Unboxing the Accu-Scope 3000 LED Microscope

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Hey, this is Chad with Munday Scientific, and we just received the brand-new Accu-Scope 3000 LED microscope. Today, we’re going to unbox it together and show you how easy it is to set up.

This is exactly how it will look when you receive it via UPS—we only ship with UPS. We’re going to lower our lifting table here, which is a great tool for saving your back. Then Michael will join in, and we’ll take a closer look and walk you through the setup.

This microscope is ideal for veterinary practices and educational use. When opening the box, go ahead and use a razor knife—the way it’s packaged, you’re not likely to damage anything inside. Just carefully cut through the taped seams.

You’ll typically find the manual inside the box, though in this case, we pre-opened it to double-check everything was included—and it was! Here’s the manual, and inside, you’ll see the microscope packed in molded styrofoam. The microscope comes fully assembled, which is a huge plus—it’s designed for ease of use, so anyone can set it up with minimal effort.

Once you’ve removed the styrofoam, you’ll see the microscope is covered in a plastic dust bag. I recommend grabbing the frame itself when lifting it out. Tear open the plastic if needed, and move everything out of the way.

The eyepieces come pre-installed, each wrapped in rubber bands and protective plastic covers. Go ahead and remove the rubber bands and take off the covers on both sides. Let’s raise the lifting table back up now so we can look at the microscope and its accessories.

There’s another rubber band and plastic cover protecting the dust glass—remove that as well. To plug in the microscope, insert the power cord into the socket on the back. This is an LED scope, so once powered, just flip the switch, and you’ll get a nice, bright light. The rheostat is located here and allows you to adjust the brightness.

This is a right-handed stage with a right-hand drive. Be sure to check under the stage for any packing material—Michael pointed out there’s styrofoam under there. That’s to protect the Z-axis mechanism (the up-and-down focus movement) during shipping. Make sure to remove that before trying to use the focus function, or you won’t get the full range of motion.

The microscope comes with a 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x oil immersion objective. The 100x is great for detailed work in veterinary settings and biology classrooms.

This particular model is the 3000U, which includes a trinocular port for attaching a camera. We’ll include a link to camera adapters in the description—just note that the adapter you need depends on the camera model you’re using. A 3mm Allen wrench is included in the box, which you’ll need for securing certain parts like the eyepiece tube.

The scope comes with plan 10x eyepieces, 20mm field of view, and both are focusable with diopters.

Now let’s raise the stage and lower the condenser. Use this knob to lower the condenser, and to remove it completely, loosen the thumbscrew and pull it out. It features a 1.25 NA top element, ideal for use with oil immersion, and has an adjustable diaphragm so you can control light levels.

All components are glass and metal—no plastic here, which is really nice. While we’ve got it apart, let’s look at the tension adjustment ring. It’s right here. If your focus starts drifting or moving without your hand on it, you can tighten this ring to increase resistance. This unit is brand new, so it’s not drifting, but over time it’s good to know how to adjust it. Find the tension that works best for you—I like it about right here.

Let’s go ahead and reinstall the condenser. Once that’s in, the scope is fully ready to use.

Now, let’s take a look at the included accessories. You’ll find:

• The 3mm Allen wrench we mentioned earlier
• A silica gel pack to prevent moisture
• Lens tissue for cleaning optics
• A branded AcuScope dust cover (very important—always keep your microscope covered!)
• A power cord
• And a bottle of immersion oil

That covers the AcuScope 3000. This model includes a trinocular port; the 3000 version is the standard binocular model. These microscopes are priced around $1,400 to $1,500 at the time of this video. They’re an excellent choice for veterinary clinics thanks to their durability and all-metal construction.

We know the folks behind Accu-Scope—they’re great people and stand behind their products. The warranty includes one year on electrical components and either a three- or five-year warranty on mechanical parts.

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