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Zeiss Axio Imager.M2m - User Manual

Zeiss Axio Imager.M2m
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Axio Imager
Upright Microscope
Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction

Notes on instrument safety

Essential safety information and warnings for operating the microscope.

Start-up Procedures

Unpacking and installing the microscope

Step-by-step guide for safely unpacking and setting up the microscope on a worktable.

Connecting to power and illuminators

Guidance on connecting power supplies, HAL 100, HBO 100, and LED illuminators.

Operation

Illumination and Contrast Methods

Transmitted-light brightfield setup

Step-by-step guide for setting up transmitted-light brightfield microscopy using KÖHLER illumination.

Transmitted-light DIC setup

Procedures for setting up transmitted-light differential interference contrast using DIC sliders and prisms.

Reflected-light methods overview

Covers setting up reflected-light brightfield, darkfield, DIC, C-DIC, and polarization techniques.

Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues

Lists common problems, their causes, and suggested remedies for microscope operation.

Summary

Introduction

Notes on instrument safety

Essential safety information and warnings for operating the microscope.

Start-up Procedures

Unpacking and installing the microscope

Step-by-step guide for safely unpacking and setting up the microscope on a worktable.

Connecting to power and illuminators

Guidance on connecting power supplies, HAL 100, HBO 100, and LED illuminators.

Operation

Illumination and Contrast Methods

Transmitted-light brightfield setup

Step-by-step guide for setting up transmitted-light brightfield microscopy using KÖHLER illumination.

Transmitted-light DIC setup

Procedures for setting up transmitted-light differential interference contrast using DIC sliders and prisms.

Reflected-light methods overview

Covers setting up reflected-light brightfield, darkfield, DIC, C-DIC, and polarization techniques.

Care, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues

Lists common problems, their causes, and suggested remedies for microscope operation.

Zeiss Axio Imager.M2m Specifications

General IconGeneral
Microscope TypeUpright Microscope
Optical SystemInfinity Optical System
IlluminationTransmitted and reflected light illumination
Light SourcesLED
MagnificationDepends on objectives and eyepieces used
Magnification RangeApproximately 5x to 1000x
ObjectivesEC Plan-Neofluar, Plan-Apochromat
Contrast MethodsBrightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast, DIC, Polarization, Fluorescence
StageMotorized Stage
Focus DriveMotorized focus drive
Z-DriveMotorized Z-drive
Objective NosepieceMotorized 6-position nosepiece
Camera PortYes, typically with standard camera adapters (e.g., C-mount)
SoftwareZEN microscopy software
Observation TubesBinocular, Trinocular
ApplicationsMaterials science, life science research, pathology

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