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3D Microscopy for Axiovert 100/135/135 M Operating Manual...
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All rights reserved in the event of granting of patents or registration of a utility model. Issued by: Carl Zeiss Mikroskopie D-07740 Jena Telephone: (03641) 64-16 16 Telefax: (03641) 64-31 44 Internet: mikro @ zeiss.de http://www.zeiss.de Number of this manual: B 40-022-4 e Date of issue: 07/98 B 40-022-4 e 07/98...
3D microscopy for Axiotron 2 3D microscopy for Axiotech 100 vario 3D microscopy for Axiotech 100 3D microscopy for Axiovert 100/135/135 M 3D microscopy for Axiovert 25 CA 3D microscopy for Axioplan 2/Axiophot 2 3D microscopy for Axioskop 3D microscopy for Axioskop 2...
Axiotron 2 Axiotech 100 Caution! Axiotech 100 vario Disconnect the instrument from the line before opening it. Axiovert 100/135/135 M Axiovert 25 CA Note! Notes which must be observed. Axioplan 2/Axiophot 2 Axioskop Axioskop 2 Regulations concerning...
3D Microscopy Notes on unpacking, transport and storage Notes on unpacking, Cable connections may only be made if the various components are switched off. transport and storage For the video components from KAPPA, it is The components for 3D microscopy must be absolutely necessary to use only the transported in their original packaging.
Axiotron 2 examination of the structure of crystalline Axiotech 100 materials vario Axiotech 100 examination of compound materials. Axiovert 100/135/135 M Axiovert 25 CA Axioplan 2/Axiophot 2 Axioskop Axioskop 2 B 40-022-4 e 07/98...
3D Microscopy Function Eypiece version Function The dynamic technique on which 3D There are three different versions of 3D microscopy is based can be used with any light microscopy: microscope with an accessible aperture eyepiece version diaphragm. monitor version The technique can be used with upright or inverted reflected-light and transmitted-light combination of eyepiece and monitor microscopes.
Function Monitor version 3D Microscopy 2.2.2 Monitor version An LCD shutter ("3D illumination shutter") is positioned close to the aperture diaphragm and is used to open or close half a side of the beam path. With the monitor version, the LCD shutter is controlled via the "3MCU II"...
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3D Microscopy Function Monitor version 1 Monitor shutter 2 Polarizing glasses 1 Monitor shutter 3 Camera 2 Glasses 4 Objective 3 Control unit for monitor shutter 5 Object plane 4 MCU II image memory 6 Condenser 5 3D illumination shutter 7 3D illumination shutter 6 Objective 8 MCU II image memory...
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Function Combined version 3D Microscopy 2.2.3 Combination of eyepiece and monitor version An LCD shutter ("3D illumination shutter") is positioned close to the aperture diaphragm and is used to open or close one half of the beam path. With the combined version, the LCD shutter is controlled via the "3D-CONTROL DSA-3"...
3D Microscopy Maintenance and care Clean the polarizing foils as follows: Maintenance and care Remove dust using a rubber blower 2.3.1 General Use a soft optics cleaning cloth Never expose the components for 3D Use a natural hair brush degreased in alcohol microscopy to inadmissible climatic conditions and dried before.
If inverted microscopes are used in transmitted if not, turn the camera light - e.g. the Axiovert 100/135/135 M - remember that observation is made from the 3D illumination shutter is out of alignment; opposite side of the instrument if manipulators, recenter aperture diaphragm, needles and electrodes are used.
3D Microscopy Technical Data Technical Data Parameters Description Ambient conditions Operation Storage Transport Temperature + 10°C ... + 35°C 0°C ... + 35°C 20°C ... + 50°C < 90% at 30°C < 90% to 30°C Humidity max. 75% at 35°C condensation water not condensation water not admissible...
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3D Microscopy Contents Axiovert 100/135 B 40-022-4 e 09/98...
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3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Contents 3D Microscopy for Axiovert 100/135/135 M Contents Components for 3D Microscopy Overview ..........16 Eyepiece version....................18 Converting the microscope ....................18 3D-CONTROL DSA-3 Control Unit ..................20 2.2.1 Connections........................20 2.2.2 Controls........................... 20 Adjustment ........................
3D Microscopy Overview Axiovert 100/135/135 M Components for 3D Microscopy Overview Fig. 1 Overview B 40-022-4 e 09/98...
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3D video equipment with monitor shutter including camera, monitor shutter including camera, monitor and polarizing glasses and polarizing glasses BNC cable Key to Fig. 1 3D depolarizer Axiovert 100/135/135 M Eyepieces with 3D shutter LD condenser 3D illumination shutter 3D-CONTROL DSA-3 TV adapter Camera...
3D Microscopy Eyepiece version Axiovert 100/135/135 M Set up the microscope in accordance with Eyepiece version the operating instructions of the Axiovert 100/135/135 M Converting the microscope Equip the microscope with LD condenser 0.55 Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, DIC, DIC Connect the components for 3D microscopy to the 3D-CONTROL DSA-3 control unit: Fig.
Insert eyepieces with 3D shutter in the binocular tube Insert 3D illumination shutter in the recess provided in the condenser of the Axiovert 100/135/135 M, close to the aperture diaphragm Fig. 4 Do not touch the polarizing foil, since it can be easily scratched.
3D Microscopy Eyepiece version Axiovert 100/135/135 M 2.2.2 Controls 3D-CONTROL DSA-3 Fig. 6 Control Unit STEP If the rotary switch is in the "STEP" position, this button can be used to change to statically inclined illumination for the left and right beam path.
Move rotary switch of the 3D-CONTROL DSA-3 to the STEP position: Fig. 6 Observe the pupil: Axiovert 100: remove the eyepiece and insert the centering telescope, Axiovert 135/135 M with Bertrand lens in the 4x turret: use centering telescope or Bertrand lens to focus on the aperture diaphragm;...
3D Microscopy Eyepiece version Axiovert 100/135/135 M There are two ways of adjusting the voltage of 2.3.2 Check the contrast the 3D shutters in the eyepieces: If colors or inhomogeneity are visible in the 3D illumination shutter outside the microscope,...
3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Eyepiece version 2.3.3 Check whether image is upright Set the rotary switch of the 3D-CONTROL DAS-3 to 3D VIS Set the toggle switch of the 3D-CONTROL DAS-3 to STEREO View a familiar object; if the image is not upright, exchange the...
3D Microscopy Eyepiece version Axiovert 100/135/135 M Monitor version The following components from KAPPA are Control unit for monitor shutter, with power required for the monitor version: unit and connecting cable MCU II control unit 3D illumination shutter CF 15/4 MC-S camera...
3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Monitor version Conversion Set up the microscope in accordance with the operating instructions for the Axiovert 100/135/135 M Equip the microscope with LD condenser 0.55 Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, DIC, DIC Use Velcro tape to stick the bracket to the...
TV adapter 1x for chip camera with C-mount Fig. 12 Push 3D illumination shutter in the recess provided in the condenser of the Axiovert 100/135, close to the aperture diaphragm: Fig. 4 1 Camera 2 Adapter Do not touch the polarizing foil, since it can 3 Phototube be easily scratched.
3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Monitor version 3.2.2 Basic settings for 3D microscopy MCU II Control Unit USER MENU User 1 RESET MENU Scope LC AB <BA> (corresponds to stereo/ pseudostereo change) White set Lock 50 % Integration Mode: Auto...
3D Microscopy Monitor version Axiovert 100/135/135 M Adjustment Use cover slip as an object and focus on it using the10x objective; after adjustment, check the setting using the objective of the highest magnification Check center position of the 3D illumination shutter in the same way as with the eyepiece version;...
3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Monitor version 3D video recordings Connecting the video recorder: Set the toggle switch of the MCU II to 3D sequences can generally be recorded and Extern played back using a video recorder. Fig. 14 This requires an S-VHS recorder and an S-VHS video tape.
3D Microscopy Eyepiece and monitor version Axiovert 100/135/135 M Eyepiece and monitor version Conversion and adjustment Set up the microscope in accordance with the operating instructions of the Axiovert 100/135/135 M Equip the microscope with LD condenser 0.55 Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, DIC, DIC...
3D Microscopy Axiovert 100/135/135 M Eypiece and monitor version 4.2 Observation 4.2.2 Monitor observation This is a combination of the eyepiece and the monitor version. The image is 3-dimensional Switch beam path to Camera/TV on the when you look through the eyepiece or on the stand monitor.
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3D Microscopy Eyepiece and monitor version Axiovert 100/135/135 M B 40-022-4 e 09/98...
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