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Zeiss Axioscope 5 Instruction Manual (204 pages)
Upright Microscope for Routine and Entry-Level Research
Brand:
Zeiss
| Category:
Microscope
| Size: 3.09 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Instruction Manual
8
Text Conventions and Link Types
9
Explanation of Warning Messages and Additional Information
10
Explanation of Symbols
11
Further Applicable Documents
12
Contact
13
Safety
14
Intended Use
14
Intended Purpose
14
Lifetime
15
Optical Risk Grouping
15
EMC Information
15
General Safety Information
16
Requirements for Operators
16
Safe Operating Condition
16
Prevention of Hazards
16
Mechanical Hazards
16
Electrical Hazards
17
Hazards Generated with the Operating Environment
17
Ergonomic Hazards
17
Hazards Generated by Materials and Substances
17
Hazards Generated by Radiation
18
Thermal Hazards
18
Labels and Lights
19
Labels on the Axioscope
19
Safety Devices and Interlocks
22
Product and Functional Description
23
Main Components
24
Axioscope 5 TL
24
Axioscope 5 TL/FL
25
Axioscope 5 TL/RL Pol
26
Axioscope 5 TL/RL
27
Axioscope 7 TL/RL MAT
28
Axioscope 5 Vario
29
Controls and Functional Elements on Components
30
Axioscope 5 TL Stand
30
Axioscope 5 TL/FL Stand
32
Axioscope 5 TL/RL Pol Stand
34
Axioscope 5 TL/RL Stand
36
Axioscope 7 TL/RL MAT Stand
38
Axioscope 5 Vario Stand
40
Functions of Stand Keys and Display Elements
41
Binocular Tubes
43
Eyepieces
46
Nosepiece with Objectives
47
Condenser Carrier
48
Condensers
48
Stages
50
Reflector Inserts
53
Light Manager Function
54
Microscopy and Contrast Methods
54
Transmitted Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
54
Transmitted Light Darkfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
54
Transmitted Light Phase Contrast Microscopy
55
Transmitted Light Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy
55
Transmitted Light Plasdic Microscopy
55
Transmitted Light Polarization
55
Reflected Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
59
Reflected Light Darkfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
59
Reflected Light DIC and C-DIC Microscopy
59
Reflected Light TIC Microscopy
60
Reflected Light Polarization Microscopy
62
Reflected Light Fluorescence Microscopy
62
Installation
63
Unpacking and Setting up the Microscope
63
Assembling the Upper Stand Part on the Stand Column
64
Asssembling the Binocular Tube
65
Assembling Components to the Binocular Tube
66
Assembling Objectives
67
Assembling the Reflector Turret
68
Assembling the Stage
69
Assembling the Stable Mechanical Stage and Specimen Holder
69
Assembling the Rotatable Mechanical Stage
70
Assembling the Motorized Mechanical Stage on the Axioscope 7 Motorized Material Stand
70
Assembling the Stage Carrier
71
Assembling the Condenser Carrier
72
Assembling the Dry Darkfield Condenser
73
Assembling the Transmitted Light Light Source
74
Assembling the LED10 Light Source for Transmitted Light Illumination
74
Assembling the HAL 100 Light Source for Transmitted Light Illumination
75
Assembling the Reflected Light Light Source
77
Assembling the LED10 Light Source for Reflected Light Illumination
77
Assembling the HAL 100 Light Source for Reflected Light Illumination
77
Assembling the Adjustment Tool of HBO 100
77
Assembling the HBO 100 Light Source
78
Assembling the Colibri 3 LED Light Source
79
Assembling the HXP 120 V Light Source
80
Connecting the Microscope to the Mains
80
Operation
81
Prerequisites for Commissioning and Operation
81
Switching on the Microscope
81
Adjusting
82
Adjusting the Position of the Eyepieces
82
Adjusting for Ametropia When Using Eyepiece Reticles
83
Adjusting the Upper Stand Part Vertically
83
Adjusting the Height Stop on the Condenser Carrier
84
Adjusting the Height Stop on the Focusing Drive
84
Using the Light Manager Function
85
Setting the Eco/Permanent Mode
87
Setting up for Transmitted Light Techniques
87
Setting up for Transmitted Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
87
Setting up for Transmitted Light Darkfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
92
Setting the Darkfield Contrast with a Dry Darkfield Condenser
94
Setting the Darkfield Contrast with an Immersion Oil Darkfield Condenser
95
Setting up for Transmitted Light Phase Contrast Microscopy
96
Setting up for Transmitted Light DIC Microscopy
97
Setting up for Transmitted Light Plasdic Microscopy
98
Setting up for Transmitted Light Polarization
99
Setting up for Reflected Light Techniques
105
Setting up for Reflected Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
105
Setting up for Reflected Light Darkfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
108
Setting up for Reflected Light DIC Microscopy
109
Setting up for Reflected Light C-DIC Microscopy
110
Setting up for Reflected Light TIC Microscopy
111
Setting up for Reflected Light Polarization Microscopy - Proof of Bireflectance and Reflection
113
Setting up for Reflected Light Fluorescence Microscopy
114
Switching off the Microscope
116
Care and Maintenance
117
Safety During Cleaning and Maintenance
117
Maintenance Schedule
118
Maintenance Work
118
Cleaning an Optical Surface
119
Removing Water-Soluble Contamination
119
Replacing the 12 V, 50 W Halogen Lamp of the HAL 50 Halogen Illuminator
120
HAL100 Light Source
121
Adjusting the HBO 100 Light Source
125
Replacing the LED Modules of the Colibri 3 LED Light Source
126
Recovering the Stage Travel Range in X-Axis
127
Exchanging the Fuses in the Stand
128
Exchanging the Fuses in the External Power Supply for HAL 100
129
Troubleshooting
130
Resetting the Microscope to the Factory Settings
134
Decommissioning and Disposal
135
Decommissioning
135
Transport and Storage
135
Disposal
136
Decontamination
136
Technical Data and Conformity
137
Performance Data and Specifications
137
Applicable Standards and Regulations
140
Usability of LED Modules for the Colibri 3 LED Light Source
140
Accessories and System Expansions
141
Binocular Tubes
144
Binocular Tube 30°/23
144
Binocular Photo Tube Pol 20°/23 (100:0/0:100)
145
Binocular Ergo Photo Tube 20°/23 (100:0/0:100)
146
Binocular Ergo Photo Tube 15°/23 (50:50)
147
Light Sources
148
HAL 100 Light Source
148
HBO 100 Light Source
150
Installing the Reversible Eyecups
153
Analyzer Sliders
153
Analyzer Slider TL/RL, Fixed
153
Analyzer Slider TL/RL, with Lambda Plate, 360° Rotatable
154
Analyzer Slider TL/RL with Lambda Plate, each Rotatable +/- 10
154
DIC Slider C 6X20
154
Stop Sliders for Aperture and Luminous-Field Diaphragms
155
Stages
156
Mechanical Stage, 75X50/240° Rotatable
156
Rotary Stage Pol 360° with Clamping Device
158
Setting the Drive Length on the Stage Drive
161
Removing the Additional Sleeves on the Ergonomic Stage Drive
161
Adjusting the Friction of the Coaxial Knurled Knobs on the Stage Drive
162
Adjusting the Friction of the Coaxial Knurled Knobs on the Ergonomic Stage Drive
163
Loading the Reflector Module
164
Assembling Reflector Modules
164
Changing the Filters of a Reflector Module FL P&C
165
Changing the Beam Splitter of a Reflector Module FL P&C
166
Loading the Condenser
168
Assembling the Modulator Disk in the Condenser 0.9 BF Pol
168
Assembling the Slit-Diaphragm for Plasdic into the Modulator Disk
169
Changing Phc DIC Plasdic Diaphragms on the 0.9 BF DF Phc DIC Achromatic-Aplanatic Condenser
170
Assembling the Sample Space Extension, 60 MM
170
Removing the Cover of the Upper Stand Part
171
Disconnecting the Cable Connections
171
Removing the Upper Stand Part
172
Assembling the Sample Space Extension
172
Assembling the Upper Stand Part on the Sample Space
173
Establishing the Cable Connections
174
Assembling the Cover of the Upper Stand Part
174
Polarizers
175
Polarizer D, Fixed, Removable
175
Polarizer D, 90°, Rotatable, Removable
175
Polarizer, Fixed, with Lambda Plate, Rotatable
176
Polarizer, Rotatable, with Color Filter Carrier
176
Circular Polarizer D
177
Color Filter Carrier 3X for Filter D=32Mm
177
Low-Power System for Objectives 2.5X/4X
178
Assembling the Pol Components
181
Assembling the Pol Object Guide
181
Assembling the Focusable Pol Eyepiece
181
Centering the Objectives of the Polarization Stand
182
Axiocam 202 Mono/208 Color
183
Assembling the Axiocam 202 Mono or Axiocam 208 Color
184
Operating Modes Using the Axiocam 202 Mono/208 Color
185
Condenser, Achromatic-Aplanatic 0.9 BF DF Phc DIC
191
Assembling the Condenser, Chromatic-Aplanatic 0.9 BF DF Phc DIC
191
Centering the Darkfield Diaphragm of the Condenser
193
Centering the Annular Phase Diaphragm of the Condenser
193
Assembling the Base Plate on the Stand
194
Assembling the Intermediate Plate for Analyzer Slider
195
Assembling the Tube Lens Turret
196
Assembling and Adjusting the Magnification Changer 4X
196
Replacing Filters in the Filter Wheel for Transmitted Light
197
Revision History
198
Glossary
199
Index
201
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Zeiss Axioscope 5 Operating Manual (140 pages)
Upright Microscope for Routine and Entry-level Research
Brand:
Zeiss
| Category:
Microscope
| Size: 36.89 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
9
Notes on Instrument Safety
9
Warning Labels on the Microscopes
13
Fig. 1-1 Warning Labels on Microscopes with LED Light Source for Transmitted Light
13
Fig. 1-2 Warning Labels on Microscopes with HAL 100 for Transmitted Light and HBO 100 for
14
Reflected Light
14
Fig. 1-3 Warning Label on Microscopes with LED Light Source for Reflected Light
14
Fig. 1-4 Warning Label on Microscopes with Colibri 3 Light Source for Reflected Light
15
Fig. 1-5 Warning Label on Axioscope 7 Stand Using the Motorized 80X60 Mechanical Stage 80X60
15
Notes on the Warranty
16
2 Description of the Instrument
17
Intended Use
17
Technical Data
18
Interface Diagram
20
Fig. 2-1 Interface Diagram (Example: Axioscope 5 Stand, Bio-TL/RL)
20
Controls and Functional Elements on the Microscope
21
Stand Models
21
Axioscope 5 Stands, Bio-TL
22
Fig. 2-2 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Stands, Bio-TL
23
Axioscope 5 Stand, Bio-TL/RL
24
Fig. 2-3 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Stand, Bio-TL/RL
25
Axioscope 5 Stand, Pol-TL/RL
26
Fig. 2-4 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Stand, Pol-TL/RL
27
Axioscope 5 Stand, Mat-TL/RL
28
Fig. 2-5 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Stand, Mat-TL/RL
29
Axioscope 7 Stand, Mat-TL/RL Mot
30
Fig. 2-6 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 7 Stand, Mat-TL/RL Mot
31
Axioscope 5 Vario Material Stand
32
Fig. 2-7 Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Vario Material Stand
33
Functions of Stands Keys and Display Elements
34
Controls and Functional Elements on Microscope Components
36
Binocular Photo Tube 30°/23 (100:0/0:100)
36
Fig. 2-8 Binocular Photo Tube
36
Binocular Ergo Tube/Ergo Photo Tube 20°/23 and Ergo Photo Tube 15°/23, each with Continuous Vertical Adjustment
37
Fig. 2-9 Binocular Ergo Photo Tube 20°/23 with Vertical Adjustment
37
Fig. 2-10 Binocular Ergo Photo Tube 15°/23, Telescopic with Vertical Adjustment
37
Nosepiece with Objectives
38
Mechanical Stage 75X50
38
Fig. 2-11 Nosepiece with DIN Slot for Compensators
38
Fig. 2-12 Mechanical Stage with Specimen Holder
38
Low-Power System for 2.5X/4X Objectives Mounted on the Condenser Carrier
39
1.25 BF Condenser and 0.9 Pol Condenser
39
Fig. 2-13 Low-Power System Mounted on the Condenser Carrier
39
Fig. 2-14 0.9/1.25 BF Condenser with Modulator Disk
39
14X40 MM Stop Sliders for Aperture and Field Diaphragms
40
Fig. 2-15 14X40 MM Stop Slider
40
Reflector Turrets with 4 or 6 Coded Positions
41
Reflector Slider with 2 Coded Positions
41
Fig. 2-16 Reflector Turret with 6 Coded Positions
41
Fig. 2-17 Reflector Slider 2 Coded Positions
41
3 Start-Up
42
Mounting Standard Components
42
Unpacking and Setting up Microscope Stand
42
Fig. 3-1 Setting up the Microscope
42
Mounting the Axioscope 5 Vario Material Upper Stand Part on the Stand Column
43
Fig. 3-2 Mounting the Vario Upper Stand Part on the Stand Column
43
Mounting the Binocular Tube/Photo Tube
44
Inserting Eyepieces or Auxiliary Microscope or Pinhole Diaphragm
44
Fig. 3-3 Attaching the Binocular Tube
44
Fig. 3-4 Inserting Eyepieces
44
Fig. 3-5 Inserting the E-PL 10X/23 GW Foc. Pol Eyepieces into the Binocular Photo Tube with Upright Image
45
Fig. 3-6 Inserting the Eyepiece Reticle
45
Screwing in Objectives
46
Fig. 3-7 Screwing in Objectives
46
Inserting and Removing Push-And-Click (P&C) Reflector Modules into the Reflector Insert
47
Fig. 3-8 Changing the Reflector Module in the Reflector Insert
47
Mounting the Reflector Insert
48
Mounting the Mechanical Stage
48
Fig. 3-9 Mounting the Reflector Insert
48
Fig. 3-10 Changing the Mechanical Stage, 75X50 R
48
Fig. 3-11 Adjusting the X- and Y-Axis Knob Tension
49
Fig. 3-12 Changing the Rotatable Mechanical Stage
49
Fig. 3-13 Centering the Rotatable Mechanical Stage
50
Fig. 3-14 Adjusting Ergonometric Drive
51
Mechanical Stages with Friction Adjustment
52
Fig. 3-15 Adjusting the Frictional Momentum
52
Attaching the Pol Rotary Stage
53
Fig. 3-16 Changing the Pol Rotary Stage with Click Stop, Attachable Pol Object Guide and Stage Clips
53
Fig. 3-17 Centering the Pol Rotary Stage
54
Fig. 3-18 Centering Objectives
55
Mounting/Removing the 80X60 Motorized Mechanical Stage on the Axioscope 7 Motorized Material Stand
56
Fig. 3-19 Changing the Motorized Mechanical Stage
56
Mounting the Condenser Carrier
57
Mounting the Condenser
57
Mounting the Darkfield Condenser
58
Mounting the Stage Carrier
59
Changing the 12 V, 50 W Halogen Lamp of the HAL 50 Halogen Illuminator
60
Mounting the Illuminator TL LED10 CRI90/RL LED10 CRI90
61
Mounting the Axioscope Base Plate on the Stand
62
Mounting and Adjusting the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator
63
Inserting the Adjustment Tool of HBO 100 into the Stand Bio-TL/RL
66
Mounting and Adjusting the HBO 100 Illuminator
66
Mounting the Colibri 3 Illumination System and Changing the LED Modules
69
Mounting the External Illumination Fixture HXP 120
71
Mounting Optional Components
72
Mounting the Intermediate Plate for Analyzer Slider
72
Mounting the Tube Lens Turret
73
Mounting the Magnification Changer
73
Changing the Filters in the Reflector Module FL P&C
74
Changing the Color Splitter in the Reflector Module FL P&C
75
Mounting the Polarizer D or the Filter Holder
76
Mounting and Centering the Low-Power System for 2.5X/4X Objectives
77
Inserting the Modulator Disk in the 0.9/1.25 BF Condenser
78
Changing the Plasdic Diaphragm
79
Aplanatic Condenser
79
Changing the Filter in the Filter Wheel Transmitted Light
80
Connecting to the Power Supply and Switching the Microscope On/Off
81
Microscope Stand
81
Connecting the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator for Transmitted Light
82
Connecting the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator for Reflected Light
82
Switching the Illumination On/Off
83
Using the Light Manager Function
84
Default Factory Settings of the Microscope
84
4 Operation
85
Default Setting of the Microscope
85
Setting the Inter-Pupillary Distance on the Binocular Tube
85
Setting the Viewing Height
85
Adjusting for Ametropia (User's Visual Impairment) When Using Eyepiece Reticles
86
Illumination and Contrast Methods in Transmitted Light Microscopy
87
Setting up Transmitted Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
87
Setting up Transmitted Light Darkfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
90
Setting up Transmitted Light Phase Contrast Microscopy
93
Setting up Transmitted Light Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)Microscopy
95
Setting up Transmitted Light Plasdic Contrast Microscopy
97
Setting Transmitted Light Polarization
98
Setting Transmitted Light Polarization for Conoscopic Observation - Determining the Optical Character of Crystals
106
Illumination and Contrast Methods in Reflected Light Microscopy
112
Setting up Reflected Light Brightfield Microscopy Using the KÖHLER Method
112
Setting the Reflected Light Darkfield
115
Setting Reflected Light DIC and Reflected Light C-DIC
116
Setting Reflected Light TIC
117
Setting Reflected Light Polarization - Proof of Bireflectance and Reflection Pleochroism
120
Setting up Reflected Light Fluorescence
122
5 Care, Fuse Replacement and Service
125
Instrument Care
125
Instrument Maintenance
126
Checking the Instrument
126
Replacing the Fuses in the Stand
126
Replacing the Fuses in the 12 VDC 100 W Power Supply Unit
127
Troubleshooting
128
Microscope
128
Maintenance and Repair Work
131
6 Annex
132
List of Abbreviations
132
Index
134
Industrial Property Rights
138
System Overview
138
Zeiss Axioscope 5 Quick Reference Manual (134 pages)
Upright Microscope
Brand:
Zeiss
| Category:
Microscope
| Size: 6.07 MB
Table of Contents
Preliminary Note
3
Compliance Notice
3
Notes on Instrument Safety
4
Intended Use
8
Notes on Warranty
8
Additional Applicable Operating Manuals
9
Technical Data
10
Technical Data
11
Installation Conditions
12
Space Requirements
12
Axioscope 5 Stand, TL/RL
12
Axioscope 7 Stand, TL/RL Mot.
13
Axioscope Vario Stand
13
Essential Operation Controls
14
Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 5 Stand, TL/RL
14
Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope 7 Stand, TL/RL Mot
16
Controls and Functional Elements of the Axioscope Vario Stand
18
Functions of Stands Keys and Display Elements
20
Switching on Safely
22
Switching the Microscope on
22
How to Get to First Picture
23
Microscope Adjustment in Transmitted Light Rightfield Microscopy
23
Switching off Safely
24
Hinweise zur Gerätesicherheit
26
Bestimmungsgemäßer GEBRAUCH
30
Technische Daten
32
Consignes de Securite
48
Informations de Garantie
52
Utilisation Conforme
52
Caracteristiques Techniques
55
Conditions D'installation
56
Uso Previsto
74
Datos Técnicos
77
Condiciones de Instalación
78
Indicações de Segurança Do Equipamento
92
Dados Técnicos
99
Condições de Instalação
100
Indicazioni Sulla Conformità
113
Informazioni Sulla Garanzia
118
Impiego Appropriato
118
Dati Tecnici
121
Condizioni DI Installazione
122
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