5 Operation | 5.3 Adjusting
ZEISS
5.3.4 Adjusting the Height Stop on the Condenser Carrier
1
2
Fig. 50: Adjusting the height stop on the condenser carrier
1
Set screw of height stop
2
Knurled knob for vertically adjustment
Parts and Tools
Hex Key, 3.0 mm
Prerequisite
ü
The microscope is operational.
ü
ü
A sample is positioned on the stage.
Procedure
1. Loosen the set screw of the height stop
1
.
2. Focus the sample.
3. Close the luminous-field diaphragm.
4. Adjust the condenser vertically until
2
you get a sharp image.
5.
NOTICE
The sample and the objective can be damaged when the sample is lifted
out.
Carefully raise the condenser by a small amount without lifting out the sample.
6. Tighten the set screw of the height stop.
5.3.5 Adjusting the Height Stop on the Focusing Drive
1
2
3
Fig. 51: Adjusting the height stop on the focus drive
1
Clamping lever of the height stop
2
Focusing drive
3
Pin stop
Prerequisite
ü
The microscope is operational.
ü
A sample is positioned on the stage.
Procedure
1. Turn the clamping lever of the height stop
2
counterclockwise, towards the pin stop
3
.
2. Use the focusing drive
1
to move the stage to the highest position allowable without
risking to collide with sample holder or objective.
3. By turning the clamping lever clockwise, clamp the stop again.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS Axioscope 5, Axioscope 5/7 MAT | en-US | Rev. 13 | 430035-7344-001