HEAD
The top portion of the microscope that contains the refracting prisms and the eyepiece tube.
The eyepiece is locked onto the eyepiece tube with a set screw. The head rotates allowing
operation of the microscope from the front or the back, and allows the microscope to be
shared by simply rotating the head. (The head does not rotate on SILVER 152iX).
SIEDENTOPF
The SILVER 152 head design where the interpupillary adjustment (increasing or decreasing
the distance between the eyepieces) is achieved by twisting the eyepiece tubes in an up and
down arc motion similar to binoculars.
EYEPIECES
The upper optical element that further magnifies the primary image of the specimen and
brings the light rays in focus at the eyepoint.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Located on the left eyepiece of the binocular head and is designed to help compensate the
difference between the user’s eyes.
CONDESER
The condenser is mounted in the stage and it is used in conjunction with the iris diaphragm.
The function of the condenser is to provide full illumination to the specimen plane and to
enhance the resolution and contrast of the object being viewed. The condenser can be
raised and lowered for precise light control.
COAXIAL CONTROLS
The focusing mechanism moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus.
The coaxial focusing system combines both the coarse and fine focus into one knob located
on both sides of the microscope. The control is designed for a continuous operation over the
range of the stage movement.
FINE FOCUS CONTROL
The fine focusing knobs, located on either side of the microscope, are used for precise
focusing adjustments once the specimen has been brought into view with the coarse focus
controls.
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