ZEISS
FIRST-TIME SET-UP
Axio Imager 2
Mount sample stage
72
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01/2016
(3)
Centering the stage
When objectives with high magnification are used,
the centering can only be exact for one selected
objective.
All stages are factory-precentered, i.e. a set
specimen detail remains in the image center when
the stage is rotated. If the image detail moves from
the image center (Fig. 64/
4
), recenter the stage as
follows:
•
Loosen stage clamping screw (Fig. 64/
1
) and the
screw cap on the stage carrier (Fig. 64/
3
).
•
Rotate the stage to determine the maximum
specimen deflection (Fig. 64/
4
, tip of arrow) to
the eyepiece reticles.
•
Reset the two centering screws on the stage
carrier (Fig. 64/
2
) using one SW 1.5 Allen
screwdriver (Fig. 64/
5
) each to move the
specimen detail by half the arrow length in the
direction of the crossline center. Check whether
the specimen detail moves when the stage is
rotated again; repeat the procedure, if required.
•
When centering is finished, tighten screw cap
(Fig. 64/
3
) again.
The stage can be turned by 240° within an adjustment range of y
≤
27 mm. No rotation is possible
beyond this.
3.35.3
Adjusting the stage drive length on the ergonomic drive
On mechanical stages with ergo-drive, the length of the
x
and
y
stage drive can be extended by
max. 15 mm
by axial movement of the drive knobs to further improve operating ease.
Fig. 64
Centering the rotatable mechanical
stage
