Nikon Multizoom AZ100 User manual

MULTIZOOM AZ100
MULTI-PURPOSE ZOOM MICROSCOPE
Instruction Manual
M403 E 06.12.NF.1

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon products.
This instruction manual is written for the users of the Nikon “MULTI-PURPOSE ZOOM MICROSCOPE
MULTIZOOM AZ100”.
To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating the instrument.
•It is prohibited to reproduce or transmit this manual in part or whole without Nikon’s expressed permission
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
•Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, if you note any points that are
unclear or incorrect, contact your nearest Nikon representative.
•Some of the products described in this manual may not be included in the set you have purchased.
•Also be sure to read the manuals for any other products that you are using with this system.
•Not following the instructions specified by the manufacturer may adversely affect the safety of the
production.

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Safety Precautions
To ensure correct and safe operation, read this manual before using the product.
Warning/Caution Symbols Used in This Manual
Although Nikon products are designed to provide you with the utmost safety during use, incorrect usage or
disregard of the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage and will lead to the forfeiture of all
claims against warranty. For your safety, read the instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using
the product. Do not discard this manual but keep it near the product for easy reference.
In this manual, safety instructions are indicated with the symbols shown below. Be sure to follow the
instructions indicated with these symbols.
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Warning Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to death or serious
injury.
Caution Disregarding instructions accompanying this symbol may lead to injury or property
damage.
Warning
1. Intended application of this product
This product should only be used for microscopic observation. Do not use this product for other
purpose.
2. Do not disassembly.
Disassembling may cause malfunction and will lead to the forfeiture of all claims against
warranty. Do not disassemble the section which is not indicated in this manual. If you notice any
abnormalities, contact your nearest Nikon representative.
3. Read the instruction manual carefully.
To ensure safety, carefully read this manual and the manuals for other equipment used with this
product. Especially be sure to follow the warnings and cautions indicated in the first of this
manual.
Caution
1. Do not wet the microscope nor allow foreign matter to be intruded.
Do not wet the microscope. Water splashed onto any component of this product may result in
malfunction. Also, malfunctions may occur if foreign matters intrude. If any liquid or foreign
matters intrude, do not use the microscope, but contact your nearest Nikon representative.
2. Notes on handling a hazardous sample
Check to determine whether the specimen is hazardous before handling. If the specimen is
hazardous, follow your standard facility procedures.

Safety Precautions
3
Notes on Handling the System
1. Carefully handle the product.
This product is a precision instrument. Handle it carefully and do not subject it to damage or vibrations.
Especially, the accuracy of the objective may be adversely affected by even a slight damage.
Cautions in carrying the product
•Securely hold the bottom front of the microscope base and indentations at the bottom back of the
stage pillar when carrying the microscope.
•Do not grasp the stand pillar, elevating section, stage, stage height adjustment knob, focus knob,
eyepiece tube, or zoom body when carrying the microscope to avoid breakage, adverse effect on its
performance, or malfunctions.
2. Installation or storage location
The microscope is a precision optical instrument. Using or storing the product under unsuitable
conditions may damage it or may have an adverse effect on its performance. The following conditions
must be considered when selecting the installation or storage location.
•For installation, select a location with a temperature from 0 to 40ºC and a relative humidity of 85 %
or less (no condensation).
For storage, select a location with a temperature from -20 to 60ºC and a relative humidity of 90% or
less (no condensation).
If the product is installed or stored in a location subject to high temperatures and humidity, mold or
condensation may form on the lens, resulting in lowered performance and possible damage to the
microscope.
•Avoid installing in a place exposed to direct sunlight, or directly under room lights or any other bright
place. The image quality deteriorates in bright surroundings because of the extraneous light entering
the objective.
•Install in a place with little dust and dirt.
•Install in a place with little vibrations.
•Install and store the product on a sturdy desk or table that can bear the weight of the product.
•Install the product in the location of 10 cm or more away from the surrounding walls.
•Do not install in the narrow space such as shelf or locker.
•Do not place anything on the product.
•Cover the product to avoid dust when storing.
3. Notes on handling optical parts
Scratch or dirt such as fingerprints on the optical parts such as lens or filter affects the viewing of the
image.
Carefully use the optical parts without scratching. If any dirt attaches to the product, clean it according
to Chapter 6, “Care and Maintenance”.
4. Handling the stage height adjustment knob and focus knob
•Do not rotate the right and left stage height adjustment knobs or the focus knobs in opposite
directions to avoid damage. Do not rotate those knobs in such a way.
•Do not rotate the coarse focus knob further in the same direction after it comes in contact with the
limited position to avoid malfunctions.
5. Cover the vertical tube.
The eyepiece tube is equipped with the vertical tube. To keep out ambient light and dust, always attach
the provided cap to the vertical tube that is not currently in use.

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................2
Warning/Caution Symbols Used in This Manual........................................................................... 2
Notes on Handling the System...................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Part Names ..........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Microscopy ..........................................................................................................................6
Chater 3 Operation Procedures ........................................................................................................8
Operation of the Eyepiece Tube Part............................................................................................ 8
Change of the Optical Path................................................................................................. 8
Angle Adjustment of the Binocular Part Angle .................................................................... 8
Adjustment of the Interpupillary Distance ........................................................................... 9
Adjustment of the Diopters ................................................................................................. 9
Operation of the Stage ................................................................................................................ 10
Place a Specimen ............................................................................................................. 10
Stage Movement ............................................................................................................... 10
Zoom Operation .......................................................................................................................... 11
Selection of an Objective (for the Triple Nosepiece) .................................................................. 11
Focus on the Specimen .............................................................................................................. 12
Operation of the Aperture Diaphragm......................................................................................... 14
Set of the DIC Prism Slider ......................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Assembly ...........................................................................................................................16
System Configuration.................................................................................................................. 17
Installation of the Episcopic Stand .............................................................................................. 18
Installation of the EPI Stage........................................................................................................ 18
Installation of the Single/Triple Nosepiece.................................................................................. 19
Installation of the Focusing Mount Adapter................................................................................. 19
Installation of the Zoom Body...................................................................................................... 20
Attaching an Objective(s) ............................................................................................................ 20
Installation of the Eyepiece Tube................................................................................................ 21
Attaching Eyepieces.................................................................................................................... 21
Attaching the Photographic Device (Option)............................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting on Image Viewing............................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting on Operation ....................................................................................................23
Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................................24
Cleaning the Lenses ................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Product................................................................................................................... 24
Decontamination ......................................................................................................................... 24
Storage of the Product ................................................................................................................ 24
Regular Inspections (With Charge)............................................................................................. 24
Chapter 7 Specifications....................................................................................................................25

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Part Names
1
The Nikon MULTI PURPOSE ZOOM MICROSCOPE MULTIZOOM AZ100 is the macro/mono zoom
microscope that is suitable for observation or photomicrography in the range from macro to medium
magnification. The microscope can use five types of objectives: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 5x objectives. The
product can zoom in or out in the magnification range of 1x to 8x for each objective. (The total magnification
range is 0.5x to 40x.)
Focus knobs
(coarse and fine knobs,
both sides)
Stage height adjustment knob
(coarse and fine knobs, both sides)
Elevating section
Stage movement knob
(X direction / Y direction)
Coarse movement lever
Coarse
/ fine movement
selector switch
Fiber Illuminator
(C-FI115D / C-FI115 / C-FI230)
Coaxial episcopic illuminator
(AZ-ICI)
Eyepiece
(AZ-W10X)
Diopter adjustment ring
Binocular part
Zoom body (lens barrel)
(AZ100)
Aperture diaphragm
open/close dial
Slider slot
CLICK ON/OFF lever
Triple nosepiece /
Single nosepiece
(AZ-NP3 / AZ-NPS)
Optical path selector lever
Zoom knobs (both sides)
EPI stage
(AZ-STGE)
Light guide fiber
(provided with the AZ-ICI)
Objective
EPI stand
(AZ-STE)
Focusing mount adapter
(AZ-FM)
Ergonomic trinocular tube
(AZ-TE80 / AZ-TE100)
Vertical tube
Configuration example: The above figure shows the configuration example of the following parts:
AZ-TE80 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 80, AZ-W10X Eyepiece 10X, AZ100 Zoom Body,
AZ-FM AZ (Focusing Mount) Adaptor, objectives, AZ-NP3 Triple Nosepiece, AZ-STE Episcopic Stand,
AZ-STGE EPI Stage, AZ-ICI Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator (with a light guide fiber), and the
C-FI115D/C-FI115/C-FI230 Fiber Illuminator.
Use of the illuminator
To perform the microscopy, a specimen must be illuminated with a light source or an illuminator.
• AZ-LED LED Ring Illuminator: This light source is attached to the tip of the objective.
• AZ-ICI Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator: This illuminator is used for the episcopic illumination. It is
attached to the portion between the zoom body and the eyepiece tube with the Fiber Illuminator as a light
source. (Refer to the figure shown above.)
• AZ-STD Diascopic Stand and AZ-STGD DIA Stage: The stand and the stage are used for the diascopic
illumination with the Fiber Illuminator as a light source.
• AZ-FL Epi-Fluorescence Attachment: This illuminator is used for the epi-fl microscopy. It is attached in
place of the focus mounting adapter and requires a mercury lamp light source.

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Microscopy
2
This chapter indicates the standard procedure for the microscopy with the AZ100.
1 Set the optical path selector to the binocular part position.
Press the optical path selector lever to use the optical path of the binocular part.
2 Set the specimen on the stage.
3 Turn on the light source for the illuminator to be used and adjust its brightness.
Adjust the brightness properly with the brightness control knob on the light source and the ND filter.
4 Adjust the interpupillary distance of the binocular part.
Adjust the distance between the eyepieces to fit the distance between the user’s eyes so that the
image viewed through the eyepieces with both eyes coincides.
5 Adjust the diopters of the eyepieces.
Adjust the diopters of the right and left eyepieces to fit the user’s eyesight.
1. Loosen the clamp screws on the diopter adjustment rings on the right and left eyepieces
and align the rings to the zero position.
2. Set the zoom magnification to 1x.
3. Focus on the specimen with the focus knob or the stage height adjustment knob.
4. Set the zoom magnification to 8x.
5. Focus on the specimen with the focus knob or the stage height adjustment knob again.
6. Set the zoom magnification to 1x.
7. Focus on the specimen with the diopter adjustment rings on the eyepieces.
Look through the left eyepiece with your left eye and the right eyepiece with your right eye
and adjust the right and left eyepieces individually.
8. Repeat step 4 to step 7 until the image stays in focus even though the zoom magnification
is changed.
9. Lightly tighten the clamp screws to secure the right and left diopter adjustment rings.
6 Place an objective into the optical path (when the triple nosepiece is used).
When the triple nosepiece is used, objectives can be selected.
7 For the episcopic illumination, adjust the aperture diaphragm.
For the diascopic illumination, adjust the condenser, the aperture diaphragm, and the field
diaphragm. Adjust the brightness if necessary.
8 Focus on the specimen by adjusting the position of the specimen.
•Adjust the position of the specimen with the stage movement knob until the observation point is
located at the center of the viewfield.
•Focus on the specimen with the stage height adjustment knobs and the focus knobs.
9 Observe the specimen under a magnification adjusted by zoom operation.
The magnification can be changed with the zoom knob in the range as follows: 1 multiplied by the
magnification of the objective to 8 multiplied by the magnification of the objective.

Chapter 2 Microscopy
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10
After observation, turn off the light source.
•After observation, turn off the light source and the lamp.
•If the microscope or the light source is to be covered by a dust cover, cool down the light source
sufficiently.
Bright-field microscopy under epi-illumination
2 Set the specimen.
6 Place an objective into the optical path.
7 Episcopic illumination:
Adjust the aperture diaphragm.
9
Observe the specimen
under a magnification
adjusted by zoom operation.
Turn on the light source
and adjust the brightness.
4 Adjust the interpupillary distance
of the binocular part.
5 Adjust the diopters of the eyepieces.
1
Set the optical path selector
to the binocular part position.
8 Focus on the specimen.
8 Adjust the position
of the specimen and then
focus on the specimen.
3
10
After observation,
turn off the light source.
Diascopic illumination:
Adjust the condenser, the aperture
diaphragm, and the field diaphragm.

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Operation Procedures
3
This chapter indicates the operation procedures of each component of the AZ100.
Operation of the Eyepiece Tube Part
Change of the Optical Path
When the AZ-TE80 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 80 or the
AZ-TE100 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 100 is used, the optical
path of the eyepiece tube can be changed with the optical path
selector lever.
The light distribution between the binocular part and vertical
tube can be changed by pushing or pulling the lever.
Optical path
selector lever
BINO
(push the lever)
PHOTO
(pull the lever)
AZ-TE80 Binocular part: 100%
Vertical tube: 0%
Binocular part: 20%
Vertical tube: 80%
AZ-TE100 Binocular part: 100%
Vertical tube: 0%
Binocular part: 0%
Vertical tube: 100%
Optical path
selector lever
Change of the optical path
Angle Adjustment of the Binocular Part Angle
The binocular part of the ergonomic eyepiece tube can be
elevated in the range from 0 (horizontal direction) to 30
degrees. Adjust the angle so that observation can be easily
performed.
For the angle adjustment of the binocular part, operate the
binocular part with holding it with both hands. At this time, be
careful not to pinch your hand or finger.
30
Horizontal direction
Adjustment of the binocular part angle

Chapter 3 Operation Procedures
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Adjustment of the Interpupillary Distance
Adjust the distance between the eyepieces according to the
interpupillary distance so that the images viewed through the
eyepieces with both eyes coincide.
The binocular eyepiece has a scale for interpupillary distance.
It is recommended to memorize or record your interpupillary
distance, so that the interpupillary adjustment can be performed
easily next time.
Viewfields coincide.
For the interpupillary adjustment, operate the binocular part
with holding it by both hands and be careful not to pinch your
fingers.
Interpupillary adjustment
Adjustment of the Diopters
Adjust the eyepiece diopters according to the eyesight.
1. Place a specimen on the stage.
2. Loosen the clamp screw on the diopter adjustment
ring and adjust the ring on the right and left
eyepieces to the “0 (zero) position”.
3. Set the zoom knob to 1x.
4. Focus on the specimen with the focus knobs and
the stage height adjustment knobs.
5. Set the zoom knob to 8x
6. Focus on the specimen again.
7. Return the zoom knob to 1x
Diopter
adjustment ring
Clamp screws
Diopter Adjustment
8. Look though the right eyepiece with your right eye and the left eyepiece with your left eye,
and rotate the diopter adjustment ring of the eyepiece to focus on the specimen. Adjust the
right and left eyepieces respectively.
9. Repeat step 5 and step 8 until the image stays in focus even though the objective
magnification is changed.
10. Secure the diopter adjustment ring by slightly tightening the clamp screw.

Chapter 3 Operation Procedures
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Operation of the Stage
Place a Specimen
Sufficiently lower the stage by rotating the stage height adjustment knob and place a specimen on the stage
without being touched to the objective.
Stage Movement
The EPI stage moves in two methods, the coarse movement for rough positioning and fine movement for
fine positioning.
For operation of the DIA stage, see the instruction manual for the AZ-STD Diascopic Stand and the
AZ-STGD DIA Stage.
How to perform the coarse positioning on the stage
When the coarse/fine movement selector switch of the EPI
stage is pulled toward the coarse movement lever, the stage
moves coarsely in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. Therefore,
hold the coarse/fine movement selector switch and the coarse
movement lever together and move the stage.
If the stage is moved only with the coarse movement lever
without holding the coarse/fine movement selector switch, or
if the stage is moved directly with holding the top plate of the
stage, a malfunction occurs. Be sure to hold the coarse/fine
movement selector switch together for the stage movement.
How to perform the fine positioning on the stage
If the coarse/fine movement selector switch is not held, the
stage is in the fine movement mode so that the specimen can
be positioned by degrees with the stage fine movement knobs.
The stage is moved in the Y-axis direction with the upper knob
and in the X-axis direction with the lower knob.
Stage
Stage fine movement knob
Coarse movement
lever
Coarse/fine
movement
selector switch
Stage movement

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Zoom Operation
The zoom knobs are located on the both sides of the zoom
body.
Rotation of these knobs allows the zoom magnification to be
changed in the range of 1x to 8x continuously.
Total magnification
The zoom magnification is indicated on the left zoom knob. The
microscope total magnification is determined with the following
formula:
Total magnification = zoom magnification
x objective magnification
x eyepiece magnification
When the vertical tube is used, change the eyepiece
magnification to the vertical tube magnification (0.6x) to
calculate the total magnification.
The magnification of the AZ-ICI Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator
is 1.25x. Therefore, when the AZ-ICI is used, the total
magnification is obtained by multiplying the above formula by
1.25.
Zoom knob click ON/OFF
When the click ON/OFF lever on the bottom of the right zoom
knob is flicked to the “ON” side, the click-stop positions on the
zoom knob are provided at the integral multiples of the zoom
magnification (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, and 7x).
Zoom knob
Click ON/OFF
lever
Zoom operation
Selection of an Objective (for the Triple Nosepiece)
When the AZ-NP3 Triple Nosepiece is used, it can be attached
with up to three objectives. To select an objective, rotate the
nosepiece to a click-stop position manually.
Triple nosepiece
Rotate the
part manually
Selection of an objective

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Focus on the Specimen
Caution
To avoid malfunctions, do not rotate the right and left focus knobs and the right and left stage
height adjustment knobs in an opposite direction. Additionally, do not rotate those knobs
excessively. Do not rotate the fine focus knob with holding the coarse focus knob nor vice
versa.
On this product, two types of height adjustment can be
performed: the stage height adjustment and the zoom body
height adjustment. Use any appropriate knob for your
convenient.
Zoom body height adjustment
The focus knobs are located on the both sides of the stand
elevating section. These knobs are used to adjust the height of
the zoom body to focus on the specimen. The coarse focus
knob and fine focus knob are provided for this purpose. One
revolution of the coarse focus knob allows the stage to move
by 18.5 mm and that of the fine focus knob allows by 3.27 mm.
Torque of the focus knob
The torque adjustment ring is located inside the left focus
knob. Insert the hexagonal screwdriver into the hole on the ring
and adjust the torque enough to prevent the zoom body from
descending with its own weight.
The torque is increased by rotating the torque adjustment ring
upward and decreased by rotating the ring downward.
Stage height adjustment
The stage height adjustment knobs are located on the both
sides of the stand elevating section. The coarse focus knob
and fine focus knob are provided. One revolution of the coarse
focus knob allows the stage to move by 37.7 mm and that of
the fine focus knob allows by 0.27 mm.
The center of the elevating range (reference position) is
marked on the right elevating section of the stage. When the
mark is located at the height of the microscope base part, the
stage is located at the center of the elevating range. (Refer to
the right figure.)
Torque of the stage height adjustment knobs
The torque adjustment ring is located on the left stage height
adjustment knob. The torque required to rotate the knob can
be adjusted by rotating this ring.
The torque is increased by rotating the torque adjustment ring
in the direction of arrow. Adjust the torque enough to prevent
the zoom body from descending with its own weight.
Coarse focus
knob
Focus knobs
(both sides)
Zoom
body
Stage
Fine focus
knob
Fine focus
knob
Torque
adjustment ring
Coarse focus
knob
Stage height
adjustment knobs
(both sides)
Zoom body height adjustment
Mark
Mark on the stage elevating section

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Focus on the Specimen (Continued)
Focusing Procedure
Focus on the specimen according to the following procedures.
1. Check the working distance of the objective.
The distance between the focal plane and the lower end of the objective is called “working distance.”
Focusing will be easier by adjusting the distance between the specimen and the objective considering
the working distance.
Refer to “Attaching An Objective(s)” in page 20 for the working distance of each objective.
2. Focus on the specimen.
Rotate the focus knob on the zoom body to move the zoom body vertically and focus on the specimen.
Insert the hexagonal screwdriver into the hole on the ring and adjust the torque enough to prevent the
zoom body from descending with its own weight.
Operate the coarse focus knob for the coarse adjustment and the fine focus knob for the fine
adjustment.
Especially, the fine focus knob is useful for focusing on the specimen at a high magnification.

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Operation of the Aperture Diaphragm
The aperture diaphragm open/close dial is located on the front
of the zoom body.
The aperture diaphragm controls the numerical aperture of the
illumination system, closely related to the optical image
brightness, contrast, resolution, and depth of focus.
The aperture diaphragm of the zoom body is adjusted with the
aperture diaphragm open/close dial and the image changes in
response to the adjustment as below.
Aperture diaphragm Close ⇔Open
Brightness Dark Bright
Depth of focus Great Shallow
The more the aperture diaphragm is closed, the greater the
depth of focus becomes, but the resolution deteriorates.
Under a low magnification, effect of the aperture diaphragm
operation is smaller.
Aperture diaphragm
open/close dial
Aperture diaphragm operation

Chapter 3 Operation Procedures
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Set of the DIC Prism Slider
For the DIC prism slider installation, the zoom body is provided with a slot for it.
To perform the differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy, remove the cover of the slot and attach a
slider suitable to the microscopy method and the illumination method. The slider must be selected depending
on the illumination method, the episcopic illumination or the diascopic illumination.
To perform the DIC microscopy, an illuminator for the episcopic illumination or the diascopic illumination is
required. For the procedure of the DIC microscopy, see the instruction manual for the AZ-ICI Coaxial
Episcopic Illuminator or the instruction manual for the AZ-STD Diascopic Stand and the AZ-STGD DIA
Stage.
Attaching the DIC prism slider
For the episcopic illumination:
Attach the AZ-PH EPI DIC Prism Holder to the slot on the
AZ100 and insert a DIC prism slider for the episcopic
illumination into the slot on the prism holder. Select a DIC prism
slider suitable to the objective in use. (Refer to the following
table.)
For the diascopic illumination:
Two DIC prisms are required. The first prism is inserted to the
position above the objective. Attach the AZ-AN DIA DIC Prism
Holder with Analyzer to the slot on the AZ100 and insert a DIC
prism slider for the diascopic illumination into the slot on the
prism holder. Select a DIC prism slider suitable to the objective
in use. (Refer to the following table.)
The second prism is inserted to the position at the illumination
side below the specimen. Select a DIC prism according to the
magnification of the objective and insert it into the DIC slot on
the AZ-STD Diascopic Stand. For details, see the instruction
manual for “AZ-STD Diascopic Stand the AZ-STGD DIA Stage.”
Prism holder or
analyzer (for the
diascopic
illumination)
DIC prism slider
Set of the DIC Prism slider
Selection of a DIC prism slider
Each DIC prism slider has the same color code symbol of the corresponding objective. Check the color code
symbol on the objective to be used and use the DIC prism slider corresponding to the color code.
Ojective Color Code DIC Prism Silder
(for the episcopic illumination)
DIC Prism Silder
(for the diascopic illumination)
1x Gold AZ-EPS1 AZ-DPS1
4x Red AZ-EPS1 AZ-DPS1
5x Orange AZ-EPS5 AZ-DPS5
*The DIC microscopy cannot be performed with the Plan Apo 0.5x or Plan Fluor 2x.
Operation of the DIC prism slider
Loosen the clamp screw on the side of the prism holder or the analyzer (for the diascopic illumination). To
place the DIC prism into the optical path, push in the DIC prism slider as far as it goes. To remove the DIC
prism from the optical path, pull the slider fully. Note that if the clamp screw is loosened too much the DIC
prism slider will be detached.
For the interference color adjustment, place the DIC prism into the optical path and rotate the prism position
knob at the edge of the slider to move the prism.

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Assembly
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Caution
Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” and follow the all instructions given there before
assembling the product.
This chapter describes the procedure for assembling the AZ100 with the following parts.
AZ-TE80 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 80, AZ-W10X Eyepiece 10X, AZ100 Zoom Body,
AZ-FM AZ (Focusing Mount) Adapter, AZ-NPS Single Nosepiece, AZ-STE Episcopic Stand, and
AZ-STGE EPI Stage.
*For the installation procedure of the Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator AZ-ICI, AZ-STD Diascopic Stand,
AZ-STGD DIA Stage, AZ-FL Epi-Fluorescence Attachment, AZ-LED LED Ring Illuminator, refer to their
instruction manuals.
Necessary tools
The following tools are required to assembly the product.
Tool Appearance Remark
Hexagonal screw driver
(size 2 mm) Provided with the AZ100 zoom body
Hexagonal wrench
(size 2.5 mm)
Provided with the AZ100 zoom body
Hexagonal wrench
(size 3 mm)
Provided with the EPI stage
Hexagonal wrench
(size 4 mm)
Provided with the AZ100 zoom body

Chapter 4 Aseembly
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System Configuration
The AZ series system configuration is shown below.
Stand
Nosepiece
LED illuminator
Objective
Eyepiece
Eyepiece tube
Digital camera for microscope
Stage and holder
AA
G
I
H
B
G
A
C
D
B
DE
FF
F
B
H
I
E
CDE
AZ-TE80
Ergonomic
Trinocular
Tube 80
AZ-W10X
Eyepiece 10x
AZ-TP
DSC Tube
0.6x
AZ100 zoom body
AZ-TE100
Ergonomic
Trinocular
Tube 100
AZ-DPS1
DIA DIC Prism Slider
1-4x
AZ-DPS5
DIA DIC Prism Slider
5x
AZ-STD
Diascopic Stand
AZ-STE
Episcopic Stand
AZ-AN DIA DIC
Prism Holder with
Analyzer
C-mount
direct TV
adapter
AZ-PH
DIA DIC
Prism Holder
AZ-EPS1
EPI DIC Prism Slider
1-4x
AZ-EPS5
EPIDIC Prism Slider
5x
AZ-DP1
DIA Prism 1x
AZ-OI diagonal
illuminator slider
DIA
DIC prism
AZ-DP5
DIA Prism 5x
AZ-DP4
DIA Prism 4x
AZ-DL DIA DIC
Lambda Plate
AZ-RP Rotatable
Polarizer
Digital Sight Series
AZ-FM
AZ (Focusing Mount)
Adapter
AZ-EL EPI DIC
Lambda plate
AZ-ICI
AZ-NCB NCB filter
for Corxial Epi Illuminator
YM-ND 25
ND4/ND16
Fluorescence
filter cubes
AZ-QLL
1/4 Lambda
Plate 0.5x
AZ-QLM
1/4 Lambda
Plate 1x
AZ-QLH
1/4 Lambda
Plate 4-5x
AZ-Plan Apo
0.5x
AZ-Plan Apo
1x
AZ-Plan Fluor
2x
AZ-Plan Apo
4x
AZ-Plan Fluor
5x
AZ-NPS Single
Nosepiece
AZ-NP3
Triple Nosepiece
AZ-LED RED Ring
Illuminator
AZ-FL
Epi-Fluorescence
Attachment
C-FID
Birfurcated Fiber
Illuminator SL
AZ-ND128
FLDIC
C-FI115
Fiber Illuminator
AZ-STGD
DIA Stage
AZ-SG
Stage Glass
AZ-SRP
Rotatable Plate
AZ-STA
Thermo Plate Adapter
AZ-SDA
Dish Holder Adapter
TE/TS series holderSMZ transparent glass Thermo Plate
DXM1200
Series
AZ-STGE
EPI Stage
AZ-HGA
HG Lamphouse
Adapter
C-FC Epi-Fl
Collector Lens
AZ-HGFA
Fiber Adapter
C-HGFIF15
HG fiber (1.5m)/
C-HGFIF30
HG fiber (3m)
Mercury lamphouse 4BL/
mercury socket
C-HGFI
Intensilight
C-HGFIE
Intensilight
(motorized model)
C-HGFIE-C
HG controller
AZ-FLDIC
FL-DIC
Prism Holder
C-SHG 100W
mercury starter
AZ series system configuration

Chapter 4 Aseembly
18
Installation of the Episcopic Stand
Install the episcopic stand on a level and stable surface.
Refer to page 3, “Notes on Handling the System” for installation
location.
Removing cushioning materials
The substage section is secured with cushioning materials.
Turn the stage height adjustment knob to raise the substage
and remove the cushioning materials.
The AZ-STD Diascopic Stand is required to use the
diascopic illumination. For the installation of the diascopic
stand, see the instruction manual for the AZ-STD Diascopic
Stand and the AZ-STGD DIA Stage.
Clamp screw holes
The Episcopic stand has two clamp screw holes on the back.
They can be used for fixing the stand to a base or a pedestal.
For the dimensions of the screw holes, refer to the right figure.
Removing cushioning materials
200
20
2-M6 depth12
Clamp screw hole dimensions
Installation of the EPI Stage
Attach the EPI stage to the substage of the episcopic stand.
1. Remove the fastening hardware from the stage
board.
The fastening hardware is secured with four hexagonal
socket head screws. Remove the screws with the 3 mm
hexagonal wrench provided with the stage.
2. Place the EPI stage on the substage and secure it
by fixing the provided four M4 screws.
Secure the screws with the 3 mm hexagonal wrench
provided with the stage.
For the installation of the AZ-STGD DIA Stage, see the
instruction manual for the AZ-STD Diascopic Stand and the
AZ-STGD DIA Stage.
EPI stage installation
Substage
EPI stage
Remove the
cushioning materials.