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Nikon SMZ1500 Instructions Manual

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M249 E
08.12.NF.5
Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope
SMZ1500
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  • Page 1 M249 E 08.12.NF.5 Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500 Instructions...

  • Page 3: Warning/Caution Symbols Used In This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product. This instruction manual is written for users of Nikon Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500. To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating the product. • No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Nikon.

  • Page 4: Be Sure To Always Follow These Guidelines

    2. Do not disassemble Disassembly may result in damage to the instrument. Never disassemble any part except as described in this operation manual. Contact your Nikon representative if you notice any malfunction of this instrument. 3. Check the input voltage...

  • Page 5: Caution

    CAUTION 1. Caution when replacing lamps The lamp and the surrounding area become very hot during and immediately after using the illuminator. Be careful not to burn yourself. In addition, when replacing a lamp be sure the lamp has cooled sufficiently. 2.
  • Page 6 1. Installation location Note the following points when installing the stereoscopic microscope. • Install the microscope in a location with the temperature between 0°C and +40°C, and humidity of less than 80%. If installed in a hot and humid location, mold may form on the lenses or condensation may occur inside, resulting in reduced performance or damage to the microscope.
  • Page 7 During storage, place a plastic cover over the equipment to prevent dust accumulation. 6. Regular inspections Regular inspections are recommended in order to maintain peak performance. Please consult your Nikon representative for details about regular inspections.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    1. P-BTL low eye-level eyepiece tube ........16 2. P-BERG tilted eyepiece tube ..........17 3 P-IER Eyelevel Rizer ..............17 4 P-OTR double nosepiece for SMZ1500 ........18 5 SM-S4L 4 X 4 Stage L ..............22 Illuminator ..................23 1 Halogen Illuminators ..............
  • Page 9 2 P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator .........28 Photomicrographic and TV-related Accessories ....31 1. Photomicrographic magnification .........32 2. Attaching the beam splitter ............ 32 3. C-FP Photo reticles ..............33 4. Photomicrography procedure ..........33 Table 1: Total Magnification and Real Field ..........35 Table 2: Observable Sample Heights [mm] ..........

  • Page 10: I Nomenclature

    Nomenclature The figures on p.8 and 9 shows a SMZ1500 combined with P-BT binocular eyepiece tube, C-W10X eyepieces, HR Plan Apo 1X objective, P-FMD focusing mount, and C-PS160 plain stand. Diopter ring Eyepiece sleeve Refer to “Adjust the P-BT Binocular diopter”...
  • Page 11 Clamp tool Used for the stage plate clamp screw, zooming body clamp screw, etc. Stored in the top of the pillar. Pillar (inside) Coarse focus knob Refer to “Focusing” on p.13. P-FMD Focusing mount Fine focus knob Refer to “Focusing” on p.13.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    Assembly When using accessories, some parts must be mounted before assembling. Check their mounting positions in IV “Using Accessories” before mounting them. Attach the pillar to the stand. Pillar Insert the pillar straight into the stand with the groove of the pillar located down as far as the Groove pillar reaches to the bottom.
  • Page 13 Screw the objective into the bottom of the zooming body. Mount the eyepiece tube. Align the groove on the eyepiece tube with Groove the positioning pin on the zooming body, push the eyepiece tube toward the back to attach. Tighten it to the zooming body using the clamp tool.

  • Page 14: Usage

    Usage Preparations for observation Adjust the torque of the focus knob. Adjust the torque of the focus knob so as not to fall down the zooming body on its own weight. Turn the torque adjustment ring using the Increasing the torque. clamp tool.

  • Page 15: Focusing

    3 Turn the zooming knob to the lowest magnification. Peering through the left eyepiece with the left eye, focus on the sample using the diopter ring on the left eyepiece. Then, peer through the right eyepiece with your right eye and focus on the sample using the diopter ring on the right eyepiece.

  • Page 16: Zoom

    Zoom Change the zooming magnification. Turning the zooming knobs on the left and right side of the zooming body will change the magnification of the sample image. ■ Total Magnification The zooming knob has the indication of the zooming magnification. The total magnification can be found by multiplying the magnification of the objective times that of the eyepieces.

  • Page 17: If You Cannot Focus On The Sample Though The Zooming Body Is At The Highest Position

    Usage Stopping down the diaphragm to the minimum size will make the depth of focus three times as deep as that when the diaphragm is fully opened, but the resolving power will be lowered. If you cannot focus on the sample though the zooming body is at the highest position.

  • Page 18: Using Accessories

    Using Accessories Reticles Your reticles may be attached to the eyepiece. Once remove the field ring (or lens room of the 20X and 30X) from the eyepiece. Attach the reticle with its pattern surface facing down to the eyepiece and reattach the field ring (or lens room).

  • Page 19: P-Berg Tilted Eyepiece Tube

    P-BERG tilted eyepiece tube This eyepiece tube allows the angle of the eyepiece sleeve to be continuously adjusted as desired by the observer. It is also possible to change the eye level by rotating the interpupillary distance adjuster (shown in gray in the illustration) 180°. The installation procedure for this eyepiece tube is the same as for the P-BT binocular eyepiece tube.

  • Page 20: Otr Double Nosepiece For Smz1500

    Mount the P-OTR double nosepiece to the zooming body by following the procedure below. Note) To perform fluorescence observation, attach the light shielding plate for SMZ1500 to the zooming body before mounting the P-OTR double nosepiece.
  • Page 21 Using Accessories Insert the pillar spacer until it reaches the bottom of the pillar. (After step Pillar spacer in II “Assembly” on p.10) Mount the zooming body to the P-FMD focusing mount. Attach the positioning pin to the Zooming body positioning pin hole in the zooming body using a flat-blade screwdriver.
  • Page 22 Fix the P-FMD focusing mount with the zooming body and P-OTR double nosepiece to the pillar. (Same as step in II “Assembly” on p.10) Screw the objective into the P-OTR double nosepiece. Objective * Attach the supplied Tool ring on top of Clamp tool the P-FMD focusing mount to hold the Clamp tool.

  • Page 23: Switching Objectives

    Using Accessories ■ Parfocal adapter When using the objective in combination of 1.6X and 1X, attach the parfocal adapter to the 1.6X objective and then connect the adapter to the Parfocal adapter objective mounting plate of the P-OTR double nosepiece. The two objectives have almost the same focal point, and focus adjustment is not necessary when the two objectives are switched.

  • Page 24: Sm-S4L 4 X 4 Stage L

    Using Accessories SM-S4L 4 X 4 stage L SM-S4L 4 X 4 stage L may be attached by Stage 4 X 4 stage clamp screw using the C-4SA stage adapter. In this case, use the C-EP extension pillar because the position of the sample will become higher.

  • Page 25: Illuminator

    Illuminator Halogen Illuminators There are two illuminators available: the G-LS of 6V 10W and the C-DSLS of 6V 20W. Note) These illuminators are not adequate to observe the sample having a high reflective surface. Use the P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator on p.28 for this purpose. G-LS Lamp Socket A (6V10W) Lamp house...

  • Page 26: Lamp

    Lamp CAUTION The lamp and the surrounding area become very hot during and immediately after using the illuminator. Be careful not to burn yourself. In addition, be sure the lamp has cooled sufficiently before replacing a lamp. Pull the lamp socket from the lamp house and G-LS insert the lamp straight into the socket as far as it will go.

  • Page 27: Attaching To The Stand

    Illuminator lamp, handle it through a piece of cloth or through its packaging until replacement is complete. If you get fingerprints on the lamp, wipe gently with a piece of clean cloth dampened with alcohol. Attaching to the stand Clamp knob It is possible to freely adjust the direction of Simultaneousl illumination by using the Epi arm.

  • Page 28: Power Supplies

    Check that the voltage displayed matches the Fuse voltage used in your area. If the voltages do not match, do not use the power supply and Always use the fuse contact your Nikon representative. specified. (Rear view) Power cord Output connector...
  • Page 29 Illuminator Power Supply XN A (only for regions with 100/120 V power) Input rating Power supply for 100V regions only: 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W Power supply for 120V regions only: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W Output rating 3-6 VAC, 3.3 A Fuse rating 250 V, 1 A...

  • Page 30: Lighting Area Adjustment [G-Ls]

    Lighting area adjustment [G-LS] It is possible to adjust the lighting area by moving the lamp socket back and forth. Adjust the lighting area to allow easy viewing. Attaching filters [C-DSLS] Rotate and remove the filter cap at the end of the lamp house and insert a filter.
  • Page 31 Illuminator illumination will occur or the seeing of the sample image will be degraded. Mount the P-ICI2 onto the zooming body aligning the groove on the bottom of the P-ICI2 main body with the positioning pin on Groove the zooming body while tilting the P-ICI2 toward the rear.
  • Page 32 Illuminator The optical axis of the 1/4 lambda plate is at the 45° position from the red dot. Brightness is the maximum when the red dot is positioned at the front and switches from bright to dark by each 45° position. Adjust the plate to the position where the brightness and contrast are best suited for the Red dot...

  • Page 33: Photomicrographic And Tv-Related Accessories

    Photomicrographic and TV-related Accessories It is possible to photograph images or display them on a TV monitor by attaching a beam splitter between the zooming body and the eyepiece tube. There are two beam splitters available: the S2 P-IBSS2 with one port and the D2 P-IBSD2 with two ports.

  • Page 34: Photomicrographic Magnification

    Photomicrographic magnification Photomicrographic magnification = (PLI projection lens magnification) × (Zoom magnification) × (Objective magnification) • When the P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator is used: Photomicrographic magnification = (PLI projection lens magnification) × (Zoom magnification) × (Objective magnification) × 1.5 • When the Plan Apo and ED Plan series objective for SMZ1000/800 is used: Photomicrographic magnification = (PLI projection lens magnification) ×...

  • Page 35: C-Fp Photo Reticles

    Photomicrographic and TV-related accessories C-FP Photo reticles Attaching the C-FP photo reticle to the C-W10X eyepiece permits you to make focusing for phtotomicrography through the eyepiece. Select the correct frame indicating the area being photographed according to the magnification of the PLI projection lens. For more accurate focusing and photographing area, use the finder of the photomicrographic equipment.
  • Page 36 2 Focusing The following is the focusing procedure using the photo reticle. For the focusing procedure using the finder of the photomicrographic equipment, refer to the instruction manual of the phtotomicrographic equipment. 1 Once remove the field ring of the eyepiece and attach the photo mask reticle.
  • Page 37 Photomicrographic and TV-related accessories...

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