Olympus CX41, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...in 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 manu...

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Page 3: ...rture Iris Diaphragm Using Filters Using Darkfield Ring CH2 DS Using Low Power Light Adjustment Objective CX LA Compatibility of Option Units and Condensers 3 6 Immersion Objectives 15 3 7 Simplified...

Page 4: ...he proper power cord by referring to the section PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD at the end of this instruction manual If the proper power cord is not used Olympus can no longer warrant the...

Page 5: ...scope will occur if you hold it by the stage X axis Y axis knob binocular section of the observation tube etc Also make sure that eyepieces specimen filters etc do not fall off Sliding the microscope...

Page 6: ...outlined in this instruction manual The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual Indicates that failure to follow the instructions in the warning could result in bodily ha...

Page 7: ...bs provided on the right side The CX41LF is X axis Y axis knobs are provided on the left side The stage is shipped with the two transport pins locked When using the microscope for the first time remov...

Page 8: ...objective in the light path and bring the specimen in focus Insert the required filters Adjust the brightness Start observation SUMMARY OF BRIGHTFIELD OBSERVATION PROCEDURE 2 2 Revolving nosepiece Coa...

Page 9: ...6 CX41 Copy the observation procedure pages on a separate sheet and post it near your microscope...

Page 10: ...diaphragm is stopped down to circumscribe the field of view it will exclude extraneous light and improve image contrast within the field of view When using the 100X objective the field iris diaphragm...

Page 11: ...Tension Fig 5 1 The pre focusing lever ensures that the objective does not come in contact with the specimen and simplifies focusing After focusing on the specimen with the coarse adjustment knob turn...

Page 12: ...Place the first specimen slide as described in steps 1 and 2 above then place the second specimen slide so that it contacts the first specimen slide 2 Gently release the curved finger Observation by P...

Page 13: ...t by the clearance below the binocular tube during interpupillary distance adjustment While looking through the eyepieces adjust for binocular vision until the left and right fields of view coincide c...

Page 14: ...Trinocular Tube U CTR30 2 5 When using the U CTBI align the white marking on the right eyepiece s diopter adjustment ring scale with the index line 1 Looking through the right eyepiece with your righ...

Page 15: ...o 20 4 RH reticle holders available as 2 piece set The field number becomes 19 6 when the reticle holders are used When the tilting observation tube U CTBI is used the field number is fixed at 18 and...

Page 16: ...tive provides better image resolution and contrast and also increases the depth of focus Since the contrast of microscope specimens is ordinarily low setting the condenser aperture iris diaphragm to b...

Page 17: ...nit Name Compatibility Remark Brightfield darkfield phase contrast unit CX PCD The phase contrast can be centered The field iris diaphragm can be centered using the provided auxiliary lens The field i...

Page 18: ...s then look at the exit pupil of the objective inside the observation tube The pupil should appear round and bright b To remove bubbles turn the revolving nosepiece to move the oil immersion objective...

Page 19: ...plate are seen clearly in the field of view Fig 23 5 Rotate the two centering knobs so that the bright and dark rings overlap concentrically Figs 23 24 6 Remove the CT 5 replace it with the eyepieces...

Page 20: ...ghly Dirt dust on top lens of condenser 3 Dirt dust on the specimen Dirt dust on eyepiece c Image shows diffraction Condenser is lowered too far Adjust the condenser height position 12 Aperture iris d...

Page 21: ...t light Bulb is not mounted Mount designated bulb 22 b Stage drifts down by itself or focus is lost during observation Tension adjustment lever is too loose Tighten it 8 c Coarse adjustment will not g...

Page 22: ...inward tilt Slider inlet provided 9 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 to 31 C 88 F d...

Page 23: ...compared to the relative aperture f number of a camera lens The higher N A the higher the resolving power The ability to differentiate two points i e the minimum distance by which the objects must be...

Page 24: ...U TAD Tarsal Plate U TP530 U TP137 Objective PlanCN series Turret Condenser CX PCD Darkfield Condenser CX DCD Condenser CH3 CD CH3 CDP CX SLC Slide condenser Filter Holder CH2 FH Auxiliary Lens CX AL...

Page 25: ...empt to close the cover Caution for Bulb Replacement During Use or Right After Use Whenever you replace the bulb during use or right after use first move the main switch to OFF disconnect the power co...

Page 26: ...rear of the microscope by aligning the attaching position and clamp by sliding the cord hanger downward while pushing it against the microscope with a strong force Do not hold the microscope frame by...

Page 27: ...n PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD at the end of this instruction manual 1 Connect the power cord plug to the AC receptacle Fig 31 Connect the power cord to a grounded 3 conductor power outle...

Page 28: ...SEV ASTA BSI UL 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 fittings ar...

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