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Changing the stage carrier
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M70-2-0020 e 06/2009
430000-7344-001
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3.13
Changing the stage carrier
•
To remove the stage carrier (3-15/
3
), grip it
firmly and loosen the clamping lever (3-15/
2
)
until the stage carrier can be taken out of the
guide from the right to the left.
•
Check the position of the stop screws provided
for the adjustment of the dovetail guide and
alter it, as required for the stage carrier or
microscope stage used. (See Section 3.14.)
•
To attach the stage carrier, insert it on the left
into the guide and push it horizontally against
the supporting surface of the guide and
vertically against the upper Stop bolt (3-15/
1
).
•
Tighten clamp screw (3-15/
2
) well and verify
that the stage carrier is exactly seated in the
guide.
3.14
Setting stops for the adjustment
range of the stage carrier dovetail
guide
5
):
•
When employing the reflected-light/ trans-
mitted-light stage carrier with condenser carrier
430707-0000-000, use a slot-head screwdriver
to screw the lower stop screw into the upper
tapped hole (3-16/
3
).
•
When employing the reflected-light or
reflected-light/transmitted-light stage carrier
430704-9901-000 or 430701-9901-000, screw
the lower stop screw into the lower tapped hole
(3-16/
4
).
6
):
•
When an 18-mm thick microscope stage is
used, screw the upper stop screw into the
tapped hole marked with number "18"
(3-16/
1
).
•
When a 20-mm thick microscope stage is used,
screw the upper stop screw into the tapped
hole marked with number "20" (3-16/
2
).
The thickness of the stage is shown right next to the order number on a sticker attached to the
microscope stage.
Should the sticker be missing on the microscope stage, the stop screw is to be set to 18 mm to
maintain focusability.
Fig. 3-15
Changing the stage carrier
Fig. 3-16
Setting dovetail guide stops
