KERN OZL-45 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 ..................
Under no circumstances should you touch the integrated halogen bulbs or housings either during operation or directly after use. These bulbs produce significant heat and therefore there is a risk that the user could be severely burnt. So before handling the bulbs, you must check that they have cooled down. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
In most cases, if dust and dirt gets inside the optical unit of a microscope this can cause irreversible errors or damage. The best way to store accessories which consist of optical elements, such as, for example, eyepieces and objectives, is in a dry box with desiccant. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
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-45-BA-e-1510...
It is always best to fix the different stand inserts using the adjusting screw on the front side of the stand base. Additional optional attachments: The eye cups supplied with the microscopes can be fitted to the eyepieces. (see section 5.6) OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
As soon as the lefthand and righthand visual fields exactly overlap each other, this is the correct interpupillary distance. 5.3 Adjusting the magnification As the KERN OZL-45 series are stereo zoom microscopes, then you adjust the magnification using the two zoom adjustment wheels on the lefthand and righthand side of the microscope head.
11. Then look through the left eyepiece with the left eye and use the lefthand dioptre adjustment ring to also adjust the optimum focus of the object. 12. In this way, the object being observed will be in focus at any zoom setting. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
There is a metal ring which also ensures sufficient grip and which is fixed with a second screw (2) under the holder on the pillar. This metal ring proves to be particularly useful when the screw (1) on the holder is loosened, to swing the microscope head to the side. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
In order to maintain hygiene, we would therefore recommend that you clean the eye cups regularly (e.g. with a damp cloth). Eye cups High Eye Point eyepiece (identified by the glasses symbol) OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
For LED units, on the other hand, it us usually at the end of the cable. These cables are flexible and therefore offer a large number of positioning options, so that the object being observed is perfectly illuminated. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
If the fuse has blown, then with the device switched off and the power disconnected, the fuse can easily be pulled out and replaced with a new fuse. You can use a flathead screwdriver to help pull out the holder. OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
○ OZB-A4605 mechanical for reflected light and transmitted light External For information on external lighting units, please see the Kern Optics main catalogue, illumination from page 68 and visit our website www.kern-sohn.com ● = Standard configuration ○ = Option OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
The torque of the focus wheels is set too high The microscope head slips down The torque of the focus wheels is set too low while you are viewing the object Eyes get tired easily The dioptre adjustment is not correct The brightness adjustment is not correct OZL-45-BA-e-1510...
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.