12. Troubleshooting
Review the information in the table below to solve operating problems.
PROBLEM
I. Optical Section:
LED operates, but field of view remains
dark.
Dirt or dust is visible in the field of view. Dirt/dust on the specimen
The image is not shown on the screen Power supply is unplugged.
II. Mechanical Section:
Coarse focus knob is hard to turn
Focus is unstable
III. Electrical Section:
LED doesn't turn on.
Brightness is not enough
Light blinks
CAUSE
Power supply is unplugged.
Brightness is too low
Dirt/dust on the lenses
Tension adjustment ring is too tight
Tension adjustment ring is too loose
Power supply not connected
Brightness setting is too low
Power supply not well connected
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SOLUTION
Connect
Set brightness to a proper level
Clean the specimen
Clean the lenses
Connect
Loosen tension adjustment ring
Tighten tension adjustment ring
Check for proper connection
Adjust brightness
Check for proper connection