OPERATION
Axio Imager
Coded Axio Imager operation and function controls
Carl Zeiss
M70-2-0020 e 06/2009
430000-7344-001
79
Condenser (4-1/25)
Dependent on the model, the achromatic-aplanatic
universal condenser (4-4/
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 (4-4/
2
) is swiveled in/out with lever
(4-4/
3
). By turning turret disk (4-4/
5
) the bright-
field insert and the contrasting stops are moved
into the light path. In window (4-4/
4
), the ID of the
set turret position (e.g.
D
) is visible. Using sliding
control (4-4/
6
), you can open or close the aperture
diaphragm.
Objective nosepiece (4-1/26)
−
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 at the knurled ring of the
objective nosepiece.
Reflector turret (4-1/27)
−
With six mounts for replaceable P&C reflector modules or P&C analyzer modules
−
Reflector modules (reflector positions) are quickly changed by turning at the knurled ring of the
reflector turret.
−
Active turret position is indicated in window.
On/off switch (4-1/28)
−
Position O = Instrument switched off.
−
Position I = Instrument switched on.
On/off button for transmitted-light shutter (4-1/29)
−
Alternately opens or blocks the transmitted-light path.
On/off button for reflected-light shutter (4-1/30)
−
Alternately opens or blocks the reflected-light path.
Focusing drive – Fine focusing control (4-1/31), left-hand side
−
Control for fine focusing
Focusing drive – Coarse focusing control (4-1/32), left-hand side
−
Control for coarse focusing
Fig. 4-4
Achromatic-aplanatic universal
condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC
