OPERATION
ZEISS Operating and function controls - description Axio Observer
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Vertical adjustment knob for condenser
(Fig. 64/1)
− Adjustment knob on the carrier for transmitted-
light illumination for raising and lowering the
condenser to set KÖHLER illumination
Centering screws (Fig. 64/2 or 5) for the
condenser (Fig. 64/3)
− Centering screws on both sides of the carrier for
transmitted-light illumination for centering the
condenser
3-position filter changer, polarizer D with
2-position filter changer or polarizer D,
rotatable, with color glass holder (Fig. 64/4)
− The polarizer and filter positions can be
swiveled into and out of position separately
− There are stops for the swiveled in positions
Knurled wheel for luminous-field diaphragmfor transmitted light (Fig. 64/6)
− A knurled wheel attached to the carrier for transmitted-light illumination for opening or closing the
transmitted light luminous-field diaphragm for setting KÖHLER illumination
− Turn the knurled wheel to the right: luminous-field diaphragm will be closed
− Turn the knurled wheel to the left: luminous-field diaphragm will be opened
Fig. 64 Operating and function controls on
transmitted light unit