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BX3-SSU SCANNING STAGE WITH ULTRASONIC Optical Microscope Accessory This instruction manual is for the Olympus Scanning Stage with Ultrasonic Model BX3-SSU. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use [TYPE-2] of the scanning stage with ultrasonic, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope.
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BX3-SSU CONTENTS IMPORTANT -- Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. -- MODULE NOMENCLATURE CONTROLS OPERATION OF SCANNING STAGE WITH ULTRASONIC Turning the Power ON Moving the Stage Replacing the Fuses COMPENSATION OF THE STAGE ..................................
2. To prevent obstruction of the air vents 2 on both sides of the control box @ for BX3-SSU, always install it longitudinally and make sure to leave at least 10 cm of free spaces around them.
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(1) Near an air intake or outlet of an air conditioning facility, etc. (2) Place subject to important vibrations or changes in temperature. (3) Near a source (including equipment not manufactured by Olympus) of abnormal noise. (4) Place subject to direct sunlight.
MODULE NOMENCLATURE } To ensure the performance, we recommend that you have your Olympus representative assemble and adjust the scanning stage with ultrasonic. The modules marked * are not part of the scanning stage with ultrasonic product. Microscope frame* BX63F...
Optional accessories Stage clips IX-SCL Center plate with 50 mm hole IX-CP50 Supersonic stage control box (Provided with BX3-SSU) DRIVE connector RS232C connector SENSOR connector MCXY connector Pilot lamp Main switch TRIG-OUT connector Fuse box (P.
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XY controller (Provided with BX3-SSU) Y-axis knob* X-axis knob* Coarse/fine selector button Pushed in: Coarse adjustment. Out position: Fine adjustment. * The factory settings of the stage displacement per turn are 10 mm for the coarse adjustment and 0.2 mm for the fine adjustment.
BX3-SSU OPERATION OF SCANNING STAGE WITH ULTRASONIC When you use BX3-SSU for the first time, be sure to perform the Compensation of the stage. For detail procedures, refer to “4 Compensation of the Stage” described in the next page. Turning the Power ON (Fig.
If the foreign substance is entered in the stage driving part, CAUTION the status may not be recovered by performing the Auto Compensation. In this case, turn the power of BX3-SSU Control Box to “ ” (OFF), and perform the Auto Compensation again after moving the stage from front to back and from side to side Fig.
If the foreign substance is entered in the stage driving part, CAUTION the status may not be recovered by performing the Auto Compensation. In this case, turn the power of BX3-SSU Control Box to “ ” (OFF), and perform the Auto Compensation again after moving the stage from front to back and from side to side Fig.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Center Plate with 50mm Hole IX-CP50 } When observing the wide range on the specimen in a large container, etc., use the center plate with 50mm hole IX-CP50. Be careful not to drop or apply a strong impact to the stage CAUTION center plate.
Applicable microscope frame BX63F, IX83P1ZF, IX83P2ZF, IX73P1F, IX73P2F, BX51WIF Slide glass specimen x 2 (total thickness 0.9 to 1.2 mm, cover glass thickness Slide holder 0.17 mm) Center plate with 25 mm hole (BX3-SSU accessory) Stage center plate Center plate with 50 mm hole IX-CP50 (option) Stage clips IX2-SCL.
Under certain conditions, performance of the scanning stage with ultrasonic 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 your local Olympus representative for assistance. Problem...
· Connect only the designated modules. Connecting a non-designated module may cause malfunction. · Be sure to set the main switches of the BX3-CBH/IX3-CBH and control box for BX3-SSU to “ ” (OFF) before connecting the cables.
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(Fig. 12) 1. Place BX3-SSU over BX63 so that the respective screw numbers (see the Fig. 6) of BX3-SSU and BX63 are overlapped. 2. Tighten the screw hole @ with the clamping screw (attached with BX3-SSU) from the upper side of BX3-SSU. Use Allen wrench (40x70mm) attached with BX63 for tightening.
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Fig. 14 3. Place the stage on the microscope so that the screw holes 4 of BX3-SSU overlaps the shim rings 3. And tighten the holes with the fixising screw 5 by using the Allen wrench provided with the microscope.
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Only for IX83 or IX73 5. Bundle BX3-SSU cables at the position 320mm from the edge on the stage side with the cable binder 8 provided with BX3-SSU. Fig. 17 6. Attach the cable holder 9 provided with BX3-SSU on the microscope.
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· Cables and cords are vulnerable when bent or twisted. Never subject them to excessive force. · Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If no power cord is provided, please select the proper power cord by referring to the section “PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD”...
If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment 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 equipment.
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BX3-SSU Table 2 HAR Flexible Cord APPROVAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORDAGE HARMONIZATION MARKING METHODS Alternative Marking Utilizing Printed or Embossed Harmoni- Black-Red-Yellow Thread (Length zation Marking (May be located of color section in mm) Approval Organization on jacket or insulation of internal...
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