Use In Fluorescence; Assembling Procedure (All Models); Hbo Bulb Assembling (B-383Fl) - Optica B-380 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

12. Use in fluorescence
This section refers exclusively to the use of the reflected light fluorescence microscope.
For transmitted light operations, refer to this manual in sections 8-9-10 from page 17 to page 24.

12.1 Assembling procedure (all models)

1. Insert the round dovetail socket of the illuminator
① into the hole in the microscope body and
tighten the locking screw ②. (Fig. 36).
2. Install the observation head as already explained
at page 15.
ONLY FOR B-383FL
• Disconnect all electrical cables before installing or replacing the bulb.
• The bulb has an anode and a cathode of different sizes. Respect the polarity during assembly,
respecting the bulb dimensions.
• Do not touch the bulb with bare hands to leave no traces of grease on the bulb. If this happens,
clean the bulb with a soft cloth before turning on the lamp.
• The bulb has an average life of about 200-250 hours: a time counter and a voltage indicator are
shown on the bulb power supply. Replace the bulb when the hour count exceeds 250 or if the
voltage drops below 4.5A.
• During use, the bulb, the lamp housing and the surrounding environment become hot.
• Before replacing the bulb, switch off the power supply, disconnect all cables and wait for the bulb
and the lamp housing to cool.
• After switching on the bulb, wait at least 10-15 minutes before switching it off.
• After switching off the bulb, wait for 5-10 minutes before switching it on again so that the mercury
vapors have time to condense.
• The bulb contains ultraviolet radiation that could be harmful to eyes and skin.

12.2 HBO bulb assembling (B-383FL)

1. Open the lamp housing using the door lock screw
① and remove the lamp holder. (Fig. 37)
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①
②
Fig. 36
①
Fig. 37