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U-AFA2M-VIS/DUV
U-AFA2M-CB
U-AFA2M-CBL2M/CBL3M
This instruction manual is for the Olympus Active AF Unit Model U-AFA2M. To ensure the safety,
obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recommend
that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
U-AFA2M
ACTIVE AUTOFOCUSING UNIT
Optical Microscope Accessory
A X 8 3 2 0
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- Page 1 ACTIVE AUTOFOCUSING UNIT Optical Microscope Accessory This instruction manual is for the Olympus Active AF Unit Model U-AFA2M. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
- Page 2 In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. For Korea only...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Notes on AF (Autofocusing) Getting Ready Maintenance and Storage Caution MICROSCOPE MODULES NOMENCLATURE ASSEMBLY 7-10 — Have your local Olympus representative perform the assembly operations. — SYSTEM STARTUP PROCEDURE REFLECTED LIGHT DIC AND SIMPLIFIED POLARIZED LIGHT 11,12 OBSERVATIONS TV OBSERVATION/PHOTOMICROGRAPHY SPECIFICATIONS 14,15... -
Page 5: Important
Be sure to observe strictly the cautions given in the instruction manual provided with the DUV microscopy unit. 3. Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If the proper power cord is not used, the product performance as well as its safety performance cannot be warranted. - Page 6 Left side panel Right side panel The border and letter are black and the background is yellow. When a warning label becomes dirty or is peeled off, contact Olympus for replacement. Applicability of the System 1. Applicable modules · Motorized microscope frame: BX61TRF ·...
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Page 7: Notes On Af (Autofocusing)
U-AFA2M Notes on AF (Autofocusing) 1. Applicable specimens AF is available with any specimen with reflectivity from 3% (glass) to 100% (mirror). However, the AF position may be deviated from the desired focusing position in the following cases. · When observing a specimen with double structure (deposited thin film or an electrode under glass, etc.): AF on the desired layer may be unavailable due to the multi-layer reflections. -
Page 8: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage 1. Do not attempt to use organic solvents to clean the unit and the modules but wipe them dry with a soft cloth. When they are extremely dirty, use a lint-free, soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted neutral detergent. 2. -
Page 9: Microscope Modules
Other required applicable modules are to be prepared separately. Observation Tube Analyzer Slot/Analyzer U-BI30-2 MX-AFDIC/U-AN U-TR30-2 U-ETR-4 U-TLU U-SWTR-3 Active AF Unit* U-SWETR U-AFA2M-VIS U-SWETTR-5 U-AFA2M-DUV MX-SWETTR (Used in combination with the U-UVF248) Objectives See page 2 for details on the applicable objectives. Motorized Vertical Illuminator BX-RLAA... -
Page 10: Nomenclature
NOMENCLATURE Active AF Unit U-AFA2M-VIS/U-AFA2M-DUV Be sure to use the connection cable designated by Olympus. The computer in use should meet the IEC60950 requirements. If any item other than specified is used, the entire performance of the system cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 11: Assembly - Have Your Local Olympus Representative Perform The Assembly Operations
# For the assembly and adjustments of the unit, have Olympus perform them. # After re-assembling the module, re-adjustments are required. Consult Olympus in such a case. }For the connection using an RS-232C cable (to be prepared by the user) and computer, refer to the instruction manuals for the BX-UCB control box and U-HSTR2 hand switch. - Page 12 3-2 Detailed Assembly Procedures Installing the U-AFA2M Active AF Unit (Figs. 2 & 3) CAUTION Be sure to adjust centering of the AF unit. To ensure safety, be sure to unplug the AF cable during installation and adjustment of the AF unit. 1.
- Page 13 U-AFA2M Installing the U-AFA2M-CB Control Board (Figs. 4 & 5) }Install only the U-AFA2M-CB AF control board in the BX-UCB control box. Remove any other Z-focusing control board (U-ZPCB, U-AFP1-CB,etc.) if any is installed. Otherwise, malfunction will result. # Do not unplug the termination connector. Otherwise, AF operation will be unavailable. # The AF control board is a precision part that may be damaged critically by static electricity.
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Page 14: System Startup Procedure
Installing the AF Control Board ² # Be sure to set the main switch on the BX-UCB control box @ to “ ” (OFF) before proceeding to installing the U-AFA2M-CB AF control board. 1. Loosen the six clamping knobs on the two option slot covers on the rear of the BX-UCB and remove the covers and knobs. -
Page 15: Reflected Light Dic And Simplified Polarized Light Observations
U-AFA2M REFLECTED LIGHT DIC AND SIMPLIFIED POLARIZED LIGHT OBSERVATIONS (Note) The modules required for simplified polarized light observation are the MX-AFDIC analyzer slot, U-AN analyzer and U- PO3 polarizer. DIC (Differential Interference Contrast) observation is possible by adding the U-DICR series of DIC slider to the above combinations. - Page 16 Observation Method (Fig. 7) 1. Place the specimen on the stage and adjust the focus by moving the stage up or down. 2. Adjust the field iris diaphragm so that its image circumscribes the field of view. 3. The contrast may sometimes be enhanced by closing the aperture iris diaphragm slightly.
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Page 17: Tv Observation/Photomicrography
The U-TV0.35XC-2/T V0.5XC-3/T V0.63XC C-mount camera adapter or the combination of U-TV1X-2 + U-CMAD3, etc. can be mounted on the straight observation tube. As adapters for mounting a camera with a mount other than the C-mount are also available, please contact Olympus. Selecting the TV Adapter Magnification The magnification of the T V adapter is determined by the size of the CCD used in the TV camera or digital camera. -
Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AF Unit Item U-AFA2M-VIS U-AFA2M-DUV Applicable microscope frame BX61TRF + BX-RLAA BXFMA Applicable illuminator BX-RLAA , BXFMA-F Applicable intermediate U-UVF248-IM attachment Applicable observation tube U-BI30-2, U-TR30-2, U-ETR-4, U-TLU, U-SWTR-3, U-SWETR, U-SWETTR-5, MX-SWETTR. Applicable revolving nosepiece U-D6REMC, U-D6BDREMC, U-D5BDREMC, U-P5REMC, U-P5BDREMC, U-D6REM, U-D5BDREM. - Page 19 U-AFA2M Operating Environment · Indoor use. · Altitude: Max. 2000 meters · Ambient temperature:10 to 35°C (50 to 95° F) · Relative humidity: 15% to 85% · Supply voltage fluctuations: ±10% · Pollution degree: 2 (in accordance with IEC60664) · Installation (overvoltage) category: II (in accordance with IEC60664)
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Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Under certain conditions, performance of the unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus for assistance. Problem... - Page 21 The specimen has low reflectivity. Focus the specimen manually. The optical axis of the objective is Contact Olympus. deviated from that of the AF unit. AF results in focusing on a region Dirt is attached to the specimen.
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- Page 24 Manufactured by Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan Distributed by 48 Woerd Avenue Waltham, MA 02453, U.S.A. 8F Olympus Tower, 446 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06153 Korea Printed in Japan 20170414 M0000 AX8320 05...
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