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BX61WI
Fig. 1
IMPORTANT
This microscope employs a UIS (Universal Infinity System) optical design, and should be used only with
modules designed for the BX2 series (which belong to the Olympus BX series).
For the applicable modules, please consult Olympus or the latest catalogues. Less than optimum
performance may result if inappropriate module combinations are used.
Configuration of Instruction Manuals
Since this microscope is expandable to a variety of systems, separate instruction manuals are prepared so
that the user has to read only the manuals according to the user’s own system.
Manual Name
Main Contents
BX61WI
Observation procedures including transmitted light brightfield, DIC
and IR observations
BX-UCB/U-HSTR2
Functions of the Control Box (incorporating the power supply)
and Hand Switch
BX2 Software for PC (CD-ROM)
* BX2-BSW Ver. 03.01 or higher
Methods of PC control of functions
* Normal operation is not available unless the specified software is used.
TH4
External halogen lamp power supply
BX-RFAA/BX-URA2/BX-RFA
Reflected light fluorescence observation procedure
U-FWT/FWR/FWO
Motorized filter wheels (The U-FWT cannot be used with this
microscope.)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Culture liquid or water spilt on the stage, condenser or microscope may
damage the equipment. Immediately wipe the liquid or water off if it is
spilt on them.
2. It a foreign object is caught during motorized focusing operation, there
will be an error in the focusing block and the motorized focusing opera-
tion will be suspended.
Recovery procedure
· If there is no error in motorized operation, the caught object can be
removed by turning the focusing knob.
· If there is an error in motorized operation, the focusing knob becomes
inoperable. Disassemble the relevant modules to remove the caught
object. Replace the relevant modules afterwards.
· Turn off the power and then on again. The system will restart unless
there is a malfunction in the motor.
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3. Emergency stop of focus operation is possible by turning the focus
adjustment knob (or dial) on the microscope frame or on the U-FH (in
either direction), or by pressing the FOCUS control button ( , , F/C or
ESC), after focus operation has been activated (except when data is
being downloaded to a PC).
When the BX-UCB control box’s main switch is set to “
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” (ON), the focus
operates automatically (the objective raises once and then returns to the
original position) for initialization. (It takes about one minute.)
If the above emergency procedure is performed during this automatic
focus operation, the microscope stops operating. Should this happen,
set the main switch to “ ” (OFF) and then “
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” (ON) again.
4. When moving the microscope, disconnect the reflected light illuminator,
observation tube and transmitted light lamp housing and carefully carry
the microscope by the base (front edge)
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and the grasping part on the
rear of the arm
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as shown in Fig. 1. (Weight: approx. 15 kg.)
Also be careful against slipping of hands during carrying.
# Damage to the microscope will occur if you grasp it by other parts
including the stage, focus adjustment knob, etc.