START-UP
Axiovert 200 Unpacking and installation of microscope Carl Zeiss
B 40-080 e 03/01 2-5
2 START-UP
On account of the complexity of the equipment and to ensure proper functioning, installation and initial
start-up of the Axiovert 200 or Axiovert 200 M at your site will be performed entirely by the responsible
Carl Zeiss agency.
The following major services will be performed:
− Installation of the microscope, assembly and alignment of all components (if these are not already
factory-aligned).
− Connection of cables and line connection.
− Instrument training
Should you want to install the instrument yourself or move it to another position, proceed as described
below.
2.1 Unpacking and installation of the microscope
The basic instrument is supplied in a commercially available polyethylene case in cardboard packaging.
This package contains the following: stand, binocular tube, objectives, eyepieces, condenser, halogen
illuminator, fluorescence illuminator and various small components such as filter and diaphragm slider,
DIC slider, dust cover, tools, etc.
Further, optional accessories are supplied in a separate case.
• Remove all components from the packaging
and use the delivery note to check for
completeness.
• Place stand (2-1/1) on a low-vibration, flat
worktable.
• Properly dispose of original packaging, or keep
it for storage or return of the instrument to the
manufacturer.
• Unscrew handle (2-1/2) using the SW 4 Allen
key.
Fig. 2-1 Installation of microscope