Axioskop 2
plus
OPERATION
Axioskop 2
mot plus
Operation and function controls
Carl Zeiss
B 40-075 e 02/01
3-13
Coded reflector turret
−
Accepts the maximum of five technique modules such as the FL P&C reflector module and shutter
plate for incident light and optovar module and analyzer module for transmitted-light .
−
The coded reflector positions are marked by digits.
−
Fast change of technique modules by turning the knurled ring of the reflector turret. The set turret
position is recorded by the control unit.
Key for coarse / fine gear switchover
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Alternate switching of the gear between coarse and fine stage focusing.
☞
When a new objective is swung in the beam path via the nosepiece, the stage focusing is
automatically set to fine adjustment.
Key for fast stage lowering
−
When the key is activated, the stage is moved downwards out of the focus position by approx. 6 mm.
The current focus position is stored.
−
The specimen can be changed.
☞
When the stage is in the low position, the motorized focusing drive is switched off.
To avoid squashing of your fingers during fast
stage lowering (changing key), the
Axioskop 2
mot plus
has been equipped with a
safety switch-off device. The switch-off point
) is approx. 11 mm below the upper stop
) of the entire travel range of 25 mm. If the
safety switch-off point is passed during fast stage
lowering by 6 mm (3-8/
2
), fast stage lowering is
stopped immediately at the reached point. A short
beep is heard. Further lowering of the stage is now
only possible when the key is constantly pressed
until the entire fast lowering range of 6 mm has
been passed.
A beep is also heard when the upper (3-8/
1
) or
4
) stop is reached, and the motorized
focusing drive is switched off.
Fig. 3-8
Travel range of stage focusing
(diagram)
