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Zeiss Stemi 508 Operating Manual

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  • Page 3 You have acquired a product made by ZEISS. Please read this operating manual before using your instrument for the first time to make sure that its quality is maintained and you can utilize your instrument reliably for a long time.
  • Page 4 All rights reserved in the event of granting of patents or registration of a utility model. authorised dealer: Pulch + Lorenz GmbH Am Untergrün 23, 79232 March Tel.: 07665 927 20 www.pulchlorenz.de Issued by: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10 D-07745 Jena, Germany microscopy@zeiss.com www.zeiss.com/microscopy Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Königsallee 9-21 D-37081 Göttingen, Germany...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty notes ......................11 DESCRIPTION ......................12 Indication for use ......................12 Microscope system ....................... 12 Interfaces on the stereo microscope Stemi 508 doc (with photo output) ......13 System overview ......................14 Technical data......................20 INSTALLATION ......................23 General information ..................... 23 Installing the stereo microscope ..................
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Stereo microscope ZEISS Stemi 508 APPENDIX ........................41 List of abbreviations ...................... 41 Troubleshooting ......................42 List of illustrations ......................43 Index ..........................44 435064-7044-001 01/2015...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ZEISS INTRODUCTION General information The stereo microscope Stemi 508 has been designed, produced and tested in compliance with the standards DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and IEC 61010-2-101 "Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring, Control and Laboratory Equipment". The device meets the requirements of the EC Directive 98/79/EC Annex 1 regarding ivd products and the EC RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC and carries the mark.

  • Page 8: Notes On Instrument Safety

    If it becomes apparent that the safety measures are no longer effective, the device must be taken out of service and secured against being used again unintentionally. Please contact a ZEISS service agency or the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service to have the instrument repaired. The Stemi 508 Information regarding instrument safety and installation conditions 435063- 6044-008 and the Stemi 508 Short operating instructions 435063-8044-000 as well as the operating instructions regarding the light sources also must be observed.
  • Page 9 Samples must also be disposed of appropriately in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions and internal work instructions. The stereo microscope Stemi 508 incl. its original accessories may only be used for the applications described in this operating manual. The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for other applications, including those of individual modules or single components.
  • Page 10 Notes on instrument safety Stemi 508 If it is intended to operate the Stemi 508 with an external fibre optical cold light source, please refer to the appropriate operating instructions incl. the safety provisions contained in them before commissioning the light source.

  • Page 11: Warranty Notes

    No maintenance or repair work may be performed on the microscopes which exceed the activities specified in this operating manual. Repair may only be performed by ZEISS Service or by persons specifically authorized by it. Should any malfunctions occur on the device, please first contact the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service or, abroad, the ZEISS representative in your area.

  • Page 12: Description

    They are, moreover, used for training purposes in schools, universities and natural science institutes. Stemi 508 is envisaged for applications in biology and in medicine for the analysis of blood and/or tissue samples from the human body. Applications in the field of diagnostic medicine are explicitly excluded, except for the field of medical research.

  • Page 13: Interfaces On The Stereo Microscope Stemi 508 Doc (With Photo Output)

    K) Thanks to the interface ∅ 76 mm, the Stemi 508 can also be used in conjunction with other stands of the modular kit of the Stereo system – and other ZEISS stereo microscopes such as e.g. the Stemi 305, may also be inserted in the stand K LED.

  • Page 14: System Overview

    DESCRIPTION Stereo microscope ZEISS System overview Stemi 508 System overview 435064-7044-001 01/2015...
  • Page 15 Stereo microscope DESCRIPTION Stemi 508 System overview ZEISS 01/2015 435064-7044-001...
  • Page 16 DESCRIPTION Stereo microscope ZEISS System overview Stemi 508 435064-7044-001 01/2015...
  • Page 17 Stereo microscope DESCRIPTION Stemi 508 System overview ZEISS 01/2015 435064-7044-001...
  • Page 18 DESCRIPTION Stereo microscope ZEISS System overview Stemi 508 435064-7044-001 01/2015...
  • Page 19 Stereo microscope DESCRIPTION Stemi 508 System overview ZEISS 01/2015 435064-7044-001...

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    ZEISS Technical data Stemi 508 Technical data Microscope system Stemi 508 EDU Weight Dimensions ......... Stemi 508 in stand K EDU 4.6 kg Microscope system Stemi 508 LAB Weight Dimensions ......... Stemi 508 in stand K LAB 6.2 kg 435064-7044-001...
  • Page 21 Stereo microscope DESCRIPTION Stemi 508 Technical data ZEISS Ambient conditions Storage (in packaging) Admissible ambient temperature ..................+10 to +40 °C Admissible relative humidity ............max. 75 % at +35 °C (non-condensing) Transport (in packaging) Admissible ambient temperature ..................-40 to +70 °C Operation Admissible ambient temperature ..................
  • Page 22 Stereo microscope ZEISS Technical data Stemi 508 Optical risk group classification acc. to DIN EN 62471:2009 Overall device ............... LED risk group 2 acc. to DIN EN 62471:2009 Integrated vertical illumination ..........LED risk group 2 acc. to DIN EN 62471:2009 Spot illuminator K LED (reflected illumination) .......

  • Page 23: Installation

    Before installing and commissioning the device, make sure to read the Notes on Instrument Safety carefully (see Section 1.2, page 8). The Stemi 508 with the necessary tools and optional equipment is delivered in several standard packages. • Take all units out of the packaging and check them for completeness according to the delivery note.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION Stereo microscope ZEISS Installing the stereo microscope Stemi 508 • Insert glass plate or B/W plastic plate (Fig. 7/6) in the mount in the base of the stand. To this effect, press the glass plate or the B/W plastic plate against the spring (Fig.

  • Page 25: Mounting Optional Components

    Stereo microscope INSTALLATION Stemi 508 Mounting optional components ZEISS Mounting optional components 3.3.1 Mounting reflected-light illuminator Various reflected-light illuminators can be used, depending on the case of application. For fastening, defined interfaces have been provided on the microscope. 3.3.1.1 Mounting spot illuminator K LED or double spot illuminator K LED •...
  • Page 26 (segmentable) • Push holding ring A53 (Fig. 10/2) from the underside onto the dust protection glass (Fig. 10/1) of the Stemi 508 and secure it by tightening the two retainer screws (hexagon socket, SW 3). • Insert the connection cable (Fig. 10/5) of the ring illuminator (Fig.
  • Page 27 The slight image offset which is due to the additional glass distance is taken into account on the diopter scale by the zero position not being indicated by the white dot (Fig. 12/W), but by a red dot (Fig. 12/R). Eyepieces with pre-inserted eyepiece plates are available directly from ZEISS. 01/2015...

  • Page 28: Connecting Stereo Microscope To The Power Supply

    INSTALLATION Stereo microscope ZEISS Connecting stereo microscope to the power supply Stemi 508 Connecting stereo microscope to the power supply • Insert the mains cable (Fig. 13/2) in the mains supply socket (Fig. 13/1) of the stand. • Connect the mains cable (Fig. 13/2) to a mains supply socket outlet.

  • Page 29: Operation

    Stereo microscope OPERATION Stemi 508 Adjusting the stereo microscope ZEISS OPERATION Adjusting the stereo microscope The stereo microscope has been connected and switched ON. Place specimen (Fig. 14/7) centrally on the glass or plastic plate (Fig. 14/6) and illuminate it (Fig. 14/5).

  • Page 30: Setting Reflected-Light Illumination

    OPERATION Stereo microscope ZEISS Setting reflected-light illumination Stemi 508 Setting reflected-light illumination • By pressing the knob ((Fig. 14/5), the reflected- light illumination is switched ON or OFF (spot illuminator or double spot illuminator). • By turning the knob, the illumination intensity of the switched-ON reflected light illumination can be adjusted.

  • Page 31: Ring Illuminator

    Stereo microscope OPERATION Stemi 508 Setting reflected-light illumination ZEISS 4.2.3 Ring illuminator • pressing front button (Fig. 18/2) successively, the user can change over between four illumination states of the ring illuminator (Fig. 18/3): 1. Press: full circle 2. Press: semi-circle 3.

  • Page 32: Controller K Led

    A or U or additional stands. • Mount the stands A and U including the fastening of the Stemi 508 body to the Stemi mount described operating instructions for the boom stands.

  • Page 33: Transmitted-Light Illuminators

    Stereo microscope OPERATION Stemi 508 Transmitted-light illuminators ZEISS Transmitted-light illuminators 4.3.1 Transmitted-light module in stand K EDU • Switch transmitted-light illumination ON by pressing the lower knob (Fig. 20/2). • With the transmitted light ON, turn this knob to adjust the illumination intensity.

  • Page 34: Transmitted-Light Unit In Stand K Lab

    OPERATION Stereo microscope ZEISS Transmitted-light illuminators Stemi 508 4.3.2 Transmitted-light unit in stand K LAB • Switch transmitted-light illumination ON by pressing the lower knob (Fig. 21/1). • With the transmitted light ON, turn this knob to adjust the illumination intensity.

  • Page 35: Care, Maintenance And Service

    Stereo microscope CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Stemi 508 Care ZEISS CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Care Care of the devices is restricted to the following operations: The devices are not equipped with special equipment protecting them from corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic and radioactive or other samples that may be hazardous to health. If you handle such samples, be sure to observe all legal requirements, in particular the relevant national accident prevention regulations.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Stereo microscope ZEISS Maintenance Stemi 508 Maintenance 5.2.1 Replacing the power unit Only the desktop power unit specified by the manufacturer may be used. Make sure that the mains plug is removed from the socket before the device is opened.

  • Page 37: Opening The Stand Cover Plate, Stand K Edu

    Stereo microscope CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Stemi 508 Maintenance ZEISS 5.2.2 Opening the stand cover plate, stand K EDU The stand cover plate (Fig. 23/1) may be removed for cleaning or to remove any foreign matter which might have fallen in inadvertently.

  • Page 38: Opening The Stand Cover Plate, Stand K Lab

    CARE, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Stereo microscope ZEISS Maintenance Stemi 508 5.2.3 Opening the stand cover plate, stand K LAB The transmitted-light base (Fig. 24/1) can be removed from the stand cover plate (Fig. 24/3) for cleaning or for removal of any foreign matter which might have fallen in inadvertently.

  • Page 39: Wearing Parts

    To ensure your microscope is optimally set and also operates correctly over an extended period of time, we recommend that you conclude a service/maintenance contract with ZEISS. For reordering or in case of service, contact your nearest regional ZEISS representative. 01/2015...

  • Page 40: Product Disposal

    The product contains electronic components which must be disposed of according to the requirements of the 2002/19/EC WEEE Directive and not as domestic waste. In addition, the national regulations must be complied with. For details on disposal and recycling please refer to your relevant ZEISS sales or service organization. 435064-7044-001 01/2015...

  • Page 41: Appendix

    Stereo microscope APPENDIX Stemi 508 List of abbreviations ZEISS APPENDIX List of abbreviations Bright field Cold Light Deutsche Industrie-Norm (German Industrial Standard) Dark field Europäische Norm (European Standard) International Electrotechnical Commission Internal Protection (Type of enclosure) In-vitro diagnostics Light Emitting Diode Relief contrast (oblique light) Schwarz/weiß...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX Stereo microscope ZEISS Troubleshooting Stemi 508 Troubleshooting Description of fault Cause of error Troubleshooting Stereo microscope illumination Power supply interrupted. Check or establish connection to cannot be switched ON. power supply. Switch power switch Power switch not switched ON on back of stereo microscope ON.

  • Page 43: List Of Illustrations

    Apertures for LED radiation ....................11 Fig. 3 Microscope system Stemi 508 ................... 12 Fig. 4 Interfaces on the Stemi 508 with stand K (schematic diagram) ........... 13 Fig. 5 Front optics, Stemi 508 (example) ..................13 Fig. 6 Removing caps ......................... 23 Fig.

  • Page 44: Index

    APPENDIX Stereo microscope ZEISS Index Stemi 508 Index Adjusting the stereo microscope ....29 Maintenance ..........36 Ambient Conditions ........21 Microscope system .........12 Ambient temperature ........21 Apertures for LED radiation ......11 Operation ............29 Bright field ............ 33 Product disposal ..........40 Protection ring for spectacles ......27...

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