Chapter 4 Assembly
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Attaching the nosepiece
Attach the nosepiece to the rectangular groove on the focusing part at the center of the microscope base.
(1) Attaching the PFS Motorized Nosepiece
When using an FL turret, attach the Protection Plate (for PFS6 Nosepiece) supplied with the Perfect Focus
Unit between the FL turret and the nosepiece. For details, refer to “(3) Attaching the protection plate (when
using an FL turret)”.
Figure 4-11 PFS Motorized Nosepiece attachment
Figure 4-12 Fixing the PFS Motorized Nosepiece
(top view)
INTERLOCK
PIEZO
PFS
OFFSET
Figure 4-13 PFS connector (right connector panel)
1. Adjust the orientation of the PFS Motorized
Nosepiece, and place it on the rectangular
groove on the focusing part at the center of
the microscope base.
2. Press the PFS Motorized Nosepiece from the
front to the rear, and secure it by tightening
the two M5 hex socket head screws provided
with the nosepiece.
Be sure to use washers with the hex socket head
screws.
3. Guide the cable from the PFS Motorized
Nosepiece through the groove on the
microscope base, to the back of the
microscope.
Be sure to guide the cable through the groove on
the microscope base, so that it does not interfere
with the operation of the microscope.
4. Connect the cable from the PFS Motorized
Nosepiece to the PFS connector on the side
of the microscope.
Do not attach the objectives until the stage has
been attached.
Hexagonal socket
head bolts and
washers (M5, x2)
PFS Motorized Nosepiece
Secure nosepiece by tightening bolts
while pushing in the direction of the arrow.
Eject to rear
via groove on
microscope
base.
PFS Motorized
Nose
iece
Hexagonal socket
head bolts