Particle & solid-state
Optical (Light) Microscope
Magnifies particles so their size, shape and crystal habit can be seen and measured with a calibrated eyepiece graticule or camera. Used for particle size, morphology and identification checks.
- Pharmaceutical
- Microbiology
- Materials
- Food
- Forensics
- Education
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Each use
- Clean lenses with lens tissue
- Remove immersion oil
- Cover after use
Monthly
- Check lamp and illumination evenness
- Check stage movement
Annual
- Professional cleaning and alignment
- Verify graticule calibration with a certified stage micrometer
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Optical microscope
- Do not look at the bare lamp at full intensity.
- Handle broken slides and cover slips with care and dispose of them in a sharps bin.
- Handle potent powders in containment.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Optical microscope in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.