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B 46-0008 e   12/06 

www.zeiss.de/stemi 

SteREO Discovery.V12 

Brief instructions for use

 

For your safety  

Observe the 
following 
instructions: 

 

 

The stereomicroscope SteREO Discovery.V12 including the original accessories may only be used for  
the microscopy procedures described in these instructions and in the detailed Operating Manual.  
The manufacturer accepts no liability if used for any other procedures.  

 

Read the Operating Manual (B 46-0009) carefully; follow the safety instructions described here.  

 

Connect the unit to the mains only at a correctly installed earthed socket.  

 

Unplug the unit from the mains before opening it, and before changing a bulb or fuse.  

 

Read the related user instructions before using any additional accessories.  

 

When the motorised focussing is in motion there is a crush hazard!  
During movement, keep your hands away from the movement area. 

 

When using the microscope with transmitted-light there is a dazzle hazard.  
Use the dazzle protector provided with the transmitted-light unit. 

 

Controls and functional elements  

 

 

  NOTE: The microscope configuration shown here may vary from the existing configuration!   

 

1

  Binocular Ergo phototube S 5°-45° for mounting eyepieces and a camera using an adapter  

 

2

  Microscope body SteREO Discovery.V12 

 

Dazzle protector, swing forward for use; when using the microscope with transmitted-light illumination 

 

4

  Transmitted-light unit S for use only in connection with cold-light source KL 1500 LCD / KL 2500 LCD for transmitted-light illumination 

 

5

  Support for glass plate with diameter 120 mm for objects or support of tables using adapter plate 84/120 

 

6

  Support for opal glass for transmitted-light illumination (diameter 84 mm) 

 

7

  Coded nosepiece 3 fold, coded or carrier S (not shown) for supporting the microscope body (support diameter 76 mm)  

 

8

  Oblique reflected-light illumination with flexible light guide and focussing attachment. 

 

9

  Illumination control for transmitted-light microscopy: see section 

Adjusting the illumination

 

10

  System control panel S Y C O P ; for operation see section 

S Y C O P  Touch screen controls

 

11

  Foot pedal for focussing / zoom function 

12 

Control unit EMS-1 (component of S Y C O P ); connection of various functional units 

13

  Cold-light source KL 2500 LCD for reflected-light; see user instructions for setting and operating 

14

  Cold-light source KL 2500 LCD for transmitted-light; see user instructions; only in connection with transmitted-light unit S 

15

  Focussing control unit H I P  (Human Interface Panel); power supply unit for operation without S Y C O P   included in scope of supply 

16

  Motor focussing on the column; caution! During movement, keep your hands out of the movement area - crush hazard! 

17

  Zoom control unit H I P  (Human Interface Panel); power supply unit for operation without S Y C O P   included in scope of supply 

 

Switching the device on 

 

 

 

Switch-on procedure varies according to the existing configuration. 

 

Check that all cables are correctly plugged in.  

 

S Y C O P : Switch the rocker switch at the rear of the control unit 
EMS-1 to 

I

 and press button 

 on the front (

1

). 

 

H I P :  Press button 

 (

2

). 

NOTE: Press 

button  on the control units EMS-1 (

1

) again to 

switch into standby mode. 

 

 

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