Olympus BX41, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Model BX41 To ensure the safety obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the mic...

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Page 3: ...Objectives 18 1 Using Immersion Objectives 3 7 Objectives with Correction Collar 18 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS 7 19 21 22 23 24 25 27 PROPER SELECTION OF THE P...

Page 4: ...e and the lamp socket when installing the microscope 4 To avoid potential shock hazards and burns when replacing the light bulb set the main switch to OFF then disconnect the power cord from the wall...

Page 5: ...scope where it is subjected to direct sunlight high temperature and humidity dust or vibrations For the operating condi tions refer to section 5 SPECIFICATIONS 3 When moving the microscope remove the...

Page 6: ...een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...

Page 7: ...Page 11 Pre focusing Lever Page 9 Filter mount Page 7 Field iris diaphragm ring Page 16 Allen screwdriver Condenser height adjustment knob Page 16 Voltage indicator LED Main switch Page 1 Light intens...

Page 8: ...upillary distance Adjust the diopter Adjust the light axis Binocular tube Diopter adjustment ring Condenser height adjustment knob Condenser centering knob Adjust the aperture iris and field iris diap...

Page 9: ...6 BX41 Trinocular observation tube only Copy the observation procedure pages on separate sheets and post it near your microscope...

Page 10: ...wise increases brightness 3 When the light intensity preset switch is set to OFF the brightness returns to the level set by the brightness adjustment knob While the light intensity preset switch is ON...

Page 11: ...Cassette 1 Fully loosen the filter cassette clamping screw Fig 8 2 Align the key on the bottom surface of the filter cassette with the positioning slot on the filter mount then snap the filter casset...

Page 12: ...if desired you can change the tension using the tension adjust ment ring Turning the ring in the direction of the arrow increases tension and vice versa The tension is too low if the stage drops by it...

Page 13: ...ger Microscopy with Single Slide Holder Fig 15 The specimen side can easily be placed by sliding it into the slide holder from the front Examining a whole specimen Use one of the thin slide holders li...

Page 14: ...easily as described below Treatment Horizontal direction Hold the specimen holder and move the stage guide to the left and right so that it hits the stoppers Vertical direction Hold the upper stage a...

Page 15: ...e Height Figs 19 20 By lowering the position of the substage the microscope will accommo date specimens with maximum height of 35 mm This is useful when observing metallurgical specimens and other thi...

Page 16: ...g 24 When Wearing Eyeglasses Use with the eye shades in the normal folded down position This will prevent the eyeglasses from being scratched When Not Wearing Eyeglasses Extend the folded eye shades i...

Page 17: ...from the eyepiece and place a micrometer disk into the mounting frame The engraving on the micrometer disk should face downward into the micrometer mounting frame Screw the micrometer mounting frame b...

Page 18: ...The U TBI3 be used in combination with only one intermediate attach ment If you need photography using the U TBI3 use the U TRU trinocular tube With the U ETBI U TTBI Fig 28 The U ETBI and U TTBI are...

Page 19: ...ering screws to move the iris diaphragm image to the center of the field of view 6 Gradually open the field iris diaphragm The condenser is properly cen tered if the iris image is centered and inscrib...

Page 20: ...ng Fig 32 Fig 31 Fig 32 2 Compatibility of Objectives and Condensers Objective Magnification Condenser Abbe U AC2 Achromat aplanat U AAC Swing out U SC3 Ultralow magnification U ULC 2 1 25X Applicable...

Page 21: ...plied between the slide glass and the top surface of the condenser When oil is not present the NA is about 0 9 4 After use remove immersion oil from the objective front lens by wiping with gauze sligh...

Page 22: ...e side dovetail all the way until it is stopped An objective that falls outside of the condenser s illumination range is used Use a condenser to match the pur pose 17 Condenser is not properly centere...

Page 23: ...whenthevoltageisraised Condenser is not properly centered Center the condenser 16 Condenser is lowered too far Adjust the condenser height position 16 2 Electrical System a Bulb intermittently lights...

Page 24: ...t eyepieces are used on left and right Change on eyepiece to match the other so that both sides are the same type Your view is not accustomed to micro scope observation Upon looking into eyepieces try...

Page 25: ...e Installable modules None Transmitted DIC slider transmitted light analyzer 5 Observation tube Type U BI30 2 U TBI3 U TR30 2 U SWTR 3 Widefield binocu lar tube Widefield tilting binocular Widefield t...

Page 26: ...er widefield 10X 100X for FN 26 5 super widefield 8 Operating environment Indoor use Altitude Max 2000 meters Ambient temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up...

Page 27: ...17 0 27 1000X 0 69 0 22 Oil immersion PlanN Plan Achromat FN22 4X 0 13 17 0 2 58 40X 127 2 5 5 10X2 0 3 10 0 1 12 100X 22 4 2 2 20X 0 5 2 1 0 17 0 67 200X 7 0 1 1 40X 0 75 0 51 0 17 0 45 400X 2 52 0...

Page 28: ...ailed on the subsequent pages All assembly operations are possible by using the Allen screwdriver provided with the microscope Eyepiece WHN10X FN 22 WHN10X H FN 22 35WHN10X FN 22 SWH10X H FN 26 5 35SW...

Page 29: ...ect the power cord from the wall outlet then allow the old bulb and lamp socket to cool before re placing the bulb with a new of the designated type 7 Attaching the Condenser Fig 37 7 2 Detailed Assem...

Page 30: ...er subject it to excessive force Make sure that the main switch is set to OFF before con necting the power cord Always use the power cord provided by Olympus IF no power cord is provided with the micr...

Page 31: ...ing Table 1 Certified Cord A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 or comprised of cordage marked with an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2 The...

Page 32: ...ter sterreichischer Verband f r Elektrotechnik VE Danmarks Elektriske Materialkontroll DEMKO National Standards Authority of Ireland NSAI Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll NEMKO Asociacion Electrote...

Page 33: ...ion of the warranty period If you have any questions please contact Olympus Check results Date Check items 1 More than 8 years have passed since original purchase or the total power ON time exceeds 20...

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