Changing The Mechanical Stage - Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS plus Manual

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Carl Zeiss

Fig. 2-41

Changing the fixed mechanical

stage

Attaching the stage

• Attach stage (2-41/1) to stage carrier (2-41/6) in such a way that the threaded holes (2-41/2) on the

underside of the stage are positioned above the openings of the stage carrier (2-41/3).

• Insert four fixation screws (2-41/5) 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. 2-42

Changing the rotary mechanical

stage

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Attachments and conversions

2.2.9

Depending on type, mechanical stages can be

fixed or they can be rotated or centered. The

movement range is 75 mm in x-direction and 50

mm in y-direction. The drive is either on the right

or left for fixed stages. The drive is on the right on

stages that rotate.

(1)

• Unscrew 4 fixation screws (2-41/5) on the stage

carrier (2-41/6) using angled SW 3 Allen key

(2-41/4)

• Remove stage (2-41/1) from the stage carrier in

upward direction.

(2)

• Loosen screwing cap (2-42/2) of spring housing

with approx. 3 rotations.

• Press stage to the front against spring pin

(2-42/1), lift it off the stage carrier (2-42/3) at

the back and remove it in upward direction.

• Tighten screwing cap (2-42/2).

• Loosen screwing cap (2-42/2) of spring housing

with approx. 3 rotations.

• Attach stage to the spring pin (2-42/1) via

dovetail groove.