ZEISS
3 Product and Functional Description | 3.3 Microscope Primo Star 3, FIX-KÖHLER Version with Cam-
era Tube
No.
Description of controls
Function
6
Abbe condenser 0.9/1.25
for changing between brightfield, phase contrast
and darkfield
7
Centering screws right/left side
for centering the image of the luminous-field di-
aphragm in the field of view
8
Clamping screw
for fixing condenser
9
Collector illumination
with insert for filters of mirror
10
Coarse focusing drive (right hand side)
for focusing the microscopic image
11
Fine focusing drive (right hand side)
for focusing the microscopic image
12
Coaxial knurled knob for stage adjustment
for moving and positioning samples in X direction
13
Light intensity knob
for varying the brightness of the microscopic im-
age
14
Coaxial knurled knob for stage adjustment
for moving and positioning samples in Y direction
15
Light intensity indicator
for displaying the set light intensity
16
Knocking knob observation tube
for fixing the observation tube and other interme-
diate tubes
17
LED indicator
shows current camera status
18
RESET
button
for restating the camera
19
SNAP
button
for taking a photo or video
20
DC 5 V switch
for switching between mains power supply /
12 V DC port and mobile power bank
21
Main switch
for switching the microscope on and off
22
5 V USB port for mobile power bank
for connecting an external power bank
23
Main socket
for connecting the power cable
24
12 V DC port
for connecting an external 12 V DC power
source, e.g. the battery unit 415501-1814-000
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Storage place for phase plate adjusting tool
for storing the phase plate adjusting tool
26
Holder for power cable
for safe storage of the power cable
27
Carrying handle
for carrying the microscope
28
Knurled condensor knob
for vertical adjustment of condenser
29
Tension knurled ring
for adjusting the smoothness of the coarse focus-
ing drive
30
Coarse focusing drive (left hand side)
for focusing the microscopic image
31
Fine focusing drive (left hand side)
for focusing the microscopic image
32
Connections of the camera tube
please refer to the Instruction Manual
Quick Guide ZEISS Primostar 3 | en-US | Rev. 1 | 415501-7012-101
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