Nikon SMZ1500 User manual

Nikon
Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope
SMZ1500
Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon product.
This instruction manual is written for the users of Nikon
Stereoscopic Zoom Microscope SMZ1500.
To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before
operating the instrument.
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whole without Nikon’s expressed permission.
e The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
e 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.
e Some of the products described in this manual may not be
included in the set you have purchased.
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utmost safety during use, incorrect usage or disregard of the
instructions may cause personal injury or property damage. For
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thoroughly before using the product. Do not discard this manual.
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G
. Intended use of this product
This product is intended only for microscopy. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
. Do not disassemble
Disassembly may result in damage to the instrument.
Never disassemble any part except as described in this
operation manual. Contact your Nikon representative if
you notice any malfunction of this instrument.
. Check the input voltage
When using an illuminator, check that the input voltage
displayed on the power supply of the illuminator
matches the operating voltage. Contact your Nikon
representative if the displayed voltage does not match the
operating voltage. Use of an improperly matched
illuminator may result in damage to equipment.
. Power cord
Always turn the power switch off and unplug the power
cord when replacing the lamp of an illuminator as failure
to do so may result in electric shock or equipment
damage.
. Heat from the light source
When using an illuminator, do not place cloth or paper or
highly flammable materials, such as gasoline, benzene,
thinner or alcohol, near the lamp as there is a danger of
fire.
e Always use lamps that are of the specified rating only.
For the lamp rating, please refer to the operation
manual.
e Always turn the power switch off and unplug the
power cord when replacing the lamp of a illuminator
as failure to do so may result in electric shock or
equipment damage.

[caution
1. Caution when replacing lamps
The lamp and the surrounding area become very hot
during and immediately after using the illuminator. Be
careful not to burn yourself. In addition, when replacing
a lamp be sure the lamp has cooled sufficiently.
. Check the light source
Always use lamps that are of the specified rating only.
Use of a lamp having a different specification may result
in damage to equipment. For the lamp rating, please
refer to the operation manual.

= 1. Installation location
Note the following points when installing the stereoscopic
microscope.
e Install the microscope in a location with the temperature between
0° and 40°C, and humidity of less than 80%. If installed in a hot
and humid location, mold may form on the lenses or condensation
may occur inside, resulting in reduced performance or damage to
the microscope.
e Do not install the microscope in a location subject to direct
sunlight.
Install the microscope in a location that is not subject to vibration.
e Install the microscope in a location that is free from dust and dirt.
. Handle the microscope carefully |
The stereoscopic microscope is a precision optical instrument.
Handle it carefully and do not subject it to impact. Shock from
impact during transportation or operation as well as forcible
operations may cause damage to the instrument.
. Cleaning the lenses
Do not let dust, fingerprints, etc. to get on the lenses. Dirt on the
lenses will adversely affect the view of the image. If any lenses
become dirty, clean them as described below.
e Use an air blower to blow dust away. If this does not suffice, brush
away the dust with a soft brush or gently wipe it away with a piece
of gauze.
e Only if the lenses become dirty with fingerprints or grease stains,
slightly dampen a piece of soft, clean cotton cloth with absolute
alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol) and gently wipe away the
dirt. Do not use the same part of the cloth more than once.
e Since absolute alcohol is highly flammable, be careful in handling
it so that it does not ignite.
e Observe the manufacturer’s handling instructions when handling
absolute alcohol.

Be sure to always follow these guidelines. Á
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Cleaning painted or plastic parts
Use of silicon cloth is recommended when cleaning painted parts,
plastic parts and printed parts. If such a part becomes excessively
dirty, wipe it gently with gauze dampened in a mild detergent
solution. Do not use organic solvents (such as alcohol, ether, or paint
thinner) as this may result in deformation of the part or remove of
lettering.
Storage
Store the microscope in a location with low humidity where mold is
unlikely to form. Do not store the microscope in a location subject
to direct sunlight or high temperature and humidity. During storage,
place a plastic cover over the equipment to prevent dust
accumulation.
Regular inspections |
Regular inspections are recommended in order to maintain peak
performance. Please consult your Nikon representative for details
about regular inspections.

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Table 2: Observable Sample Heights [MM] ~.. 31

The figures on p.8 and 9 shows a SMZ 1500 combined with P-BT
binocular eyepiece tube, C-W10X eyepieces, HR Plan Apo 1X objective,
P-FMD focusing mount, and C-PS160 plain stand.
Diopterring č Eyepiece sleeve
Refer to “Adjust the
diopter’
on
p.12.
P-BT
Binocular
~ eyepiece tube
i : a” P-BTL low eye-level
Eyepi : F
SYO ROSS, a po X S «© eyepiece tube and
10X, 15X, 20Xand 4. \ a Pi P-BERG tilted eye-
30X eyepieces are eos 7 ae piece tube are also
available. ek i A available.
oe a Zooming knob
Eyepiece tube e va a ee fee eee
clamp screw ' Changes the
Serpe ge T < magnification of the
s sample image. Refer
Zooming body to "Zoom" on p.14.
Zooming knob clicks
ON/OFF screw (inside)
| Refer to “ON/OFF of
the Zooming Knob
Clicks” on p.14.
/ Cover for zooming
body clamp screw
Diaphragm control dial
Objective
HR Plan Apo 0.5X, HR
Plan Apo 1X and HR Plan
Apo 1.6X objectives are
available. Plan Apo and
ED Plan series objectives
for SMZ1000/ 800 can be
used also, but the
magnification in this case
becomes 0.8 times the
magnification indicated on
the objective itself,
moreover the periphery of
the viewfield will be
slightly darkened when
the zooming magnification
is 1X or lower. Refer to
Table 1 on p.31.
(Screw is inside.)
V CPS160 Stand ase
Various stands are
available.
Screw for mounting
Groove for mounting Nor accessories
accessories ae
Holds
the
Fluorescent
f
ka
Poos
me
o
lambda
ring
illuminator,
Fiber
/
S
pa
e
and
the
e
optic
ring
illuminator
and
Sa
The
screw
on
e
the
like.
Outside
N
inside
diameter:
diameter:
960
3
M55
x
0.75
\
à^. Stage plate ie
The black or the white
side can be chosen
according to the
sample.
Stage plate clamp
screw
Fixes the stage plate to
the stand base.

Clamp tool
Used for the stage
plate clamp screw,
zooming body clamp
screw, etc. Stored in
the top of the pillar.
Pillar (inside)
P-FMD Focusing mount
Focusing mount
clamp screw
Fixes the focusing
mount to the pillar.
Pillar clamp screw
(inside) `
Torque adjustment
ring (Innermost ring)
Adjusts the torque of
the focus knob. (Refer
to “Adjust the focus
knob torque” on p.12.)
Coarse focus knob
Refer to “Focusing” on
p.13.
Fine focus knob
Refer to “Focusing” on
p.13.
Screw hole for
mounting accessories
Located on both sides
of the stand base. M5

1) Attach the pillar to the stand.
Insert the pillar straight into the stand with the |- anuar
groove of the pillar located down as far as the J
pillar reaches to the bottom. Clamp the pillar 1 ~~. Groove
using the clamp tool.
Place the stand on the level surface.
Mount the stage plate.
Fit the stage plate into the stand base. Tighten
the stage plate camp screw using the clamp
tool to fix the stage plate.
Fix the P-FMD focusing mount to the
pillar.
Insert the focusing mount to the pillar with
the zooming body attaching dovetail facing
front until it reaches to the bottom of the
pillar.
Mount the zooming body.
Remove the rubber cover for zooming body
clamp screw, and you will find the clamp
screw inside. Slide the zooming body along
the attaching dovetail on the focusing mount
until it reaches to the stopper pin. Tighten the
clamp screw using the minus screw driver.
Reattach the rubber cover.
_. Stopper pin

Screw the objective into the bottom of
-~ the zooming body.
As
Mount the eyepiece tube.
- Align the groove on the eyepiece tube with
the positioning pin on the zooming body, push
the eyepiece tube toward the back to attach.
Tighten it to the zooming body using the
clamp tool.
Groove
g Insert the eyepieces into the eyepiece sleeves.
Be sure that it is inserted all the way until it touches the end of the sleeve.
Note) When inserting the eyepiece, hold the rubber cover of the eyepiece.
Holding the diopter ring causes a failure. Especially, be careful
with the 10X eyepieces because their rubber covers obstruct the
view of the sleeve end.
LE The clamp tool can be stored in the pillar of the stand.
Refer to the figures on p.9.

1 Preparations For Observation
a Adjust the torque of the focus knob.
© Adjust the torque of the focus knob so as not to fall down the zooming
body on its own weight.
© Turn the torque adjustment ring using the Increasing the torque.
© clamp tool. Turning the ring in the direction
-of the arrow indicated on the side surface of
_» the focusing mount will increase the torque.
a = Note) » Do not twist the left and right focus
knobs.
Do not turn the knob beyond its
.
turning limit.
Do not turn the fine focus knob while
holding the coarse focus knob or vice
versa. Otherwise, the damage to the
instrument will result.
2| Adjust the interpupillary distance.
“=~ This adjustment should be performed every
time the observer is changed since the
' interpupillary distance differs between
individuals. Adjust the interpupillary distance
so that the view field for each eye is merged
into one. Move while holding each sleeve
with both hands.
El Adjust the diopter.
_ This adjustment should be performed every time the observer is changed
_ since the eyesight differs between individuals.
1 Turn the diopter rings on both eyepieces to set them at the 0 position
(match the 0 line with the index line).
2 Turn the zooming knob to the highest magnification. Focus on the
sample using the focus knob. (Refer to “Focusing”.)

3 Turn the zooming knob to the lowest magnification. Peering
through
the
left
eyepiece
with
the
left
eye,
focus
on
the
sample
using
the diopter ring on the left eyepiece. Then, peer through the right
eyepiece with your right eye and focus on the sample using the
diopter ring on the right eyepiece.
4
Repeat
steps
2
and
3
until
the
image
is
kept
focused
even
though
the
zooming
magnification
is
changed.
This
adjustment
ensures
sharp
image
throughout
the
zooming
range.
2 Focusing
Check the working distance.
The distance between the focus plane and the bottom of the objective is
called
the
working
distance.
Focusing
is
easier
if
beforehand
the
distance
between the specimen and the bottom of the objective is set to the working
distance.
The
working
distance
differs
depending
on
the
objective
being
© used. Please refer to Table | on p.31.
Focus on the sample.
Turning the focus knob moves the zooming body up and down and brings
focus on the sample.
Using the fine focus knob will permit the delicate focusing. Especially, it
is effective for the high magnification observation.

3 Zoom
Change the zooming magnification.
Turning the zooming knobs on the left and right side of the zooming body
will change the magnification of the sample image.
E Total Magnification
The zooming knob has the indication of the zooming magnification.
The total magnification can be found by multiplying the magnification
of the objective times that of the eyepieces.
Note) When the Plan Apo and ED Plan series objective for SMZ1000/
800 is used, the total magnification will be obtained by further
multiplying by 0.8.
E ON/OFF of the Zooming Knob Clicks
The clicks on the zooming knob can be eliminated.
1 Insert the clamp tool into the screw
hole on the right side of the zooming
body.
2 Turning the inside screw in the
direction opposite to the arrow
eliminates the clicks (OFF). Turning
the same screw in the direction of the
arrow puts on back the clicks (ON).
Clik ON |
4 Diaphragm
Turning the diaphragm control dial changes the brightness and depth of
focus.
y
ey
Open ©& Close
Brightness Bright Dark
Depth of focus Shallow Deep

Usage [i]
9
Stopping
down
the
diaphragm
to
the
minimum
size will
make
the
depth
of
focus
three
times
as
deep
as
that
when
the
diaphragm
is
fully
opened,
but
the
resolving
power
will
be
lowered.
If
You
Cannot
Focus
On
The
Sample
Though
The
Zooming
Body
Is
At
The
Highest
Position.
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Sn
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en
Sura
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fe
tee
cate
a
When
you
use
the
0.5X
objective
or
observe
a
tall
sample,
you
may
not
be
able
to
focus
on
the
sample
though
turning
the
focus
knob
to
raise
the
zooming
body
to
its highest
position.
Exchange
the
pillar
for the
C-EP
extension
pillar
available
on
order.
Attach
the
C-EP
extension
pillar
to
the
stand
in
the
same
manner
as
for
the
standard
pillar.
(Hold
the
side
having
the
groove
downward.
Refer
to
item
1.
on
p.10.)
Put
the
stopper
ring
on
the
pillar
and
then
the
focusing
mount.
Tighten
the
focusing
mount
clamp
screw.
Note)
Contact
the
bottom
surface
of
the
focusing
mount
with
the
stopper
ring
and
securely
tighten
each
clamp
screw.
Extension pillar__
Correct
[> e Refer to the Table 2 on p.31 for the sample heights which may be
viewed.

1 Reticles
Your reticles may be attached to the eyepiece.
Once remove the field ring (or lens room of >
the 20X and 30X) from the eyepiece. Attach
the reticle with its pattern surface facing down
to the eyepiece and reattach the field ring (or
lens room). rele | — ke
03> ° Refer to the Table 1 on p.31 for the size iam caer
of the reticle which may be attached. esas A
Separately
Note) The 20X and 30X eyepieces adopt the sold reticle
internal focusing system, and the Field ring
primary image has the magnification.
Use the reticle with 1.3X pattern for
20X eyepiece, and with 1.4X pattern
for 30X eyepiece.
A reticle with cross hairs, scaled cross
hairs, or photographic mask is
available on order for 10X eyepiece.
2 Eyepiece Tube
1 P-BTL low eye-level eyepiece tube
~ When using a beam splitter or coaxial
- episcopic illuminator, it is possible to lower
the eye level (eye level during observation) by
~ using this eyepiece tube in place of the
_ binocular eyepiece tube.
` The installation procedure for this eyepiece
~ tube is the same as for the P-BT binocular
: eyepiece tube.

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2] P-BERG tilted eyepiece tube
This eyepiece tube allows the angle of the
eyepiece sleeve to be continuously adjusted as
desired by the observer.
It is also possible to change the eye level by
rotating the interpupillary distance adjuster
(shown in gray in the illustration) 180°.
The installation procedure for this eyepiece \
tube is the same as for the P-BT binocular es
eyepiece tube.
CAUTION Be careful not to put your
fingers between the
interpupillary distance
adjuster and the lower part
of the eyepiece tube when
adjusting the angle of the
sleeve.
3 P-IER Eyelevel Riser
When the eye level is too low, it is possible to
raise the eye level by 25 mm by attaching a
P-IER Eyelevel riser between the zooming Eyelevel
body and the eyepiece tube. It is possible to riser 4
use up to two Eyelevel risers at once. a =>
Avoid using the three or more Eyelevel risers 4
at once or using the other intermediate tube
together such as a beam splitter or coaxial
episcopic illuminator. It may cause the
vignetting around the image periphery.

Using Accessories
4 SM-S4L 4 X 4 Stage L
SM-S4L 4 X 4 stage L may be attached by 4X 4 stage Stage
using the C-4SA stage adapter. In this case, __Clamp screw
use the C-EP extension pillar because the
position of the sample will become higher.
(Refer to “5. If you cannot focus on the
sample though the zooming body is at the
highest position.”.)
1 Remove the stage plate from the stand
base, and attach the C-4SA stage
adapter in place using the fixing screws Stage adapter
supplied with the adapter. ; fixing screw _
2 Sufficiently loosen the stage clamp
screw of the SM-S4L 4 X 4 stage L. Fit
and mount the stage onto the stage
adapter with the side equipped with the
stage clamp screw facing front. Tighten
the stage clamp screw.
-Stage adapter

1 Halogen Illuminators
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There are two illuminators available: the G-LS of 6V 10W and the
C-DSLS of 6V 20W.
Note) These illuminators are not adequate to observe the sample having a
high reflective surface. Use the P-ICI2 Coaxial Episcopic
Illuminator on p.24 for this purpose.
G-LS
(6V10W)
Lamp house Lamp socket Plug
| (may be moved
| back and forth)
|
Mounting screw
C-DSLS
(6V20W)
Lamp house Plug
Lamp socket
farn seriea
Holder and Epi arm
| mounting screw hole
attachable