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Olympus SZX10 Instructions Manual

Research high-class stereo microscope
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Modules described in this manual
SZX10
SZX-EPA
SZX-R/SZH-P400/SZH-P600
SZX2-2RE10
SZX-STAD1
SZX2-AN
SZX-PO
SZX-STAD2
SZH-STAD1
This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX10 Research High-Class Stereo Microscope System.
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.
RESEARCH HIGH-CLASS STEREO
INSTRUCTIONS
SZX10
MICROSCOPE
A X 7 4 8 0

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  • Page 1 RESEARCH HIGH-CLASS STEREO MICROSCOPE This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX10 Research High-Class Stereo Microscope System. 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.
  • Page 2 This device complies with the requirements of directive 98/79/EC concerning in vitro diagnostic medical devices. CE marking means the conformity to the directive.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SZX10 CONTENTS IMPORTANT — Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. — NOMENCLATURE CONTROLS SUMMARY OF OBSERVATION PROCEDURE USING THE CONTROLS 7-12 4-1 Base ............................................7 Using the Stage Plate Placing the Specimen 4-2 Microscope Body and Focusing Assembly....................7,8...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY 17-20 OPERATION OF OTHER MODULES 21-30 Eyepoint Adjuster SZX-EPA .............................. 21 Drop Prevention Collar SZX-R and Auxiliary Pillar SZH-P400/SZH-P600 ........................22 Revolving Nosepiece SZX2-2RE10 ......................23-25 BX Stage Adapter Type 1 SZX-STAD1 ....................26-28 BX Stage Adapter Type 2 SZX-STAD2 ....................29,30 Stage Adapter Type 1 SZH-STAD1 .........................

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SZX10 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. Be sure to remove the specimen before moving this product.
  • 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 envi- ronment, see Chapter 6, “SPECIFICATIONS”...

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage

    SZX10 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

    For the modules that are not shown in the module lists below, please contact Olympus or the latest catalogues. * A separate instruction manual is available for the module marked *.

  • Page 9: Controls

    SZX10 CONTROLS }If the microscope is not yet assembled, see Chapter 8, “ASSEMBLY” (pages 17 to 20) before the following. Light path selector knob (P. 11) Trinocular tube only. Zooming knob 0.63X to 6.3X Focusing assembly clamping knob Coarse focus adjustment knob rotation tension adjustment ring Diopter adjustment ring (P.

  • 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 19) 2. Check that the angled formed by the microscope body with respect to the base is less than the turning-over prevention angle.

  • Page 11: Using The Controls

    SZX10 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 glass stage plate (SP-C).

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

    Engaging and Disengaging the Zooming (Fig. 5) Knob Click Stop Function }When the click stop knob is set to ON, the click stop function is en- gaged for each magnification indicated with the zooming knob. When the knob is set to OFF, the zoom magnification can be varied continu- ²...

  • Page 13: Observation Tube

    SZX10 Zoom Magnification Indication Sticker (DFPLAPO1.25X Only) } The DFPLAPO1.25X objective is provided with a sticker that indicates a set of total magnifications available* during observation. * When a 10X eyepiece is used. } Affix the sticker securely to the knob. Otherwise, the sticker may peel off during use.

  • Page 14: Using The Eye Shades

    When Using the Eyepiece Micrometer Disk 1. Look into the right eyepiece that includes the eyepiece micrometer disk, and focus the micrometer disk by rotating the diopter adjustment ring ². 2. Place an easy-to-observe specimen on the stage plate. 3. Rotate the zooming knob ³ to the highest magnification and, looking only into the right eyepiece, focus the specimen using the coarse and fine focus adjustment knobs.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Light Path Of The Trinocular Tube

    SZX10 Selecting the Light Path of the (Fig. 12) Trinocular Tube }Pull out the light path selector knob @ to set the light path for the right eyepiece to the TV/photomicrography light path. (The following table shows the intensity ratio of each light path in %.)

  • Page 16: Tv Observation And Photomicrography

    4-4 TV Observation and Photomicrography }The TV observation and photomicrography are available when the SZX2-TR30/TR30PT/TTR/TTRPT trinocular observation tube is used. A TV camera and/or digital camera unit can be mounted on the straight tube mount of the trinocular tube by means of the TV adapter and/or camera mount adapter*.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Specifications 1. Zoom microscope body Left/right zoom magnification system. · SZX2-ZB10 Zoom drive system: Horizontal knob. Click stop ON-OFF switchable per zoom magnification. Zoom ratio: 10 (0.63X to 6.3X) Magnification indications: 0.63, 0.8, 1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.2, 4, 5, 6.3. Objective mount: Threaded mount Built-in aperture iris diaphragm.
  • Page 19 SZX10 Item Specifications 6. Objectives DFPL0.5X-4 WD 171 mm* WD: Working distance DFPL0.75X-4 WD 116 mm PF: Parfocal lens DFPLAPO1X-4 WD 81 mm SZX-ACH1X WD 90 mm * Auxiliary pillar is required when the DFPLAPO1.25X WD 60 mm SZX2-ST is used.

  • Page 20: Observation Magnifications And Observation Areas

    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 WHSZ10X-H WHSZ15X-H WHSZ20X-H WHSZ30X-H Objective FN 22 FN 16 FN 12.5 FN 7 Obs.

  • Page 21: Assembly

    SZX2-FO SZX2-FOFH ** The Allen screwdriver can be stored in the pil- lar. * Do not use the Allen wrench for a purpose Objective other than installing the pillar and the zoom Objective series microscope body. for SZX10...

  • Page 22: Detailed Assembly Procedure

    8-2 Detailed Assembly Procedure Installing the Pillar (Fig. 15) ³ 1. Using the Allen wrench provided with the base, loosen the two clamping ² screws @ on the pillar support sleeve completely. 2. Hold the pillar ² so that the Allen screwdriver storage hole made of white rubber comes at the top, and insert the pillar into the pillar sup- port sleeve until it reaches the bottom.
  • Page 23 SZX10 Mounting the Microscope Body (Fig. 18) 1. Remove the cap @ on the focusing assembly by inserting a thin object into the notch. 2. Using the 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 24 Mounting the Eyepiece (Fig. 21) }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.) 1.

  • Page 25: Operation Of Other Modules

    SZX10 OPERATION OF OTHER MODULES 9-1 Eyepoint Adjuster SZX-EPA }This module increases the eye point height by 40 mm. Up to two eyepoint adjusters can be mounted, provided that no other intermediate attachment is used. External View Observation tube clamping screw Assembly (Fig.

  • Page 26: Auxiliary Pillar Szh-P400/Szh-P600

    9-2 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. }The drop prevention collar prevents the zoom microscope body from dropping when installed at a high position using the auxiliary pillar and the clamping knob on the focusing assembly is loosened carelessly.

  • Page 27: Revolving Nosepiece Szx2-2Re10

    SZX10 9-3 Revolving Nosepiece SZX2-2RE10 }The revolving nosepiece allows two objectives to be mounted. This makes objective switching easy by simply rotating the revolving nosepiece and expands the range of observation magnifications. External View Hand guard Allen wrench (for M3 screws)
  • Page 28 4. Place the revolving nosepiece mount ³ (with its objective mounts | 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) 5. (Fig. 28) # As the screw holes may be hidden behind the objective mounts |, clamp the nosepiece mount while rotating it.
  • Page 29 SZX10 2. Return the microscope body to the illumination light path by loosening the focusing module clamping knob ², rotating the microscope body gently in the direction of the arrow, aligning visually the objective with the ² illumination light path and tightening the clamping knob ² again.

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

    9-4 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/SZX series illuminator stand. 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 SZX10 Assembly Mechanical stage U-FMP Rotary stage U-SRG Allen screwdriver Rotary stage U-SRP (provided with the microscope body) Clamping screws ² Clamping screw BX stage adapter type 1 SZX-STAD1 Mounting holes Mounting threaded holes Base Mounting the Polarizer (SZX-PO) When simplified transmitted polarized light observation is required, install the SZX-PO polarizer on the SZX-STAD1 BX stage adapter type 1.
  • Page 32 Simplified Transmitted Polarized Light Observation }The SZX2-AN analyzer is required additionally. 1. Loosen the two analyzer clamping knobs @, fit the analyzer into the ² objective tip ² and tighten the clamping knobs (by positioning them on both sides). 2. Without a specimen, rotate the analyzer rotation ring ³ to make the field of view darkest (cross-Nikol position).

  • Page 33: Bx Stage Adapter Type 2 Szx-Stad2

    SZX10 9-5 BX Stage Adapter Type 2 SZX-STAD2 }This adapter is for installing the U-SIC4R2/SIC4L2 large stage* on the SZX2-STL/SZX-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 34: Stage Adapter Type 1 Szh-Stad1

    Simplified Transmitted Light Observation (Fig. 33) 1. Illuminate the specimen with an external light source (LSD illuminator, Microscope light guide illuminator, etc.). body Light the external light source as shown in the figure on the left and Objective irradiate the mirror assembly. Frosted filter Stage 2.
  • Page 36 Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1, Nishi Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. One Corporate Drive, Orangeburg, NY 10962, U.S.A. 491B River Valley Road, #12-01/04 Valley Point Office Tower, Singapore 248373 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC., 3149, Australia 5301 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 290 Miami, FL 33126, U.S.A.

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