Changing The Mechanical Stage - Zeiss Axioskop 2 plus Operating Manual

Carl Zeiss
Fig. 2-34 Changing the fixed mechanical
stage
b) Attaching the stage
• Attach stage (2-34/1) to stage carrier (2-34/6) in such a way that the threaded holes
(2-34/2) on the underside of the stage are positioned above the openings of the stage carrier
(2-34/3).
• Insert four fixation screws (2-34/5) through the stage carrier from below and screw them in the stage
underside; use the shorter screws on the front.
• Orient stage in x-y direction and tighten the fixation screws.
Fig. 2-35 Changing the rotary mechanical
stage
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Attachments and conversions
2.2.9
Depending on their type, mechanical stages can be
bolted on or may be turned and centred. The
range of movement in X direction is 75 mm and in
Y direction 50 mm. The fixed stages have the drive
either on the right or left. The rotatable
mechanical stage has the drive on the right.
(1)
a)
• Unscrew 4 fixation screws (2-34/5) on the stage
carrier (2-34/6) using angled SW 3 Allen key
(2-34/4)
• Remove stage (2-34/1) from the stage carrier in
upward direction.
(2)
a)
• Loosen screwing cap (2-35/2) of spring housing
with approx. 3 rotations.
• Press stage to the front against spring pin
(2-35/1), lift it off the stage carrier (2-35/3) at
the back and remove it in upward direction.
• Tighten screwing cap (2-35/2).
b)
• Loosen screwing cap (2-35/2) of spring housing
with approx. 3 rotations.
• Attach stage to the spring pin (2-35/1) via
dovetail groove.

Changing the mechanical stage

Fixed mechanical stage 75x50 R
Removing the stage
Rotary mechanical stage 75x50/240° R
Removing the stage
Attaching the stage
Axioskop 2 plus
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