head

1. Insert the microscope head with the objective first into the holder from above.
2. Hand-tighten the fixing screw on the holder to fix the microscope head.
3. Loosen the fixing screw on the microscope head to rotate the part above the objective to the de-sired observation position.
4. Hand-tighten the fixing screw on the microscope head to lock the head in position.

Inserting the object plate

1. Swing the holding clamps to the sides.
2. Place the object plate on the support.

Setting up power supply

1. Insert the plug of the main power cable into the wall socket.
2. Insert the DC hollow plug of the incident light power cable into the DC connection socket above the vertical pillar.

Turning on/off the device

1. Move On/Off switch to position ‘I’ to turn on the device.
2.  Move On/Off switch to ‘O’ position to turn off the device.

Adjusting the illumination

This device provides illumination with a permanently installed LED light source. To control the brightness proceed as follows:

1. Turn on the device.
2. Turn/Move the dimmer control to adjust the brightness of the light source.
3. Place the object on the object plate.
4.  Switch on incident light illumination.
5. Move the lamp holder to the desired position.

Observation setting

Illustration 2: Binocular head with diopter adjustment at the eyepiece This microscope is equipped with a binocular head. The interpupillary distance and the diopter settings can be adjusted individually.

1.  With the eyes look through both eyepieces.
2. Change the distance between the eyepieces by pushing them together or pulling them apart until a circular image of the observed object is visible.
3. Turn the diopter adjustment ring to position ‘0’.
4. Turn the zoom button to position ‘5’.
5. With the left eye, look through the left eyepiece and turn the focusing wheel until a sharp image of the observed object is visible.
6.  With the right eye, look through the right eyepiece and turn the diopter adjustment ring until a sharp image of the observed object is visible too. The diopter adjustment can also be done in the opposite way on the left eyepiece.

Friction setting

If the friction setting is too smooth, the microscope head will move downwards by itself because the weight is completely pushing on the guide rail. This creates a blurred image.
To avoid this, tighten the friction adjustment wheel slightly.

Using the trinocular extension

Illustration 3: Trinocular extension Depending on the adapter* attached, a SLR camera, a system camera or a C-mount camera can be attached to the trinocular extension.

NOTICE! Cameras usually show a smaller field of view than eyepieces. This is in part due to the sensor size and cannot be changed.

To attach a suitable camera adapter, proceed as follows:

1. Loosen the fixing screw on the extension and remove the dust cover.
2. Push in the slider for the trinocular extension to release the function.
3. Insert/attach the desired camera adapter.
4. Tighten the fixing screw again.
5. Use the focus of the camera adapter to adjust the camera focus. Most camera models can thus be adjusted parfocal to the eyepieces.

NOTICE! Information on suitable accessories can be found in the chapter “Optional accessories”. *not included in the scope of delivery / optionally available

Attaching optional accessories to the objective tube

The objective tube is equipped with an M48 x 0.75 thread for mounting ancillary lenses. The outer notch on the lens ring is used to attach a ring illuminator. *not included NOTICE! Information on suitable accessories can be found in the chapter “Optional accessories”.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Protect the device from dust and moisture!

• Avoid fingerprints and similar contamination of the optical surfaces.

• The residual moisture must be completely degraded before use.

• Disconnect the power supply by pulling the mains plug when the appliance is not in use, in case of a longer interruption of operation, and before any maintenance and cleaning work.

• Only clean the device externally using a dry cloth. Do not use a cleaning solution to prevent damage to the electronic parts.

• Do not use organic solvents (e.g. alcohol, ether, acetone, xylol or other dilutions) to clean lacquered parts or plastic parts!

• Disassemble optical elements (e.g. objective, eyepiece, etc) before cleaning.

• Blow away loose dust from the lens surfaces first.

• Use high-quality lens cleaning towels or soft cloth and moisten it with a little bit of pure alcohol
  (available in a drug store). Wipe the lens surface with it.

• Pull a dust protection cover* over the microscope and store it in a closed container in a dry and mold-free place. Store the microscope and the accessories in the relevant containers when they are not used for a longer time. It is recommended to store also objectives and eyepieces in closed containers with desiccant.

(*depending on the model a dust protection cover and box can be part of the content)

NOTICE Remember: A well-maintained microscope will keep its optical quality for years and thus maintain its value.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their types, such as paper or cardboard. 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! According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its transposition into national law, used electrical equipment must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally sound manner.

Optional accessories

• Interchangeable eyepieces
  • BRESSER wide-field eyepiece 15x/16 (30mm) with diopter adjustment Art. no. 5943116
• Adapter for trinocular extension
  • BRESSER Adapter for SLR and system cameras
  • Art. no. 5942100 (camera-specific T2 ring additionally required)
  • BRESSER Adapter for C-mount cameras Art. no. 5942101
• Ancillary lenses for the objective
  • BRESSER ancillary lens 0.5x Art. no. 5941480
  • BRESSER ancillary lens 0.75x Art. no. 5941481
  • BRESSER ancillary lens 1.5x Art. no. 5941482
  • BRESSER ancillary lens 2.0x Art. no. 5941483

Technical data

• Article number: 5806300
• Microscope head: trinocular
• Object stage: yes, with translucent object plate (diam. 90 mm; thickness 5 mm)
• Eyepiece(s): 2x WF 10x (30 mm)
• Eyepiece field of view: 22
• Objective(s): 0.7x to 6.3x
• Magnification(s): 7x to 63x
• Power supply: 230V mains power
• Illumination: LED, dual (incident light/transmitted light), independently adjustable

Warranty

The regular warranty period is 5 years and starts on the day of purchase. For full warranty terms and services, please visit www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.

EC declaration of conformity

A “Declaration of conformity” in accordance with the applicable directives and corresponding standards has been prepared by Bresser GmbH. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.bresser.de/down- load/5806300/CE/5806300_CE.pdf

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