T-Sr Rectangular Stage - Nikon ECLIPSE TE2000-E Instructions Manual

III. Operation of each part
Tilting the pillar
The pillar can be tilted to provide a wider operation space which will be needed when changing a large-sized specimen.
Loosen the tilting clamp screw at the rear of the illuminator and hold the front part of the illuminating section to tilt the
illuminator backward.
Usually, the tilting clamp screw can be left unlocked.
When relatively heavy device is attached to the pillar, the tilting clamp screw should be locked to avoid the pillar from
accidental tilt.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught by the moving part of the dia-illuminator when tilting it.
• When attaching relatively heavy devices to the dia-illuminator (such as high intensity light source and its
adapters), be sure to fix them tightly onto the illuminator or they will fall off when the illuminator is tilted.
Screw holes for mounting various devices
There are four M4 tapped holes on the front surface of the dia-illuminator. They can be used to fix manipulator and other
devices. The upper two holes are for the devices that should be moved away from the stage when the dia-illuminator is
tilted. The lower two holes are for the devices which should remain on the stage when the dia-illuminator is tilted.

13. T-SR rectangular stage

Normally, mount the stage so that its handle comes to the rear right of the microscope. It is also possible to mount the
stage in the diagonally opposite position, with the handle at the front left. Since the universal joint is adopted on the
handle, the handle can be adjusted to any angle.
There are tapped holes on the top and bottom plates of the stage, which can be used for mounting a manipulator or other
devices.
Two types of stage rings are available: 20 mm diameter and 40 mm diameter. Use them selectively according to the sizes
of specimen containers.
If the 40 mm stage ring is used, and the stage has been moved significantly out of observation range, the objective may
strike the bottom of the stage when rotated. In this case, first lower the nosepiece to the limit and then rotate it.
The stage rack protrudes during operation. When operating the focusing knobs or the revolving nosepiece, be
careful not to graze your hand on the end of the rack.
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