VERTIMET PRO

Vertical Metallurgical Microscope

(Part No: MV06)

USER MANUAL

CHENNAI METCO PVT LTD

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 Table of Content

 Introduction ……………………… 3

 Nomenclature ……………………… 4

 Assembling ……………………… 5

 Operation ……………………… 8

 Troubleshoot ……………………… 15

 Warranty Certificate ……………………… 17

 Contact ……………………… 18

INTRODUCTION 1. Operation Notice

(1) 2 As the microscope is a high precision
instrument, always operate it with care, and
avoid physical shake during the operation.
(2) Do not expose the microscope in the sun directly, either
not in the high temperature, damp, dust or acute shake.
Make sure the worktable is flat and horizontal. Following
environment is required when operating: Indoor
temperature: 5℃～40℃, Max relative humidity: 80%.
Fig.1 (3) When moving the microscope, use one hand to hold its
 arm① and the other hand to hold its front base②, and lay
it down carefully (See Fig. 1).
★ It will damage the microscope by holding the stage,
focusing knob, head or light source when moving.
(4) When working, the surface of light source will be very
hot. Make sure there is enough room for the heat
dissipating around the light source.
(5) Connect the microscope to the ground to avoid lightning
strike.
(6) For safety, make sure the power switch③ is at “O” (off)
and power it off before replacing the fuse (See Fig. 2).
Fig.2 (7) Wide voltage range is supported as 100~240V.
Additional transformer is not necessary. Make sure the
voltage is in this range.
(8) Use the special wire supplied by our company.
(9) All the power OFF devices have been set in the position
where is easy to operate.
2. Maintenance
(1) Wipe the lens gently with a soft tissue. Carefully wipe off the oil marks and fingerprints on
the lens surfaces with a tissue moistened with a small amount of 3:7 mixture of alcohol and ether
or dimethylbenzene.
★ As the alcohol and ether is flammable, don’t place these chemical near to fire or fire
source. For example, when turning on/ off the electrical device, please use these chemical in
a ventilated place.
(2) Don’t use organic solution to wipe the surfaces of the other components. Please use the
neutral detergent if necessary.
(3) If the microscope is damped by liquid when using, power it off immediately and wipe it dry.
(4) Never disassemble the microscope, otherwise the performance will be affected or the
instrument will be damaged. After using, cover the microscope with a dust cover.
3. Safety Sign
Sign Signification
The surface gets hot and don’t touch it with bare hand.
Study the instructions before use. Unsuitable operation would lead to person
hurt or instrument faulty.
| Main switch ON
O Main switch OFF

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1. Nomenclature
VERTIMET PRO Series Vertical Metallurgical Microscope (LED Illumination)

Field Diaphragm Aperture Diaphragm

Light Path Adjusting Pole Adjusting Pole
Eyepiece Selecting Pole

Filter Slot

Inner
Hexangular
Analyzer Spanner
Slot

Diaphragm
Centering
Screw
Stage

Polarizer
Slot
Condenser Center
Adjusting Screw

Fine
Field Diaphragm Focusing
Adjustment Ring Knob

Y-axis Moving X-axis Moving Light Adjustment Tension Coarse

Knob Knob Knob (Reflected Adjustment Focusing
Illumination) Knob Knob

2. Assembling
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2-1 Assembling Scheme
Following is the Assembling Scheme, and the numbers denote the assembling order.
★ Before assembling, make sure there is no dust, dirt or other matters to affect the
assembly. Assemble carefully and do not scrap any part or touch the glass surface.

VERTIMET PRO Vertical Metallurgical Microscope (LED Illumination)

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2-2 Assembling Steps
2-2-1 Assemble the Stage
(1) Fully loosen the lock-screw① on the stage.
(See Fig. 3)
(2) From a rear area of the rounded hole center
on the bracket, carefully ring the two “V” buttons
on the bottom of the stage into the “V” rounded
groove②, then screw down the lock screw①.

2-2-2 Assemble the Epi-Illuminator

(1) Loosen the lock screw① of the Epi-
Illuminator fully. (See Fig. 4)
(2) From a little right position of the rounded
hole center on the microscope body, insert the
coattail interface on the bottom of epi-illuminator
into the hole, with a little left inclined, and then
screw down the lock screw①.

2-2-3 Assemble the Head

(1) Loosen the head lock-screw① fully. (See
Fig. 5)
(2) From a little right position of the rounded
hole center on the epi-illuminator, insert the
coattail interface on the bottom of head into the
hole, with a little left inclined. Keep the two
eyepiece tubes forward, and then screw down the
lock screw①.

2-2-4 Assemble the Objective

Rotate the coarse focusing knob to lower the
stage. Then install the objectives into the
nosepiece from the lowest magnification to the
highest in a clockwise direction (See Fig.6).

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Search and focus the sample by low magnification objective (5X or 10X) when operating.
Then get change to the high magnification ones according to the observation requirements.

When replacing the objective, rotate the nosepiece until it sounds “ka-da”, to make sure
the objective is in the center of the light path.

2-2-5 Assemble the Eyepiece

(1) Take down the cover of eyepiece tube①. (See Fig.
7)
(2) Insert the eyepiece② into the eyepiece tube, until
touch the bottom.

Fig.7

2-2-6 Connect Power Cord

(1) Make sure the main power switch is at “O” (OFF)
position. (See Fig. 8)
(2) Insert one end of power cord① into the power
socket② of the microscope.
(3) Insert the other end of power cord① into the
power supply socket.

Fig.8
★ Don’t use strong force when the power cord is
bended or twisted, otherwise it will be damaged.
★ Use the special wire supplied by our company. If
it’s lost or damaged, choose one with the same
specifications.
★ Connect the power cord appropriately to make
sure the instrument is connected to ground.

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3. Operation
3-1 Set Illumination

For Reflected Model

(1) Put through the power and turn on the main power
switch to“—” (ON).
(2) Adjust the light adjustment knob① until the
illumination is comfortable for observation. Rotate the
light adjustment knob① clockwise to raise the
brightness. Rotate the light adjustment knob①
Fig.9
counterclockwise to lower the brightness. (See Fig.9)

3-2 Select the Light Path

For trinocular head, the light path selecting pole①
controls the light-energy ratio of binocular and
trinocular. When the light path selecting pole① is
pushed to the innermost, all the light will enter the
binocular head. When it is pulled to the outmost,
binocular and trinocular can be observed
simultaneously. Usually, push the light path selecting
pole to the innermost for binocular observation, while
Fig.10
pull it to the outmost for trinocular observation
(TV&Photography). (See Fig. 10)

3-3 Adjust the Bracket (For Reflected Illumination)

(1) It can be observed at the normal position (Factory
Position) for the specimen which is below 27mm in
height (See Fig. 11).
(2) When observing the specimen which is 27mm-
33mm in height, loosen the bracket lock screw① with
the inner hexangular spanner which is equipped with
the microscope. Move the bracket down to the
appropriate position, then lock the bracket lock
Fig.11 screw①.
★Hold the bracket when loosen the lock screw①,
to avoid the bracket falling.

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 3-4 Adjust Focusing
(1) Put the slice on the stage, and hold it down with
the clip. Shift the 5X objective into the light path.
★Make sure the observation surface is vertical
with the objective when placing the sample. Use
plasticene if necessary.
(2) Loosen the random upper limit knob①, then
observe the right eyepiece with the right eye. Rotate
the coarse focusing knob② until the image appears in
Fig.12 the view field, then lock the random upper limit
knob①. (See Fig.12)
★The random upper limit knob can prevent the
objective touching the slice when focusing.
★The random upper limit knob does not react on
the fine focusing knob.
(3) Rotate the fine focusing knob③ for clear details.

3-5 Adjust the Focusing Tension

If the handle is very heavy when coarse focusing or
the specimen leaves the focus plane after focusing, or
the stage declines itself, please rotate the tension
adjustment ring① according to the arrowhead pointed
direction to adjust the focusing tension. (See Fig. 13)

Fig.13

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 3-6 Adjust the Diopter
After the image is clear in the right eyepiece, observe
the left eyepiece with the left eye, if the image is not
clear enough, rotate the diopter adjustment ring①
until the image is clear (See Fig. 14).
There are ±5 diopters on the diopter adjustment
ring①, and the value aligned with the scale② is your
eye’s diopter. The dot “·” on the left side can also
indicate.
★Remember your eye’s diopter, so that you can use
Fig.14
it next time.
★If both the left and right eyepiece tubes have
diopter adjustment ring, either side can be chosen
as the observation baseline, then adjust the other
side. First, make sure the baseline eyepiece tube is
adjusted to the position of diopter “0”, then
focusing observe.

3-7 Adjust the Interpupillary Distance

When using two eyes to observe, hold the left and

right bases of prism and rotate them around the axis to
adjust the interpupillary distance, until there is only
one field of view, and is comfortable for observation.
(See Fig. 15)
The dot “·” on the left eyepiece base points to the
scale of the interpupillary distance indicator. The scale
value is the interpupillary distance.
Fig.15
Interpupillary distance adjustable range: 50~76mm.
★Remember your eyes’ interpupillary distance, so
that you can use it next time.

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 3-8 For Reflected Illumination
(1) Push the field diaphragm adjustment pole① to the
innermost, to minimize the field diaphragm (See Fig.
16).
(2) The image of field diaphragm can be observed in
the view field through eyepiece.
(3) Adjust the two field diaphragm centering
screws② on the both sides of illuminator with the
Fig.16 hexagon spanner, until the image is in the center.
(4) Open the field diaphragm gradually, if the image
of field diaphragm is inscribed with the field of view,
then the field diaphragm is centered correctly (See
Fig. 27).
(5) In actual use, enlarge the field diaphragm a little,
to make its image circumscribed to the field of view.

3-9 Adjust the Aperture Diaphragm

The aperture diaphragm decides the numerical

aperture of the illumination system. If the N.A. of
illumination system matches with the N.A. of the
objective, it can obtain better resolution and contrast,
and increase the depth of field.
Since the contrast of microscopic samples is usually
low, in actual use, it is advised to adjust the condenser
aperture diaphragm to be 70%-80% of the N.A. of
objective. In actual use, according to the contrast of
samples, ajust the aperture diaphragm, to obtain
comfortable observation and good contrast.

Fig.17

For Reflected Illumination

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Fig.18
 The changing direction of the aperture diaphragm is as
same as the field diaphragm, adjust it by the aperture
diaphragm adjusting pole①. Adjust the two aperture
diaphragm centering screws② on the both sides of
illuminator with the hexagon spanner, to move the
image of aperture diaphragm to the center of the view
field. The eyepiece can be taken off when it’s
necessary to observe from the tube. Adjust the
aperture diaphragm adjusting pole① until see the
image as shown in Fig. 29, to adjust the proportion
(See Fig. 17&18).
★The aperture diaphragm of reflected illuminator
is centered in factory setting, and usually the users
do not need to adjust it.

3-10 Adjust the Stage

When observing, move the stage by rotating the X-

axis① and Y-axis② adjustment knob. If the moving
direction of the stage is different from the image’s,
rotate the stage to adjust it (See Fig. 19).
(1) Loosen the stage lock screw③ a little.
(2) Rotate the stage clockwise or counterclockwise for
some angle, until the moving direction of the stage is
as same as the image’s, and then lock the lock screw.
Fig.19 Rotate angle: For right hand, clockwise 90 degree,
counterclockwise 20 degree.
For left hand, clockwise 20 degree, counterclockwise
90 degree.
3-12 Use the Eye-cap

(1) Turn down the eye-cap if the user is wearing

glasses, so that it can prevent the glasses touching the
eyepieces and avoid damaging to both glasses and
eyepieces.
(2) Open the eye-cap if the user doesn’t wear glasses,
so that it can prevent stray light disturbing the
observation. (See Fig. 20)
Fig.20
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 3-13 Adjust the Oblique Illumination (For Reflected
Illumination)
It can be switched by the rod①, when the rod is pushed
to the innermost, the system is in the oblique illumination
observation, otherwise it is in the normal reflected
illumination observation (See Fig. 21).
The positon of the limit block③ can be adjusted
according to the various requirements for different
samples observation. When adjusting, first loosen the
lock screw② on the limit block③, then move the limit
block③ according to the direction as shown in Fig. 21,
and lock the lock screw② when adjusted to the
appropriate position.
Fig.21
3-14 Use the Color Filter
The color filter can make the background more suitable
and strengthen the image contrast.
For Reflected Illumination
Insert the color filter① into the slot② of reflected
illuminator forward. (See Fig. 22)
There are four colors of filter selectable: green, blue, red
and white.

3-15 Use the Simple Polarizer Device

The simple polarizer device includes the polarizer and the
analyzer.
★Pull out the color filter when using the simple
polarizer device.
For Reflected Illumination
(1) Insert the polarizer⑤ into the polarizer slot⑥ of the
reflected illuminator forward. (See Fig.23)
(2) Insert the analyzer③ fully into the analyzer slot④ of
the reflected illuminator forward. (See Fig.23)
(3) The polarizer and the analyzer are orthogonal when
the 360° rotating analyzer is zero adjusted (or the fixing
analyzer is used).
(4) Dialing the rotatable analyzer drive plate can change
the orthogonal state of the polarized light.
Fig.22

Fig.23

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 3-16 Assemble and Use the TV Device

(1) Loosen the lock screw① of trinocular head, and

take out the dust-cover② (See Fig.24).
(2) Take down the dust-cover of the TV adapter③.
Insert the TV adapter into the trinocular head as
shown in the figure and screw down the lock
screw①.
(3) Loosen the lock screw④ of the TV adapter. Take
down the vidicon interface (C type) ⑤ from the TV
Fig.24
adapter, and screw into the CCD or vidicon. Then
install the interface into the TV adapter, and screw
down the lock screw④.
(4) For binocular observation, pull the light path
selecting pole⑥ to the outmost, then observe CCD
image when the image is clear. If the image is unclear,
rotate the adjustment tube⑦ for focusing until it is
clear.

3-17 Replace the Fuse

Turn the main switch to “O” (OFF) before replacing

the fuse. Pull out the power cord. Screw out the fuse
group① from the fuse base②, with a “-” type
screwdriver. Install a new fuse and screw it back into
the fuse base thoroughly (See Fig. 25).

★Specifications of the fuse: 250V, 3.15A.

Fig.25

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4. Troubleshooting
If the microscope can’t be played fully for unskilled operation, it will provide some
solutions for the trouble in the following table.
Problem Cause Solution
1. Optical system
Aperture diaphragm is not large
Enlarge the aperture diaphragm.
enough.
(1) The bulb is Condenser is too low. Adjust the condenser.
bright but it is dark
in the field of view. Polarizer or analyzer is used Pull them out
Light path selecting pole is in the Push the light path selecting pole to
trinocular observation position. the binocular observation position.
The nosepiece is not in the right Turn the nosepiece into the right
position. position.
Stain or dust has accumulated on the
(2) The side of the lens (condenser, objective or Clean the lens.
field of view is eyepieces).
dark or not even. The color filter, polarizer or analyzer Insert them or move out of the light
is not in the right position. path.
Light path selecting pole is not in
Pull it into the right position
right position.
(3) Stain or dust is Stains have accumulated on the
Clean the specimen.
observed in the specimen.
field of view. Stains have accumulated on the lens. Clean the lens.
Cover glass on the specimen slide Use the one without cover
The specimen is not vertical to the
Adjust it
objective
The aperture diaphragm is not
(4) Unclear image Adjust it.
opened correctly.
Stain or dust has accumulated on the
Clean the lens.
lens of eyepiece.
Light path selecting pole is not in
Pull it into the right position
right position.
(5) One side of the The specimen slide is not fixed. Fix it with clips.
image is dark or The nosepiece is not in the right Turn the nosepiece into the right
the image moves position. position.
while focusing. Condenser is not centered. Center the condenser.
(6) The eyes feel Interpupillary distance is incorrect. Adjust the interpupillary distance.
tired easily. The
right field of view Diopter adjustment is incorrect. Adjust the diopter.
doesn’t superpose The eyepiece for the right eye is
with the left. Use the same eyepieces.
different from the left one.

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 Problem Cause Solution
2. Mechanical system
(1) The objective
touches the cover
glass while turning Lower it to an appropriate
The stage is too high.
from low position.
magnification to
high.
(2) Coarse focusing Tension adjustment knob is too Loosen it to an appropriate
knob is too tight. tight. position.
(3) Stage declines
itself and cannot Tension adjustment knob is too Tighten it to an appropriate
stay on the focal loose. position.
plane.
(4) Coarse focusing The random upper limit knob is Loosen the random upper limit
knob cannot rise. locked. knob.
(5) Coarse focusing
The condenser is too low. Raise the condenser.
knob cannot decline.
(6) The image
moves obviously
The stage is fastened incorrectly. Fasten the stage correctly.
when touching the
stage.
3. Electrical Part
Check the connection of the
No power supply.
power cable.
(1)The bulb does not
work. The bulb is not installed correctly. Install it correctly.
The bulb burns out. Replace it.
(2) The bulb burnt
A wrong bulb is used. Replace it with a correct one.
out usually.
A wrong bulb is used. Replace it with a correct one.
(3) The field of view
is not bright enough. The use of light adjusting knob is
Adjust it correctly.
incorrect.
(4) The bulb flickers The bulb will burn out soon. Replace it with a new one.
or the brightness is
not stable. The wire doesn’t connect well. Connect it correctly.

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WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
The warranty is against defective material and workmanship for a period of one year and 3
months from the date of shipment or one year from the date of installation whichever is
earlier. It is invalid if inspection shows any abuse or unauthorized repair. This warranty
covers only parts and labour.

If for any reason this unit must be returned to our plant, please inform us in advance with
shipping details, Invoice Number, Date and reason for returning.

Warranty certificate

S.No.: ..................

Ref: D.C and Invoice No............................................. Date ....................

Purchase Order No: ......................................................

For CHENNAI METCO PVT LTD

Authorized Signatory.

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