Zeiss Axio Imager 2 - Page 88

ZEISS OPERATION Axio Imager 2
Coded Axio Imager 2, coded, operation and function controls
88 430000-7544-001 01/2016
Condenser (Fig. 76/25)
Dependent on the model, the achromatic-aplanatic
universal condenser (Fig. 79/1) is equipped with:
− Swivel-type front lens
− Turret disk for:
Brightfield - H
Darkfield - D
Phase contrast - Ph 1, Ph 2, Ph 3
Interference contrast - DIC I, II, III
− Aperture diaphragm (iris diaphragm)
The front lens (Fig. 79/2) is moved in/out using
lever (Fig. 79/3). By turning turret disk (Fig. 79/5)
the brightfield insert and the contrasting stops are
moved into the light path. In window (Fig. 79/4),
the ID of the set turret position (e.g. D) is visible.
Using sliding control (Fig. 79/6), you can open or
close the aperture diaphragm.
Objective nosepiece (Fig. 76/26)
− Dependent on the model, the nosepiece is
equipped with six or seven M27 objective
mounts with slot for DIC slider or seven M27
objective mounts.
− Objectives are quickly changed (objective
position) by turning the knurled ring of the
objective nosepiece.
Reflector turret (Fig. 76/27)
− With six mounts for replaceable P&C reflector modules or P&C analyzer modules
− Reflector modules (reflector positions) are quickly changed by turning the knurled ring of the reflector
turret.
− The active turret position is indicated in the window.
On/off switch (Fig. 76/28)
− Position O = Instrument switched off.
− Position I = Instrument switched on.
On/off button for transmitted-light shutter (Fig. 76/29)
− Alternately opens or blocks the transmitted-light path; function corresponds to Fig. 76/13.
On/off button for reflected-light shutter (Fig. 76/30)
− Alternately opens or blocks the reflected-light path; function corresponds to Fig. 76/11.
Focusing drive – Fine focusing control (Fig. 76/31), left-hand side
− Control for fine focusing
Focusing drive – Coarse focusing control (Fig. 76/32), left-hand side
− Focusing knob for coarse focusing
Fig. 79 Achromatic-aplanatic universal
condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC