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Annual Maintenance [AMC] of a Microscope
Learning ObjectivesThe learner will be able to indicate the components of Annual Maintenance [AMC] of a Microscope
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The binocular microscope requires considerable care in its use, regular cleaning, and protection from dust and fungal growth.
Annual maintenance of a microscope includes:
- Checking for broken or damaged parts and ensuring that the lenses, mirrors and other light-conducting surfaces are clean.
- Cleaning the lenses first for dirt with a blower brush, then wiping with lens solution on a lens paper/ 70% alcohol on the lens paper.
- Removing eyepieces or objectives from their fixation holes for cleaning.
- Properly cleaning the lower lens of the condenser after removal from its fixing.
- Cleaning the slide holder after removing from the mechanical stage.
- Cleaning for any deposition of immersion oil and fungal growth on the prisms in the binocular tube and eyepieces
- Changing electrical services including bulbs and fuses.
- Greasing/ lubrication of movable parts.
National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) has earmarked INR 2000 for Annual Maintenance [AMC] per binocular microscope including spare parts and repairs.
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Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct answer | Correct explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-test | Part of Post-test |
What is the AMC cost for each binocular microscope under NTEP? | INR 1000 | INR 5000 | INR 3000 | INR 2000 | 4 | NTEP has earmarked INR 2000 for Annual Maintenance (AMC) per binocular microscope, including spare parts and repairs. | Yes | Yes |
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