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INSTRUCTIONS

CX23

This instruction manual is for the Olympus biological microscopes model CX23. To ensure the
safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope,
we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope. Retain this
instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.

Biological microscope

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Summary of Contents for CX23

Page 1: ...ty obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope Retain this instructi...

Page 2: ...re designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energ...

Page 3: ...3 Handling precautions 3 Maintenance and storage 4 1 Standard combination 5 2 Nomenclature of operating portions 6 3 Summary of brightfield observation procedure 7 4 Detailed observation procedure 8 1...

Page 4: ...cs 19 9 Assembly 20 10 Optional accessories 21 10 1 System diagram of optional accessories 21 10 2 Installation and operation of optional accessories 21 1 Filter holder CH2 FH and darkfield ring CH2 D...

Page 5: ...such as gloves etc to prevent the specimens from touching your skin directly When you maintain the device which may have contacted the specimens which have potentiality of infection wear protective eq...

Page 6: ...at of the power outlet If the device is not grounded our intended electric safety and EMC performance of the device can not be assured Do not use the device in close proximity to the sources of strong...

Page 7: ...or observation tube b since they may be damaged Also when you carry the microscope remove specimens or filters in advance Otherwise they may be dropped When carrying the microscope be careful not to...

Page 8: ...se organic solvents to clean the parts other than the glass components since it deteriorates painted surfaces or plastic parts 3 When not using the product store it in a dry place or cover it with a d...

Page 9: ...roscope frame Power cord 4X 10X 40X 100X CX23LEDRFS1 4X 10X 40X CX23LEDRFS2 Binocular observation tube Eyepieces Fixed at 10X Revolving nosepiece Condenser Stage Objective 100X Wooden case CH20 WB2 Ey...

Page 10: ...chapter 9 Assembly on page 20 For detailed explanation of each operation portion refer to the page indicated inside parentheses Cautions when unpacking The items 1 to 3 described below have been attac...

Page 11: ...brightness 5 Revolving nosepiece p 12 6 Coarse fine focus adjustment knobs p 9 2 Brightness adjustment knob p 8 9 Aperture stop lever p 10 5 Revolving nosepiece p 12 6 Coarse fine adjustment knobs p 9...

Page 12: ...in the direction of the arrow set the specimen by sliding it on the stage from the front toward the rear After setting the specimen return the specimen holding lever c gently Rotating the upper Y axi...

Page 13: ...should be read at the position a on the specimen holder The Y axis scale should be read at the position of index line b 1 2 Working distance WD The WD means the distance between the objective and the...

Page 14: ...nd to reduce eye strain during observation While keeping the right and left eyepieces horizontally move the binocular portion in the a or b direction to coincide the right view field with the left com...

Page 15: ...nd confirm that the right and left eyepieces are focused on the specimen If the specimen is not focused bring the specimen into focus according to the procedure in No 6 and repeat No 7 to 9 When the e...

Page 16: ...by holding the objective lens CAUTION 7 Switching the objectives Using the eye shades When wearing eyeglasses Use the eye shades in the normal folded down position When not wearing eyeglasses Extend t...

Page 17: ...rsion objective by one reciprocation or two The condenser of this microscope provides the full performance when oil is placed between the slide glass and the front lens of the condenser If oil is not...

Page 18: ...with the combinations which have higher magnification of objective The field number is the diameter of the image observed through an eyepiece indicated in millimeters Eyepiece 10X 20 mm WHSZ15X H 16 m...

Page 19: ...lable with optimum contrast and resolution by adjusting the numerical aperture of the condenser appropriately for the numerical aperture of each objective lens In general since the contrast of the mic...

Page 20: ...s not engaged in the light path Engage the objective in the light path by rotating the revolving nosepiece until its clicks 12 The eyepiece condenser window lens and or specimen slide are dirty Clean...

Page 21: ...eyes are not compensated Compensate it correctly 11 Different eyepieces are used between the left side and right side Use same eyepiece on the left side and right side 22 12 Objective hits the specim...

Page 22: ...ge Size 120 x 132 mm with mechanical stage Movement range X direction 76 mm x Y direction 30 mm Specimen holder Holds a single specimen Condenser Type Abbe condenser N A 1 25 when immersed in oil Aper...

Page 23: ...r glass and the top of the objective when in focus Number of aperture NA This value corresponds to the F number of the camera and is related to the resolution Resolution becomes higher when the NA bec...

Page 24: ...Connect the power cord s connector d to connector e firmly Connect the power cord s plug f to a wall power outlet g CAUTION 1 CAUTION 2 3 f g a b c e d 2 Storing the AC adapter and power cord Make sur...

Page 25: ...field ring Insert the darkfield ring a in the CH2 FH filter holder b Push the filter holder b containing the darkfield ring a into the bottom of the condenser until it clicks into place The darkfield...

Page 26: ...ece to which the eyepiece micrometer will be attached Hold the eyepiece frame and loosen the reticle holder a to remove it Place the micrometer disk a into the reticle holder b with the indications fa...

Page 27: ...rror to get brighter field of view A planar reflection mirror is used normally However if the brightness of observed field of view is uneven use a concave reflection mirror CAUTION 1 2 a If the wooden...

Page 28: ...ppliance coupling Table 1 Certified cord A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 or comprised of cordage marked with an agency marking per Table 1 or marked pe...

Page 29: ...ic Cables BASEC BASEC HAR 10 10 30 N V KEMA KEMA KEUR HAR 10 30 30 SEMKO AB Svenska Elektriska Materielkontrollanstalter SEMKO HAR 10 10 50 sterreichischer Verband f r Elektrotechnik VE VE HAR 30 10 5...

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