Attachments And Conversions; Changing The Condenser - Zeiss Axioskop 2 plus Operating Manual

Axioskop 2 plus
Axioskop 2 mot plus
2.2

Attachments and conversions

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The steps required for attachments to and conversions of the microscope are explained in the
following. After this, the respective modules must be reset in a functioning status again.
2.2.1

Changing the condenser

• Move stage carrier to the upper stop position
via the focusing drive.
• Use lever (2-22/8) to fold out the front lens on
the available condenser or, in the case of the
motorized version, swing it out by pressing the
respective key.
• Move condenser carrier (2-22/2) to the lowest
position via drive
(2-22/5).
• In the case of the motorized condenser
(Axioskop 2 mot plus), loosen screwing ring
(2-23/1, on the left of the stand) of connecting
cable and pull off the connecting cable.
• Unscrew both centering screws (2-22/3) until
condenser can be easily taken out of its mount.
• Lift available condenser from the orientation
groove by slightly tilting it upwards and pull it
out to the front.
• Use lever (2-22/8) to fold out the front lens on the condenser to be inserted or, in the case of the
motorized version, swing it out by pressing the respective key.
• Insert condenser 2-22/1) between condenser carrier (2-22/2) and stage carrier (2-22/4). Orient the
locking screw on the underside of the condenser in the direction of the groove (2-22/7).
• Press dovetail of condenser against the spring mount (2-22/6) of the condenser carrier until the
condenser can be placed on the condenser carrier horizontally.
• Let condenser go smoothly; the screw will lock in position in the groove (2-22/7) at the front.
• Screw in centering screws until they engage in the dovetail.
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Attachments and conversions

for height adjustment
Fig. 2-22

Changing the condenser

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