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Olympus SZX16 Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
SZX16
RESEARCH HIGH-CLASS STEREO
MICROSCOPE
This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX16 Research High-Class Stereo Microscope System.
Optical Microscope and Accessory
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself full with the use of this
microscope, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
For details of products included in the configuration of this system, see "1 NOMENCLATURE" (P. 4)
and "9 OPERATION OF OTHER MODULES" (P. 22).
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  • Page 1 SZX16 RESEARCH HIGH-CLASS STEREO MICROSCOPE This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX16 Research High-Class Stereo Microscope System. Optical Microscope and Accessory To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself full with the use of this microscope, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SZX16 CONTENTS IMPORTANT ............................... 1 1 NOMENCLATURE ............................ 4 2 CONTROLS ..............................5 3 SUMMARY OF OBSERVATION PROCEDURE ..............6 3-1 Preparation ................................6 3-2 Observation Procedure ..........................6 4 USING THE CONTROLS ........................7 4-1 Base ....................................7 Using the Stage Plate ................................7 Placing the Specimen ................................7...
  • Page 4 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................14 6 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................15 7 OBSERVATION MAGNIFICATIONS AND OBSERVATION AREAS ..........17 8 ASSEMBLY ..............................18 8-1 Assembly Diagram ............................18 8-2 Detailed Assembly Procedure ......................19 9 OPERATION OF OTHER MODULES ..................22 9-1 Drop Prevention Collar SZX-R and Auxiliary Pillar SZH-P400/SZH-P600 ...22 9-2 Revolving Nosepiece SZX2-2RE16 ....................

  • Page 5: Important

    SZX16 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. After the equipment has been used in an observation of a specimen that is accompanied with a potential of infection, clean the parts coming in contact with the specimen to prevent infection · Moving this microscope is accompanied with the risk of dropping the specimen and causing infections.
  • Page 6 Getting Ready 1. A microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe impact. 2. Do not use the microscope where it is subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, or vibration. (For the operating environment, see “6 SPECIFICATIONS”...
  • Page 7 SZX16 Maintenance and Storage 1. To clean the lenses and other glass components, simply blow dirty away using a commercially available blower and wipe gently using a piece of cleaning paper (or clean gauze). If a lens is stained with fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe it gauze slightly moistened with commercially available absolute alcohol.

  • Page 8: Nomenclature

    This enables the large base to be used as is. However, be sure to use the drop prevention collar (SZX-R) in combination. Olympus classifies SZX2-ZB16 as an optical microscope and other units as optical microscope accessories. Downloaded from ManualsNet.com...

  • Page 9: Controls

    SZX16 CONTROLS If the microscope is not yet assembled, see “8 ASSEMBLY” (P. 18) before the following. Light path selector knob (P.12) Zooming knob 0.7X to 11.5X Coarse focus adjustment knob tension adjustment ring (P.7) Diopter adjustment Diopter adjustment ring (P.10) ring (P.10)

  • Page 10: Summary Of Observation Procedure

    SUMMARY OF OBSERVATION PROCEDURE 3-1 Preparation Ref. Page 1. Check and tighten the connection of each component, especially the observation tube................(Page 20 ) 2. Check that the angled formed by the microscope body with respect to the base is less than the turning-over prevention angle........................................(Page 19 ) 3.

  • Page 11: Using The Controls

    SZX16 USING THE CONTROLS 4-1 Base Using the Stage Plate In reflected light observation, the stage plate can be placed either the white or black side facing up. Win transmitted light observation, use the transparent NOTE glass stage plate (SP-C).

  • Page 12: Engaging And Disengaging The Zooming Knob Click Stop Function

    Engaging and Disengaging the Zooming Knob Click Stop Function · When the click stop knob is set to ON, the click stop function is engaged for each magnification indicated with the zooming knob. When the knob is set to OFF, the zoom magnification can be varied continuously and finely near the click groove.

  • Page 13: Zoom Magnification Indication

    SZX16 Zoom Magnification Indication The body zoom magnification a is indicated on the zooming knob on the right side. The total magnification of observation can be calculated with the following formula: Objective Body zoom Eyepiece magnification magnification magnification 2X Objective Collection Collar ·...

  • Page 14: Observation Tube

    4-3 Observation Tube Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance Be sure to hold the binocular assembly a with both NOTE hands to make this adjustment. To prevent damaging the mechanism, do not apply an excessive force beyond the stop position. While looking through the eyepieces, hold the left and right of the binocular assembly a and adjust the eyepieces by opening or closing them for binocular vision until the left and right fields of view coincide completely.

  • Page 15: Using The Eye Shades

    SZX16 Rotate the zooming knob c to the lowest magnification, , look only into the left eyepiece, and focus the specimen by rotating the left diopter adjustment ring d instead of the coarse and fine focus adjustment knobs. Note (or memorize) the diopter readings of the left and right eyepiece scales so that they can be duplicated quickly in the next observation.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Light Path

    Selecting the Light Path Pull out the light path selector knob a to set the light path for the right eyepiece to the camera light path. (The following table shows the intensity ratio of each light path in %.) Light Path Selector Pushed-in Pulled-out Knob...

  • Page 17: Camera Observation And Photomicrography

    SZX16 4-4 Camera Observation and Photomicrography A digital camera unit can be mounted on the straight tube mount of the trinocular tube by means of the camera adapter and/or camera mount adapter*. * The camera mount adapter is not necessary if a camera adapter equipped with a camera mount is used.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Under certain conditions, performance of this unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, contact Olympus. Problem...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    SZX16 SPECIFICATIONS Item Specifications (1) Zoom microscope body Left/right zoom magnification system. · SZX2-ZB16 Zoom drive system: Horizontal knob. Click stop ON-OFF switchable per zoom magnification. Zoom ratio: 16.4 (0.7X to 11.5X) Magnification indications: 14 indications. 0.7, 0.8, 1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.2, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10, 11.5.
  • Page 20 Item Specifications (6) Objectives SDFPLFL0.3X WD 141 mm* WD : Working distance SDFPLAPO0.5XPF WD 70.5 mm PF : Parfocal lens SDFPLAPO0.8X WD 81 mm SDFPLAPO1XPF WD 60 mm SDFPLAPO1.6XPF WD 30 mm SDFPLAPO2XPFC WD 20 mm (7) Eyepieces WHN10X-H ** FN 22, diopter adjustment ring provided.

  • Page 21: Observation Magnifications And Observation Areas

    SZX16 OBSERVATION MAGNIFICATIONS AND OBSERVATION AREAS · Observation magnification = Objective magnification x Zoom magnification x Eyepiece magnification · Observation area = Eyepiece FN / (Objective magnification x Zoom magnification) (mm) Eyepieces WHN10X-H WHSZ15X-H WHSZ20X-H WHSZ30X-H Objective FN 22 FN 16 FN 12.5...

  • Page 22: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 8-1 Assembly Diagram The diagram below shows how to assemble the various modules. The numbers indicate the order of assembly. When assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid NOTE scratching any part. Eyepieces WHN10X-H Observation tube...

  • Page 23: Detailed Assembly Procedure

    SZX16 8-2 Detailed Assembly Procedure Installing the Pillar Using the Allen wrench provided with the base, loosen the two clamping screws a on the pillar support sleeve completely. Hold the pillar b so that the Allen screwdriver storage hole comes cap at the top, and insert the pillar into the pillar support sleeve until it reaches the bottom.
  • Page 24 Mounting the Microscope Body Remove the cap a on the focusing assembly by inserting a thin object into the notch. Using the provided Allen wrench, loosen the dovetail mount clamping screw inside the cap on the focusing assembly by rotating it by 2 or 3 turns (counterclockwise).
  • Page 25 SZX16 Mounting the Eyepiece When using the micrometer eyepiece disk, insert it in the right eyepiece. (It may be inserted in the left eyepiece but the description in this manual assumes that it is inserted in the right eyepiece.) Remove the eyepiece dust caps a and loosen the eyepiece clamping screws b completely.

  • Page 26: Operation Of Other Modules

    OPERATION OF OTHER MODULES 9-1 Drop Prevention Collar SZX-R and Auxiliary Pillar SZH-P400/SZH-P600 · The auxiliary pillar is to be used when observing a large specimen or when it is required to move the microscope body upward for using a low-magnification objective with long WD. ·...

  • Page 27: Revolving Nosepiece Szx2-2Re16

    SZX16 9-2 Revolving Nosepiece SZX2-2RE16 The revolving nosepiece allows two objectives to be mounted (deviation in focusing due to switching between the objectives can be minimized provided that both of them are of the PF series). This makes objective switching easy by simply rotating the revolving nosepiece and expands the range of observation magnifications.
  • Page 28 Place the revolving nosepiece mount c (with its objective mounts d facing upward) where the objective mount has been by aligning the screw holes. Using the Allen wrench (for M3 screws), clamp the revolver mount with the provided three clamping screws (M3, 6 mm long) e . ·...
  • Page 29 SZX16 Return the microscope body to the illumination light path by loosening the focusing module clamping knob b , rotating the microscope body gently in the direction of the arrow, aligning visually the objective with the illumination light path and tightening the clamping knob b again.

  • Page 30: Bx Stage Adapter Type 1 Szx-Stad1

    9-3 BX Stage Adapter Type 1 SZX-STAD1 This adapter is for installation of a U-SRG or U-SRP rotary stage on the SZX2 standard base or a SZX2 series illumination base. When the U-SRP rotary stage is used together with the U-FMP mechanical stage, X-Y directional movement becomes possible, which is convenient for framing during photomicrography.

  • Page 31: Bx Stage Adapter Type 2 Szx-Stad2

    SZX16 9-4 BX Stage Adapter Type 2 SZX-STAD2 This adapter is for installing the U-SIC4R2/SIC4L2 large stage* on the SZX2-STL large stand**. When this stage adapter is used, the SZH-P400 auxiliary pillar should be used to cover the height of the stage adapter (about 125 mm).
  • Page 32 Simplified Transmitted Light Observation Illuminate the specimen with an external light source (LSD Microscope body illuminator, light guide illuminator, etc.). Light the external light source as shown in the figure on the left and Objective Frosted filter irradiate the mirror assembly. Stage Eliminate irregularities in illumination.

  • Page 33: Stage Adapter Type 1 Szh-Stad1

    SZX16 9-5 Stage Adapter Type 1 SZH-STAD1 This adapter has the same function as the SZX-STAD1 BX stage adapter type 1, but the usable stages with this adapter are the BH2-SH horizontal knob stage. Assembly STAD mount for ILLT SZX2-STADM is necessary for using the SZX2-ILLTQ/ILLTS LED transmitted light illumination base.

  • Page 34: Gliding Stage Szh-Sg

    9-6 Gliding stage SZH-SG External view and nomenclature Stage plate Finger hook Seat Gliding stage Gliding stage Illumination field diameter: 40 mm Moving range diameter: 40 mm Installation · Be sure to clean the sliding surface if dirt or metallic power is attached on them. NOTE ·...

  • Page 35: Cup Stage Szh-Sc

    SZX16 9-7 Cup stage SZH-SC External view and nomenclature The SZH-SC can be used only with reflected light illumination. It cannot be used with transmitted light NOTE illumination. Tube Cup stage Finger hook Tilting limit angle: 30° Stage plate Specimen holder...
  • Page 36 Operation Place a specimen on the stage plate, hold the cup stage by the edge, and tilt the cup stage slowly. If the specimen slips on the stage plate, hold the specimen with the provided specimen holder. To fix a container such as a petri dish, insert the provided tube into the specimen holder to fix the container by pinching.
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  • Page 40 Manufactured by Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan Distributed by AX7500 15 Issued in March, 2019 Downloaded from ManualsNet.com search engine...

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