KERN OZL-44 Version 1.0 01/2015 User instructions Stereo zoom microscope Table of contents Before use ..................3 General notes ........................3 Notes on the electrical system ....................3 Storage ..........................4 Maintenance and cleaning ....................5 Nomenclature ................. 6 Basic data ..................7 Assembly ..................8 Operation and functionality ............
1 Before use 1.1 General notes You must open the packaging carefully, to make sure that none of the accessories in the packaging fall on the floor and get broken. In general, microscopes should always be handled carefully because they are sensitive precision instruments.
1.3 Storage You should ensure that the device is not exposed to direct sunlight, temperatures which are too high or too low, vibrations, dust or a high level of humidity. The ideal temperature range is between 0 and 40°C and a relative humidity of 85% should not be exceeded.
Special cleaner for optical lenses Special optical cleaning cloths Bellows Brush When handled correctly and checked regularly, the microscope should give many years of efficient service. Should repairs still be necessary, please contact your KERN dealer or our Technical Department. OZL-44-BA-e-1510...
3 Basic data OZL 441 / OZL 445 Optical system Greenough Dimmable lighting Magnification ratio 4,8:1 Tube angled at 45° 55 – 75 mm Interpupillary distance Dioptre adjustment On both sides Gross weight 5,5 kg Net weight 4 kg OZL 441...
4 Assembly The first step is to position the microscope stand on a firm, level surface. The holder is already on pillar of the stand, but you must always check whether it is fixed securely and that it is in the correct position (preferably centrally and facing to the front).
Please see section 5.7 for more details on adjusting the lighting. If the device has a camera connection (OZL 441), then for binocular use, you must let the trinocular toggle rod on the left side of the microscope head stay slid-in.
5.4 Dioptre adjustment and focussing A special feature of stereo microscopes is that they are fitted with an optical unit which has a relatively high depth of field. In order to be able get the most benefit from this feature, each user must synchronise the focussing mechanisms for themselves. The steps to do this are described in the following section.
5.5 Adjusting the stand Torque of the focus wheels You can adjust the torque of the focus wheels by turning the ring which is fitted along the axis of the lefthand focus wheel. To do this you need a special wrench which is included with delivery. The ring has holes which the wrench can hook into, so that you can then turn it in the desired direction.
5.6 Using eye cups / High Eye Point eyepieces The eye cups supplied with the microscope can basically be used at all times, as they screen out intrusive light, which is reflected from light sources from the environment onto the eyepiece, and the result is better image quality. But primarily, if eyepieces with a high eye point (particularly suitable for those who wear glasses) are used, then it may also be useful for users who don’t wear glasses, to fit the eye cups to the eyepieces.
5.7 Lighting control The microscopes in the OZL-44 series have an adjustable reflected and transmitted light illumination. The power supply is guaranteed by connecting the mains cable and pressing the main switch on the right, rear corner. The control wheel on the righthand side surface of the stand base is responsible both for on-/off-switching and the adjustment of the light intensity of the transmitted illumination.
5.9 Fitting and adjusting a camera (OZL 441) You can connect special microscope cameras to trinocular devices in the OZL-44 series, so that you can digitally record images or sequences of objects being observed. The connection for this is on the top side of the microscope head.
5.10 Changing the bulb The devices in the OZL-44 range with lighting are all fitted with LED bulbs. Due to the long service life of an LED lighting system, for these microscopes it will not be necessary to simply change a bulb. Problems with the lighting unit would therefore, in most cases, be caused by defects in the electrical system.
OZB-A4805 Stand inlay black-white / Ø95 mm ● ● OZB-A4806 For information on external lighting units, please see the Kern Optics main catalogue, from External page 68 and visit our website www.kern-sohn.com illumination ● = Standard-Konfiguration ○ = Option OZL-44-BA-e-1510...
8 Trouble shooting Electrical system Problem Possible causes The lighting unit (if fitted) cannot be The power cable is either not connected or switched on not connected correctly The bulb is not fitted The bulb has blown The fuse has blown The brightness control is set to the lowest level The bulb has blown...
The device may only be opened by trained service engineers who have been authorised by KERN. 10 Disposal The packaging is made of environmentally-friendly materials, which you can dispose of at your local recycling centre.