10 Accessories and System Expansions | 10.7 Stages
ZEISS
10.7.2.2 Centering the Pol Rotary Stage
All stages are factory-pre-centered, i.e. when rotating the stage the sample feature set to the cen-
ter of the field of view will remain in the center. If the sample feature moves off the center of the
field of view while rotating the stage, the stage should be re-centered as follows.
2
1
3
2
5
4
1
1.5 mm hex key
2
Centering screw (2x)
3
Screw cap
4
Knurled screw for locking the rotation
5
Specimen detail
Parts and Tools
Hex key, 1.5 mm
Prerequisite
ü
The rotary stage is installed in the stage carrier.
ü
The
is adjusted.
ü
A high-contrast sample and an eyepiece with a crossline reticle are available.
Procedure
1. Loosen the knurled screw for locking the rotation
4
.
2. Unscrew the stage carrier cap
2
.
3. Rotate the stage to determine the position of maximum offset of the sample feature from
the center of the eyepiece reticle.
4. Turn the two centering screws
4
on the stage carrier to move the sample feature
5
by half the arrow length towards the reticle center. Use a 1.5 mm hex key
1
.
5. Rotate the stage again to check if the sample feature moves off.
6. Repeat the centering procedure, if necessary.
7. Tighten the screw cap.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS Axioscope 5, Axioscope 5/7 MAT | en-US | Rev. 13 | 430035-7344-001