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Olympus BX3M-CB Instructions Manual

Olympus BX3M-CB Instructions Manual

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BX3M-CB
BX3M-CBFM
BX3M-HS
INSTRUCTIONS
BX3M-HSRE
U-MIXR
BX3M-CB/CBFM
Control box/FM Control box
This instruction manual is for the control box or FM control box.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with
the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before
operating this product, and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future
Optical Microscope Accessory
reference.

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  • Page 1 BX3M-CB BX3M-CBFM BX3M-HS INSTRUCTIONS BX3M-HSRE U-MIXR BX3M-CB/CBFM Control box/FM Control box This instruction manual is for the control box or FM control box. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating this product, and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
  • Page 2 Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .................................... 1 Safety precautions ................................2 1 Nomenclature of respective portions ......................2 Operation procedures ............................. 2-1 Turning ON the main switch (BX3M-CBFM only) ....................9 2-2 Operating the MIX slider for reflected light observation ................10 Inserting the MIX slider for reflected light observation ......................10 Turning ON the illumination of the MIX slider for reflected light observation ........11 Adjusting the brightness ..................................12 Selecting the illumination pattern ............................13...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    BX3M-CB/CBFM Introduction The control box BX3M-CB and BX3M-CBFM are used to control motorized revolving nosepiece, MIX slider for reflected light observation and so on installed on the microscope. Contents of instruction manuals This instruction manual is for control box BX3M-CB and BX3M-CBFM. For usage in combination with microscope, refer...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If you install the product on an unstable table or a tilted table, the product may drop and you may get injured. Attach the product securely to the back surface of the microscope. (BX3M-CB) For installation procedure, refer to the instruction manual for system microscope BX53M.
  • Page 7 BX3M-CB/CBFM CAUTION - Electric safety - Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If the proper AC adapter and the power cord is not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) performance of the product cannot be assured.
  • Page 8 Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the cautions given after this symbol or in the instruction manual. Indicates that the main switch is ON. (BX3M-CBFM only) Indicates that the main switch is OFF. (BX3M-CBFM only) When caution labels are dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for replacement or inquiries.
  • Page 9 BX3M-CB/CBFM CAUTION - LED (light emitting diode) - Do not look directly at the light from the LED light source for a long time. The LED built in the MIX slider for reflected light observation (U-MIXR) (separately available) is basically eye-safe. However, do not look directly at the light from the LED lamp house for a long time, since it may cause damage to your eyes.
  • Page 10 · Before attaching or detaching the units other than the MIX slider for reflected light observation (U-MIXR), turn the power of product (OFF) as follows: · (BX3M-CB) set the main switch of the microscope to (OFF). · (BX3M-CBFM) set the main switch of the controll box to (OFF).

  • Page 11: Nomenclature Of Respective Portions

    BX3M-CB/CBFM Nomenclature of respective portions As to attaching procedures to the microscope and other units, refer to the instruction manual of dedicated system. Connector for MIX slider for reflected light observation BX3M-CB Indicator Dip switch Connector for motorized nosepiece AC adapter jack...
  • Page 12 BX3M-HS Display of selected magnification of objective It is enabled when using the motorized nosepiece, or when the BX3M-CB and the coded nosepiece are combined with the hand switch. Operating portions for MIX slider Display of selected observation method for reflected light observation...

  • Page 13: Operation Procedures

    2-1 Turning ON the main switch (BX3M-CBFM only) This section describes the procedure to turn ON the main switch of the BX3M-CBFM. If you use the BX3M-CB, turn ON the main switch of the microscope frame. For details, refer to the instruction manual of BX53M system microscope.

  • Page 14: Operating The Mix Slider For Reflected Light Observation

    2-2 Operating the MIX slider for reflected light observation Inserting the MIX slider for reflected light observation Push the MIX slider for reflected light observation (U-MIXR) in the second level (position where the clicking sound is heard). MIX slider for reflected light Light path observation position First level (pulled out)

  • Page 15: Turning On The Illumination Of The Mix Slider For Reflected Light Observation

    BX3M-CB/CBFM Turning ON the illumination of the MIX slider for reflected light observation If you press the ON/OFF button a of the hand switch (BX3M-HS) to set it to ON, the illumination of the MIX slider for reflected light observation (U-MIXR) turns ON.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness Press the light intensity button a of the hand switch (BX3M-HS) to adjust the brightness of the illumination. Button Operation Function Short press Darken by predetermined quantity. Long press Darken continuously. Short press Brighten by predetermined quantity. Long press Brighten continuously.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Illumination Pattern

    BX3M-CB/CBFM Selecting the illumination pattern Press the MODE button a of the hand switch (BX3M-HS) to select the illumination pattern. The indicator b turns ON according to the illumination pattern. Operation Function Short press Changes the illumination pattern. Long press...
  • Page 18 Turn the dial c to change the illumination position. The illumination position shifts in the rotated direction by one scale at a time. (Example of clockwise rotation) While the illumination pattern is rotating automatically, you NOTE cannot operate the dial c and the ON/OFF button d .

  • Page 19: Operating The Motorized Nosepiece

    The nosepiece rotation direction specified by pressing the button can be changed by setting the dip switch of the control box (BX3M-CBFM or BX3M-CB). For details, see ”5-3 Setting the dip switch” (page 33). Before setting the dip switch, set the main switch to NOTE (OFF).

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Specification Item BX3M-CB BX3M-CBFM Main unit: input: 5 V / 2.5 A Rating AC adapter: input: 100-240 V 50-60 Hz 0.4 A output: 5 V 2.5 A Power consumption 7.4 W, 22.7 VA Cooling system Natural circulation air cooling...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Meaning of notations in the following tables Number of beeps: The beep sound is heard when the control box (BX3M-CBFM or BX3M-CB) is combined. This is a number of this beep sound. CB : Indicates the lighting state of the indicator of the control box (BX3M-CBFM or BX3M-CB).
  • Page 22 ON even though the hand None – – switch for motorized nosepiece is connected, contact Olympus. The hand switch Contact Olympus. for motorized – nosepiece (BX3M- HSRE) is damaged. The hand switch Contact Olympus.
  • Page 23 (BX3M-CBFM 9, 33 or BX3M-CB) to set the number of objective mounting holes on the nosepiece. The motorized Set the main switch to...
  • Page 24 The control box Set the main switch to (OFF) and (BX3M-CBFM or connect the control box and the AC BX3M-CB) is not 9, 27, adapter of the control box again. connected. Then, set the main switch to (ON) and confirm that the beep is heard once.
  • Page 25 Turns None is connected, contact Olympus. The hand switch If the indicator3 on the side or the (BX3M-HS) is back of the control box does not damaged.
  • Page 26 OUT (IN does not light.) even though light path. the MIX slider for reflected light observation is engaged in the light path, contact Olympus. The illumination Press the ON button of the hand of the MIX slider switch (BX3M-HS).
  • Page 27 None ON even though the light intensity (U-MIXR) is 0%. button is pressed, contact Olympus. Or the hand switch (BX3M-HS) is damaged. d) The OB indicator does not light even though selecting the objective by turning the motorized nosepiece.
  • Page 28 : Turns ON. : Blinks. :Turns OFF. : Varies depending on state. Phenomena Cause Remedy Page Number of beeps e) The system cannot be controlled by PC. The interface cable Connect the interface cable. is not connected. The main switch is Close the application software.
  • Page 29 The beep sound is heard once suddenly, and the system returns to the state that the power is ON. The large supply This is not a failure. voltage fluctuation, If this phenomenon occurs etc. occurs caused frequently, contact Olympus. 1 time – – – by thunder, etc.
  • Page 30 Set the main switch to (OFF) communication once and set the main switch to between the control (ON) again. box (BX3M-CBFM If the error occurs frequently, contact or BX3M-CB) and Olympus. the hand switch for motorized nosepiece 5 times – –...

  • Page 31: Assembly

    BX3M-CB/CBFM Assembly 5-1 Assembly procedures (BX3M-CBFM only) This section describes assembly procedures of the BX3M-CBFM. If you use the BX3M-CB, refer to the instruction manual of BX53M system microscope for assembly procedures of the BX3M-CB. Cable connections · Before connecting or disconnecting cables, set the main switch to...
  • Page 32 Connecting the AC adapter and the power cord Insert the AC adapter plug a firmly in the AC adapter jack b of the FM control box. When inserting or removing the AC adapter plug, hold the NOTE plug and insert straightly. Insert the power cord connector c in the connector d of the AC adapter.
  • Page 33 BX3M-CB/CBFM Connect the power cord plug e to the power outlet f . For the safety purpose, connect the power cord plug last. NOTE...

  • Page 34: Connection With Pc

    · Connect the cables in the correct orientation paying attention to the shape of the connector. · You cannot connect the PC and the control box (BX3M- CBFM or BX3M-CB) using both the USB cable and the RS- 232C cable.
  • Page 35 BX3M-CB/CBFM Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable connector a to the connector b of BX3M- CBFM or the connector c of BX3M-CB. Connect the other connector of the USB cable to the USB 2.0 connector of PC. Some PCs are equipped with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 NOTE connectors.
  • Page 36 Connecting the RS-232C cable Connect the RS-232C cable connector a to the connector b of BX3M-CBFM or the connector c of BX3M-CB. Connect the other connector of the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C connector of PC. Start procedures /Exit procedures...

  • Page 37: Setting The Dip Switch

    Setting the dip switch This setting is necessary when combining the motorized nosepiece or the hand switch for motorized nosepiece (BX3M-HSRE) to the microscope. Set the dip switch on the back of BX3M-CBFM or the side of BX3M-CB. : Factory default setting Function/Unit...

  • Page 38: Proper Selection Of The Power Supply Cord

    If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the product by referring to “Specifications” and “Certified Cord” below: Caution : In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the product.
  • Page 39 BX3M-CB/CBFM Certification mark Country Agency Country Agency Certification mark Argentina IRAM Italy Australia Japan JET, JQA, Austria ÖVE Netherlands KEMA Belgium CEBEC Norway NEMKO Canada Spain Denmark DEMKO Sweden SEMKO Finland Switzerland United ASTA France Kingdom Germany U.S.A. Ireland NSAI...
  • Page 40 Table 2 HAR flexible cord Alternative marking utilizing Printed or embossed black-red-yellow thread (Length harmonization marking (May be of color section in mm) Approval organization located on jacket or insulation of internal wiring) Black Yellow Comite Electrotechnique Belge (CEBEC) CEBEC <HAR>...
  • Page 41 BX3M-CB/CBFM Alternative marking utilizing Printed or embossed black-red-yellow thread (Length harmonization marking (May be of color section in mm) Approval organization located on jacket or insulation of internal wiring) Black Yellow National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) <NSAI> <HAR> Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll (NEMKO) NEMKO <HAR>...
  • Page 42 MEMO...
  • Page 44 Manufactured by Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan Distributed by AX9451 01...

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