ZEISS
FIRST-TIME SET-UP
Axio Imager 2
HBO 100 illuminator
68
430000-7544-001
01/2016
3.33.4
Setting up the switching mirror for two illuminators (manual or motorized)
With the aid of a switching mirror, two illuminators can be connected to the reflected-light port of the
Axio Imager stand simultaneously, e.g. a halogen illuminator (HAL 100) and a fluorescence illuminator
(HBO 100).
While the manual switching mirror can be used on all Axio Imager stands, the motorized switching mirror
may only be employed on the M1 / M2 or Z1 / Z2 stands (firmware version 01.318 or higher).
The switching lever (Fig. 57/
6
) on the upper side of the manual switching mirror serves to switch
manually between the two illuminators.
The motorized switching mirror can be controlled either using the operator buttons on the stand, the
touch screen on the TFT display or, if a PC is connected, using the AxioVision (Release 4.6 or higher) or
ZEN (blue edition) software. Control via the CAN / USB converter is not possible.
To install the switching mirror, proceed as follows:
•
If necessary, remove the illuminator if already mounted. To do so, grip the illuminator firmly and
loosen the clamping screw (Fig. 57/
2
) on the reflected-light socket (Fig. 57/
1
), using ball-headed
screwdriver AF 3.
•
Insert the switching mirror (Fig. 43/
4
or
8
) with the dovetail ring into the socket (Fig. 57/
1
). Align it
(with the mounts for the two illuminators pointing to the right and left, respectively) and fix it with the
clamping screw (Fig. 57/
2
).
•
Plug the connecting cable of the motorized switching mirror into a free CAN connector on the back of
the stand.
•
Loosen the right and left clamping screws (Fig. 57/
5
and
7
, respectively) on the switching mirror.
Remove the protective caps and attach the two illuminators, e.g. HAL 100 (Fig. 57/
3
) and HBO 100
9
), to the switching mirror, in the same way as if they were mounted directly onto the
microscope. Then, fasten them with the relevant clamping screw (Fig. 57/
5
or
7
).
•
Next, connect the illuminators electrically to the stand and the power supply unit, respectively.
Fig. 57
Installing the switching mirror
