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CARE, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE 

ApoTome.2

 

Troubleshooting 

Carl Zeiss 

 

 
 

05/2012 

423667-7144-001 

29 

5.3

 

Troubleshooting 

Problem 

Cause 

Troubleshooting 

Device does not respond to any 
control command 

no current 

Actuate power switch, connect 
power cable to power outlet. 

no connection to the PC 

Establish CAN BUS cable 
connection to the stand or the 

USB cable connection to the PC. 

no connection between slider and 

control box 

Plug the cable of the slider into 

the respective connector on the 
control box. 

device defect 

Call Technical Service. 

No transmission grid visible in 
eyepiece although the slider is 

in the ApoTome position (click 

position 2) 

transmission grid not focused  

To obtain an artifact-free result 
image, the transmission grid must 

be imaged with a high quality in 

the specimen plane. For this 
purpose, calibrate the system as 

described in the Operating 
Manual of the imaging software 

AxioVision 4.8.2 / ZEN (blue 
edition).  

 
 

5.4

 

Wear parts and tools 

Designation 

Catalogue no. 

Purpose 

Fuse type 

T 2 A/H 250 V

 

000000-0149-688 

Function of control box 

Reflector module  

calibration "ApoTome" ACR P&C 

424930-9902-000 

Calibration of phase position of scanner 

Mirror test specimen 

000000-1182-440 

Calibration of phase position of scanner 

Fluorescence test specimen 

000000-1213-943 

Calibration of the focus position of the 
transmission grid for various wavelengths 

Cover plate 

423666-0102-000 

Replacement of the original cover plate 
on Axio Imager 

 
 

Содержание ApoTome.2

Страница 1: ...Operating Manual ApoTome 2...

Страница 2: ...ate service Unless expressly authorized forwarding and duplication of this document and the utilization and communication of its contents are not permitted Violations will entail an obligation to pay...

Страница 3: ...g principle 16 2 6 Suitability of objectives for the use of ApoTome 2 17 2 7 Technical data 21 3 STARTUP 23 3 1 Microscope stand requirements 23 3 2 Unpacking ApoTome 2 23 3 3 Connecting the control b...

Страница 4: ...Carl Zeiss Contents ApoTome 2 4 423667 7144 001 05 2012 6 APPENDIX 31 6 1 List of abbreviations 31 6 2 Index 32...

Страница 5: ...2 System overview ApoTome 2 for Axio Observer and Axiovert 200 13 Fig 2 3 System overview ApoTome 2 for Axio Zoom V16 14 Fig 2 4 Components of ApoTome 2 15 Fig 2 5 Changer with transmission grids 16 F...

Страница 6: ...iss specifications plus monitor operating system Windows XP Windows Vista 32 bit version or Windows 7 32 bit version ApoTome 2 slider with ApoTome control box Imaging software AxioVision 4 8 2 control...

Страница 7: ...a hazard to the user of the instrument CAUTION Hot surface CAUTION Emitted LED radiation CAUTION Disconnect the instrument from line power before opening it CAUTION This symbol is a warning that indi...

Страница 8: ...ioactive specimens or other specimens that could be hazardous to health When handling such specimens observe all legal regulations particularly the relevant national regulations for the prevention of...

Страница 9: ...se fire Always keep the ventilation slots clear and make sure that no objects enter the instrument through these slots The instruments may only be operated by trained personnel who must be aware of th...

Страница 10: ...antee is provided for defects caused by natural wear wearing parts in particular and improper use The instrument manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by faulty operation negligence or any othe...

Страница 11: ...it can be connected directly to the microscope by a CAN BUS cable In this case the ApoTome 2 directly communicates with the PC via the electronic system of the microscope If an Axiovert 200 is used t...

Страница 12: ...INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Carl Zeiss System overview ApoTome 2 12 423667 7144 001 05 2012 2 3 System overview 2 3 1 ApoTome 2 for Axio Imager Fig 2 1 System overview ApoTome 2 for Axio Imager...

Страница 13: ...TRUMENT DESCRIPTION ApoTome 2 System overview Carl Zeiss 05 2012 423667 7144 001 13 2 3 2 ApoTome 2 for Axio Observer and Axiovert 200 Fig 2 2 System overview ApoTome 2 for Axio Observer and Axiovert...

Страница 14: ...INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Carl Zeiss System overview ApoTome 2 14 423667 7144 001 05 2012 2 3 3 ApoTome 2 for Axio Zoom V16 Fig 2 3 System overview ApoTome 2 for Axio Zoom V16...

Страница 15: ...me 2 Carl Zeiss 05 2012 423667 7144 001 15 2 4 General view of ApoTome 2 1 Slider ApoTome 2 for Axio Imager 2 Slider ApoTome 2 for Axio Observer and Axiovert 200 3 Slider ApoTome 2 for Axio Zoom V16 4...

Страница 16: ...fferent intensity depending on the phase position of the transmission grid The three images captured see Fig 2 6 with the grid structures are calculated so that an optical section with increased contr...

Страница 17: ...2 2 1 4 1 2 0 8 0 7 EC Plan Neofluar 63x 0 95 Air 1 0 1 1 0 6 0 7 0 4 0 4 EC Plan Neofluar 63x 1 25 Oil 1 6 1 5 0 9 0 9 0 5 0 5 EC Plan Neofluar 100x 1 3 Oil 1 0 0 9 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 LCI Plan Neofluar...

Страница 18: ...6 5 1 7 3 8 0 9 2 0 LCI Plan Neofluar 63x 1 3 Water or glycerin 1 5 1 3 0 9 0 8 0 5 0 4 Plan Apochromat 10x 0 45 Air 4 2 20 2 2 4 11 7 1 3 6 1 Plan Apochromat 20x 0 8 Air 3 1 4 8 1 8 2 8 1 0 1 5 Plan...

Страница 19: ...1 5 5 3 1 0 3 6 0 8 2 8 Plan Neofluar 2 3x 250 1 1 3 2 0 7 2 2 0 6 1 8 1 In ZEN blue edition no preset zoom positions The following filter sets are recommended if ApoTome 2 shall be used with Axio Zo...

Страница 20: ...eGFP eYFP 489047 9901 000 FS 47 HE BP 436 25 FT 455 HE BP 480 40 CFP 488049 9901 000 FS 49 G 365 FT 395 BP 445 50 DAPI 488050 9901 000 FS 50 BP 640 30 FT 660 BP 690 50 Alexa 647 Alexa 660 Cy5 489059...

Страница 21: ...40 to 70 C Storage Permissible ambient temperature 5 to 40 C Permissible relative humidity without condensation max 75 at 35 C Operation Permissible ambient temperature 5 to 40 C Permissible relative...

Страница 22: ...012 Fuses as per IEC 127 ApoTome 2 control box T 2 A H 250 V 5x20 mm Grid frequencies Axio Imager slider transmission grids 1 2 3 5 9 17 5 lp mm Axio Observer Axiovert 200 slider transmission grids 1...

Страница 23: ...icroscope should be installed as free from vibrations as possible on an anti vibration table or a suitable microscope support 3 2 Unpacking ApoTome 2 The ApoTome 2 slider is delivered in a polyethylen...

Страница 24: ...n two different ways Via USB cable directly at the PC Use a USB cable to connect the USB port 3 1 1 on the rear panel of the control box with a free USB port at the PC used Via CAN BUS cable to a free...

Страница 25: ...poTome 2 Carl Zeiss 05 2012 423667 7144 001 25 4 OPERATION 4 1 Control and functional elements of ApoTome 2 1 Click stop position 1 free passage 2 Click stop position 2 transmission grid 3 On off swit...

Страница 26: ...ing the slider Carefully insert the ApoTome 2 slider in the plane of the luminous field diaphragm of the reflected light beam path of the microscope used On insertion a short beep signal is generated...

Страница 27: ...onger oily or fatty contamination immersion oils fingerprints with a cotton bud lens cleaning paper or a dust free cotton cloth using optics cleaning agent L This cleaning agent is made of 90 percent...

Страница 28: ...nt use Have damages repaired by appropriately qualified staff 5 2 2 Replacing fuses Before replacing fuses make sure to disconnect the power cable The fuse compartment is located at the rear panel of...

Страница 29: ...e position click position 2 transmission grid not focused To obtain an artifact free result image the transmission grid must be imaged with a high quality in the specimen plane For this purpose calibr...

Страница 30: ...med by Carl Zeiss Service staff or specially authorized personnel To ensure optimum setting and trouble free function of your microscope over a longer period of time we recommend that you enter into a...

Страница 31: ...Association DIN Deutsches Institut f r Normung German Institute for Standardization EC European Community EN European standard HBO Mercury vapor short arc lamp for fluorescence IEC International Elect...

Страница 32: ...g the control box 24 Control and functional elements 25 D Designation 11 Device safety 7 Dimensions 21 G General view 15 I Inserting the slider 26 Instrument description 11 Intended use 11 L Line volt...

Страница 33: ...2 423667 7144 001 33 S Startup 23 Storage 21 Switching off 26 Switching on 26 System overview 12 13 14 T Technical data 21 Tools 29 Transmission grid 16 Troubleshooting 29 U Unpacking 23 W Warning lab...

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