Zeiss Axio Scope.A1 - Service 1

MAINTENANCE, CHANGING OF FUSES AND SERVICE
Carl Zeiss Trouble Shooting Axio Scope.A1
112 M60-2-0007 e 05/08
Problem Cause Fault clearance
Condenser is not adjusted properly. Re-adjust the condenser,
see p.
733H733H69 ff.
Asymmetric image sharpness, e.g.
one side is sharp, one is side
blurred.
Nosepiece is not engaged in its
locking position.
Engage the nosepiece in its locking
position (click-diaphragm).
Sample is not fixated on the
mechanical stage.
Insert and fixate the sample correctly
in the object holder.
Distinct focus differences when
changing the objective.
Focusable eyepieces are not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust the focusable eyepieces
according to the vision defect,
see p.
734H734H67.
Objective is not screwed in all the
way.
Screw the objective in to the stop.
Tube lens is not mounted, or it is
mounted unnecessarily.
Mount the tube lens or remove it,
according to the situation.
The left and the right field of view
cannot be brought together in one
image.
Distance of the eyepiece (distance of
the pupils) is not adjusted correctly.
Re-adjust the distance of the eyepiece,
see p.
735H735H67.
Focusable eyepieces are not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust focusable eyepieces according
to the vision defect,
see p.
736H736H67.
Using the microscope fatigues the
eyes.
Distance of the eyepiece (distance of
the pupils) is not adjusted correctly on
the binocular tube.
Re-adjust the distance of the eyepiece,
see p.
737H737H67.
Focusable eyepieces are not properly
adjusted.
Adjust the focusable eyepieces
according to the vision defect,
see p.
738H738H67.
Image brightness is unacceptable. Adjust the lamp voltage or insert a
conversion filter.
Binocular tube is misaligned optically,
mechanically.
Call in service personnel for check-up /
repair.
Dirt or dust in the field of view. Condenser is not focused properly
and front lens is not in the correct on
or off mode.
Focus the condenser and turn the
front lens either on or off
appropriately,
see p.
739H739H69 ff.
Opening of the aperture diaphragm is
too small.
Adjust the opening of the aperture
diaphragm according to the 2/3-rule
or according to the texture of the
sample,
see p.
740H740H69 ff.
Dirt of dust on optical surfaces of
objectives, eyepieces, condensers,
filters or samples.
Clean the optical surfaces of the
soiled components.
see p.
741H741H109.