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Primo Star 

Appendix 

Carl Zeiss 

 

 
 
B 46-0071 v  03/06 

27 

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5 APPENDIX 

5.1 Technical 

data 

Dimensions (width x depth x height) 

Stand with binocular tube 
Stand with phototube 
With tube / phototube turned by 180° 

approx. 190 x 425 x 395 mm 
approx. 190 x 425 x 395 mm 
approx. 190 x 375 x 395 mm 

 

Weight 

Primo Star with phototube 

8.2 kg 

 

Ambient conditions 

Transport (in packaging): 

Permissible ambient temperature 

 
-40 to +70 °C 

Storage: 

Permissible ambient temperature 
Permissible humidity  
(no condensation) 

 
+10 to +40 °C 
max. 75% at 35 °C 

Operation: 

Permissible ambient temperature 
Permissible humidity 
(no condensation) 
Atmospheric pressure 

 
+5 to +40 °C 
max. 75% at 35 °C 
 
800 hPa to 1060 hPa 

 

Operating data 

Protection Class 
Protection Type 
Electrical safety 
 
Pollution degree 
Overvoltage category  
Radio interference suppression 
Line voltage 
 
Line frequency 
Power consumption 
Output of plug-in power unit 
Microscope 12V/6V DC 

II 
IP20 
in compliance with DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) 
including CSA and UL directives 

II 
in accordance with EN 61326 
100 to 240 V (

±

10 %) wide-range input power supply, i.e. the 

voltage setting of the instrument need not be changed! 
50 / 60 Hz 
70 VA; secondary voltage of external power supply 12V 
12 V DC; max. 2.5A 
1.5V – 6V adjustable 

 

Light sources 

Halogen lamp 

Adjustability of light source 
Color temperature at 6V 
Luminous flux 
Average service life 
Luminous area 

HAL 6V 30W 
continuous, from 1.5 to 6V DC 
2800 K 
280 lm 
1000 h 
1.5 x 3 mm 

Summary of Contents for Primo Star

Page 1: ...Primo Star Operating manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi Instrucciones de manejo...

Page 2: ...sent mode d emploi Nous vous prions par cons quent de lire attentivement les informations contenues dans ce document et de respecter notamment les consignes relatives la s curit d utilisation Le fabr...

Page 3: ...ry distance and viewing height 16 3 3 2 Compensating for ametropia and inserting the eyepiece pointer 16 3 3 3 Adjusting transmitted light brightfield on the Full K hler microscope 17 3 3 4 Adjusting...

Page 4: ...a possible hazard to the instrument or system CAUTION Disconnect the plug in power unit from line power before opening the microscope NOTE This symbol refers you to advice that you must observe under...

Page 5: ...icroscopes should not be disposed of with household waste dispose of them in compliance with the provisions of the law 1 5 Use The microscope including its original accessories must not be used for mi...

Page 6: ...by qualified specialists or service staff The operation of the instrument in explosion risk environments is not allowed Make sure to read the safety notes provided with Immersol 518 N immersion oil I...

Page 7: ...ered Possible defects must be notified to us immediately and steps be taken to minimize damage If notified of such a defect the manufacturer is obligated to rectify it at his discretion either by repa...

Page 8: ...Carl Zeiss Description Primo Star 8 B 46 0071 v 03 06 English 2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 System overview...

Page 9: ...Primo Star Description Carl Zeiss B 46 0071 v 03 06 9 English...

Page 10: ...Plug in power unit 6 Stand 7 ON OFF switch illumination intensity 8 Illumination module 9a Luminous field diaphragm adjustable 9b Luminous field diaphragm fixed 10a Condenser carrier Full K hler 10b...

Page 11: ...ogen lamp LED illumination or illuminating mirror Integrated fixture for external power supply and cable incl cable with multi standard plug and country specific plug adapters Plastic coated carrying...

Page 12: ...Phase contrast objective with green inscription and phase stop Ph 2 Objective magnification multiplied by eyepiece magnification results in overall visual magnification e g 10 x 10 100x Numerical aper...

Page 13: ...specific adapters Fig 3 4 if necessary To this end pull off the attached adapter and plug on the desired adapter Connect the plug in power unit to a power outlet If the plug in power unit cannot be p...

Page 14: ...Carl Zeiss Start Up and Operation Primo Star 14 B 46 0071 v 03 06 English 3 2 Controls Fig 4 Controls...

Page 15: ...a Knurled ring for adjustment of luminous field diaphragm with Full K hler equipment only 10b Luminous field diaphragm fixed in Fixed K hler equipment 11a Condenser entering screws in Full K hler equi...

Page 16: ...Fig 7 3 are equipped with fold over rubber eyecups Fig 7 1 pulled out Fig 7 2 folded over Both eyepieces are suitable for spectacle wearers Additionally they contain a focusing ring for the compensat...

Page 17: ...the slide by means of the spring lever Fig 4 12 If the microscope stand is equipped with a phase or dark filed slider pull this slider out to the left as far as it will go Turn rotary knob Fig 8 1 on...

Page 18: ...e Specimen field size and objective aperture change after every objective change Therefore repeat the adjustment of luminous field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm to obtain optimum results 3 3 4 Adju...

Page 19: ...n Push the slider to the right as far as it will go to move the phase stop into the light path Move the control lever of the aperture diaphragm to fully open it on the Full K hler model or set it to t...

Page 20: ...4 in the stand Then place the tube horizontally onto the stand In doing so the groove on the underside of the tube must be located above the third holding element Fig 11 3 of the stand Turn the tube...

Page 21: ...ngers as this will reduce lamp life If the stand is equipped with an LED source replace the complete illumination module including the LED Fig 13 1 Push the illumination module Fig 13 1 or 2 back into...

Page 22: ...sert Fig 15 1 or Fig 16 3 Push the condenser carrier backward against the spring and inclining it remove it upward from the condenser carrier Fig 15 4 Insert the mirror Fig 16 5 from top through the a...

Page 23: ...rst install the photo tube Fig 17 7 if necessary refer to Section 3 4 1 Loosen clamp screw Fig 17 8 and remove the dust cap from the photo tube Installing a compact digital camera Sliding mount Fig 17...

Page 24: ...Loosen grub screw Fig 17 5 Vary the camera lens lens mount distance gradually i e displace the sliding mount with camera on lens mount in defined steps Zoom the camera lens through from wide angle W...

Page 25: ...owing on it and subsequent wiping it off with a cloth moistened with water to which you may also add a mild detergent Wipe off stubborn oily or fatty dirt immersion oil fingerprints with a cotton bud...

Page 26: ...jective Low resolving power poor image contrast Dirt or dust on the optical surfaces of objectives eyepieces condenser or filters Clean the respective optical components Greater focus differences afte...

Page 27: ...ure 5 to 40 C max 75 at 35 C 800 hPa to 1060 hPa Operating data Protection Class Protection Type Electrical safety Pollution degree Overvoltage category Radio interference suppression Line voltage Lin...

Page 28: ...PL 10x 20 Br foc Specimen stage Dimensions width x depth Stage travel X x Y Coaxial drive Vernier scales Specimen holder Mechanical stage 75x30 right left 140 x 135 mm 75 x 30 mm Optionally right or l...

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