Important - Be Sure To Read This Section For Safe Use Of The Equipment - Olympus BX-UCB Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT
The BX-UCB control box is the basic module for controlling the drive of a BX2 microscope with motorized
specification. It also incorporates the power supply for the microscope.
The U-HSTR2 hand switch has a button layout optimized for the motorized BX2 system.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before connecting cables, be sure to set the main switch of the BX-UCB control box to "
2. Make sure to ground the equipment for safety and for maintaining the electrical safety performance.
3. When installing the control box, leave spaces of more than 10 cm around it. (Note that the control box also has a
ventilation air inlet on the front panel).
4. Distribute the power cord and other cables away from the lamp housing and its surroundings. Otherwise, the cord or
cable coating may melt by heat and cause an electric shock hazard.
5. Never allow the push ring driver (U-FWT/O/R) or Allen wrench that is provided with an associated module or microscope
to enter the air vents on the control box. Otherwise, an electric shock and/or malfunction may occur.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols are found on the unit. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment in the
safest possible manner.
Symbol
l
1
Getting Ready
1. The control box and hand switch are precision equipment. Handle them carefully by avoiding any shock or impact, and
also connect each cable gently.
2. Do not use the equipment under a direct sunlight, in a place under high temperature and humidity or in a place subject
to vibrations. (For the operating environmental condition, see chapter 3, "SPECIFICATIONS" on page 7.)
3. While the main switch of the BX-UCB control box is set to " I " (ON), do not replace any module, plug or unplug any cable
or switch the light path manually to prevent malfunction (manual switching of the revolving nosepiece is permitted).
4. Never disassemble any part of the unit as this could result in mafunctions or reduced performance.
1
Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury to
the user and/or damage to the equipment.
Indicates that the main switch is ON.
Indicates that the main switch is OFF.
Transmitted lighting.
Reflected lighting.
Explanation
" (OFF)".