Initial Start-Up; Unpacking And Installation Of The Microscope; Start-Up; Chapter 2 Start-Up - Zeiss Axioskop 2 plus Operating Manual

Axioskop 2 plus
Axioskop 2 mot plus
2

START-UP

The Axioskop 2 plus / Axioskop 2 mot plus can be installed, converted and started up by the customer
himself.
However, it is also possible to have the microscope installed or converted by Zeiss service staff against an
extra charge.
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Before installation and start-up of the microscope, make sure to carefully read the Notes on
instrument safety.
2.1

Initial start-up

2.1.1

Unpacking and installation of the microscope

The basic instrument is supplied in a polyethylene case in cardboard packaging.
It contains the following components: binocular tube, objectives, eyepieces, condenser, 12 V / 100 W
illuminator, microscope mat and various small parts, e.g. DIC slider, spare lamp, dust cover, tools bag.
The following components are factory-attached to the microscope stand: mechanical stage, specimen
holder, filter mount, technique modules and epi-fluorescence equipment with adjusting aid.
Further, optional accessories are supplied in a separate case.
• Remove all components from the packaging
and use delivery
completeness.
• Place instrument (2-1/1) on a vibration-free, flat
worktable on the microscope mat (2-1/2). The
footprint of the Axioskop 2 plus microscope
support is 500 mm x 400 mm (width x length).
• Properly dispose of original packaging, or keep
it for storage or return of the instrument to the
manufacturer.
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START-UP

Initial start-up

note to check for
Fig. 2-1 Setting up the microscope
Carl Zeiss
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