Zeiss Axiovert 5 digital - Objectives; Specimen Stage 232 X230

3
Product and Functional Description | 3.2 Controls and Functional Elements on Components
ZEISS
3
.2.5 Objectives
Purpose The objective is a light collecting optical system.
Position The objective is screwed into the nosepiece.
The selection of objectives co-determines the fields of use that the microscope can reasonably
cover.
Fig. 6: Objective labeling
An example of an objective labeling:
LD A-Plan 40x/0.55 Ph1
Key
4
0x
Objective magnification, with a color ring on the microscope objective allo-
cated to each magnification step (ZEISS color code)
0
.55
Numerical aperture
∞
Infinite optical system
1
.0
Can only be used with cover glass thickness D = 1.0 mm
Designed for use with Polystyrene cover glasss
Designed for phase contrast with phase ring Ph1
PS
Ph1
For further information, see Accessories and Optional System Expansions [} 48].
3
.2.6 Specimen Stage 232x230
Purpose Mechanical stages are used for fixing and positioning the sample for examination.
Position The mechanical stages are mounted directly onto the stand.
Function The sample is positioned in the beam path by means of a coaxial drive in X and Y direction. The
adjustment range can be read off the respective vernier scale.
After installing the object guide to the specimen stage, the following components can be installed
additionally to fix the samples:
§
§
§
mounting frame Flex M
mounting frame inserts for Petridishes
mounting frame inserts for slides and chambers
The following features and controls are available after attaching the object guide:
§
§
§
dimension 232x230 mm
travel range 130x85 mm
coaxial drive for X and Y adjustment
2
2
Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital | en-US | Rev. 1 | 431030-7021-101