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Carl Zeiss Axio Scope A1 Manual Servicio
Carl Zeiss Axio Scope A1 Manual Servicio
Operating Manual
Axio Scope.A1
Carl Zeiss
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Axio Scope.A1
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CONTENT
Page
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 9
1.1
1.2
Warranty........................................................................................................................ 14
1.3
Stand Variants............................................................................................................... 15
1.4
1.5
2.1
2.2
2.3
STARTUP ............................................................................................................ 29
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.10
3.1.11
3.1.12
3.1.13
3.1.14
3.1.15
3.1.16
3.1.17
3.1.18
3.1.19
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
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3.3
Switching the Microscope and its Separate Illumination Fixtures on and off ......... 55
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
3.4.6
3.4.7
3.4.8
3.4.9
3.4.10
3.4.11
3.4.12
3.4.13
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 69
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
4.1.9
4.1.10
4.1.11
4.1.12
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
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4.2.9
4.2.10
4.2.11
4.2.12
5.1
Maintenance................................................................................................................ 109
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.4
Service.......................................................................................................................... 114
6.1
6.2
6.3
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Content / Figures
Axio Scope.A1
FIGURES
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-2
Fig. 1-3
0
1H
2H
Caution sign on lower stand part for HAL 100- and HAL 50-illumination............................. 13
Caution sign on upper stand part FL-LED............................................................................. 13
Interface diagram (upper stand part FL/HBO and lower stand part with
HAL 50 illumination) ........................................................................................................... 18
Summary of the controls and functional elements ............................................................... 20
Setting up the microscope................................................................................................... 29
Mounting the upper stand part on the stand column .......................................................... 30
Mounting the binocular tube .............................................................................................. 31
Inserting eyepieces .............................................................................................................. 31
Inserting an eyepiece graticule ............................................................................................ 32
Mounting objectives............................................................................................................ 33
Changing the reflector module in the reflector insert .......................................................... 34
Changing the reflector module in the upper stand part FL-LED............................................ 34
Mounting the reflector insert .............................................................................................. 35
Changing the stable mechanical stage ................................................................................ 36
Changing the rotatable mechanical stage............................................................................ 36
Centering the rotatable mechanical stage ........................................................................... 37
Adjusting ergonometric drive .............................................................................................. 38
Adjusting the frictional momentum..................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the connecting rod position for the ergo drive ..................................................... 40
Mounting the LED illuminator on the condenser.................................................................. 41
Connecting the LED illuminator........................................................................................... 41
Mounting the condenser carrier .......................................................................................... 42
Mounting the condenser..................................................................................................... 43
Mounting the stage carrier.................................................................................................. 44
Removing a halogen lamp HAL 50 ...................................................................................... 45
Inserting a halogen lamp 12 V, 50 W .................................................................................. 45
Mounting the halogen lamp HAL 100 ................................................................................. 46
Adjusting a halogen lamp HAL 100 ..................................................................................... 47
Changing a halogen lamp ................................................................................................... 48
Inserting the adjustment aid................................................................................................ 49
Opening the HBO 50........................................................................................................... 49
Changing the burner........................................................................................................... 50
Mounting the HBO 50......................................................................................................... 51
Adjusting the HBO 50 ......................................................................................................... 51
Mounting the HBO 100....................................................................................................... 52
Transformer HBO 100 W..................................................................................................... 52
Adjustment aid ................................................................................................................... 53
Adjusting the HBO 100 ....................................................................................................... 53
Lower stand part for HAL 50 illumination (proceed analogically for LED illumination)........... 54
Lower stand part for HAL 100 illumination .......................................................................... 54
Auxiliary power supply unit HAL 100 (front and back) ......................................................... 55
Transformer HBO 100 W (front and back) .......................................................................... 55
Changing the upper stand part, inserting a centerpiece....................................................... 56
Mounting the binocular tube .............................................................................................. 57
18H
189H
190H
Fig. 1-4
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2
Fig. 3-3
Fig. 3-4
Fig. 3-5
Fig. 3-6
Fig. 3-7
Fig. 3-8
Fig. 3-9
Fig. 3-10
Fig. 3-11
Fig. 3-12
Fig. 3-13
Fig. 3-14
Fig. 3-15
Fig. 3-16
Fig. 3-17
Fig. 3-18
Fig. 3-19
Fig. 3-20
Fig. 3-21
Fig. 3-22
Fig. 3-23
Fig. 3-24
Fig. 3-25
Fig. 3-26
Fig. 3-27
Fig. 3-28
Fig. 3-29
Fig. 3-30
Fig. 3-31
Fig. 3-32
Fig. 3-33
Fig. 3-34
Fig. 3-35
Fig. 3-36
Fig. 3-37
Fig. 3-38
Fig. 3-39
Fig. 3-40
3H
4H
5H
6H
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9H
10H
1H
12H
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20H
21H
2H
23H
24H
25H
26H
27H
28H
29H
230H
231H
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Fig. 3-42
Fig. 3-43
Fig. 3-44
Fig. 3-45
Fig. 3-46
Fig. 3-47
Fig. 3-48
Fig. 3-49
Fig. 3-50
Fig. 3-51
Fig. 3-52
Fig. 3-53
Fig. 3-54
Fig. 3-55
Fig. 4-1
Fig. 4-2
Fig. 4-3
Fig. 4-4
4H
45H
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47H
48H
49H
50H
51H
52H
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60H
61H
62H
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Fig. 4-5
63H
251H
Fig. 4-6
Fig. 4-7
Fig. 4-8
Fig. 4-9
Fig. 4-10
Fig. 4-11
Fig. 4-12
Fig. 4-13
Fig. 4-14
Fig. 4-15
Fig. 4-16
Fig. 4-17
Fig. 4-18
Fig. 4-19
Fig. 4-20
Fig. 4-21
Fig. 4-22
Fig. 4-23
Fig. 4-24
Fig. 4-25
Fig. 4-26
Fig. 4-27
Fig. 4-28
Fig. 4-29
Fig. 4-30
Fig. 4-31
89H
8H
87H
86H
85H
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82H
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80H
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7H
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25H
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27H
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Fig. 4-32
Fig. 4-33
Fig. 4-34
Fig. 4-35
Fig. 4-36
Fig. 5-1
90H
91H
92H
93H
94H
95H
Content / Figures
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
Safety Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
Safety Guidelines
Carl Zeiss
The microscopes Axio Scope.A1 were engineered, manufactured and tested according to DIN EN 61010-1
(IEC 61010-1) and IEC 61010-2-101, safety regulations for metering, control and laboratory equipment.
The microscopes fulfill the requirements as stated in regulation 98/79/EG (In-Vitro-Diagnostika) and carry
the label
.
The present manual gives information and safety warnings which must be followed by the operator.
The following warning and instruction icons are used in the manual:
CAUTION
Warns the operator of a possible danger.
CAUTION
Hot surface!
CAUTION
UV radiation!
BE CAREFUL, LED radiation!
LED class 3B, max. 30 mW, 365 - 625 nm,
Avoid direct exposure to the beam. Avoid contact with the skin!
CAUTION
Pull the plug before handling the instrument!
CAUTION
Possible danger for the instrument or the system.
ATTENTION
Points out instructions which should be followed carefully.
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Guidelines
Axio Scope.A1
The microscope Axio Scope.A1 and its genuine accessories may only be used for microscopy methods as
indicated in this manual.
The following guidelines are especially important:
The manufacturer admits no liability if the microscope, its components or single parts, are used
in any different manner. Liability is also excluded for any service or repair work performed by
non-authorized personnel and any rights to claims under guarantee expire.
The microscope may only be plugged into an electrical outlet equipped with a safety contact.
The safety aspect must not be disabled by using an extension cord which does not have a
ground wire.
Whenever it becomes apparent that any of the safety mechanisms is out of order, the
microscope must be switched off and protected from any accidental use. Please contact the
Zeiss Service Department or the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service before switching the microscope
on again.
The lower stand parts for LED illumination and those with integrated HAL 50 illumination are
equipped with a power supply unit integrated in the stand. This unit adapts to a voltage range
of 100 to 240 V 10 %, 50 / 60 Hz, no further voltage adjustment is necessary on the
microscope itself.
The auxiliary power supply unit SNT 12 V DC 100 W for HAL 100 covers a voltage range from
100 to 240 V AC 10 %, 50 to 60 Hz. It adapts automatically to the applied voltage.
The transformers for the HBO 100 adapt to a voltage range from 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to
60 Hz. They adapt automatically to the applied voltage. No further voltage adjustment is
necessary.
However, the transformer for the HBO 50 must be adjusted according to the applied voltage
(100, 110, 120, 127 or 230, 240 V). Please do not forget to adjust the power frequency
accordingly (50 or 60 Hz).
Before you switch on the microscope, please verify that the voltage you are about to use is
suitable.
Always pull the plug before you open the microscope or change a fuse!
Please make sure that the fuses are suitable for the applied nominal current. Never use any
makeshift fuses and do not short-circuit the fuse holders.
The microscopes Axio Scope.A1 do not have any special safety fixtures to protect from acid,
potentially infectious, toxic, radioactive or other specimens potentially hazardous to your health.
All legal requirements, especially the national regulations for the prevention of accidents must
be followed.
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Gas discharge lamps, e.g. HBO 100, emit ultraviolet radiation which may cause eye and skin
burns. Never look directly into the beam and avoid any direct skin exposure to the beam. Never
operate the microscope without the necessary safety equipment (e.g. special damping filters or
the fluorescence protection screen). Gas discharge lamps have a high internal pressure when
hot. Never change the lamps while they are still hot and make sure to always use protective
gloves and masks when changing them.
Microscope lamps radiate a lot of heat which could damage the heat sensitive fluorescence
filters. It is therefore necessary not to remove the heat protection filter when using a
fluorescence filter so that it can function properly.
Avoid any contact with the hot lamp case. Before you change a lamp, make sure to pull the
plug and wait 15 minutes for the lamp to cool down.
Dirt and dust may affect the microscopes performance. Protect it by using a dust cover when it
is not in use. Always make sure that the instrument is switched off before covering it up.
Covering the ventilation slits may accumulate heat which could damage the instrument and
even start a fire. Make sure to keep the ventilation slits open and never put or accidentally drop
anything into them.
Only authorized personnel should be allowed to operate the instruments. The personnel must
be aware of the possible danger which might occur while using the microscope. The
Axio Scope.A1 is a precision tool which can easily be damaged or even destroyed when
handled improperly.
When the lamp module (e.g. Colibri) is equipped with appropriate LED modules, or when a
white light source coupled by a fluid light conductor is used, ultraviolet radiation may leak
which can cause eye and skin burns. Never look directly into the light and avoid any direct skin
exposure to the light. Always use the appropriate safety equipment when operating the
microscope.
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INTRODUCTION
Safety Guidelines
Axio Scope.A1
Never look into the light beam of the illumination equipment - with or without optical
instruments. Not even if you just want to look at a specimen. Irreparable eye damage may
occur!
Do not hold any flammable or easily combustible materials around the light beam.
Please read the safety data sheet on Immersol 518 N, Immersol 518 F and Immersol W
carefully.
The immersion fluid Immersol 518 N is irritant to the skin. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes
and clothes.
If skin contact occurs, wash off with lots of water and soap.
If eye contact occurs, flush with water immediately for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical
assistance if irritation continues.
Defective microscopes do not belong in the household garbage. Follow the appropriate legal
regulations for their disposal.
Specimens must also be disposed off appropriately according to valid legal regulations and
internal work instructions.
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Caution signs on lower stand part for HAL 100- and HAL 50-illumination and on upper stand
part FL-LED
Fig. 1-1
Caution sign on lower stand part for HAL 100- and HAL 50-illumination
Fig. 1-2
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Warranty
Carl Zeiss
1.2
Axio Scope.A1
Warranty
The manufacturer guarantees that the instrument is free of any material and workmanship defects upon
delivery. If you become aware of any deficiencies, please contact us immediately and take all necessary
precautions in order to avoid further damage. Upon notice of deficiencies it is up to the manufacturers
discretion to correct the deficiencies or to deliver a defect-free instrument. Defects due to ordinary wear
and tear (especially on wearing parts) and to improper handling are not covered by our warranty.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages to the instrument which occur by maloperation,
negligence or any other manipulation of the instrument, especially if the damages occur while removing
or changing any parts or when using accessories from other manufacturers. This will immediately void the
warranty.
No maintenance or repair work, except for the instances mentioned in the manual, may be performed on
the microscopes. Only Carl Zeiss service personnel or personnel authorized especially by Carl Zeiss may
perform repair work on the microscopes. If your instrument happens to malfunction please contact the
Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service Department, Germany, (see p. 114) or the Carl Zeiss agency assigned to
your country.
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Stand Variants
Axio Scope.A1
1.3
Carl Zeiss
Stand Variants
The shipment includes five different upper stand parts, three lower stand parts and two stand columns
which can be combined according to the following chart.
Upper stand
part
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
LED,
LED, FL/HBO,
LED, FL-LED,
LED,
LED,
6x H
3x H, 3x DIC
3x H, 3x DIC
HAL 100/HBO,
HAL 100/HBO,
6x HD
6x HD DIC
Lower stand
part
Lower stand part
for LED
illumination
430035-9200-000
430035-9210-000
430035-9220-000
430035-9080-000
430035-9090-000
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
HAL 50,
HAL 50,
HAL 50,
HAL 50,
6x H
FL/ HBO,
3x H, 3x DIC
HAL 100/HBO,
HAL 100/HBO,
6x HD
6x HD DIC
3x H, 3x DIC
430035-9030-000
430035-9040-000
430035-9050-000
430035-9100-000
430035-9110-000
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
Microscope stand
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
"Axio Scope.A1"
HAL 100, 6x H
HAL 100,
HAL100,
3x H, 3x DIC
3x H, 3x DIC
HAL 100/HBO,
HAL 100/HBO,
6x HD
6x HD DIC
430035-9140-000
430035-9120-000
430035-9130-000
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430035-9070-000
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Stand Variants
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Upper stand
part
Axio Scope.A1
423730-9030-000
423730-9050-000
423730-9060-000
423730-9070-000
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 380 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 380 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 380 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 380 mm
451017-9010-00
451017-9010-00
451017-9010-000
451017-9010-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
423730-9030-000
423730-9050-000
423730-9060-000
423730-9070-000
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 560 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 560 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 560 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 560 mm
451017-9000-000
451017-9000-000
451017-9000-000
451017-9000-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
430036-9000-000
Lower stand
part
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 380 mm
Stand column
"Axio Scope"
Vario 560 mm
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INTRODUCTION
Interface Diagram
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Interface Diagram
The following figure shows a diagram of the interfaces of the microscope stand. The combination upper
stand part FL/HBO and lower stand part with HAL 50 illumination serves as demonstration.
The interfaces vary according to which upper or lower stand part has been chosen.
Legend of Fig. 1-3:
284H
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Tube
Achromatic illumination adapter
Upper stand part
Filter slider reflected light
Adjustment aid
Adapter
Reflector insert
Lower stand part
Filter slider transmitted light
Filter in the filter wheel transmitted light
Condenser carrier
Condenser
Stage carrier
Stage
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Fig. 1-3
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Interface Diagram
Axio Scope.A1
Interface diagram (upper stand part FL/HBO and lower stand part with HAL 50 illumination)
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Summary of the Controls and Functional Elements
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Eyepieces
Binocular tube part
Field diaphragm (non removable or as slider)
Adjustment aid (on upper stand part FL/HBO only)
Aperture diaphragm (non-removable or as slider) or FL attenuator
Reflected light lamp
Filter slider reflected light
Transmitted light lamp
Filter slider transmitted light
Gear shift for diffusion disk (for lower stand part with HAL 100 illumination only)
Focusing drive fine adjustment (both ways)
Focusing drive rough adjustment (both ways)
Light intensity control (operable from both sides)
Gear knob for adjusting the mechanical stage in direction X
Gear knob for adjusting the mechanical stage in direction Y
Gear knob for adjusting the condenser vertically (both sides)
Filter wheel six fold (operable from both sides, not available for lower stand part for LED illumination)
Centering screw for condenser (both sides)
Field diaphragm (not available for lower stand part for LED illumination)
Condenser with aperture diaphragm (with optional modulator disk)
Nosepiece
Reflector insert (changeable)
Gear shift for diffusion disk reflected light (not available on all upper stand parts)
On/off switch (not available on lower stand parts for HAL 100 illumination)
Release tractor for vertical stop on focusing drive
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Fig. 1-4
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Summary of the Controls and Functional Elements
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
2.1
Intended Use
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Intended Use
Carl Zeiss
The microscopes Axio Scope.A1 are universal microscopes designed especially for applications in
biological and medical fields and for material studies.
Depending on the configuration of the microscope stand, they may be used with overhead or transmitted
light only or with a combination of both.
The Axio Scope.A1 may be used in typical biomedical application fields such as:
Medical exams in laboratories (research), hospitals, doctors offices,
Science and research (colleges, universities) in medical and biological fields,
Industrial applications (pharmacology, food technology).
The Axio Scope.A1 may also be used for material studies in:
Metallographic laboratories,
Motor vehicle industry and
Microsystems technology.
Depending on the accessories for each instrument the following microscopy and contrasting methods can
be performed:
Transmitted light
Reflected light
Phase-contrast (Ph)
C-DIC / TIC
PlasDIC
Fluorescence
Polarization (Pol)
Polarization (Pol)
With a special adapter the binocular phototubes can be connected either with a microscopy camera, a
reflex camera or a digital/video camera for documentation purposes. An ISCP camera can be used when
working with transmitted light.
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Systems Overview
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2.2
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Technical Data
Carl Zeiss
Technical Data
Operational data
Range of application........................................................................................................................indoor
Protection class......................................................................................................................................... I
Protection type .................................................................................................................................. IP 20
Electrical security ................................................................... according to DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1)
............................................................................................... In consideration of CSA and UL regulations
Overvoltage category............................................................................................................................... II
Radio interference suppression ................................................................... according to EN 55011 class B
Immunity .........................................................................................................according to DIN EN 61326
Voltage range.....................................................100 to 240 V 10 %, no voltage adjustment is necessaryno vol
Power frequency..........................................................................................................................50/60 Hz
Power input Axio Scope.A1 with internal power supply unit ......................................................... 110 VA
Power input Axio Scope.A1 with auxiliary power supply unit 12 V DC 100 W ............................... 220 VA
Transformer mbq52ac-z for HBO 50
Range of application........................................................................................................................indoor
Protection class......................................................................................................................................... I
Protection type .................................................................................................................................. IP 20
Switchable voltage range....................................................... 100, 110, 120, 127 VAC and 230, 240 VAC
Switchable power frequency................................................................................................. 50 and 60 Hz
Power input with HBO 50 in operation ..................................................................................max. 350 VA
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Technical Data
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The customer has the choice to either set up or mount the Axio Scope.A1 himself before putting it into
operation, or have the Zeiss Customer Service do so for a fee.
Please read the Safety Guidelines carefully before assembling and operating the microscope.
The assembly activities described in the following chapters are mainly based on the assembly of a
microscope stand with an upper stand part and a lower stand part. The same activities apply when
assembling a microscope stand with an upper stand part and the stand column Vario special activities
for the stand column Vario are described separately.
3.1
3.1.1
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If you are going to use a microscope stand consisting of an upper stand part and a stand column, please
begin by assembling the upper stand part.
Remove the magnetically mounted cover (Fig. 3-2/1) of the upper stand part by inserting a ball head
screwdriver into the assembly opening in front (Fig. 3-2/3). Lift the cover.
287H
28H
Using the six hexagon socket screws (Fig. 3-2/2) included in the package, screw the upper stand part
(Fig. 3-2/4) onto the gear box (Fig. 3-2/5) of the stand column.
289H
290H
291H
293H
Fig. 3-2
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296H
298H
3.1.4
Fig. 3-3
Fig. 3-4
Inserting eyepieces
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30H
305H
307H
Fig. 3-5
If you want to add your own eyepiece graticule to the lens part after removing it, make sure
that the writing is face down before screwing the lens part back in.
How to insert eye guards
The eyepieces are furnished with protective rubber rings to protect spectacles from being scratched.
These rubber rings can be replaced by eye guards.
Pull the rubber rings
(Fig. 3-5/1) instead.
(Fig.
308H
3-5/2)
from
the
eyepieces,
then
insert
the
eye
guards
309H
If you find the rubber rings hard to remove from the eyepiece slots, try using a blunt stick to press them
out.
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Mounting Objectives
312H
314H
Fig. 3-6
Mounting objectives
Always place dust covers over the positions in the nosepiece which are presently not being used.
The adapter ring W0,8/M27 must be used with the objective W0,8.
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To install or uninstall the modules, the reflector insert (reflector turret 4- or 6-fold, reflector slider 2-fold)
must be removed from the upper stand part.
The reflector turret in the upper stand part FL-LED cannot be removed. Install or uninstall the modules
from the front after removing the cover cap.
How to install a module:
Remove the reflector insert (Fig. 3-7/1) from the
upper stand part (chapter 3.1.7) and put it aside
with the upper side facing down.
315H
316H
318H
319H
Fig. 3-7
321H
Fig. 3-8
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32H
Fig. 3-9
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a)
326H
327H
30H
31H
32H
Insert the four mounting screws (Fig. 3-10/5) from below through the holes in the stage carrier and
screw them into the bottom of the stage.
3H
36H
Fig. 3-11
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Put the stage with the dovetail ring notch onto the spring pin (Fig. 3-11/1).
39H
Press the stage forward against the spring pin and lower its back into the stage carrier (Fig. 3-11/3).
340H
c)
34H
Fig. 3-12
346H
347H
After finishing the centering procedure tighten the screw caps (Fig. 3-12/1) again.
348H
The stage can be turned by 240 within a shifting range of y 27 mm. No turning of the stage is possible
outside of this range.
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350H
351H
352H
Fig. 3-13
(5) Adjusting the friction (smoothness of operation) on both gear knobs of the ergonomics
The smoothness of ergonomics operation is factory-adjusted to a mid degree. The operator can change
the friction as follows:
a)
Remove the additional sleeves (Fig. 3-13/1 and 3) from the gear knobs by loosening the clamping
screws.
35H
Shift the X-gear knob (Fig. 3-13/5) downward and the Y-gear knob (Fig. 3-13/7) upward.
354H
35H
Hold the X-gear knob (Fig. 3-13/5) and turn the light colored knurled ring above it (Fig. 3-13/6) to the
right (increased smoothness) or left (decreased smoothness) until you reach the desired degree.
356H
357H
359H
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Drive length and friction for the X- and Y-adjustment can be adjusted individually on the standard
mechanical stage (432035-9000-000) and the mechanical stage 432035-9070-000.
(1) Adjusting the drive length on the stage
drive
The drive length of the X- and Y-drive can be
adjusted by an axial shift of the gear knob
(Fig. 3-14/4 and 1) within a range of approx.
15 mm.
360H
X-drive
Fig. 3-14
361H
36H
364H
Hold the gear knob for the X- adjustment (Fig. 3-14/4) and turn the hole nut with the adjustment pin
clockwise (smaller friction momentum: ) or counter clockwise (larger friction momentum: +) until you
reach the desired friction degree (see Fig. 3-14).
365H
36H
b) Y-drive
Slide the gear knob for the Y-adjustment (Fig. 3-14/1) all the way up.
367H
Stick the enclosed adjustment pin (Fig. 3-14/5) into the hole on the upper hole nut (Fig. 3-14/2).
368H
369H
Hold the gear knob for the Y-adjustment (Fig. 3-14/1) and turn the hole nut with the adjustment pin
clockwise (smaller friction momentum: ) or counter clockwise (larger friction momentum: +) until you
reach the desired friction degree.
370H
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374H
Fig. 3-15
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380H
382H
38H
Fig. 3-16
Fig. 3-17
384H
387H
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392H
39H
Fig. 3-18
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396H
398H
Fig. 3-19
40H
401H
402H
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Fig. 3-20
410H
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412H
Fig. 3-21
Fig. 3-22
415H
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The halogen lamp HAL 100 may serve as light source for transmitted light and reflected light procedures
(except fluorescence light) as long as either the lower stand part or the upper stand part are equipped
with the appropriate connection piece. When mounting the halogen lamp, no difference is made
between reflected light and transmitted light procedures.
3.1.15.1
Mounting
HAL 100
the
halogen
lamp
419H
420H
421H
42H
42H
Fig. 3-23
When mounting HAL 100 to the lower stand part for HAL 100 illumination, it is necessary to
use an additional control cord (Fig. 3-23/5) for the light intensity (see chapter 3.2.2). The light
intensity of HAL 100 can then be adjusted with the control wheel (Fig. 3-23/4).
425H
426H
427H
The light intensity of HAL 100 can also be adjusted with the external power supply unit. In this
case, the control cord needs to be removed.
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Adjusting
HAL 100
the
halogen
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lamp
Rough setting
After loosening the clamping screw (Fig. 3-23/1
or Fig. 3-23/7), remove the ready-to-operate
halogen lamp (Fig. 3-24/2) from the microscope
stand.
428H
429H
430H
Fig. 3-24
43H
Fine setting
Mount the microscope lamp on the microscope stand again and tighten the clamping screw to lock it.
If applicable, turn off the diffusion disk transmitted light and remove the filter from the beam path.
Focus the objective 40x on the sample and go to a free place of the object.
Remove the eyepiece and center the lamp filament and its reflection in the eye pupil image with the
adjustment screws (Fig. 3-24/4 and 5).
435H
Optimize the even illumination of the pupil image with the adjustment screws (Fig. 3-24/3).
436H
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438H
41H
42H
4H
Fig. 3-25
46H
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49H
3.1.17
3.1.17.1
Fig. 3-26
Fig. 3-27
HBO 50 Illuminator
Inserting or changing the burner
of the HBO 50 illuminator
BE CAREFUL Danger of burns!
Before changing the burner of
HBO 50 switch off the transformer
and pull its plug. Let the lamp case
cool off for at least 15 min. After the
lamp case has cooled down, remove
the HBO 50 from the upper stand
part and put it aside on a plane
surface.
453H
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45H
456H
458H
459H
461H
Fig. 3-28
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465H
46H
3.1.17.3
Fig. 3-29
Fig. 3-30
468H
470H
With the aid of the adjustment screws center the light arc and its reflection vertically (Fig. 3-30/3) and
horizontally (Fig. 3-30/2) and position those in a parallel line within the adjustment circle of the display
panel (Fig. 3-30/5). Light arc and reflection should not overlap.
471H
472H
473H
Slide the adjustment aid back in after finishing the adjustment procedure.
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3.1.18.1
Fig. 3-31
CAUTION
Please use a FL attenuator (if it is not
installed permanently) in order to
change the transmission. Grey filters
are not resistant enough on the long
run.
3.1.18.2
476H
47H
Fig. 3-32
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481H
Fig. 3-33
Adjustment aid
Fig. 3-34
485H
3.1.19
Please refer to the separate operation manual of Colibri and HXP 120 for installing and operating these
systems.
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3.2
3.2.1
Fig. 3-35
3.2.2
48H
491H
Fig. 3-36
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3.2.3
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Or
Connect the HBO 100 plug to the transformer
HBO 100 W (Fig. 3-38/2), then connect the
power supply (Fig. 3-38/3) of the transformer to
an electrical outlet.
495H
496H
Or
Fig. 3-37
Fig. 3-38
3.3
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502H
3.4.1
504H
506H
508H
510H
Fig. 3-39
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513H
with
the
51H
516H
519H
Fig. 3-40
3.4.3
Mounting the tube lens turret is done analogically to mounting the intermediate plate for analyzer sliders.
See chapter 3.4.3.
520H
Before using the TL turret, please remove the tube lens from the tube. Only in combination
with imager tubes and eyepieces SF23 (see Systems Overview).
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Mounting
Changer
the
Magnification
523H
Fig. 3-41
3.4.5
in
the
52H
527H
Fig. 3-42
530H
531H
In order to minimize the image offset in multiple fluorescence images, the emission filter may have
another mark to factor in the point angle.
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53H
536H
538H
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543H
Fig. 3-44
54H
546H
548H
Fig. 3-45
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51H
52H
54H
5H
56H
3.4.7
Fig. 3-46
Fig. 3-47
59H
560H
561H
562H
563H
56H
56H
Proceed analogically when mounting the other components listed in the Systems Overview.
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Mounting and
Overview Fixture
Centering
the
568H
569H
570H
571H
573H
574H
Fig. 3-48
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579H
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581H
583H
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58H
590H
592H
593H
59H
3.4.12
Fig. 3-51
Fig. 3-52
Remove the cover (Fig. 3-52/1). Turn the screw (Fig. 3-51/5) with the hexagon socket screwdriver 1.5
mm counter-clockwise to the stop. You can now close the aperture diaphragm for contrasting
procedures in DIC.
597H
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601H
603H
Fig. 3-53
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3.5.1
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Fig. 3-54
Fig. 3-55
607H
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If you are going to use an eyepiece graticule you will need two adjustable graticules, e.g. PL 10x/23 Br.
foc., in order to correct different vision defects of different operators.
Focus the lens of the adjustable eyepiece on the grid in the eyepiece graticule.
Using the focusing drive, focus the eyepiece with the graticule on a microscopy image of an object.
When microscopy image and graticule look sharp in this eyepiece, focus the image for the other eye
with the adjustable eye lens of the other eyepiece.
Now both microscopy images and the graticule look sharp. Any adjustment of the focus should now be
performed with the focusing drive only.
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4.1.1
612H
613H
On condensers with revolver/modulator disks: turn the knurled ring (Fig. 4-2/3) to position H (brightfield).
614H
Bring objective 10x in place on nosepiece (Fig. 4-1/6) and focus sample with gear knob (Fig. 4-1/1).
615H
61H
Close field diaphragm (Fig. 4-1/5) enough to make it visible in field of view (even if blurred)
(Fig. 4-1/A).
617H
618H
Lower condenser with gear knob for vertical adjustment until edge of field diaphragm appears sharp
(Fig. 4-1/B).
619H
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621H
62H
624H
Fig. 4-1
Microscope adjustment in
transmitted light/bright-field
Each objective changes the size of the object field and the objective aperture. The centering
might also vary slightly from objective to objective, so that an adjustment of field diaphragm
and aperture might become necessary for optimal results.
When using objectives < 10x, the front lens of the condenser (if swivel-mounted) must be
folded out and the aperture opened fully. In order to achieve a better contrast, the field
diaphragm can be pulled closer when working with large object fields. To do this you must
reduce the opening by a certain range. Avoid closing it too much in order to guarantee a
consistent illumination of the field of view.
A bright-field adjustment according to KHLER is not possible when using transmitted light
LED.
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stop
on
Fig. 4-2
Fig. 4-3
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631H
Objectives with built-in iris apertures have apertures which are too high for the transmitted
light/dark-field. Stop the iris aperture down at least until it reaches the border aperture for the
dark-field of the condenser in use.
Performance criterion for the dark-field method is always a back ground for the field of view which
should be as dark as possible
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(2) Instrumentation
Phase-contrast objectives with the phase rings Ph 1, Ph 2 or Ph 3 for various medium numeral
apertures which can also be used in the bright-field.
Condenser with revolver / modulator disk which contains centerable ring diaphragms Ph 1, Ph 2
and Ph 3 for various medium numeral apertures.
The phase annular diaphragm used on the condenser must be consistent with the labeling on the
objective which is used, e.g. Ph 1.
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63H
634H
635H
Fig. 4-5
63H
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638H
Swing in the analyzer module (Fig. 4-6/6) on the reflector turret (Fig. 4-6/7) (or slide the analyzer slider
into the intermediate plate for analyzer sliders).
639H
640H
Swing in the DIC prism (position DIC on the condenser (Fig. 4-6/4).
641H
Adjust field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm according to the KHLER method.
Adjust the optimal contrast on the DIC slider (Fig. 4-6/1) with the knurled screw (Fig. 4-6/2).
Symmetrical adjustment of the DIC slider along its middle position lets the sample details appear as if
they were elevated or deepened.
642H
643H
If desired, the compensator (Fig. 4-6/5) can be put into the opening above the nosepiece in order to
create a chromatic DIC contrast.
64H
The DIC method functions with polarized light. It is disturbed when birefringent elements, e.g.
foils, are put between polarizer and analyzer, as is sometimes done when doing a histological
incision. The same situation occurs with Petri dishes or specimen holders which have a plastic
base. In these cases we advise using PlasDIC.
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2
3
4
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DIC slider
Knurled screw
Objective on the nosepiece
Condenser with DIC prism
Compensator
Analyzer module
Reflector turret
Fig. 4-6
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(2) Instrumentation
Abbe condenser with modulator disk and objective-dependent slit diaphragm 2 mm (A-Plan 10x
and LD A-Plan 20x) or slit diaphragm 4.5 mm (in all other cases)
Objectives:
A-Plan 10x, 20x, 40x;
LD A-Plan 20x, 32x, 40x;
LD Plan-Neofluar 20x, 40x, 63x
Slider PlasDIC depending on the objective
Analyzer module ACR P&C for transmitted light and reflector turret /slider or analyzer slider D/A
fixated or rotatable in connection with mounted intermediate plate for analyzer slider 12x46
Slide the slider PlasDIC on the nosepiece into the DIC slit of the used objective.
Adjust the contrast with the knurled screw of the slider PlasDIC. You can now see the structures in
relief or in pseudo dark-field. The best result is achieved in the relief mode.
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(1) Application
The transmitted light/polarization method is used for samples which change the polarization of the light.
Such samples are called birefringent. Examples are crystals, minerals or polymers. If such birefringent
substances are observed between crossed polarizers, the birefringent portion of the sample appears
bright while its surrounding remains dark.
A birefringent substance can be recognized by turning the sample by 360 between crossed polarizers.
The sample should show four bright and four dark appearances during the turning procedure. During the
turning procedure, interference colors appear that range from grey (mostly for biological samples)
through white, yellow and red until blue, depending on birefringence, thickness as well as sample
orientation. The interference colors may be of first or higher order.
(2) Instrumentation
Tension-free objectives
Rotary stage Pol
Polarizer D (rotatable or fixed), if no polarizer
is already integrated in the condenser.
Analyzer module ACR P&C for transmitted
light in the reflector turret/slider or analyzer
slider D fixed or with Lambda-plate.
Fig. 4-7
Put analyzer slider (Fig. 4-7/2) into the slit for the compensator or swing analyzer module in on the
reflector turret/slider. Because of the crossed polarizers the field of view now appears dark.
648H
If an analyzer slider is going to be used for working with the Axio Scope.A1, either the reflector
module H P&C or an empty position must be swung in on the reflector turret/slider.
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Bring the object to be examined into the field of view and turn it with the rotary stage. Normally,
birefringent (anisotropic) objects will now show the same color and intensity variations as described
above during rotation between crossed polarizers. Optically anotropic substances may remain dark
when an isotropic direction, e.g. from optically single-axle or double-axle crystals, is put parallel to the
observation direction.
4.1.6.2
(1) Application
The determination of the polarization direction of n or n' respectively (polarization direction with the
absolute or relative largest index of refraction) and n or n' respectively (polarization direction with the
absolute or relative smallest index of refraction) relative to the morphological directions, e.g. of crystal
surfaces, crystal needles or fibers, provide an important signature of the material. This method is also
used in the diagnosis of bio-crystals (e.g. gout and pseudo-gout).
Fig. 4-8
(2) Instrumentation
Eyepiece with graticule
Tension-free objectives
Rotary stage (Fig. 4-7/1)
649H
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651H
Swing the polarizer (Fig. 4-7/3) in the beam path and position it to 0 if you are using a rotatable
polarizer.
653H
Swing the analyzer module on the reflector turret in (Fig. 4-7/2) (or slide the analyzer slider into the
intermediate plate). Because of the crossed polarizers the field of view now appears dark.
654H
Place the adjustment sample Pol on the microscope stage and turn until the sample appears dark.
Switch off the analyzer and align the graticule along the split cracks of the object.
Now switch the analyzer back on and remove the sample. The forward direction of polarizer and
analyzer are now parallel to the graticule (Polarizer EW, Analyzer NS).
Turn the rotary stage Pol with the sample, e.g. a synthetic fiber, so that the sample reaches maximal
darkness. The fiber is now parallel to one of the two graticule directions. If the deflection is significant
(5 and more) you will need to use a polarization microscope.
Do not change the eyepiece distance on the binocular tube any further in order to avoid
shifting the angular position of the graticule to the fiber.
Now turn the stage by approx. 45 until the
longitudinal axis of the fiber is pointing in NESW direction (Fig. 4-9). The sample now shows
the strongest brightness (diagonal position). The
sample can have any color in this position.
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The phase difference results from the interference of the polarization of the sample and the polarization
of the compensator .
The larger phase difference occurs when the polarization direction of the sample or the absolute or
relative largest index of refraction (n or n') is parallel to the largest polarization direction of the
compensator . The sample appears then e.g. in blue-green.
The smallest phase difference occurs if the direction of polarization of the sample with the absolute or
relative smallest index of refraction (n or n') is perpendicular to the polarization direction of the
compensator . The sample then appears e.g. yellow.
(4) Conclusions
The color grey-white which occurs in the bright position as was discussed in the example above,
corresponds according to the Michel-Lvy color table (Fig. 4-9) to a phase difference of 150 nm
65H
The surrounding of the artificial fiber which is not birefringent shows after insurgence of the
compensator a bright red which corresponds to a phase difference of the compensator of 550 nm (the
interference color 1st order for the phase difference of 550 nm corresponds to 1).
If the polarization direction of the birefringence sample which is to be investigated is parallel to the
largest polarization direction of the compensator , i.e. in NE-SW direction, the phase difference of the
sample (i.e. grey-white: 150 nm) and the phase difference of the compensator (red: 550 nm) add up.
This leads to a change in color of the sample from grey-white to blue-green (resulting phase difference
= 700 nm).
If the polarization direction of the birefringence sample which is to be investigated is perpendicular to the
largest polarization direction of the compensator , i.e. in NW-SE direction, the phase difference of the
compensator (red: 550 nm) is subtracted from the phase difference of the sample (e.g. grey-white: 150
nm). This leads to a change in color of the sample from grey-white to orange (resulting phase difference
= 400 nm).
Color tables according to Michel-Lvy can be ordered under ord. no. 42-312.
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4.1.7
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(1) Application
The reflected light/bright-field microscopy is the easiest and most commonly used optical microscopy
method. It is used to examine optically opaque specimens or samples as e.g. cut material or wafers.
For an imaging result which is as true to the object as possible we need not only consider the so called
direct bundled beams but just as well the indirect ones, i.e. the beams which diffract and scatter on the
sample details. According to ABBE, the image is more true to the object when the fraction of the indirect
bundled beams is larger.
The bundled light emerging from the reflected light illuminator is reflected on a color-neutral beam
splitter before it passes through the objective which is focused on the specimen surface (so-called
condenser function). The objective collects the light reflected on the object and creates, with the tube
lens, the microscopic intermediate image. This image can then be examined visually or documented
objectively.
(2) Instrumentation
Axio Scope.A1 with adjusted halogen lamp HAL 100 mounted on the reflected light barrel
Reflector module bright-field ACR P&C for reflected light in the reflector turret /slider
Upper stand part HAL 100/HBO 6x HD, DIC with pre-installed aperture and field diaphragm or
upper stand part HAL 100/HBO 6x HD, DIC and 2x diaphragm slider 14x40 mm
Fig. 4-10
Put the knurled button of the aperture diaphragm (Fig. 4-11/2) to a medium position (approx. half
open and half closed).
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Adjust the knurled knob on the field diaphragm (Fig. 4-11/4) so that the field diaphragm becomes
visible in the field of view (Fig. 4-11/A).
63H
64H
Readjust the focus on the edge of the field diaphragm with the focusing drive (Fig. 4-11/B) and center
the field diaphragm on the edge of the field of view (Fig. 4-11/C) with the centering screws (Fig.
4-11/3).
65H
6H
67H
Now open the field diaphragm enough to just make it disappear behind the edge of the field of view
(Fig. 4-11/D).
68H
For adjusting the aperture diaphragm (image contrast) take out an eyepiece from the tube barrel and
look into the barrel or mount an auxiliary microscope instead of the eyepiece.
Center the aperture diaphragm with the centering screws (Fig. 4-11/1) and adjust the knurled knob
(Fig. 4-11/2) to about 2/3 to 4/5 of the diameter of the objective exit pupil (Fig. 4-11/E) for samples
with a medium contrast quality.
69H
670H
671H
In most cases this position of the aperture diaphragm gives the best contrast at almost full resolution
which is best compromise for the human eye.
Replace the eyepiece and adjust the focus of the coaxial rough and fine drive and the image
brightness according to the reflected light sample.
Never use the aperture diaphragm to regulate the image brightness! Use the control knob on
the auxiliary power supply unit to adjust the light intensity!
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2
3
4
5
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Fig. 4-11
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4.1.8
Axio Scope.A1
(1) Application
The reflected light/dark-field method is applied when samples are examined which do not have areas
with different reflectivity (ideal bright-field samples), but which show scratches, cracks, pores (brief:
deflections) on the plane surface. All such light scattering details appear bright in the dark-field while the
reflective plane areas remain dark.
(2) Instrumentation
Axio Scope.A1 with adjusted halogen lamp HAL 100 mounted on the reflected light barrel
Objectives Epiplan-Neofluar, EC Epiplan-Neofluar, Epiplan with the additional label "HD"
Reflector module dark-field ACR P&C for reflected light in the reflector turret/slider
Swing reflector module dark-field ACR P&C for reflected light on the reflector turret in the beam path.
Remove condenser slider 6x20 if mounted.
Swing in objective position with dark-field objective (HD) on the nosepiece.
Open aperture diaphragm fully and switch off or remove neutral filters if applicable.
Put down the sample and adjust the focusing if necessary.
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4.1.9
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(1) Application
The reflected light DIC and the reflected light C-DIC methods (DIC = Differential Interference Contrast; CDIC = Differential Interference Contrast in circular polarized light) are used for the high-contrast imaging
of phase objects, i.e. objects which contrary to the amplitude objects, change predominantly the phase of
the light.
(2) Instrumentation
Axio Scope.A1 with adjusted halogen lamp HAL 100 mounted on the reflected light barrel
Objectives EC Epiplan-Neofluar, Epiplan with the additional label "DIC" or "Pol"
DIC slider, fitted to the objective engraved on the top surface of the slider with amplification and
aperture or C-DIC slider 6x20 (in connection with the reflector module C DIC P&C, compensator
compartment 6x20)
(3) Reflected light DIC, preferably for objectives Epiplan 5x to 100x and LD-Epiplan 10x to 100x
Adjust the microscope for reflected light/bright-field as described in chapter 4.1.7. Open the field
diaphragm enough so that the edge of the diaphragm lies just barely outside of the edge of the field
of view in order to avoid reflexes.
673H
Swing the reflector module C DIC P&C on the reflector turret/slider in the beam path.
Swing in objective position with DIC position on the nosepiece.
Slide the DIC slider in the compartment of the nosepiece (above the objective).
Put down the sample, focus and turn the mechanical stage so the structure of interest is visible with
maximum contrast.
The contrast can be optimized with the knurled button on the DIC slider.
(4) Reflected light C-DIC
Adjust the microscope for reflected light/brightfield.
Switch reflector module C DIC P&C into the
beam path.
Slide the C-DIC slider (Fig. 4-12/2) in the
compensator compartment 6x20 (Fig. 4-12/1).
674H
675H
Fig. 4-12
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4.1.10
Axio Scope.A1
(1) Application
The reflected light TIC method (Micro-interferometry; TIC = Total Interference Contrast in the circular
polarized light) is used in imaging and measuring object structures which are on hand in different
azimuths.
(2) Instrumentation
Axio Scope.A1 with adjusted halogen lamp
HAL 100 mounted on the reflected light
barrel
Objectives EC Epiplan-Neofluar, Epiplan with
additional label "DIC" or "Pol"
Compensator compartment 6x20
TIC slider 6x20 with appropriate reflector
module C DIC P&C
(3) Adjusting reflected light TIC
Put down the sample (e.g. a stepped object)
and adjust the microscope for reflected
light/bright-field as described in chapter 4.1.7.
678H
Fig. 4-13
Slide TIC slider 6x20 in the compensator compartment 6x20 (Fig. 4-12/1). You will see chromatic
interference stripes in the field of view. Using the control knob (Fig. 4-13/2) of the TIC slider, move the
black interference stripe by sight to the middle of the field of view.
679H
680H
In order to choose the structure to be measured, turn the knob (Fig. 4-13/1) on the TIC slider until the
interference stripes are vertical to the direction in which the object is broken down (see Fig. 4-14). The
interference stripes can be shifted with the aid of the control button (Fig. 4-13/2).
681H
682H
683H
d=
n b
=
2
2a
With: d = step-height in nm
n = refractive index of the environment, mostly air (n = 1)
= phase difference
a = distance between interference stripes
b = offset of the interference stripes along the step
= wave length of the illumination in nm
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Fig. 4-14
Interference stripes
The following correction values must be considered depending on the used objective:
Objective
Correction factor k
5x/0.15
1.0057
10x/0.25
1.0161
10x/0.30
1.0236
20x/0.4
1.0436
1.0718
50x/0.60
1.1111
50x/0.75 and100x/0.75
1.2038
50x/0.80
1.2500
50X/0.90 and100x/0.90
1.3929
100X/0.95
1.5241
Table 1:
Example:
a = 11 mm
= 550 nm
d=
b = 5 mm
objective 20x/0.50
b k 550 nm 5 mm 1.0718
=
= 134 nm
2a
22 mm
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Attention:
If the step and its surrounding are made from different materials, the phase jumps characteristic for
the material have to be considered. For all non-conducting materials the phase jump is 180, and for
all semi-conductors only slightly different from 180. Consequently, errors in the step-height
determination may be neglected. However, if metals on top of glass are investigated, the results may
become erroneous. The phase jumps given in table 2 were calculated for vertical light incidence and
compact materials. They can serve as approximate values, since the phase jumps depend on the layerthickness and the angle of incidence of the light. An accurate determination of the layer-thickness is
only possible when the complete object is covered with a homogeneous layer and the path differences
are measured.
If the layers, respectively the steps are transparent, as e.g. in silicon dioxide on silicon, the interference
stripes can change their color and consequently the determination of the order of the interference
may become problematic. This complication can be avoided if the sample is covered with a
homogeneous layer.
Material
Phase jump
Copper
140.0
Gold
142.5
Silver
151.0
Bismuth
151.0
Nickel
157.0
Iron
157.5
Zinc
159.0
Platinum
160.0
Aluminum
160.0
Tin
160.5
Chrome
165.0
Coal
160.0
Graphite
165.0
Silicon
177.0
Glass
180.0
Table 2:
90
d=
2 2
= 20 or
= 30 nm
18
2
Without consideration of the phase jump at the respective
interfaces, the thickness value would be too large by 30 nm.
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4.1.11
OPERATION
Illumination and Contrasting Method
Carl Zeiss
(1) Application
The reflected light polarization is a contrasting method suited for cut surfaces of mineral ore, coal,
ceramics, special metals and alloys. Depending on the orientation of the crystals and the object details,
the cut surfaces often react differently when reflected in linearly polarized light.
The illumination light is polarized by the polarizer before passing through the objective onto the
specimen surface where it is reflected. Now the beam parts experience phase differences depending on
the structure and polarization optical rotations which, when passing through the analyzer, are
represented by different shades of grey. With the aid of a compensator with -plate the grey contrast can
be converted into a color contrast. Attention! Do not use a compensator 6x20 for this conversion!
A rotatable /4 plate in front of the objective (antiflex cap) helps eliminate, even when examining "dark"
specimen surfaces, the reflexes which are inevitable when working with objectives with very low scale
figures.
(2) Instrumentation
Axio Scope.A1 with mounted and adjusted halogen lamp HAL 100
Rotary stage Pol
Objectives Epiplan-Neofluar Pol, EC Epiplan-Neofluar Pol, Epiplan Pol
Reflector module DIC P&C or DIC Rot I P&C in the reflector turret/slider
or reflector module Pol P&C plus analyzer slider
or analyzer slider plus polarizer slider
If using the objective position with DIC position, remove the DIC slider, if necessary.
Swing into the beam path the reflector module DIC P&C (Fig. 4-15/4) on the reflector turret, swing in
the reflector module Pol P&C and slide the analyzer slider into the compartment; or slide the analyzer
slider (Fig. 4-15/1) and the polarizer slider (Fig. 4-15/2) into their compartments, if applicable. When
using the fixed sliders, the polarizer must be orientated in EAST-WEST direction and the analyzer in
NORTH-SOUTH direction.
68H
687H
68H
Put down the sample, adjust the desired magnification, focus, and examine the sample in the
polarization contrast which is now present while turning the rotary stage Pol (Fig. 4-15/3).
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A sample is bireflective when the sample details show differences in brightness and color which change
when the stage rotates.
For samples with low bireflexion we advise using the analyzer with Lambda plate, rotatable.
Pleochroism is present when the color of the sample changes as soon as the stage rotates (overhead
polarizer is turned on, analyzer is turned off).
1
2
3
4
Fig. 4-15
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4.1.12
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(2) Instrumentation
Appropriate objectives, e.g. EC Plan-Neofluar or Fluar (UV-excitation)
Reflector module FL P&C and safety shutter in the upper part (additional shutter function with the
filter slider is optional)
Lamp HBO 100 or HBO 50, Colibri or HXP 120 for reflected light illumination for reflected
illumination
Fluorescence protection shield
The mercury vapor short arc lamp must be adjusted before starting the reflected light
fluorescence method. Re-adjusting the adjustment might become necessary depending on the
length of operating time.
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Fig. 4-16
Using both centering screws (Fig. 4-16/5), center the field diaphragm on the edge of the field of view.
69H
Open the field diaphragm enough to make it just disappear behind the edge of the field of view, or, if
you are using a sample which might bleach out, reduce the field diaphragm into the field of view.
Focus the sample again and optimize the collector position of the HBO 100. Adjust the collector so
that the reflector module of the short-wave excitation illuminates the field of view consistently. A
correction of the collector position is not necessary in modules with longer-wave excitation.
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4.2
4.2.1
1
2
3
4
Fig. 4-17
5
6
7
8
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4.2.2
1
2
3
4
5
Axio Scope.A1
Field diaphragm
Filter wheel 6-fold (both sides)
Focusing drive fine adjustment (both sides)
Focusing drive rough adjustment (both sides)
Light intensity control (both sides)
Fig. 4-18
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7
8
9
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1
2
3
4
5
6
OPERATION
Operating and Functional Elements of Optional Components
Carl Zeiss
Field diaphragm
Filter wheel 6-fold (both sides)
Focusing drive fine adjustment (both sides)
Focusing drive rough adjustment (both sides)
Light intensity control (both sides)
Connector for internal power adjustment for auxiliary
power supply unit SNT 12 V DC 100 W
Fig. 4-19
7
8
9
10
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4.2.4
1
2
3
4
5
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Fig. 4-20
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1
2
4.2.6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
OPERATION
Operating and Functional Elements of Optional Components
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Fig. 4-21
Fig. 4-22
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4.2.7
1
2
3
4
Axio Scope.A1
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
4.2.9
1
OPERATION
Operating and Functional Elements of Optional Components
Carl Zeiss
Fig. 4-24
Fig. 4-25
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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4.2.10
Axio Scope.A1
Camera port
Slider
Fig. 4-26
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OPERATION
Operating and Functional Elements of Optional Components
Carl Zeiss
Slider
Fig. 4-27
4.2.12
1
2
3
Fig. 4-28
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Condenser 0.9/1.25 H
The condenser 0.9/1.25 H (Fig. 4-29/1) with
aperture diaphragm (Fig. 4-29/2) is equipped to
your choice with a modulator disk (Fig. 4-29/3) for:
70H
701H
702H
Bright-field H
Dark-field D
Phase contrast Ph 1, Ph 2, Ph 3
PlasDIC (optional after exchanging the ring
diaphragms with slit-diaphragms 2 mm or.
4.5 mm for PlasDIC)
Fig. 4-29
Fig. 4-30
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Fig. 4-31
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Fig. 4-32
716H
Fig. 4-33
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718H
720H
Fig. 4-34
Fig. 4-35
Overview fixture
72H
An installation of the field diaphragm service unit is possible with the overhead fixture in place
if the condenser carrier is moved down to the lowest possible position!
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Fig. 4-36
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Maintenance
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5.2
Technical Service
5.2.1
Check-Up
Axio Scope.A1
Be sure to adhere to the required voltage (e.g. on the transformer HBO 100 W).
Check the power cable and the power plug for damages.
As soon as you become aware of any damage, turn off the instrument and secure. Call in a qualified
professional to fix the problem.
Check to make sure that the maximum operational hours of the mercury vapor short arc lamp are not
exceeded.
5.2.2
plug
before
the
72H
Fig. 5-1
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5.3
Carl Zeiss
Trouble Shooting
Problem
Cause
Fault clearance
Bring the push rod/gear knob vis/fot
on the photo tube in the correct
functional position (end position).
Engage the nosepiece with the
objective in its locking position.
Adjust the condenser correctly
(adjustment, centering),
see p. 69 ff.
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Problem
Cause
Fault clearance
73H
The left and the right field of view Distance of the eyepiece (distance of
cannot be brought together in one the pupils) is not adjusted correctly.
image.
Focusable eyepieces are not adjusted
correctly.
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Problem
Cause
Fault clearance
The installed electrical equipment may Call in the service personnel to check
be defective.
or exchange the components, if
necessary,
see p. 114.
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5.4
Axio Scope.A1
Service
Service work on the mechanical, optical and electronic parts inside the instrument and on the electrical
equipment of the microscopes Axio Scope.A1 may only be performed by the Carl Zeiss Service
Department or especially authorized technical personnel.
In order to guarantee that your microscope remains in optimal and faultless working order for the longest
possible time, we recommend that you conclude a service / maintenance contract with Carl Zeiss.
If you want to place an additional order or if a service incident occurs, please contact your Carl Zeiss
representative.
To place a service call please contact the representative responsible for your area or the main quarters at
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List of Abbreviations
Axio Scope.A1
ANNEX
6.1
List of Abbreviations
AC
Alternating Current
ACR
A-Plan
Br.
CCD
Charge-Coupled Device
CSA
C-DIC
Dark-field
DC
Direct Current
DIC
DIN
EG
EN
Ergo
Ergonomic / Ergonomics
FL
Fluorescence
foc.
focusable
fot
photographic
Light-field
HAL
Halogen lamp
HBO
ICS
IEC
IP
International Protection
ISCP
ISO
LED
nD
Ph
Phase Contrast
PL
Plan
PlasDIC
Pol
Polarization
P&C
Push&Click
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List of Abbreviations
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SLR
SW
Wrench Size
TIC
UL
Underwriter Laboratories
UV
ultra-violet
vis
visual
W-PL
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ANNEX
Subject Index
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Subject Index
page
A
Achromatic illumination adapter ............................................................................................................17
Adapter .................................................................................................................................................17
Adjustment aid ................................................................................................................................17, 19
Analyzer ......................................................................................................57, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 92
Analyzer module....................................................................................................................................79
Analyzer slider .................................................................................................................................57, 79
Aperture diaphragm ..........................................................................................................19, 70, 94, 104
B
Binocular photo tube ...........................................................................................................................106
Binocular tube .......................................................................................................................................31
Binocular tube part ................................................................................................................................19
Birefringence .........................................................................................................................................79
Bright-field ......................................................................................................................................69, 83
Burner ...................................................................................................................................................49
C
C-DIC ....................................................................................................................................................87
Centering screw for condenser ..............................................................................................................19
Centerpiece ...........................................................................................................................................56
Changing diaphragm.............................................................................................................................65
Changing the fuses..............................................................................................................................110
Check-Up ............................................................................................................................................110
Color glass carrier ..................................................................................................................................75
Color splitter..........................................................................................................................................60
Compartment for filter slider ...........................................................................................................96, 97
Condenser.............................................................................................................17, 19, 43, 64, 72, 104
Condenser carrier ............................................................................................................................17, 43
Connecting rod .....................................................................................................................................40
Controls and functional elements ..........................................................................................................19
D
Dark-field ........................................................................................................................................72, 86
Default setting.......................................................................................................................................67
Diaphragm slider 14x40 mm................................................................................................................108
DIC........................................................................................................................................................87
Differential Interference Contrast...........................................................................................................76
Diffusion disk...................................................................................................................................19, 97
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................27
Drive length.....................................................................................................................................37, 39
E
Ergo tube ............................................................................................................................................105
Ergonomics............................................................................................................................................37
Eye guards.............................................................................................................................................32
Eyepiece distance ...................................................................................................................................67
Eyepiece graticule ............................................................................................................................32, 68
Eyepieces...................................................................................................................................19, 31, 32
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Subject Index
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F
Field diaphragm.......................................................................................................19, 69, 75, 94, 96, 97
Filter................................................................................................................................................58, 66
Filter slider.............................................................................................................................................93
Filter slider reflected light.................................................................................................................17, 19
Filter slider transmitted light.............................................................................................................17, 19
Filter wheel..........................................................................................................................19, 66, 96, 97
Filter wheel transmitted light .................................................................................................................17
Fine adjustment.............................................................................................................19, 95, 96, 97, 98
Fluorescence..........................................................................................................................................93
Focusing drive .........................................................................................................19, 71, 95, 96, 97, 98
Friction adjustment ..........................................................................................................................38, 39
Front lens ..............................................................................................................................................69
Front optic.............................................................................................................................................43
G
Gear box Vario ......................................................................................................................................98
H
Halogen lamp 12 V, 100 W ...................................................................................................................48
Halogen lamp 12 V, 50 W .....................................................................................................................45
Halogen lamp HAL 100 .........................................................................................................................46
HBO 100 ...............................................................................................................................................52
HBO 100 illuminator ........................................................................................................................52, 53
HBO 50 illuminator ................................................................................................................................49
I
Illumination and Contrasting Method ....................................................................................................69
Intended use .........................................................................................................................................21
Intermediate Plate .................................................................................................................................57
K
KHLER.....................................................................................................................................69, 72, 76
L
LED module ...........................................................................................................................................63
LED-illuminator ......................................................................................................................................41
Light intensity ............................................................................................................................95, 96, 97
Light intensity control ............................................................................................................................19
Light sources .........................................................................................................................................28
Lower stand part ...................................................................................................................................17
M
Magnification changer...........................................................................................................................58
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................109
Mass .....................................................................................................................................................27
Mechanical stage...............................................................................................................19, 36, 39, 107
Mercury vapor short arc lamp ................................................................................................................94
Micro-interferometry .............................................................................................................................88
Modulator disk ......................................................................................................................................64
Mounting ..............................................................................................................................................29
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Nosepiece....................................................................................................................19, 33, 69, 83, 104
O
Object holder.......................................................................................................................................107
Objectives........................................................................................................................................33, 37
On/off switch.............................................................................................................................19, 95, 96
Operating and functional elements ........................................................................................................95
Operation ..............................................................................................................................................69
Overview fixture ............................................................................................................................62, 107
P
Phase-contrast .......................................................................................................................................74
PlasDIC-contrast ....................................................................................................................................78
Polarization......................................................................................................................................79, 91
Polarization direction .............................................................................................................................80
Polarizer ..........................................................................................................................................61, 79
Power input...............................................................................................................................95, 96, 97
Power supply .........................................................................................................................................54
Property rights .....................................................................................................................................121
Push&Click module................................................................................................................................34
R
Reflected light .........................................................................................................83, 86, 87, 88, 91, 93
Reflected light fluorescence ...................................................................................................................93
Reflected light illuminator ......................................................................................................................94
Reflected light lamp...............................................................................................................................19
Reflected light/bright-field .....................................................................................................................83
Reflector insert ..........................................................................................................................17, 19, 35
Reflector module ...................................................................................................................................34
Reflector slider.....................................................................................................................................103
Reflector turret ....................................................................................................................................103
Rough adjustment .........................................................................................................19, 95, 96, 97, 98
S
Safety guidelines......................................................................................................................................9
Service.........................................................................................................................................110, 114
Sideport ISCP T60N left........................................................................................................................102
Stage.....................................................................................................................................................17
Stage carrier ..................................................................................................................17, 36, 37, 43, 44
Stand.....................................................................................................................................................15
Stand column ........................................................................................................................................30
Stand column Vario ...............................................................................................................................98
Startup ..................................................................................................................................................29
Switchin on/off ......................................................................................................................................55
Systems overview...................................................................................................................................22
T
Technical data .......................................................................................................................................27
Technical manual...................................................................................................................................21
Technical service ..................................................................................................................................110
TIC ........................................................................................................................................................88
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The instruments, their components and the methods described in this manual are protected by the
following patents:
US 6154282
US 6392796
US 5015082
US 6595661
DE 4322015
US 5488512
US 5817256
US 7038847
DE 29821694
EP 1359453
US 7046436
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