Zeiss Axio Examiner - Page 4

Carl Zeiss Table of contents/ list of figures Axio Examiner
4 M60-2-0003 e 05/2012
3.3
Installing optional components ................................................................................. 49
3.3.1 Replacing the stand top part replace and inserting an adapter for extending the
specimen area ............................................................................................................... 49
3.3.2 Inserting the adjusting aid into the Axio Examiner.A1 upper microscope part ................... 50
3.3.3 Installing an adapter for 45 mm objectives ...................................................................... 50
3.3.4 Attaching the magnification changer .............................................................................. 51
3.3.5 Replacing the filter set in the FL P&C reflector module .................................................... 51
3.3.6 Replacing the beam splitter in the FL P&C reflector module ............................................. 52
3.3.7 Installing the Senarmont polarizer .................................................................................. 53
3.3.8 Replacing the DIC prism in the condenser ....................................................................... 53
3.3.9 Replacing the filter in the transmitted light filter wheel.................................................... 54
3.3.10 Installing the Aqua Stop for the condenser ..................................................................... 55
3.3.11 Attaching a condenser carrier with a motor-operated focus ............................................ 55
3.4 Microscope basic setting ............................................................................................ 56
3.4.1 Setting the eyepiece distance (interpupillary distance) at the binocular tube ..................... 56
3.4.2 Setting the viewing height ............................................................................................. 56
3.4.3 Compensating for eye deficiencies when using eyepiece reticules .................................... 56
3.4.4 Setting the lock-in resistance of the 5x reflector turret .................................................... 57
3.4.5 Setting the actuating rod ............................................................................................... 57
4 OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 58
4.1 Illumination and contrast procedures ........................................................................ 58
4.1.1 Transmitted light bright field according to KÖHLER ......................................................... 58
4.1.2 Transmitted-light differential interference contrast (DIC) .................................................. 61
4.1.3 Oblique illumination via condenser ................................................................................. 65
4.1.4 Oblique illumination according to DODT ......................................................................... 66
4.1.5 Reflected-light fluorescence ........................................................................................... 67
4.2 Documentation ........................................................................................................... 69
4.3 Docking station with TFT display ............................................................................... 70
4.3.1 Screen layout ................................................................................................................. 70
4.3.2 Menu structure .............................................................................................................. 72
4.3.3 Home page .................................................................................................................... 73
4.3.4 Microscope .................................................................................................................... 73
4.3.5 XYZ ............................................................................................................................... 74
4.3.6 Settings ......................................................................................................................... 75
4.3.7 Display .......................................................................................................................... 78
4.4 Controls and functional elements for optional components .................................... 79
4.4.1 Reflector turret 4x or 6x ................................................................................................. 79
4.4.2 Axio Examiner.Z1 upper microscope part with sideport ................................................... 79
4.4.3 Binocular phototube zoom 0.5 – 4x with a P&C module mount ....................................... 80