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BXFMA
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
IMPORTANT
The BXFMA-F motorized illuminator with motorized focusing unit can be installed in a user’s system in
combination with the BX-UCB control box as well as a PC (running the BX2-BSW software) or the
U-HSTR2, U-FH focus adjustment knob unit and U-IFFH focus adjustment knob interface.
The instructions for the BX/UCB/U-HSTR2 and software (BX2-BSW, commands) are provided in separate
instruction manuals. Please also refer to these manuals as required.
Motorized Controls
· BF (brightfield)/DF (darkfield) switching operation
· AS (aperture iris diaphragm) opening/closing operation
· Focus adjustment operation
Configuration of Instruction Manuals
Manual Name
Main Contents
BX-UCB/U-HSTR2
Functions of the Control Box (incorporating the power supply)
and Hand Switch
BX2 Software for PC (CD-ROM)
BX2-BSW Ver. 03.01 or higher
Methods of PC control of functions
# Normal operation is not available unless the specified software is used.
TH4
External halogen lamp power supply
U-FWT/FWR/FWO
Motorized filter wheels (Only the U-FWR can be used in this system.)
Precautions When Unpacking the Microscope
}To prevent deterioration in performance during transport, the illuminator is shipped with transport lock applied to the
focusing unit, observation method switch and aperture iris diaphragm (AS) mechanism, Be sure to release the transport
lock of these three modules before assembly, and engage the transport lock before the next transport of the illuminator.
Releasing the Transport Lock of the Observation Method (BF/DF)
Switch Mechanism (Fig. 1)
Turn the lock knob
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counterclockwise to loosen it, and remove it together
with the caution tag.
}Retain the lock knob carefully because it will be used again the next time
the equipment is transported.
To set transport lock:
Releasing the Transport Lock of the Focusing Unit Mechanism (Fig. 2)
1. Turn the two lock knobs
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counterclockwise to loosen and remove them.
2. Similarly to step 1, turn the two lock screws
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to remove them.
}Retain the lock knobs and lock screws carefully because they will be
used again the next time the equipment is transported.
To set transport lock:
This motorized illuminator can manifest its functions when it is combined with other modules. The instructions
manuals for the following modules are prepared separately to the present instruction manual. Please read the
manuals according to your own system.
1. Switch the observation method to DF (reflected light darkfield).
2. Turn the lock knob all the way clockwise.
1. Raise the focusing unit to the higher limit position.
2. Turn the two lock screws all the way clockwise.
3. Similarly to step 2, turn and tighten the too lock knobs.
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