ZEISS
OPERATION
Axio Imager 2
Coded Axio Imager 2, coded, operation and function controls
88
430000-7544-001
01/2016
Condenser (Fig. 76/25)
Dependent on the model, the achromatic-aplanatic
universal condenser (Fig. 79/
1
) is equipped with:
−
Swivel-type front lens
−
Turret disk for:
Brightfield -
H
Darkfield -
D
Phase contrast - Ph
1
, Ph
2
, Ph
3
Interference contrast - DIC
I
,
II
,
III
−
Aperture diaphragm (iris diaphragm)
The front lens (Fig. 79/
2
) is moved in/out using
lever (Fig. 79/
3
). By turning turret disk (Fig. 79/
5
)
the brightfield insert and the contrasting stops are
moved into the light path. In window (Fig. 79/
4
),
the ID of the set turret position (e.g.
D
) is visible.
Using sliding control (Fig. 79/
6
), you can open or
close the aperture diaphragm.
Objective nosepiece (Fig. 76/26)
−
Dependent on the model, the nosepiece is
equipped with six or seven M27 objective
mounts with slot for DIC slider or seven M27
objective mounts.
−
Objectives are quickly changed (objective
position) by turning the knurled ring of the
objective nosepiece.
Reflector turret (Fig. 76/27)
−
With six mounts for replaceable P&C reflector modules or P&C analyzer modules
−
Reflector modules (reflector positions) are quickly changed by turning the knurled ring of the reflector
turret.
−
The active turret position is indicated in the window.
On/off switch (Fig. 76/28)
−
Position O = Instrument switched off.
−
Position I = Instrument switched on.
On/off button for transmitted-light shutter (Fig. 76/29)
−
Alternately opens or blocks the transmitted-light path; function corresponds to Fig. 76/
13
.
On/off button for reflected-light shutter (Fig. 76/30)
−
Alternately opens or blocks the reflected-light path; function corresponds to Fig. 76/
11
.
Focusing drive – Fine focusing control (Fig. 76/31), left-hand side
−
Control for fine focusing
Focusing drive – Coarse focusing control (Fig. 76/32), left-hand side
−
Focusing knob for coarse focusing
Fig. 79
Achromatic-aplanatic universal
condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC
