CARE, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
Axio Imager
Troubleshooting
Carl Zeiss
M70-2-0020 e 06/2009
430000-7344-001
185
Problem Cause
Remedy
Dirt or dust in the field of view. The condenser has not been
focused correctly and front lens
0.9 not swiveled in/out correctly.
Focus the condenser and swivel
front lens 0.9 correctly in or out;
see p. 146 ff.
The aperture diaphragm opening
is too small.
Set the aperture diaphragm as per
the 2/3 rule or the specimen
features; see p. 146 ff.
Dirt or dust on the optical surfaces
of the objectives, eyepieces,
condensers, filters or specimens.
Clean the optical surfaces of the
affected components; see p. 180.
The 12V 100W halogen lamp
does not function although the
on / off switch is set to "on".
The power plug has not been
connected to the power outlet.
Connect the power plug to the
power outlet considering the
power requirements of the
instrument.
12V 100W halogen lamp has not
been installed.
Insert 12V 100W halogen lamp;
see p. 58.
12V 100W halogen lamp is
defective.
Replace 12V 100W halogen lamp;
see p. 58.
Failure to use the specified 12V
100W halogen lamp.
Use the specified 12V, 100W
halogen lamp; see p. 186.
The fuses are defective.
Replace defective fuses;
see p. 181.
The electronic module is possibly
defective.
Have electronic module checked
by service and replaced, if
required; see p. 187.
The power outlet does not supply
line voltage.
Use another power outlet.
The 12V 100W halogen lamp is
flickering, the light intensity is
unstable.
End of average service life of
12V 100W halogen lamp.
Replace 12V, 100W halogen
lamp; see p. 58.
Incorrectly installed or broken
power cable.
Connect the power cable
correctly or replace it.
The pins of the 12V 100W
halogen lamp haven not been
inserted correctly in the receptacle.
Insert the pins of the 12V 100W
halogen lamp correctly in the
receptacle; see p. 58.