Olympus SZH-STAD1, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope Retain this instruction ma...

Page 2: ...the microscope where it is subjected to direct sunlight high temperature and humidity or vibration For operating environment see Section 6 Specifications on page 16 3 Observe the following cautions wh...

Page 3: ...Also remember to always use these chemicals only in a well ventilated room 2 The equipment uses plastic resins extensively in its external finish Do not attempt to use organic solvents to clean the no...

Page 4: ...11 5 4 TV Observation and Photomicrography 14 6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 9 OPERATION OF OTHER ATTACHMENTS 9 1 Eyepoint Adjuster SZX EPA 19 9 2 AS Unit SZX AS fo...

Page 5: ...X TR30 Tilting binocular tube SZX TBI Focusing assembly Coarse fine focus adjustment knobs SZX FOF Focus adjustment knob SZX FO Intermediate attachment Eyepoint adjuster SZX EPA AS unit SZX AS etc Bas...

Page 6: ...ver provided with the zoom microscope body Allen wrench provided with the stan dard base Required tools Do not use the Allen wrench for a purpose other than installing the auxiliary pillar If the Alle...

Page 7: ...h both hands insert the pillar into the mounting hole from below Fig 4 Insert slowly Do not apply excessive force 2 Lower the focusing assembly until it stops then tighten the focusing assembly clampi...

Page 8: ...objective in the direction of the arrow Mounting the Auxiliary Objective SZX AL20X SZX ZB12 only When using the auxiliary objective SZX AL20X mount it onto the tip of the DFPLAPO1XPF objective and tig...

Page 9: ...ite black on back side into the mounting hole on the base To remove press the stage plate at the edge nearest to the pillar with your fingertip The opposite end will rise from the base so the stage pl...

Page 10: ...SZX CSP LG DFI mounting holes Focusing assembly clamping knob Pillar clamping screws Spare screw holes 4 mm threaded holes x 4 Used to mount a manipulator etc Light path selector knob SZX TR30 only C...

Page 11: ...ustment procedure is variable depending on whether a CROSS eyepiece is used or not 4 Set the zooming knob to the lowest zoom magnification and bring the microscope into focus by rotating the coarse fo...

Page 12: ...ob Fig 13 The tension of the coarse focus adjustment knob can be adjusted with the tension adjustment ring Do not rotate the knobs on the left and right in opposite directions for this will damage the...

Page 13: ...N position in the direction opposite to the arrow using the Allen screwdriver Do not rotate too much or the cover may be damaged 3 Adjusting the Aperture Iris Diaphragm SZX ZB12 only Fig 15 Adjusting...

Page 14: ...5 Using the Auxiliary Objective SZX AL20X Figs 17 19 This is a 2 5X auxiliary objective for exclusive use with the DFPLAPO1XPF objective It is effective for non covered specimen observation when the c...

Page 15: ...using the coarse and fine focus adjustment knobs 5 Rotate the zooming knob to the lowest magnification then focus the specimen by rotating the left and right diopter adjustment rings instead of the c...

Page 16: ...each eyepiece 2 Clean an eyepiece micrometer disk to remove dust and dirt then place the disk into the ring so that the side with reticule faces downward 3 Attach the ring with the eyepiece micromete...

Page 17: ...for binocular eyepieces 80 for photomicrography and TV observation 6 Tilt Adjustment SZX TBI Fig 25 Adjust the height and tilt of the observation tube to the most comfortable viewing position Holding...

Page 18: ...straight tube mount on the top of the trinocular tube 2 Fit the round dovetail of the TV adapter into the straight tube mount of the trinocular tube and tighten the clamping screw 3 Mount the TV came...

Page 19: ...cus adjustment knob only Coarse focus adjustment knob stroke 80 mm Coarse knob stroke per turn 36 8 mm Coarse knob stroke per turn 21 2 mm Fine focus adjustment knob stroke 80 mm Fine knob stroke per...

Page 20: ...tment ring provided WHS15X H 16 fields of view diopter adjustment ring provided CROSSWHS15X 16 fields of view with cross lines diopter adjustment ring provided WHS20X H 12 5 fields of view diopter adj...

Page 21: ...5 0 71 200X 450X 1 25 0 56 300X 675X 0 7 0 31 This is the auxiliary objective to be mounted on the DFPLAPO1XPF and the magnifications shown are the recommended figures SZX ZB9 Eyepiece WHS10X H WHS15...

Page 22: ...the aperture Mount them correctly Set correctly to the desired position 3 Dust is visible in the field of view Dust on the specimen Dust on eyepiece Remove dust Remove dust 4 Excessive image contrast...

Page 23: ...th the SZX microscope body remove the observation tube 2 Mount the eyepoint adjuster to the place where the observation tube has been mounted 3 Mount the observation tube removed in step 1 above onto...

Page 24: ...iding it toward on the left opens the aperture and sliding it toward on the right closes it Adjust while observing an image to check the effects of adjustment on contrast and depth of focus Do not clo...

Page 25: ...LGH1 light guide can be mounted When the specimen height is low or an objective with a short work ing distance is used the drop prevention collar does not have to be mounted if the working distance co...

Page 26: ...attachment from the zoom microscope body 3 Remove the zoom microscope body and focusing assembly from the pillar and place them upside down on a flat desk surface Place a soft sheet made of rubber or...

Page 27: ...embly Fig 32 6 Install the focusing assembly on the pillar and install the observation tube and intermediate attachment which has been removed above in the original position 7 Attach two objectives on...

Page 28: ...he SZX R drop prevention collar 2 Mountable Bases Restrictions Base Usable Objectives Restrictions Standard base SZX ST 0 5X to 2X None Transmitted illumination base SZX ILLK Advanced illumination bas...

Page 29: ...ge adapter type 1 To install the polarizer place the polarizer frame in the polarizer mount on the upper part of the SZX STAD1 Polarizer frame Mechanical stage U FMP Rotary stage U SRG BX stage adapte...

Page 30: ...ould be used always together with the drop prevention collar The U SVL or S SVR BS stage can also be used but the U SVLB and U SVRB cannot be used due to poor operability and long stage knobs A SZX se...

Page 31: ...eyepiece tilt the mirror gradually until optimum contrast can be obtained 4 Caution Do not project the image of the external light source filament on the frosted surface of the frosted filter Otherwis...

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