How long should my halogen
bulbs last for my microscope?
The manufacturer
rates our ultra-high intensity halogen bulb (M793L) for 40 hours
of continuous use. Our regular intensity halogen bulb (M793LGL)
is rated for 200 hours use.
How do I "Par-Focal" my
microscope?
A. Position the
microscope above a flat, stationary surface.
B. Using a pen or pencil, make an "X" on a piece of white paper
to serve as a focus target and place it within the illumination
field of the microscope.
C. Set both eyepiece diopter settings to '"0". Also set
assistant's eyepiece diopters (if any) to "0".
D. Set the microscope near the middle of the focus range.
E. Position the microscope vertically at a convenient viewing
height so that the target is within the viewing range.
F. Set the microscope on its highest magnification setting and
focus using the fine-focus control until a sharp image is
obtained.
G. Being careful not to physically shift the microscope
position, change the magnification setting to its lowest
position. Focus the left and right eyepieces, one at a time, by
turning the diopter ring until the image is clear and sharp.
Tighten the diopter lock button to lock in this position, and
record the settings for future use.
H. Each operator will have their own particular settings that
are to be dialed in whenever that particular operator uses the
microscope.
I. This procedure does not have to be repeated by the same
operator each time the microscope is used, but rather the
diopter settings noted the last time the parfocaling procedure
was performed by that operator should be used. Due to changes in
eye correction associated with time, it is recommended this
procedure be repeated by the operator once or twice per year
I own both the older STORZ
M703 series and the newer series with the M793 light source. Can
I order one bulb for both systems?
Unfortunately not,
the M703 series bulb is a 15-volt, 150-watt bulb (Global M807),
and the M793 series bulb is a 21-volt, 150-watt bulb (Global
M793L or M793LGL).
