OPERATION
Axio Imager Coded Axio Imager operation and function controls Carl Zeiss
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Condenser (
4-1/25)
Dependent on the model, the achromatic-aplanatic
universal condenser (
4-4/1) 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 (
4-4/2) is swiveled in/out with lever
(
4-4/3). By turning turret disk (4-4/5) the bright-
field insert and the contrasting stops are moved
into the light path. In window (
4-4/4), the ID of the
set turret position (e.g. D) is visible. Using sliding
control (
4-4/6), you can open or close the aperture
diaphragm.
Objective nosepiece (
4-1/26)
− 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 at the knurled ring of the
objective nosepiece.
Reflector turret (
4-1/27)
− With six mounts for replaceable P&C reflector modules or P&C analyzer modules
− Reflector modules (reflector positions) are quickly changed by turning at the knurled ring of the
reflector turret.
− Active turret position is indicated in window.
On/off switch (
4-1/28)
− Position O = Instrument switched off.
− Position I = Instrument switched on.
On/off button for transmitted-light shutter (
4-1/29)
− Alternately opens or blocks the transmitted-light path.
On/off button for reflected-light shutter (
4-1/30)
− Alternately opens or blocks the reflected-light path.
Focusing drive – Fine focusing control (
4-1/31), left-hand side
− Control for fine focusing
Focusing drive – Coarse focusing control (
4-1/32), left-hand side
− Control for coarse focusing
Fig. 4-4 Achromatic-aplanatic universal
condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC