Celestron Labs S1030 Microscope

Introduction

Congratulations on your Celestron Labs microscope purchase. Your new Celestron Labs microscope is a precision optical instrument, made of the highest quality materials to ensure durability and long life. It is designed to give you a lifetime of enjoyment with minimal maintenance.

The S10-30 microscope provides a low power range of 10x to 30x. The S10-30 is a stereo, low-magnification microscope ideal for examining specimens such as coins, stamps, rocks, electronics, jewelry, watches, insects, and other 3D objects.

Before attempting to use your Celestron Labs microscope, please read these instructions to familiarize yourself with the parts and functions of the microscope. Refer to the microscope diagrams to locate the parts discussed in the manual. The final section of the manual provides simple care and maintenance tips.

Specifications

In the Box

• Microscope S10-30
• 1 set of wide field eyepieces - (2) 10x
• 1 reversible stage plate

Parts of the Microscope

The microscope features a binocular head mounted on a pillar rising from a base. Key components are labeled with numbers in the diagram:

• 1. Eyepieces: Located at the top of the binocular head, where the user looks through.
• 2. Diopter Control: A ring on one of the eyepiece tubes used for fine-tuning focus for individual eyes.
• 3. Head: The binocular part containing the optical tubes, which can be adjusted.
• 4. Objective Lens Housing: The rotating turret below the head that holds the objective lenses (1x and 3x).
• 5. Stage Clips: Metal clips on the stage plate to hold the specimen slide in place.
• 6. Base: The stable bottom part of the microscope that supports the pillar and head.
• 7. Pillar Locking Knob: A knob on the pillar used to adjust the height of the head assembly.
• 8. Focus Knob: A large knob on the side of the head assembly used for coarse and fine focusing.
• 9. Stage: The flat platform where the specimen is placed for viewing.

Setting Up Your Microscope

1. Remove the Styrofoam container from the carton.
2. Carefully remove the microscope and accessories from the container and set them on a table, desk, or other flat surface.
3. Remove bag coverings from the microscope.
4. Ensure the head (3) is parallel to the base (6). If not, loosen the pillar stand locking knob (7) and rotate the head until it is perpendicular to the base.
5. Remove eyepieces (1) from plastic bags.
6. Insert the two WF 10x eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes on the binocular head (3).
7. If you do not wear eyeglasses, install the rubber eyecups with lips up and facing outward to help block extraneous light.

Microscope Operation

Viewing a Specimen

Stereo microscopes produce a true 3D image of the specimen.

1. Carefully place a specimen in the center of the stage plate.
2. Rotate the knurled ring on the objective lens housing (4) to the 1x position. It is best to begin viewing a specimen at low power, then switch to higher power as needed.
3. Look through the eyepieces and gradually turn the focus knob (8) until the specimen comes into focus. If there is not enough travel in the focuser mechanism to reach focus, it may be necessary to loosen the pillar stand locking knob (7) and raise or lower the entire binocular head assembly until the image becomes sharp.
4. If higher power is desired, rotate the objective lens housing (4) to the 3x position and refocus until the specimen becomes sharp.

Note: You may need to adjust the interpupillary distance of the eyepieces for better viewing. Rotate the eyepieces up and down to adjust the eyepiece distance. Close your right eye and turn the left eyepiece diopter (2) until the image is in sharp focus through the eyepiece. Now the interpupillary distance is set and you will only focus with the focus knob (8).

Illumination

Note: You can further illuminate a specimen by using an additional source of lighting such as a flashlight, desk lamp, table lamp, or bright overhead light.

Care, Maintenance, and Warranty

Your Celestron Labs microscope is a precision optical instrument and should be treated with care at all times. Follow these care and maintenance suggestions and your microscope will need very little maintenance throughout its lifetime.

• When you are done using your microscope, remove any specimens left on the stage.
• Always place the plastic bag or dust cover over the microscope when not in use to help keep it clean.
• Store the microscope in a dry, clean place.
• Be very careful if using your microscope in direct sunlight to prevent damage to the microscope or your eyes.
• To carry your microscope, place one hand on the "arm" of the microscope and the other hand under the base for support. Do not grasp your microscope by the focuser knob or head.
• Clean the outside surfaces (metal and plastic) with a moist cloth.
• Never clean optical surfaces with cloth or paper towels as they can scratch optical surfaces easily. Instead, use an air blower or camel hair brush.
• To clean fingerprints off of optical surfaces, use a lens cleaning agent and lens tissue available at most photo supply stores. When cleaning, do not rub in circles as this may cause streaks or scratches.
• Never disassemble your microscope or clean internal optical surfaces. Only qualified technicians at the factory or an authorized repair facility should attempt these repairs.
• When handling glass specimen slides, use care, as the edges can be sharp.

Warranty

2 Year Warranty. © 2021 Celestron • All rights reserved. celestron.com/support/warranties. (Products or instructions may change without notice or obligation.) Designed and intended for those 14 years of age and older. Made in China.

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