ZEISS
FIRST-TIME SET-UP
Axio Imager 2
Replacing the DIC prism on the universal condenser
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430000-7544-001
01/2016
3.15
Replacing the DIC prism on the
universal condenser
Before replacing the prism on the
motorized universal condenser, ensure
that you open the aperture iris first
with the corresponding control button
to prevent damage of the iris blades.
•
Use the tool to remove cover (Fig. 27/
1
), or to
unscrew it (if the cover is at the bottom). Turn
the turret disk until the DIC prism to be
replaced appears in the blank aperture
(Fig. 27/
4
). Hold the disk by its knurled ring.
•
Unscrew the retaining ring using the so-called
dual-function tool (Fig. 27/
2
).
•
Then, screw the tool (Fig. 27/
2
) with the
threaded side into the prism mount (Fig. 27/
3
)
and pull out the DIC prism (Fig. 27/
6
).
•
Remove DIC prism (Fig. 27/
6
) from the tool and screw on the new, desired DIC prism.
•
Mount the DIC prism in reverse order, paying particular attention to the correct orientation of the DIC
prism: tongue Fig. 27/
5
must be in the recess of the mount in the condenser. Ensure that the labeling
on the knurled ring of the turret disk is correct.
Fig. 27
Replacing the DIC prism
