Nikon SMZ1500, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500 Instructions M249 E 08 12 NF 5 ...

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Page 3: ...amage WARNING CAUTION Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product This instruction manual is written for users of Nikon Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500 To ensure correct usage read this manual carefully before operating the product No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Nikon The contents of this manual are subject to change with...

Page 4: ...ting voltage Use of an improperly matched illuminator may result in damage to equipment 4 Power cord Always turn the power switch off and unplug the power cord when replacing the lamp of an illuminator as failure to do so may result in electric shock or equipment damage 5 Heat from the light source When using an illuminator do not place cloth or paper or highly flammable materials such as gasoline...

Page 5: ...luminator Be careful not to burn yourself In addition when replacing a lamp be sure the lamp has cooled sufficiently 2 Check the light source Always use lamps that are of the specified rating only Use of a lamp having a different specification may result in damage to equipment For the lamp rating please refer to the operation manual ...

Page 6: ...bject it to impact Shock from impact during transportation or operation as well as forcible operations may cause damage to the instrument 3 Cleaning the lenses Do not let dust fingerprints etc to get on the lenses Dirt on the lenses will adversely affect the view of the image If any lenses become dirty clean them as described below Use an air blower to blow dust away If this does not suffice brush...

Page 7: ...aint thinner as this may result in deformation of the part or remove of lettering 5 Storage Store the microscope in a location with low humidity where mold is unlikely to form Do not store the microscope in a location subject to direct sunlight or high temperature and humidity During storage place a plastic cover over the equipment to prevent dust accumulation 6 Regular inspections Regular inspect...

Page 8: ...s on the sample 13 3 Zoom 14 1 Change the zooming magnification 14 4 Diaphragm 14 5 If you cannot focus on the sample though the zooming body is at the highest position 15 IV Using Accessories 16 1 Reticles 16 2 Eyepiece Tube 16 1 P BTL low eye level eyepiece tube 16 2 P BERG tilted eyepiece tube 17 3 P IER Eyelevel Rizer 17 4 P OTR double nosepiece for SMZ1500 18 5 SM S4L 4 X 4 Stage L 22 V Illum...

Page 9: ...icrographic and TV related Accessories 31 1 Photomicrographic magnification 32 2 Attaching the beam splitter 32 3 C FP Photo reticles 33 4 Photomicrography procedure 33 Table 1 Total Magnification and Real Field 35 Table 2 Observable Sample Heights mm 35 ...

Page 10: ...omes 0 8 times the magnification indicated on the objective itself moreover the periphery of the viewfield will be slightly darkened when the zooming magnification is 1X or lower Refer to Table 1 on p 35 Stage plate clamp screw Fixes the stage plate to the stand base Objective Zooming knob Changes the magnification of the sample image Refer to Zoom on p 14 Cover for zooming body clamp screw Screw ...

Page 11: ... stage plate clamp screw zooming body clamp screw etc Stored in the top of the pillar Fixes the focusing mount to the pillar Pillar inside P FMD Focusing mount Pillar clamp screw Inside Fine focus knob Screw hole for mounting accessories Located on both sides Coarse focus knob Refer to Focusing on p 13 Refer to Focusing on p 13 Focusing mount clamp screw ...

Page 12: ...he pillar Insert the focusing mount to the pillar with the zooming body attaching dovetail facing front until it reaches to the bottom of the pillar 5 Mount the zooming body Remove the rubber cover for zooming body clamp screw and you will find the clamp screw inside Slide the zooming body along the attaching dovetail on the focusing mount until it reaches to the stopper pin Tighten the clamp scre...

Page 13: ...amp tool 8 Insert the eyepieces into the eyepiece sleeves Be sure that it is inserted all the way until it touches the end of the sleeve Note When inserting the eyepiece hold the rubber cover of the eyepiece Holding the diopter ring causes a failure Especially be careful with the 10X eyepieces because their rubber covers obstruct the view of the sleeve end 9 The clamp tool can be stored in the pil...

Page 14: ...e the damage to the instrument will result 2 Adjust the interpupillary distance This adjustment should be performed every time the observer is changed since the interpupillary distance differs between individuals Adjust the interpupillary distance so that the view field for each eye is merged into one Move while holding each sleeve with both hands 3 Adjust the diopter This adjustment should be per...

Page 15: ...throughout the zooming range 2 Focusing 1 Check the working distance The distance between the focus plane and the bottom of the objective is called the working distance Focusing is easier if beforehand the distance between the specimen and the bottom of the objective is set to the working distance The working distance differs depending on the objective being used Please refer to Table 1 on p 35 2 ...

Page 16: ...es objective for SMZ1000 800 is used the total magnification will be obtained by further multiplying by 0 8 ON OFF of the Zooming Knob Clicks The clicks on the zooming knob can be eliminated 1 Insert the clamp tool into the screw hole on the right side of the zooming body 2 Turning the inside screw in the direction opposite to the arrow eliminates the clicks OFF Turning the same screw in the direc...

Page 17: ...b to raise the zooming body to its highest position Exchange the pillar for the C EP extension pillar available on order Attach the C EP extension pillar to the stand in the same manner as for the standard pillar Hold the side having the groove downward Refer to item 1 on p 10 Put the stopper ring on the pillar and then the focusing mount Tighten the focusing mount clamp screw Note Contact the bot...

Page 18: ...age has the magnification Use the reticle with 1 3X pattern for 20X eyepiece and with 1 4X pattern for 30X eyepiece A reticle with cross hairs scaled cross hairs or photographic mask is available on order for 10X eyepiece 2 Eyepiece Tube 1 P BTL low eye level eyepiece tube When using a beam splitter or coaxial episcopic illuminator it is possible to lower the eye level eye level during observation...

Page 19: ...r fingers between the interpupillary distance adjuster and the lower part of the eyepiece tube when adjusting the angle of the sleeve 3 P IER Eyelevel Rizer When the eye level is too low it is possible to raise the eye level by 25 mm by attaching a P IER Eyelevel rizer between the zooming body and the eyepiece tube It is possible to use up to two Eyelevel rizers at once Avoid using the three or mo...

Page 20: ...ition Normal binocular observation using the right and left parallel optical systems 2 Vertical observation position Vertical observation with the objective set in the right viewed from the observer optical system Setting the objective at the vertical observation position will improve the quality of camera images Mount the P OTR double nosepiece to the zooming body by following the procedure below...

Page 21: ... positioning groove of the P OTR double nosepiece to fit them 5 Rotate the objective mounting plate holding the P OTR double nosepiece by hand to set the plate at a position where the two attaching tool slits at the bottom of the zooming body connection are visible 6 Insert the tool into the attaching tool slits and rotate the tool to secure the P OTR double nosepiece to the zooming body Objective...

Page 22: ...and P OTR double nosepiece to the pillar Same as step 4 in II Assembly on p 10 8 Screw the objective into the P OTR double nosepiece Attach the supplied Tool ring on top of the P FMD focusing mount to hold the Clamp tool Objective CLICK Clamp tool Tool ring ...

Page 23: ...tate the objective mounting plate to switch the optical path position of the objective as shown in the right figure Note 1 Rotate the objective mounting plate to a click stop position Note 2 When the P OTR double nosepiece and the P ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator are used together flare may appear in the view if the P OTR double nosepiece is set to the vertical observation position and the zoo...

Page 24: ...at the highest position 1 Remove the stage plate from the stand base and attach the C 4SA stage adapter in place using the fixing screws supplied with the adapter 2 Sufficiently loosen the stage clamp screw of the SM S4L 4 X 4 stage L Fit and mount the stage onto the stage adapter with the side equipped with the stage clamp screw facing front Tighten the stage clamp screw 4 X 4 stage Stage clamp s...

Page 25: ...rve the sample having a high reflective surface Use the P ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator on p 28 for this purpose G LS Lamp Socket A 6V10W C DSLS Illuminator A 6V20W Plug Lamp house Filter cap ø33 mm filter attachable Holder and Epi arm mounting screw hole Lamp socket V Illuminator Lamp house Lamp socket may be moved back and forth Plug Mounting screw ...

Page 26: ...straight into the socket as far as it will go Only use halogen lamps of the specified rating Next attach the lamp socket to the lamp house C DSLS Note Do not touch the glass part of a lamp with your bare hands as your skin may burn and stick to the lamp possibly reducing its level of light output or causing damage to the lamp When replacing a Socket Lamp GE 787 6V 10W Socket Short protrusion Holde...

Page 27: ...osen the clamp knob on the Epi arm Screw in the mounting screw at the end of the Epi arm into the screw hole for mounting accessories on the stand base while turning the joint Next securely tighten the nut using the supplied wrench Then screw the mounting screw at the other end of the Epi arm into the screw hole on the illuminator in the same manner as described above The illustration shows the ex...

Page 28: ...onnector Brightness adjuster Power switch Check that the voltage displayed matches the voltage used in your area If the voltages do not match do not use the power supply and contact your Nikon representative Changes the illumination brightness when rotated Connect the specified power cord here Power Supply XN A only for regions with 100 120 V power Power Supply TN PSE30W A only for regions with 23...

Page 29: ...perating Altitude 2000 m max environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C indoor use only Relative humidity 85 max no condensation Pollution level Degree 2 Installation Category II Storage Temperature 20 C to 60 C environment Relative humidity 90 max no condensation Protection class Class I Power cord Use only the following power supply cord Using the wrong power cord could result in danger or fire The pro...

Page 30: ...he basic set of the microscope Note Usable magnification for the P ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator is restricted Use the magnification within the range shown in the right table If the magnification out of the specified range is used uneven Objective Zooming magnification HR Plan Apo 0 5X 2 5X or higher HR Plan Apo 1X 2 5X or higher HR Plan Apo 1 6X Not usable Fiber illuminator Light guide Lumin...

Page 31: ...tter is used together attach it on the P ICI2 2 Screw in the 1 4 lambda plate to the end of the objective When the C FIR ring fiber light guide is used together use the other 1 4 lambda plate C LP separately available for ring fiber illuminator 3 Insert the incident section of the light guide into the light guide mount of the fiber illuminator and tighten the clamp screw Insert the luminous sectio...

Page 32: ...es from bright to dark by each 45 position Adjust the plate to the position where the brightness and contrast are best suited for the observation 5 Insert the filter P ICI33 NCB14 into the fiber illuminator to improve the color reproducibility when taking a photomicrogaph Refer to the instruction manual of Fiber Illuminator Red dot Bright Bright Bright Bright Dark Dark Dark Dark ...

Page 33: ...graphic equipment or TV camera to be used VI Photomicrographic and TV related Accessories Beam splitter D2 Beam splitter S2 Optical path switching knob Optical path switching knob Side port Rear port Port Photomicrographic equipment FX III series F mount camera F mount camera adapter CF PLI projection lens 5X 4X 2 5X 2X Photomicrographic equipment adapter Binocular eyepiece tube C mount camera for...

Page 34: ...nification 0 8 2 Attaching the beam splitter Mount the beam splitter onto the zooming body aligning the groove on the bottom of the beam splitter with the positioning pin on the zooming body while tilting the beam splitter toward the rear Tighten the eyepiece tube clamp screw P IBSS2 Mount it so as to position the port at either the left or right P IBSD2 1 Mount it so as to position the rear port ...

Page 35: ...c equipment 4 Photomicrography procedure 1 Switching the optical path P IBSS2 Set the optical path switching knob to PHOTO BINO P IBSD2 Set the optical path switching knob to the left or right Setting it to the left allows you to use only the rear port and setting it to the right both the rear and side ports 2X projection lens 35 mm full size 2 5X projection lens 35 mm half size 2 5X projection le...

Page 36: ...oth the reticle and the image Note P IBSD2 You can not observe the image through the left eyepiece if the optical path switching knob is set to the left In this case use the finder of the photomicrographic equipment for focusing Focusing with the right eyepiece or focusing with the optical path switching knob set to the position other than left may result in defocusing 3 Adjusting the frame positi...

Page 37: ...Plan Apo 1 X 54 7 5 112 5 X 29 3 2 0 11 3 168 8 X 21 3 1 4 15 0 225 0 X 16 7 1 1 22 5 337 5 X 9 3 0 6 HR Plan Apo 1 6 X 24 12 0 180 0 X 18 3 1 2 18 0 270 0 X 13 3 0 9 24 0 360 0 X 10 4 0 7 36 0 540 0 X 5 8 0 4 Plan Apo 1 X 70 6 0 90 0 X 36 7 2 4 9 0 135 0 X 26 7 1 8 12 0 180 0 X 20 8 1 4 18 0 270 0 X 11 7 0 8 Table 1 Total Magnification and Real Field Table 2 Observable Sample Heights mm SMZ1500 C...