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Axio Examiner Table of contents / List of figures Carl Zeiss
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Equipment safety notices ............................................................................................. 8
1.2 Warning and information signs at the equipment .................................................... 11
1.3 Warranty instructions ................................................................................................. 11
1.4 List of interfaces .......................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Controls and functional elements for Axio Examiner man. ...................................... 14
1.6 Controls and functional elements for Axio Examiner mot. ....................................... 16
2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 18
2.1 Designation and designated use ................................................................................ 18
2.2 System overview ......................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Technical data .............................................................................................................. 23
3 START-UP ........................................................................................................... 26
3.1 Installing standard components ................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 Unpacking and installing the microscope ........................................................................ 26
3.1.2 Fastening the microscope to a tabletop ........................................................................... 27
3.1.3 Attaching a binocular tube / phototube .......................................................................... 27
3.1.4 Inserting eyepieces or an auxiliary microscope ................................................................. 28
3.1.5 Installing and removing "Push&Click" modules ............................................................... 29
3.1.6 Installing a reflector insert ............................................................................................... 31
3.1.7 Installing an objective mount or objective nosepiece ........................................................ 31
3.1.8 Screwing in objectives .................................................................................................... 32
3.1.9 Attaching and removing the condenser carrier ................................................................ 33
3.1.10 Installing the condenser .................................................................................................. 33
3.1.11 Installing the mechanical stage on the stage carrier ......................................................... 34
3.1.12 Attaching, removing and adjusting the height of a stage carrier....................................... 36
3.1.13 HAL 100 halogen lamp ................................................................................................... 37
3.1.14 HBO 50 illuminator......................................................................................................... 40
3.1.15 HBO 100 illuminator ....................................................................................................... 43
3.1.16 Colibri illumination system and HXP 120 external illumination equipment ........................ 45
3.2 Establishing a mains connection, and switching the power supply units on or off ..... 46
3.2.1 Connecting the Axio Examiner mot. ................................................................................ 46
3.2.2 Connecting and switching the HAL 100 halogen lamp on or off ...................................... 47
3.2.3 Connecting and switching the HBO 100 illuminator on or off .......................................... 48
3.2.4 Connecting and switching the HBO 50 illuminator on or off ............................................ 48