Zeiss VivaTome, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...VivaTome Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...d by an update service Unless expressly authorized forwarding and duplication of this document as well as utilization and communication of its contents are not permitted Violations will entail an obli...

Page 3: ...12 2 5 Technical Data 13 3 START UP 15 3 1 Installation Requirements 15 3 2 Requirements as to the Microscope Stand 16 3 3 Basic Microscope Settings 17 3 4 Mounting VivaTome 17 3 5 Mounting Supportin...

Page 4: ...you recognize at a glance the type and purpose of the notes included in this operating manual CAUTION This symbol indicates a possible hazard to the user of the instrument CAUTION Do not look into the...

Page 5: ...he presence of volatile anesthetics or flammable solvents such as alcohol benzine or similar chemicals The VivaTome power supply unit is classified as a protection class II unit with protective insula...

Page 6: ...urce has to be changed according to the manufacturer s operating instructions of the white light source Otherwise there is danger of burns and explosion when changing the bulb Maintenance or repair wo...

Page 7: ...for at least five minutes If the irritation persists consult a medical specialist Proper disposal of Immersol 518 F Take care to ensure that it does not enter surface water or the sewage system Do not...

Page 8: ...mize damage If notified of such a defect the manufacturer is obligated to rectify it at its discretion either by repairing the instrument or by delivering an intact replacement No guarantee is provide...

Page 9: ...focus The emission light from the specimen is detected again through the same disk In VivaTome highest light efficiency is of utmost importance The structure of the VivaTome spinning disk allows up t...

Page 10: ...es the second simultaneously detected image which was reflected from the disk and thus contains out of focus intensities An optical section is obtained by simple scaled subtraction of both images imag...

Page 11: ...working memory Monitor for image display Digital camera AxioCam MRm AxioCam HRm AxioCam EM Image editing software AxioVision minimum Rel 4 8 Vibration damped table or anti vibration plate Axio Observ...

Page 12: ...DESCRIPTION Carl Zeiss System Overview VivaTome VivaTome 12 423639 9000 701 M60 2 0046 e 05 2012 2 4 System Overview VivaTome Fig 2 2 System overview...

Page 13: ...emperature 10 to 50 C Admissible air humidity no condensation 20 to 75 at 35 C Atmospheric pressure 800 to 1060 hPa Operation Admissible ambient temperature 10 to 35 C Admissible relative humidity 20...

Page 14: ...requency 50 60 Hz Maximum power consumption max 210 VA Fuses 2x T 2 5 A H Environment for use closed rooms Protection class I Protection type IP 20 Electrical safety in compliance with DIN EN 61010 1...

Page 15: ...ting air cushioned microscope stage Power Requirements Two additional wall outlets are required to connect the system VivaTome and HXP 120 Ambient Conditions 1 Operation specified power T 22 C 3 C wit...

Page 16: ...to the intended use Any use of VivaTome in combination with microscope stands having an order number other than that indicated in the present manual is not in accordance with the intended use Set up t...

Page 17: ...a sheet 3 4 Mounting VivaTome The white light source must not be switched on until after having connected the output of the liquid light guide tightly with VivaTome and VivaTome firmly screwed to the...

Page 18: ...2 2 into VivaTome as far as it will go Now screw the supporting feet in or out to the required height Turn the counternut Fig 3 2 3 downwards to secure the supporting foot 3 6 Mounting the Camera The...

Page 19: ...me Connect the VivaTome power supply unit with a mains socket outlet Connect the DC output of the power supply unit to the socket Fig 3 5 2 on the back of the device Insert the liquid light guide into...

Page 20: ...tch Fig 4 1 1 Grid pattern selection switch Fig 4 1 2 Switch over between the two grid patterns Filter selection switch Fig 4 1 3 Switch over between different filters Shutter pushbutton Fig 4 1 4 To...

Page 21: ...let As the filter module and the camera adapter are properly matched to one another they must always be changed jointly Filter sets and camera adapters which belong together have the same ID number Ch...

Page 22: ...he two guide bolts make insertion easier Unscrew the two fastening screws from the threaded holes of the filter module Introduce the three fastening screws Fig 4 3 1 into the filter module Fig 4 3 2 a...

Page 23: ...urfaces Use a clean cloth moistened with water that may contain a mild detergent Take care that no moisture enters the instruments Do not use any solvents Dry cleaned surfaces with a lint free cloth C...

Page 24: ...elect camera port No free passage in the reflector turret Select empty position in the reflector turret 5 4 Service Request Any interventions to mechanical optical and electronic components inside the...