Zeiss Axio Imager.A2

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Axio Imager Illumination and contrast methods Carl Zeiss

M70-2-0020 e 06/2009 430000-7344-001 169

Fig. 4-128 Microscope settings on Axio Imager MAT in reflected-light brightfield

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Table of Contents3
Introduction7
Notes on Instrument Safety7
Warning Stickers10
Notes on Warranty12
Overall View of Axio Imager - Manual13
Overall View of Axio Imager - Motorized14
Instrument Decription15
Name and Intended Use15
Instrument Description and Main Features15
Equipment and Compatibility Table17
System Overview of Axio Imager19
Objectives26
Eyepieces27
Stage Micrometers and Eyepiece Reticles27
Technical Data29
Start-Up32
Unpacking and Installing the Microscope32
Attaching or Changing Binocular Tube or Phototube33
Mounting the Tube Lens Turret34
Inserting Eyepieces and Auxiliary Microscope34
Inserting the Eyepiece Reticle35
Compensation of Ametropia When Eyepiece Reticles Are Used35
Inserting the Fold-Over Eyecups35
Setting the Interpupillary Distance on the Binocular Tube36
Setting the Viewing Height36
Fitting Components to the Camera Port of the Binocular Phototube37
Screwing in Objectives38
Attaching or Changing the Condenser38
Replacing the DIC Prism on the Universal Condenser39
Inserting Reflector Turret, Compensator Mount 6X20 or 4-Position Modulator Turret40
Changing the DIC Prism of the Modulator Turret40
Changing the Stage Carrier41
Setting Stops for the Adjustment Range of the Stage Carrier Dovetail Guide41
Setting the Dovetail Guide of the Stage Carrier42
Attaching the Condenser Carrier to the Transmitted-Light/Reflected-Light Stage Carrier43
Changing the Fine-Drive Knob or the Fine-Drive Disk on the Stand43
Equipping 2-Position Filter Wheels 2X, Discrete44
Filter Wheel, Manual44
Filter Wheel, 2-Position, Motorized45
Installing and Removing P&C Reflector Modules46
Installing a Module46
Removing a Module46
Changing the Filter Set in the Reflector Module FL P&C46
Changing the Beam Splitter in the Reflector Module FL P&C48
Activating/Deactivating the High-Performance Focus49
Mounting the TFT Display to the Motorized Stand50
Attaching the TFT Display to the Docking Station50
Installing the Focus Linear Sensor51
Assembling the Multidiscussion Equipment52
Connecting to Power54
Manual Stand54
Motorized Stand54
HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator55
Attaching the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator55
Separate Power Supply of the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator in Reflected Light56
Adjusting the HAL 100 Halogen Illuminator57
Replacing the HAL 100 Halogen Lamp58
Installing the LED Illuminator for Transmitted Light59
Attachment Lamp VIS-LED for Transmitted Light61
Installing the Attachment Lamp VIS-LED61
Adjusting the Attachment Lamp VIS-LED62
HBO 100 Illuminator63
Inserting the HBO 103 W/2 Mercury Vapor Short-Arc Lamp63
Attaching the HBO 100 Illuminator63
Aligning the HBO 100 Illuminator64
Installing the Switching Mirror for Two Illuminators (Manual or Motorized)65
Electrical Connections on the Rear Side of the Microscope66
Manual Stand66
Motorized Stand66
Changing the Mechanical Stage67
Fixed Mechanical Stage 75X50 R67
Rotary Mechanical Stage 75X50/240° R67
Adjusting the Travel Range on Ergonomic Drive68
Removing and Attaching Additional Sleeves69
Adjusting the Smoothness (Torque) of the Two Drive Knobs of the Ergonomic Drive69
Changing the Specimen Holder70
Rotary Stage Pol70
Removing Rotary Stage Pol70
Attaching Rotary Stage Pol70
Centering Rotary Stage Pol71
Centering Objectives72
Installing Polarizer D, Fixed73
Operation74
Coded Axio Imager Operation and Function Controls74
Axio Imager Operation and Function Controls (Motorized Version)82
Switching Microscope and HAL 100 Illuminator On/Off86
Switching the HBO 100 On/Off87
Binocular Phototube 30°/25 Mot. with Two Camera Ports (2TV Tube Mot.)87
Mechanical Stage 75X50 Mot. CAN89
Assembling Mechanical Stage 75X50 Mot. CAN89
Connecting Mechanical Stage 75X50 Mot. CAN90
CAN/USB Converter90
Docking Station91
Functions of the Light Manager92
Light Manager Mode: off93
Light Manager Mode: CLASSIC93
Light Manager Mode: SMART94
Light Manager of the Coded Microscope95
Light Manager and Dazzle Protection Control on Manual Stands95
Light Manager of Motorized Microscope96
Operating the Motorized Microscope Via the Touchscreen of the TFT Display97
Screen Layout97
Menu Structure100
Home Page101
Favorites Page104
Microscope Page104
Settings Page119
User Page136
Display Page144
Illumination and Contrast Methods145
Setting Transmitted-Light Brightfield According to KÖHLER145
Setting Transmitted-Light Darkfield148
Setting Transmitted-Light Phase Contrast151
Setting Transmitted-Light Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)153
Setting Transmitted-Light Polarization for Orthoscopic Observation156
Setting Transmitted-Light Polarization for Conoscopic Observation - Determining the Optical Character of Crystals164
Setting Reflected-Light Brightfield167
Setting Reflected-Light Darkfield170
Setting Reflected-Light DIC and Reflected-Light C-DIC171
Setting Reflected-Light TIC173
Setting Epi-Fluorescence176
Setting Reflected-Light Polarization - Detection of Bireflection and Reflection Pleochroism178
Care, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and SERVICE180
Instrument Care180
Instrument Maintenance181
Performing Checks181
Changing Fuses on the Manual Stand181
Changing Fuses on the VP232-2 CAN Power Supply182
Troubleshooting183
Spares, Consumables and Tools186
Requesting Service187
Appendix188
List of Abbreviations188
Index190
Industrial Property Rights194

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