Olympus CX21 Service Manual

CX21 MAINTENANCE MANUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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CHAPTER 2
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Checking Performance of Microscope
Using the CX21 inspection sheet (P.7), check the electrical unit, mechanical and optical
performance.
2. Checking Dirty Portion
2-1 Image influence caused by dirt on each component
The following figure shows the influence of image on each optical component if stains
or dust is adhered to that portion.
In general, the microscope image is largely affected by dirt adhered on the nearer
portion to a specimen and image surfaces.
Therefore, the optical components should be kept clean and dust-free.
A: Dirt is clearly seen.
B: Blurred contours of dirt is seen.
C: Dirt is seen when the aperture iris diaphragm is stopped down.
D: Dirt is not directly seen, but contrast of image deteriorates.
D Objective
C Prism
A Specimen
B Condenser lens
C Frosted glass
B or A Glass
(Frosted : underside)
B Eyepiece
C Collector lens

Olympus CX21 Specifications

General

Type	Biological Microscope
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Eyepiece	Widefield 10x
Objective Lenses	4x, 10x, 40x, 100x
Nosepiece	Quadruple
Stage	Mechanical stage
Focus	Coaxial coarse and fine focusing
Illumination	LED
Condenser	Abbe condenser NA 1.25
Optical System	UIS2 optical system
Eyepiece Tube	Binocular