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SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 SZX2 COAXIAL VERTICAL ILLUMINATORS This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX2 coaxial vertical illuminator. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this equip- ment, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the equipment.
SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 CONTENTS IMPORTANT — Be sure to read this chapter for safe use of the equipment. — 1 USABLE OBSERVATION MAGNIFICATIONS 2 NOMENCLATURE 3 ASSEMBLY 4 SUMMARY OF OPERATION PROCEDURE 5 OPERATION 9, 1 0 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 11, 1 2...
IMPORTANT Getting Ready 1. This manual pertains only to the operating procedure of the coaxial vertical illuminators. Make sure that you also read the instruction manuals for the SZX16/SZX10/SZX7 microscope and light source so that you understand the overall operating instructions of the entire microscope system.
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SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 Caution If the coaxial illuminator is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the equipment may also be damaged. Always use the equipment as outlined in this instruction manual. The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual.
USABLE OBSERVATION MAGNIFICATIONS The following table lists usable objectives and observation ranges (when 10X eyepieces are used). Total magnification when the coaxial vertical illuminator is used: Total magnification (A) = Objective magnification x Zoom magnification (B) x Eyepiece magnification (10X) x 1.5 Coaxial Vertical Illuminator SZX2-ILLC16 Coaxial Vertical Illuminator ILLC10 Zoom Microscope Body...
SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 NOMENCLATURE Coaxial Vertical Illuminator }This illustration uses the SZX2-ILLC16. The light guide mount of the SZX2-ILLC16 SZX2-ILLC10 is slightly narrower than that shown here. SZX2-ILLC10 Light guide clamping Dovetail mount screws Light guide mount Quarter-Wave Plate Branched Flexible Light Guide LG-DF SZX2-ILLC1/4 Outgoing light guide end...
ASSEMBLY The diagram below shows how to assemble the various modules of this equipment. The numbers in the diagram indicate the order of assembly. # Before assembling, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid scratching any parts or touching the glass surfaces.
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SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 Mounting the Coaxial Vertical Illuminator (Fig. 1) 1. Loosen the observation tube clamping screw @ with the provided Allen screwdriver and remove the observation tube. 2. Align the positioning groove ² on the coaxial vertical illuminator with the positioning pin ³ on the microscope body. Then insert the dovetail | at the bottom of the coaxial vertical illuminator into the dovetail mount 5 on the microscope body.
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2. Loosen the light guide clamping screws 5 on the coaxial vertical illumi- nator with the Allen screwdriver. Insert the outgoing light guide end 6 until it stops (the force required for insertion will increase in the middle due to a spring).
SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 SUMMARY OF OPERATION PROCEDURE Ref. Page Preparation 1. Check that the required modules are mounted........................................(P. 6 & 7) 2. Adjust the orientation of the microscope body and the rotation tension of the coarse focus adjustment knob.* 3. Turn on the main switch of the light source unit and adjust the brightness.* 4.
OPERATION Adjusting the Quarter-Wave Plate Orientation (Fig. 5) # If the quarter-wave plate is not positioned properly, flare may be pro- duced even inside the usable observation area. 1. Slightly loosen the two quarter-wave plate clamping knobs @. 2. Adjust the quarter-wave plate orientation so that the clamping knobs are exactly to the side of the microscope when seen from the front (i.e., so that the module indication faces the front).
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SZX2-ILLC16/ILLC10 Observing the Specimen A)Observing an IC chip, wafer, etc. 1. Brighten the field of view by turning the quarter-wave plate rotation annulus. 2. If the field of view is too bright and glaring, adjust the brightness as described in above.
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Under certain conditions, performance of this equipment may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local Olympus representative for assistance. Problem...
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Manufactured by Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan Distributed by (Biological) (Industrial) 8F Olympus Tower, 446 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 135-509 AX7507 05...
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