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Removal of Faults 

Microscope Illuminator 

Carl Zeiss 

 

HBO 50 

 

 

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M60-2-0014  e    05/2012  

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Removal of Faults 

If the lamp power supply or the connected illuminator does not function, check the components using 
the following troubleshooting list. 
 

 

 

 

 

Before starting any work with the microscope illuminator or the lamp power supply, disconnect the 

power cable from the power outlet. 
 

Fault 

Possible cause and fault removal 

Power indicator in power switch 

does not light in switch position 
"I". 
 

Check fuse F2:  

Disconnect power cable from device and make fuse accessible by opening 
the fuse compartment. Replace the fuse. Make sure to insert a fuse of the 
correct type and rating (refer to 

Technical Data

). 

Have power connector checked (by authorized persons only). 

Power indicator in power switch 

lights in switch position "I". 
No function of hour meter. 

Check fuse F 1:  

Disconnect power cable from device. Make fuse accessible by opening the 
voltage selector switch (4/

5

) by means of a screwdriver. Replace the fuse. 

Make sure to insert a fuse of the correct type and rating (refer to 

Technical Data

). 

Lamp not lighting; Power indicator 

in power switch lights in switch 
position "I", hour meter is 
working. 

Check the overload circuit breaker of the starter (4/

6

) on the rear panel of 

the lamp power supply. If it was released, reset it by pressing the RESET 
button of the starter. 

Replace the lamp by a new one (refer to Section 

Inserting and replacing 

the lamp

). 

 

The two following measures may only be performed by authorized 
persons or Carl Zeiss Service: 
Check of the safety circuit of the illuminator. 
Replacement of starter. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for HBO 50

Page 1: ...Operating manual HBO 50 Microscope Illuminator...

Page 2: ...nd communication of its contents are not permitted Violations will entail an obligation to pay compensation All rights reserved in the event of granting of patents or registration of an utility model...

Page 3: ...Intended use 8 2 2 Components 8 2 3 Technical data 9 3 Start up 11 3 1 Inserting and replacing the burner 11 3 2 Starting up the ebq 50 ac lamp power supply 13 3 3 Focusing and centering the burner 1...

Page 4: ...ebq 52 ac lamp power supply Particularly observe the safety notes given in this operating manual For the handling and operation of the burner lamp of the HBO 50 observe the specifications and safety i...

Page 5: ...liance with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC The equipment carries the mark The equipment complies with the standards DIN EN 61326 Class B and DIN EN 6100 3 2 1 4 Notes on unpacking transport and storage...

Page 6: ...erating room is supplied with fresh air or ozone is conducted into the open air through an exhaust fan Only authorized and instructed personnel or Carl Zeiss Service are allowed to replace and align t...

Page 7: ...Section 3 3 When replacing the burner check the leads of the HBO 50 If the housing of the microscope illuminator is dirty you can clean it Do not use a solvent for cleaning Immerse the cleaning cloth...

Page 8: ...0 Microscope Illuminator consists of the following components Fig 1 Lamp housing 1 1 with mount 1 6 for connection to the microscope and removable lamp compartment Permanently mounted collector Perman...

Page 9: ...90 VA Fuses 2x T1 6A breaking capacity H manufacturer LITTLEFUSE series 215 Protection Class I Protection Type IP 20 Output power 50 W 3 W Lamp voltage 34 V to 55 V suitable for L1 and L2 Burner Mercu...

Page 10: ...Illuminator Carl Zeiss Technical Data HBO 50 10 M60 2 0014 e 05 2012 Fig 2 Line spectrum of HBO 50 mercury vapor short arc lamp 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Wavelength...

Page 11: ...result in contacting faults due to strong heat development in use Not remove or damage the cable for the cooling element Avoid fingerprints on glass components of the burner if necessary remove them...

Page 12: ...spring lever Press spring lever 3 5 for lamp socket 3 4 down once more and insert burner into lamp socket Do not touch glass bulb of burner Let go of spring lever Press spring lever 3 6 for cooling el...

Page 13: ...Power switch 2 Hour meter 3 Power input connector with fuse F2 4 Connector for lamp plug Fig 4 ebq 50 ac lamp power supply When the device is connected to the mains the full operating or starting volt...

Page 14: ...ower switch 4 2 on the front panel of the lamp power supply the burner starts automatically The HBO 50 microscope illuminator is to be adjusted in two steps coarse adjustment without adjusting aid and...

Page 15: ...scription given in the operating manual of the microscope Pull out the adjusting aid of the upper part of the microscope 8 1 The brighter cathode spot of the lamp and its slightly darker mirror image...

Page 16: ...ower connector checked by authorized persons only Power indicator in power switch lights in switch position I No function of hour meter Check fuse F 1 Disconnect power cable from device Make fuse acce...

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