Olympus SZX16, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...his instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX16 Research High Class Stereo Microscope System To ensure the safety obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself full with the use of this micro...

Page 2: ...This device complies with the requirements of directive 98 79 EC concerning in vitro diagnostic medical devices CE marking means the conformity to the directive...

Page 3: ...Stop Function 3 Adjusting the Aperture Iris Diaphragm 4 Zoom Magnification Indication 5 2X Objective Correction Collar 4 3 Observation Tube 10 12 1 Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance 2 Adjusting t...

Page 4: ...p Prevention Collar SZX R and Auxiliary Pillar SZH P400 SZH P600 22 9 2 Revolving Nosepiece SZX2 2RE16 23 25 9 3 BX Stage Adapter Type 1 SZX STAD1 26 28 9 4 BX Stage Adapter Type 2 SZX STAD2 29 30 9 5...

Page 5: ...s not turn over Fig 1 2 To prevent the microscope body from turning over its left right pivot angle must be limited to 30 as shown in Fig 1 The tilt of the desktop surface should be no more than 5 3 S...

Page 6: ...it hits a limiting mechanism the internal mechanism may be damaged 2 If the knobs on the left and right are rotated in opposite directions the internal mechanism will be damaged The rotation tension...

Page 7: ...nctions or reduced performance 4 When not using the microscope keep it covered with the dust cover provided If a module containing a source of heat is mounted on the microscope wait until it has coole...

Page 8: ...ocusing assembly SZX2 FO Coarse fine focusing assembly for heavy load SZX2 FOFH Motorized focusing assembly SZX2 FOA2 Intermediate attachments Coaxial vertical illuminator SZX2 ILLC16 Beam splitter SZ...

Page 9: ...Click stop ON OFF screw P 8 Engages or disengages the click stop function for each zoom magnification Light path selector knob P 12 Zooming knob 0 7X to 11 5X Coarse focus adjustment knob tension adju...

Page 10: ...y distance Page 10 3 Make diopter adjustment of the eyepieces Page 10 The adjustment procedure is variable depending on whether the eyepiece micrometer disk is used or not 4 Set the zooming knob to th...

Page 11: ...ard to move because of the weight of option modules and or TV camera mounted on the microscope body it is recommended to use the focusing assembly for heavy load SZX2 FOFH The tension of the coarse fo...

Page 12: ...ew fully by three turns from the ON position in the direction opposite to the arrow using the Allen screwdriver Do not rotate the screw too much or the cover may be damaged 3 Adjusting the Aperture Ir...

Page 13: ...s water and plastic container When observing a specimen in a liquid or through a petri dish cover turn the collar to obtain the optimum contrast Correction is possible for aberration corresponding to...

Page 14: ...he specimen using the coarse and fine focus adjustment knobs 4 Rotate the zooming knob to the highest magnification and looking only into the right eyepiece focus the specimen using the coarse and fin...

Page 15: ...eyepiece 2 Clean the eyepiece micrometer disk 24 mm thickness 1 5 mm 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...

Page 16: ...Right Binocular 100 TV photo 100 Left Binocular 100 Always push or pull the light path selector knob all the way into a stop position Do not attempt to force the knob past the stop position Applying...

Page 17: ...photomicrography areas when the WHN10X eyepieces with FN 22 are used 1 in CCD 2 3 in CCD 1 2 in CCD WHN10X FN 22 When the 0 5X TV adapter is used When the 1X TV adapter is used 2 Mounting the TV Adapt...

Page 18: ...is visible in the field of view Dirt dust on the specimen 5 Details of observed image are solid Clean thoroughly Dirt dust on eyepiece The aperture iris diaphragm is stopped down excessively Open the...

Page 19: ...stroke per turn 21 mm Fine focus adjustment knob stroke 80 mm Fine knob stroke per turn 0 77 mm Load 8 to 25 kg Load 2 7 to 15 kg Max load 10 kg 3 Observation tube SZX2 TR30 SZX2 TR30PT SZX2 TTR SZX2...

Page 20: ...micrometer disk can be inserted Note The micrometer area outside the FN is invisible WHN10X H FN 22 diopter adjustment ring provided WHSZ15X H FN 16 diopter adjustment ring provided WHSZ20X H FN 12 5...

Page 21: ...APO0 5XPF SDFPLAPO0 8X SDFPLAPO1XPF SDFPLAPO1 6XPF SDFPLAPO2XPFC 2 1X 104 8 3 15X 76 2 4 2X 59 5 6 3X 33 3 34 5X 6 4 51 75X 4 6 69X 3 6 103 5X 2 0 3 5X 62 9 5 25X 45 7 7X 35 7 10 5X 20 0 57 5X 3 8 86...

Page 22: ...standard base and focusing assembly The Allen screwdriver can be stored in the pillar Do not use the Allen wrench for a purpose other than installing the pillar and the zoom microscope body Eyepieces...

Page 23: ...ly clamping knob completely and while holding the focusing assembly with both hands insert the pillar into the mounting hole from below Fig 17 Insert slowly Do not apply excessive force 2 Lower the fo...

Page 24: ...or an accident in case it is dropped Attach the cap to the objective tip Place the cap of the objective mount thread or a notebook etc on the stand to absorb the shock even when the objective drops Wh...

Page 25: ...ge Plate Fig 23 Place the stage plate 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...

Page 26: ...mination unit and SZX LGH1 light guide can be mounted When the specimen height is low or an objective with a short working distance is used the drop prevention collar does not have to be mounted if yo...

Page 27: ...rnal View Nosepiece mount Hand guard Allen wrench for M3 screws Objective mounts Clamping screws M3 6 mm long x 4 2 Assembly Figs 27 to 29 1 Remove the observation tube from the zoom microscope body 2...

Page 28: ...clamp the nosepiece mount while rotating it Fig 28 5 Install the focusing assembly on the pillar and install the observation tube in the original position 6 Attach two objectives onto their respective...

Page 29: ...ng the left light path for photomicrography When the SZX2 LBS beam splitter is used the left light path can be used as the photo light path of optical axis aligned photomicrography 1 Rotate the desire...

Page 30: ...Mountable Bases Restrictions Base Applicable Objectives Restrictions Standard base SZX2 ST SZX ST 0 5X to 2X None Transmitted illumination base SZX2 ILLK SZX ILLK Advanced illumination base SZX2 ILLB...

Page 31: ...ting threaded holes x 2 Base Mounting the Polarizer SZX PO When simplified transmitted polarized light observation is required install the SZX PO polarizer on the SZX STAD1 BX stage adapter type 1 To...

Page 32: ...d light observation 1 Loosen the two analyzer clamping knobs fit the analyzer into the objective tip and tighten the clamping knobs by positioning them on both sides 2 Without a specimen rotate the an...

Page 33: ...er with the drop prevention collar The U SVL or S SVR BS stage for the BX series microscopes can also be mounted but the operability deteriorates The U SVLB and U SVRB cannot be used due to their long...

Page 34: ...oblique illuminator remove the frosted filter and while observing through the eyepiece tilt the mirror gradually until optimum contrast can be obtained 3 Caution Do not project the image of the exter...

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