Zeiss Axiolab A User Manual

Axiolab A

Reflected-Light

Microscope

Operating Manual

Carl Zeiss Axiolab A

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Number of this operating manual: B 40-015 e

Date of issue: 06/99

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Carl Zeiss
Microscopy

D-07740 Jena
Phone: ++49-36 41 64-16 16
Telefax: ++49-36 41 64-31 44
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.zeiss.de/micro

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CONTENTS

Page

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. I

Title Page ............................................................................................................................ I

Copyright........................................................................................................................... II

Contents ............................................................................................................................III

List of Illustrations...............................................................................................................V

Notes ................................................................................................................................ VI

Hints on Instrument Safety................................................................................................ VII

Overall View of the Axiolab A Reflected-Light Microscope....................................................X

1 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Name; Intended Application,............................................................................................1-2

1.2 Instrument Description.....................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Microscope Configurations and Modules..........................................................................1-5

1.4 Function Elements (see Fig. 1-5, after this table) .............................................................1-12

1.5 Objectives......................................................................................................................1-18

1.6 Eyepieces.......................................................................................................................1-19

1.7 Stage Micrometers and Eyepiece Reticles........................................................................ 1-20

1.8 Technical Data...............................................................................................................1-22

2 START-UP.......................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Unpacking the Instrument................................................................................................2-3

2.2 Screw in Objectives..........................................................................................................2-3

2.3 Insertion of Eyepieces ......................................................................................................2-4

2.3.1 Insertion of Eyepiece Reticle.............................................................................................2-4

2.3.2 Compensation of Ametropia when Eyepiece Reticles are used .......................................... 2-5

2.4 Setting of Interpupillary Distance......................................................................................2-5

2.5 Attachment of Reflected-Light Halogen Illuminator........................................................... 2-6

2.6 Retrofit the Transmitted-Light Halogen Illumination ..........................................................2-6

2.6.1 Switch on the Transmitted-Light Halogen Illuminator........................................................ 2-7

2.7 Equipment of Filter Slider................................................................................................. 2-7

2.8 Set the Luminous-Field Diaphragm...................................................................................2-8

2.9 Connecting the Instrument to the Line............................................................................. 2-8

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3 OPERATION................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Switch on the Instrument ................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2 Illumination and Contrasting Techniques.......................................................................... 3-4

3.2.1 Setting of Reflected-Light Brightfield................................................................................ 3-4

3.2.2 Setting of Reflected-Light Polarization.............................................................................. 3-5

3.2.3 Setting of Transmitted-Light Polarization with extended Polarization Equipment ............... 3-5

3.2.4 Setting of Epi-Fluorescence............................................................................................ 3-13

3.2.5 Setting of Transmitted-Light Brightfield (KÖHLER Illumination)........................................ 3-14

3.3 Attachment of Microscope Stages and Specimen Holders............................................... 3-15

3.3.1 Attachment of Pol Rotary Stage..................................................................................... 3-16

3.4 Use of Polished Section Attachment............................................................................... 3-17

3.5 Photomicrography and Videomicroscopy........................................................................ 3-18

3.5.1 Attachment of Photomicrography Equipment ................................................................ 3-19

3.5.2 Attachment of Adapters for Video Cameras................................................................... 3-22

3.6 Insertion of 8× Drawing Eyepiece................................................................................... 3-24

4 CARE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE ................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Maintenance of the Instrument ....................................................................................... 4-3

4.2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 4-4

4.3 Requesting Service ..........................................................................................................4-6

ANNEX...........................................................................................................................A-1

List of Abbreviations........................................................................................................A-3

Certification in Accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 / DIN EN 46001 ...................................A-5

EC Conformity Declaration .............................................................................................. A-7

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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Fig. 1-1 Axiolab A main modules ..................................................................................................1-3

Fig. 1-2 Optical design of the Axiolab A with transmitted-light equipment..................................... 1-4

Fig. 1-3 Axiolab A microscope configurations................................................................................1-6

Fig. 1-4 Axiolab A accessories..............................................................................................1-8, 1-10

Fig. 1-5 Axiolab A function elements .................................................................................1-16, 1-17

Fig. 2-1 Unpacking the instrument................................................................................................2-3

Fig. 2-2 Screw in objectives .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Fig. 2-3 Insertion of eyepiece reticle..............................................................................................2-4

Fig. 2-4 Attachment of reflected-light halogen illuminator............................................................. 2-6

Fig. 2-5 Equipment of filter slider.................................................................................................. 2-7

Fig. 2-6 Setting the luminous-field diaphragm...............................................................................2-8

Fig. 2-7 Connecting the instrument to the line.............................................................................. 2-9

Fig. 3-1 Switch on the instrument.................................................................................................3-3

Fig. 3-2 Setting of reflected-light brightfield..................................................................................3-4

Fig. 3-3 Setting of reflected-light polarization ...............................................................................3-5

Fig. 3-4 Centering of objectives ....................................................................................................3-6

Fig. 3-5 Setting of transmitted-light polarization ...........................................................................3-7

Fig. 3-6 Determine the n

vibration direction using the example of an artificial fiber...................... 3-8

γ

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Fig. 3-7 Schematic diagram of the color chart in addition and subtraction position ........................3-8

Fig. 3-8 Determine the optical character of crystals ..................................................................... 3-11

Fig. 3-9 Setting of epi-fluorescence.............................................................................................3-13

Fig. 3-10 Setting of transmitted-light brightfield ...........................................................................3-14

Fig. 3-11 Stage selection .............................................................................................................. 3-15

Fig. 3-12 Changing the microscope stage.....................................................................................3-15

Fig. 3-13 Pol rotary stage- setting of specimen mount and stop ....................................................3-16

Fig. 3-14 Use of polished section attachment................................................................................ 3-17

Fig. 3-15 Attach various camera systems to the Axiolab A phototube............................................3-18

Fig. 3-16 Attachment of SLR camera, e.g. CONTAX 167 MT .........................................................3-19

Fig. 3-17 Attachment of MC 80

...............................................................................................3-21

DX

Fig. 3-18 Insertion of 8× drawing eyepiece....................................................................................3-24

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Fig. 4-1 Changing the fuses ......................................................................................................... 4-4

Fig. 4-2 Changing the 6 V, 30 W reflected-light halogen illuminator ............................................. 4-5

Fig. 4-3 Changing the 6 V, 30 W transmitted-light halogen lamp.................................................. 4-6

NOTES

The figures integrated in the text each have a figure number and a caption, e.g. ”Figure 2-7”

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signifies: the figure in Section 2 with the serial number 7. In each figure, details discussed in the text
have been assigned with a reference line marking and an item number. In the running text, ”Mains
cable (2-7/1)” signifies: in Figure 7 of Section 2, the mains cable is marked with the item number 1.

Refer to the annex for explanations of the abbreviations.

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This instruction manual refers to the Axiolab A microscope equipment including accessories (see page

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1-5 following).

This manual can also be used for other instrument versions.

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Notes on Instrument Safety

The Axiolab A reflected-light microscope was designed, produced and tested in compliance with DIN
61010-1 (IEC 1010-1), Safety requirements for electrical measuring, control and laboratory instruments,
and meets the requirements of appendix I of directive 73/23/EC and the relevant CSA and UL directives.
The instrument meets the requirements of the EC directive 89/336/EC and the EMC legislation of
November 9th 1992. This operation manual includes information and warnings which must be observed
by the user.

The following warning and information symbols are used in this manual:

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NOTE

This symbol is a warning which you must observe under all circumstances.

CAUTION

This symbol is a warning which indicates a hazard to the instrument or instrument system

CAUTION

This symbol is a warning which indicates a hazard to the user of the instrument

CAUTION

Hot surface

CAUTION

Disconnect the instrument from the line before opening it!

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The Axiolab A microscope, including original accessories, may only be used for the microscope
techniques described in this manual.

Particular attention must be paid to the following warning notes:

The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other applications, possibly also involving
individual modules or single parts. This also applies to all service or repair work which is not
carried out by authorized service personnel. Furthermore, this forfeits all the claims against
warranty.

The power plug must be inserted in a socket featuring a grounding (earth) contact. The
grounding effect must not be made ineffective by an extension cable which does not have a
protective ground wire.

If it is established that the protection measures are no longer effective, the instrument must be
switched off and safeguarded against inadvertent operation. Please contact your local
Carl Zeiss service agency or the Carl Zeiss microscopy service for the repair of the instrument.

The wide range power unit which is integrated in the stand of the microscope permits the use
of line voltages in the range between 100 and 240 V AC ± 10%, 50 - 60 Hz, without the need
for the voltage to be changed at the instrument.

Always disconnect the instrument from the line before opening the instrument and before
changing the fuses.

Make sure to use only fuses of the rated power required. The use of makeshift fuses and the
short-circuiting of the fuse holders are not permitted.

The Axiolab A microscope is not equipped with any special devices for protection from
substances which are corrosive, toxic, radioactive or otherwise hazardous to health. All the
legal regulations for accident prevention, particularly those in the respective countries, must be
observed when handling such substances.

Avoid touching the hot lamp housing. Always pull the power plug before changing the lamps
and allow the instrument to cool down for approx. 15 mins.

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Dust and dirt can impair the performance of the instrument. Therefore, the instrument must be
protected against these influences as far as possible, and covered with the dust cover if it is not
used for longer periods of time. Always check whether the instrument is switched off before
you cover it.

Placing objects against or covering ventilation slats can lead to a build-up of heat which will
damage the instrument and, in extreme cases, cause a fire. Always keep the ventilation slats
clear and make sure that no objects enter the instrument through the ventilation slats.

The instruments must be operated by trained personnel only who must be aware of the
possible danger involved with microscopy and the relevant application. The Axiolab A is an
optical precision instrument which can be impaired in its performance or damaged when
handled improperly.

Notes on warranty

The manufacturer guarantees that the instrument has no material and production defects when
delivered. You must inform us of any defects immediately and we must do anything to minimize the
damage. If the manufacturer is informed of such a defect, he is obliged to remove it; it is his decision
whether he does this by repairing the instrument or by delivering an instrument free of any defect. No
guarantee is provided for defects caused by natural wear (wearing parts in particular) and improper use.

The instrument manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by faulty operation, negligence or any
other meddling with the instrument, particularly the removal or replacement of instrument components,
or the use of accessories from other manufacturers. This forfeits all the claims against warranty.

With the exception of the work specified in this manual, no maintenance or repair of the Axiolab A

may
be performed. Repairs may only be performed by Carl Zeiss service staff or specially authorized
personnel. Should any defect occur with the instrument, please get in touch with your local Carl Zeiss
agency.

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Overall View of the Axiolab A Reflected-Light Microscope

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DESCRIPTION

Contents

1 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.1 Name; Intended Application,............................................................................................1-2

1.2 Instrument Description.....................................................................................................1-2

1.3 Microscope Configurations and Modules..........................................................................1-5

1.4 Function Elements (see Fig. 1-5, after this table) .............................................................1-12

1.5 Objectives......................................................................................................................1-18

1.6 Eyepieces.......................................................................................................................1-19

1.7 Stage Micrometers and Eyepiece Reticles........................................................................ 1-20

1.8 Technical Data...............................................................................................................1-22

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1.1

DESCRIPTION

Name; Intended Application,

Manufacturer's name: Upright reflected-light microscope for routine examinations

Within the product family of upright reflected-light microscopes, the Axiolab A fits in as follows:

• Routine microscopes • Research microscopes

− Axiolab A − Axioplan 2 imaging

− Axiotech / Axiotech

vario

− Axioskop 2 / Axioskop 2

MOT

− Axiophot 2

− Axiotron 2 / Axiotron DUV

− Axioskop 2 FS / Axioskop 2 FS

MOT

The Axiolab A reflected-light microscope is a light microscope suitable for use in all areas of research and
industry involving opaque material, e.g. in

metallography (metallic and compound materials)

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engineering mineralogy (ceramics, building materials, slags and ashes)

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production inspection/receiving inspection (plastics, papers and textiles)

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The Axiolab can also be equipped with a transmitted-light facility for the examination of transparent
material samples.

1.2

Instrument Description

The Axiolab A microscope is a high-performance routine microscope. Due to its compact design and
clearly arranged controls, the instrument also meets high demands on user-friendliness.

Microscope stand (1-1/1): diecast component with low-lying center of gravity and, therefore, high

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stability.

Coaxial coarse/fine drive (1-1/2): focusing function acting on the specimen stage

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Stage: optionally as fixed version (1-1/3), as glide stage (1-1/5) or as mechanical stage (1-1/4)

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5-position objective nosepiece (1-1/6) with W 0.8 × 1/36" thread

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Reflected-light illuminator H (1-1/7) with permanently attached binocular phototube A H (1-1/8), two

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E-PL 10×/20 Br. and E-PL 10×/20 Br. foc. eyepieces , and camera port (1-1/9)

Wide-range power supply in the stand can be set to line voltages between 100 and 240 V AC

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Reflected-light halogen illuminator (1-1/10) with 6 V, 30 W halogen lamp

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The Axiolab A microscope features a modular design, i.e. standard modules can be easily replaced with
alternative modules, or further accessories can be added. The carrier element for this purpose is the
microscope stand (1-1/1), in which the power supply unit is also integrated. The new wide-range power
supply in the stand can be set to line voltages between 100 and 240 V AC by the user himself.

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Fig. 1-1 Axiolab A main modules

The specimen stage can be designed

as fixed stage (1-1/3) with stage clamps,

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as glide stage (1-1/5) with stage clamps, 25 × 25 mm travel range, or

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as mechanical stage (1-1/4) 75 × 35 R/A with ceramic surface and short drive.

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Both the fixed stage and the glide stage can be locked in a top or a bottom stop. The maximum
specimen height is 45 mm.
The mechanical stage is a component of the transmitted-light version of the Axiolab A and permits the
particularly sensitive moving of transparent objects. For opaque specimens, this mechanical stage can be
equipped with a special specimen holder, permitting the maximum specimen height of 18 mm. Controls
within easy reach and the user-friendly viewing height of 440 mm with a 30° viewing angle ensure
fatigue-free work.

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The reflected-light halogen illuminator (1-1/10) is equipped with a 6V 30 W halogen lamp as a standard.
Its luminous intensity (lamp voltage) is continuously variable via the relevant control. The correct color
temperature for color photography (3200 K) is automatically reached in the end stop.
The XBO 75 or HBO 50 illuminators can also be attached to the Axiolab A for examinations requiring a
high illuminance. Other features: adjustable aperture diaphragm and homogeneous illumination of
object fields of up to dia. 8 mm.

Fig. 1-2 Optical design of the Axiolab A with transmitted-light equipment

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The optical performance of the Axiolab A can be ideally matched to the relevant requirements by using
various objectives which are inserted into a 5-position nosepiece (1-1/6).

The camera port (1-1/9) attached to the binocular reflected-light tube (1-1/8) is available for the
documentation of microscope images. Microscope and video accessories are attached via a wide variety
of specific adapter components and modules.

Pulling out or pushing in the pushrod on the binocular tube allows you to switch between observation
and photomicrography/videomicroscopy. Switchover is 100% in each case, i.e. simultaneous observation
and documentation is not possible.

The use of specific sliders in the reflected-light illuminator H allows observation in polarization contrast.
Epi-fluorescence observation is possible with a special fluorescence configuration.

1.3

Microscope Configurations and Modules

Depending on the application, the following configurations of the Axiolab A microscope are
recommended:

- Axiolab A for reflected-light brightfield with fixed stage and Epi-objectives

Cat. No. 490960-9804-000

- Axiolab A for reflected-light brightfield with glide stage and Epi-objectives

Cat. No. 490962-9804-000

Axiolab A for reflected-light brightfield and transmitted-light examinations with mechanical stage

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Cat. No. 490961-9804-000

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Fig. 1-3 Axiolab A microscope configurations

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Axiolab A microscope configurations Cat. No. Fixed

stage

Configurations

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1 Microscope Axiolab A with fixed mechanical stage 490960-9804-000

2 Microscope Axiolab A with glide stage 490962-9804-000

3 Microscope Axiolab A with mechanical stage and

additional transmitted-light equipment

Selected modules for configuration 1

1.1 Microscope stand Axiolab A 450909-0000-000

1.2 Binocular phototube 30°/20 A H (100 vis/
100 doc) with reflected-light illuminator H

2.1

Eyepiece E-PL 10

2.2

Eyepiece E-PL 10

3.1

Epiplan objective 5

3.2

Epiplan objective 10

3.3

Epi objective 20

3.4

Epiplan objective 50

3.5

Achroplan objective 40

4.1 Filter slider,
is a component of binocular phototube 30°/20 A H
(100 vis/100 doc) with reflected-light illuminator H

4.2 Attenuation filter 0.06, dia. 32 467848-9001-000

5 Dust cover slider (5 pcs.)

6.1 6 V, 30 W halogen illuminator 447206-9901-000

6.2 6 V, 30 W halogen lamp 000000-0402-943

7 Dust cover G 459306-0000-000

8.1 Mains cable with European plug

8.2 Mains cable with American flat plug on request on request on request

8.3

Fuse insert T 0.8 A; 250 V; 5 × 20 mm
(not shown)

9 Accessory case

/20 Br.

×

/20 Br. foc.

×

/0.13 ∞/-

×

/0.20 ∞/-

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/0.40 ∞/0

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/0.70 ∞/0

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/0.65 ∞/017

×

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450962-0000-000

444231-9901-000

444232-9902-000

442920-0000-000

442930-0000-000

442941-0000-000

442950-0000-000

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Fig. 1-4 Axiolab A accessories (1 of 2)

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Axiolab A accessories Cat. No. Fixed

STAGES

1.1 Glide stage with stage carrier 453509-0000-000

1.2

1.2.1 Specimen holder with spring clip R 473448-0000-000

1.2.2 Specimen holder A 433411-0000-000

1.3 Polished specimen attachment 453575-0000-000

2.1

2.2

2.2.1

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.9.1 518 N immersion oil, 20 ml oiler 444950-0000-000

3.1 Eyecup, folding 444801-0000-000

3.2

4 Stage micrometer for incident light 5+100/100y

5 Equipment for qualitative polarization in incident

5.1 Polarizer slider P 453608-0000-000

5.2 Analyzer slider A, rotary 453686-0000-000

5.3

6 Equipment for Epodye fluorescence

6.1 Filter slider FL (for dia. 25 filters) 446478-0000-000

6.2 Excitation filter BP 450 ... 490, dia. 25 447722-0000-000

6.3

Mechanical stage 75
surface and short drive, plus:

OBJECTIVES

Epiplan objective 100

Epiplan-Neofluar objective 2.5

Antiflex cap

2,5

×

Epiplan-Neofluar objective 5

Epiplan-Neofluar objective 10

Epiplan-Neofluar objective 20

Epiplan-Neofluar objective 50
for covered specimens:

Achroplan objective 20

Achroplan objective 40

Achroplan objective 100
plus:

drawing eyepiece

8

×

D = 0

light

Compensator slider λ-sub

Barrier filter LP 520, ∅ 25

35 R/A with ceramic

×

/0.75 ∞/0

×

/0.075 ∞/-, plus:

×

/0.15 ∞/-

×

/0.30 ∞/0

×

/0.50 ∞/0

×

/0.85 ∞/0

×

/0.45 ∞/0.17

×

/0.65 ∞/0.17

×

/1.25 ∞/0.17 oil

×

453517-9901-000

442980-0000-000

442310-0000-000

444922-0000-000

442320-0000-000

442330-0000-000

442340-0000-000

442350-0000-000

440040-0000-000

440050-0000-000

440080-0000-000

444128-0000-000
474027-0000-000

453706-0000-000

447737-0000-000

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Fig. 1-4 Axiolab A accessories (2 of 2)

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Axiolab A accessories Cat. No. Fixed

7 Retrofit package for transmitted-light

illumination (can only be fitted by service
personnel), consisting of:

7.1

7.2 - Specimen holder (1) with spring clip R 473448-0000-000

7.3 - Transmitted-light illumination, consisting of: 450951-0000-000

7.3.1 - 6 V, 30 W halogen lamp 000000-0402-943

7.3.2 - Luminous-field diaphragm with iris

7.4 - ABBE condenser 0.9/1.25 445302-0000-000

8.1 XBO 75 (Xenon) illuminator 487202-9804-000

8.2 HBO 50 (Hg, 230 V) illuminator

9 MC 80 DX microscope camera for

9.1 MC 80 DX basic body 456031-0000-000

9.2 MC 80 DX control panel, plus: 456048-0000-000

9.2.1 Mains cable with European plug 380137-6750-000

9.3 35 mm Mot DX film cassette 456071-0000-000

9.4 Adapter 60 for microscope camera, d = 30mm 456006-0000-000

9.5

9.6

9.7

9.8 Databack D4 (for 35 mm Mot DX film cassette) 456073-0000-000

10 35-mm SLR camera

10.1

10.2 T2 adapter for CONTAX (CONTAX bayonet) 416010-0000-000

10.3 SLR-camera housing CONTAX 167 MT 416181-0000-000

10.4 Cable release 416167-0000-000

10.5

11.1 Other T2 adapters (not shown)

11.2 T2-Adapter for MINOLTA (SR bayonet) 416003-0000-000

11.3 T2-Adapter for CANON (FD bayonet) 416004-0000-000

11.4 T2-Adapter for NIKON F (F bayonet) 416009-0000-000

11.5 T2-Adapter for PENTAX (KA bayonet) 416011-0000-000

- Mechanical stage 75
surface

For enhanced incident light intensity
requirements

HBO 50 (Hg, 115 V) illuminator

36 mm, consisting of:

24

×

Projection lens P 2.5

Eyepiece E-PL 10

Photo reticle MC 2.5

CONTAX 167 MT, consisting of:

T2 2.5

Photo reticle MC 2.5

T2-Adapter for OLYMPUS OM (OM bayonet) 416002-0000-000

SLR camera adapter

×

/20 Br. foc.

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35 R/A with ceramic

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for MC 80/MC 80 DX

×

/d = 26 mm

×

/d = 26 mm

×

453517-9901-000

487201-9804-000
487201-9904-000
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1.4

Function Elements (see Fig. 1-5, after this table)

Item Designation Purpose/description

1 Stand Module base of the Axiolab A microscope

2 6 V, 30 W reflected-light

halogen illuminator

3 Reflected-light illuminator H Carrier element for the binocular tube and the illuminator; also used to

4 Camera port Enables (after removal of the dust cap) the connection of various

5 Binocular tube Binocular viewing tube permanently attached to the reflected-light

6, 7 Eyepiece, right and left Fixed and adjustable (foc) eyepiece; the fixed eyepiece must be

8 Dust protection slider

(2 pcs.)

9 Objective nosepiece Carrier for the maximum of 5 objectives which are swung into the

10 Specimen stage, fixed

11 Coaxial coarse and fine drive, L Permits the specimen stage to be lifted and lowered within a travel

Reflected-light illuminator with 6 V, 30 W halogen lamp

accommodate various technique sliders

adapters for attachment of photomicrography/videomicroscopy
equipment (35 mm cameras, video cameras)

illuminator H; can be set to the user's individual interpupillary distance;
after removal of the dust caps, dia. 30 mm eyepieces - one of which is
adjustable (foc) - can be inserted.

assigned to the less myopic eye; two focusing eyepieces are required if
reticles or photo reticles are used.

These two dust protection sliders should always remain in the
Axiolab A microscope; technique sliders can also be inserted only if
transmitted-light equipment is available

beam path manually

Stage area: 160

- 20 mm (stage attached at upper stop) or

- 45 mm (stage attached at lower stop)

Two spring clips (supplied) enable specimens attached to a 26
slide to be held in position (also see item 31)

range of approx. 20 mm (also see section 1. 6 (7));
used for specimen focusing; mechanical unit together with item 29

140 mm; for the maximum specimen height of

×

76 mm

×

12 Connecting cable for 6 V

30 W reflected-light illuminator

13 ”A/D” illumination converter Permits the switchover between incident light and transmitted-light

Must be connected to the sockets at the instrument rear to allow
operation of the reflected-light illuminator

when instruments with an additional transmitted-light equipment are
used.

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Item Designation Purpose/description

14 Fuse holder Holder for two fuse inserts

15 Fuse insert

17 Mains cable To apply the supply voltage

18 Pushrod Pushrod to change the beam path between

19 Aperture diaphragm Used to limit the illumination aperture; can be changed via knurled

20 Filter slider Permits the insertion of dia. 32 filters in the illumination beam path; can

21 Pushrod for luminous-field

diaphragm (incident light)

22 Dust protection slider Prevents the entry of dust. Can be replaced during operation with the

23 Polarization slider P Permits observation of the specimen in polarized light (EAST-WEST

24 Dust protection slider

(2 pcs.)

T 0.8 A; 250 V; 5 × 20 mm

- observation through the binocular tube (pushrod pushed in)

- photomicrography/videomicroscopy through camera port
(pushrod pulled out)

wheel

be equipped, for example, with

- attenuation filter D = 0.06

Permits insertion of a perforated plate with 1/3 field size

polarization slider P (item 23)

oscillation direction)

Prevents the entry of dust. Can be replaced during operation with the
analyzer slider A and the λ-sub compensator slider

25 Analyzer slider A,

rotary

26 Compensator slider

-sub

λ

Enables polarization contrast in combination with the polarizer slider P
(NORTH-SOUTH oscillation direction with ±10° fine adjustment
possibility)

In combination with the polarizer and analyzer slider, this slider permits
the color contrast of anisotropic specimen details

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