Nikon SMZ25 User manual

*M608EN01*
Research Stereo Microscope
SMZ25/SMZ18
Instruction Manual
M608 E 13.5.NF.1

Introduction
i
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product.
This instruction manual is written for users of the Nikon research stereo microscopes for SMZ25 Zooming Body/SMZ18
Zooming Body. To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating this product.
●No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Nikon.
●The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
●The equipment described in this manual may differ from the actual product in its appearance.
●Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, errors or inconsistencies may remain. If you
note any points that are unclear or incorrect, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.
●Some of the equipment described in this manual may not be included in the set you have purchased.
●If you intend to use any other equipment with this product, read the manual for that equipment too.
●If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

Introduction
ii
Contents of the Manual
Chapter 1, “Components” in this instruction manual is presented, based on the system configuration examples of SMZ25
Zooming Body and SMZ18 Zooming Body. Chapter 2, “Microscopy Procedures” describes three different microscopy
procedures in accordance with the configuration examples in Chapter 1. Chapter 3, “Operations for Each Purpose”
describes which operations are to be performed, followed by Chapter 4, “Functions and Operations of the Devices.”
Chapter 5, “Assembling” lists the components of this microscopy system, considering that the system allows various
combination. Devices needed for each illumination method can be identified.
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used in this manual.
Symbols for Safety
WARNING
CAUTION
Highlights important information that should be noted for safety. Read “Safety Precautions” for details.
Other Symbols
Indicates information you should note or comply with to prevent defects or malfunction of this product.
Indicates information you should be aware of in using this product, as well as other useful information.

Contents
iii
Contents
Introduction .........................................................................................................................i
Contents of the Manual.................................................................................................... ii
Symbols Used in This Manual ......................................................................................... ii
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................vi
WARNING and CAUTION Symbols................................................................................ vi
Label Attached to the Product......................................................................................... vi
WARNING................................................................................................................viii
CAUTION................................................................................................................... x
Notes on Handling the Product ........................................................................................ xii
Components............................................................................................. 1
1 Microscopy System under Episcopic Illumination .................................................... 2
1.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections..................................................2
2 Microscopy System under Diascopic Illumination and Epi-fluorescence
Illumination ............................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections..................................................3
2.2 Buttons on the P2-RC Remote Controller .......................................................... 4
3 Compact System ...................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections..................................................5
Microscopy Procedures .......................................................................... 7
1 Operation Flowchart ................................................................................................. 8
2 Procedure for Microscopy under Episcopic Illumination........................................... 9
3 Procedure for Microscopy under Diascopic Illumination ........................................ 13
4 Procedure for Epi-fluorescence Microscopy........................................................... 16
Specific Operations ............................................................................... 19
1 Turning On the Power ............................................................................................ 20
2 Adjusting the Brightness......................................................................................... 21
3 Switching the Optical Path of the Tube .................................................................. 22
4 Adjusting the Angle of Depression ......................................................................... 23
5 Adjusting the Diopter .............................................................................................. 23
6 Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance ...................................................................... 24
7 Focusing on the Sample......................................................................................... 25
8 Changing the Magnification .................................................................................... 27
8.1 Image Zooming.................................................................................................27
8.2 Switching Objectives (Using the P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece) ....................28
9 Shifting a Sample ................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Shifting the Stage in the X and Y Directions (P-SXY64 XY Stage) ..................29
9.2 Using the Sliding Stage.....................................................................................29
10 Using the Aperture Diaphragm ............................................................................... 30
11 Using Episcopic Illumination................................................................................... 30
12 Using Diascopic Illumination .................................................................................. 31
13 Using Epi-Fluorescence Illumination ...................................................................... 32

Contents
iv
13.1 Switching Filter Cubes ...................................................................................... 32
13.2 Selecting a Filter Cube .....................................................................................33
13.3 Important Notes for Epi-Fluorescence Microscopy ..........................................33
14 Remote Operation .................................................................................................. 33
15 Capturing Images ................................................................................................... 34
15.1 Procedure for Capturing Images ......................................................................34
15.2 Tips on Microscope Settings for Photomicroscopy...........................................35
16 Internally Saved Information................................................................................... 36
Functions and Operations of the Devices...........................................37
1 Zooming Body ........................................................................................................ 38
1.1 SMZ18 Zooming Body ...................................................................................... 38
1.2 SMZ25 Zooming Body ...................................................................................... 39
2 Focus Units............................................................................................................. 41
2.1 P2-FU Focus Unit ............................................................................................. 41
2.2 P2-MFU Motorized Focus Unit .........................................................................42
2.3 P2-FMDN Focus Mount....................................................................................45
3 Nosepiece .............................................................................................................. 46
3.1 P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece .........................................................................46
4 Objectives............................................................................................................... 47
5 Bases, Stand, and Stages ...................................................................................... 48
5.1 P2-PB Plain Base .............................................................................................48
5.2 P2-DBL LED Diascopic Illumination Base ........................................................48
5.3 P2-DBF Fiber Diascopic Illumination Base ......................................................48
5.4 P-PS32 Plain Stand .......................................................................................... 49
5.5 P-SXY64 XY Stage ...........................................................................................50
5.6 C-SSL DIA Sliding Stage ..................................................................................50
5.7 C-TRS Tilting Stage ..........................................................................................50
6 Tubes...................................................................................................................... 51
6.1 P2-TERG 100/ P2-TERG 50 Trinocular Tilting Tube ........................................51
6.2 P2-TL100 Trinocular Tube L .............................................................................51
7 Episcopic Illuminator .............................................................................................. 52
7.1 P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator............................................................................52
7.2 C-FDF Flexible Double Arm Fiber Illumination Unit..........................................53
7.3 P2-FIR Ring Fiber Illumination Unit .................................................................. 53
7.4 P2-FIRL LED Ring Illumination Unit .................................................................53
8 Diascopic Illuminator .............................................................................................. 54
8.1 P2-DBL LED Diascopic Illumination Base ........................................................54
8.2 P2-DBF Fiber Diascopic Illumination Base ......................................................56
8.3 P-DF LED Dark Field Unit.................................................................................57
8.4 P2-POL Simple Polarizing Attachment .............................................................57
9 Epi-Fluorescence Attachment................................................................................. 58
9.1 P2-EFLI Epi Fluorescence Attachment.............................................................58
9.2 P2-EFLM Motorized Epi Fluorescence Attachment..........................................59
10 Remote Control Device .......................................................................................... 61
10.1 P2-RC Remote Controller.................................................................................61
10.2 AZ-FSW Foot Switch ........................................................................................63
10.3 AZ-PCR Photo Release....................................................................................65
11 Control/Communications Device and Relay Device ............................................... 66
11.1 P2-CTLB Control Box ....................................................................................... 66
11.2 P2-CTLA Control Box .......................................................................................68
11.3 P2-RLY Relay Box ............................................................................................69
11.4 P2-RLYC Relay Cable ...................................................................................... 69

Contents
v
Assembling ............................................................................................ 71
1 System Configuration ............................................................................................. 72
2 Device List.............................................................................................................. 74
3 Assembly Procedures ............................................................................................ 75
3.1 Assembling the EPI System and DIA + EPI-FL System ...................................75
3.2 Compact System Assembly ..............................................................................91
3.3 Assembly of Other Devices (Optional) .............................................................94
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 97
1 Image Viewing........................................................................................................ 98
2 Operation................................................................................................................ 98
3 Motorized Devices.................................................................................................. 99
Maintenance and Storage ................................................................... 101
1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................... 102
1.1 Cleaning Lenses .............................................................................................102
1.2 Cleaning Parts Other than the Lens ...............................................................102
1.3 Disinfecting the Product..................................................................................103
2 Storage ................................................................................................................. 103
3 Periodic Inspection (Charged) .............................................................................. 103
Specifications ...................................................................................... 105
1 Microscopy (Principles) ........................................................................................ 106
2 Performance Properties ....................................................................................... 106
3 Physical Properties................................................................................................110

Safety Precautions
vi
Safety Precautions
To ensure correct and safe operation, read this manual before using this product.
WARNING and CAUTION Symbols
Although this product is designed and manufactured to be completely safe during use, incorrect usage or failure to follow the
safety instructions provided may cause personal injury or property damage. To ensure correct usage, read this manual
carefully before using this product. Do not discard this manual and keep it handy for easy reference.
Safety instructions in this manual are marked with the following symbols to indicate their importance. For your safety, always
follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
Symbol Description
WARNING Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to injury or property damage.
Label Attached to the Product
The label attached to the products shown below indicates that attention should be paid to use of these products. Before using
a product with the label attached, be sure to carefully read the manual.
Light safety label
IEC62471 RISK GROUP2
Possibly hazardous optical radiation
emitted from this product.
Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
CAUTION
Caution: Do not look into the LED light.
Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product.
Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
RISK GROUP 2 IEC62471: 2006
Label Position
P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator
Light safety label
C-FDF Flexible Double Arm Fiber
Illumination Unit
Light safety label Light safety label
P2-FIR Ring Fiber Illumination Unit

Safety Precautions
vii
Heat warning label
Caution: Heat of the empty cube
Immediately after diascopic observation using an epi-fluorescence attachment, the front face
of the empty cube may become hot, resulting in burns. Do not touch the front face of the
empty cube. Replace the empty cube several minutes after finishing the diascopic
observation.
Label Position
Light leakage
warning label
Caution: Light leakage
Do not use the epi-fluorescence attachment while the filter cube replacement cover is open.
Harmful light including ultraviolet light may leak and affect fluorescence observation.
Label Position
PHOT
O
2
1
P2-EFLM Motorized Epi Fluorescence P2-EFLI Epi Fluorescence
Attachment Attachment
Heat warning label
Light leakage
warning label
Light leakage
warning label

Safety Precautions
viii
WARNING
1 Do not disassemble.
Disassembling this product may result in electric
shock or malfunction. Malfunction and damage due
to disassembling or modification are unwarranted.
Do not disassemble parts other than those
described in this manual. If you experience
problems with this product, contact your nearest
Nikon representative.
2 Read the instruction manuals carefully.
To ensure safety, carefully read this manual and the
manuals for other equipment to be used with this
product. Particularly, all warnings and cautions
given at the beginning of each manual must be
observed.
Safety is a top design priority for Nikon products.
Safety is ensured as long as the user observes all
of the warnings and cautions given in the manuals,
and uses the system only for its intended purpose.
However, failure to heed the warnings and cautions
given in the manuals, subjecting the system to
shock or impact, or attempting to disassemble the
system may result in unexpected accidents and
injury.
Product with an epi-fluorescence attachment:
The light source used for Epi-fluorescence
microscopy (HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator)
requires special care during handling because of its
characteristics.
Be sure to refer to the manual for the light source
being used.
3 Checking the input rating
For a device which uses a power supply, check that
the input rating of the device matches the power
supply to be used. If the input rating does not
match, do not use the power supply and contact
your local representative. Using the device with the
power supply can cause the device to be damaged.
4 Notes on the power cord
Be sure to use the specified power cord. Use of
other power cords may result in malfunction or fire.
This product is classified as having Class I
protection against electric shock. Make sure this
product is connected to an appropriate protective
earth terminal.
See Chapter 8, “2 Performance Properties” for the
specified power cords.
●To prevent electric shock, always turn off the
power switch (Press to the “O” position.) for the
device before connecting or disconnecting the
power cord.
5 Heat from the illuminator
During and immediately after a period of
illumination, the lamp and surrounding areas
(including the lamp house) are very hot if the light
source of the illumination device is a mercury lamp.
●Do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas
during or immediately after a period of
illumination. There is a risk of burn if you touch
the hot area.
●Always attach the lamp house cover when using
this product.
●Make sure the lamp and surrounding areas have
cooled sufficiently (which may take
approximately 30 minutes) before attempting to
replace the lamp.
●Do not place fabric, paper, or highly flammable
volatile materials (i.e. gasoline, petroleum
benzene, paint thinner, and alcohol) near the
lamp house while the lamp is on or for about
thirty minutes after it was turned off. Because
the lamp is very hot, ignition or fire may be
induced.

Safety Precautions
ix
WARNING
6 Hazards of mercury lamps
(when using the epi-fluorescence attachment)
The light source used with the epi-fluorescence
attachment (HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator)
requires special care during handling because of its
characteristics. For safe and correct use of this
system, carefully read the warnings below. Keep in
mind all potential hazards. Additionally, carefully
read the manual for the illuminator and the manual
from the lamp manufacturer (if provided), then
follow the instructions given therein. Failure to heed
the warnings and cautions given in the manuals,
subjecting the system to shock or impact, or
attempting to disassemble the system may result in
unexpected accidents and injury.
●Ultraviolet light
When lit, mercury lamps radiate ultraviolet light
that can damage the eyes and skin. Do not
directly look at the light of the lamp. Doing so
may cause your eyesight to be lost.
When changing filter cubes, always turn off the
light source. Leaving the lamp turned on during
filter cube replacement may result in ultraviolet
exposure.
●High-pressure gas
The lamps contain sealed gas under very high
pressure. And the pressure increases when the
lamp is on. Crack or dirt of the lamp tube, strong
external force or impact, or use beyond the
tube’s life may cause the encapsulated gas to
leak or the lamp to blow up. If this happens, an
accident such as gas inhalation or injury with
glass may take place.
●Heat
When the lamp is lit, the lamp and surroundings
will become extremely hot. Do not touch the
lamp with bare hands or place flammable
materials near the lamp. Failure to comply may
result in burns or fire.
●Designated lamp
Be sure to use the designated lamp. Using other
types of lamps may result in accidents, including
bursting of the lamp.
7 Hazardous sample handling
This product can also be used for microscopy and
imaging of biological samples (cells/tissues) in a
petri dish.
Check to determine whether a sample is hazardous
before handling. If the sample is hazardous, handle
it in accordance with the standard procedure
specified for your laboratory. If the sample is
potentially infectious, wear rubber gloves and avoid
direct contact with the samples. If such a sample is
spilled onto this product, the portion must be
decontaminated in a safety manner. Consult your
safety supervisor or safety standard of your facility.

Safety Precautions
x
CAUTION
1 Power shutdown
To prevent electric shock and/or malfunction,
always turn off the power switch(es) for this product
and the peripheral devices (press to the “O”
position) and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet before assembling this product, connecting
or disconnecting cables, replacing lamps, or
cleaning the zooming body and the objective.
2 Do not look into the LED light
The P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator, C-FDF Flexible
Double Arm Fiber Illumination Unit and P2-FIR
Ring Fiber Illumination Unit use LEDs as the light
source. A label indicating light safety is attached to
these devices in order to pay attention to the
following. (For details about the label attachment
position, see “Label Attached to the Product” on
page vi.)
“Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from
this product. Do not stare at operating lamp.
May be harmful to the eyes.
RISK GROUP 2 IEC62471: 2006”
3 Be careful of the heat of the empty cube
Immediately after diascopic observation using an
epi-fluorescence attachment, the front face of the
empty cube may become hot, resulting in burns. Do
not touch the front face of the empty cube. Replace
the empty cube several minutes after diascopic
observation.
4 Caution on light leakage
Do not use the epi-fluorescence attachment while
the filter cube replacement cover is open. Harmful
light including ultraviolet light may leak and affect
fluorescence observation.
5 Specification of a light source
Be sure to use the specified light source for an
illumination device. Using a light source not
specified can cause malfunction and induce an
accident. For the specified light source, see
Chapter 8, “2 Performance Properties” or the
instruction manual for the light source.
6 Movement of motorized device
The microscope system contains motorized
devices. To avoid accidental injury by the
movements of the motorized devices, be careful
with the following when controlling the movements
of motorized device with remote controls or
personal computers.
●Before operation, check the state of the entire
microscope system to ensure safety when
operating the motorized devices.
●If having touched the zooming body, focus knob,
objective, stage, or devices or samples placed
on the stage, your hand or fingers may be
caught and injured. Before starting to operate,
keep your hands away from these items.
7 Avoid contact with water or chemical solutions.
Never expose this product to water or chemical
solutions, and avoid using this product in
circumstances where there is risk of exposure to
water or chemical solutions. Exposure of electric
parts (such as the HG Precentered Fiber
Illuminator) to liquids may cause a short circuit,
resulting in malfunction or abnormal heating. If
water or a chemical solution is splashed onto a
device, immediately turn off the power switch for
the device (press to the “O” position) and remove
the power cord from the receptacle. Then wipe off
moisture with a piece of dry cloth or something
similar. If water or a chemical solution enters this
product, stop using the product, and contact your
nearest Nikon representative.
8 Remove any covers from the product before
switching on.
Do not use a device while it is covered with a piece
of cloth, etc., Especially for a light source, which is
heated, the disturbance of heat release may cause
abnormal heat generation, inducing ignition or fire.
Do not cover the device with a piece of cloth or
similar while in use.
9 Notes on laying cables
Connect and route the cables in accordance with
the specified methods. If not connecting and
routing the cables properly, the devices may not
function correctly.
10 Do not place any object on top of the product.
Do not place any object on top of this product.
11 Cautions on assembling and installing the
product
●Take care to avoid pinching your fingers or
hands during product assembly and installation.
●Scratches or fouling optical components (such
as lens and filters) with fingerprints, etc. will
degrade microscope images. Be careful to avoid
scratches or direct contact with the lens and
filters when assembling.

Safety Precautions
xi
CAUTION
●The total weight of the microscope system is ove
r
20 kg. When moving the system to another
location, separate the removable devices
temporarily and carry the system while firmly
holding the hand holding portions of the base,
with multiple persons. Do not lift the system
while holding the binocular part of the tube or
putting hands under the objective.
●Do not place this product in a locker or cabinet.
12 Cautions on sustained observations
To relieve fatigue resulting from long observation
sessions, limit continuous observations to one
hour. Take at least 10 to 15-minute breaks between
observation sessions. Adjust the layout of other
equipment used and the height of your chair.
13 Cautions on use, transportation, and storage
This product must be operated, transported, or
stored in accordance with the following conditions.
If you install the product at a location with high
temperature and high humidity, mold and/or
condensation may be generated on the lenses.
Furthermore, performance deterioration and
malfunction may be resulted.
●Operating conditions:
temperature: 0 to +40C, humidity:
60% RH max. (no condensation)
●Transporting/storage conditions:
temperature: -20 to +60C,
humidity: 90% RH max. (no
condensation)
14 Cautions on the disposal of the product
When disposing of this product, follow the rules of
the facility.

Notes on Handling the Product
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Notes on Handling the Product
1 Handle the product carefully.
This product is a precision instrument. Avoid
subjecting it to sudden impacts and shocks.
Even relatively minor impacts are capable of affecting
the precision of the objective.
2 Scratches, dirt, and foreign particles on the lens
Scratches or fouling optical components (such as
lens and filters) with fingerprints, etc. will degrade
microscope images.
If these parts become dirty, clean them as described
in Chapter 7, “1.1 Cleaning Lenses.”
3 Installation location
This product is a precision instrument. Usage or
storage of this product in an inappropriate
environment may result in malfunction or a
degradation in precision. Consider the following
factors when selecting an installation location:
●Select a location free of vibration. Install this
product on a level surface.
●Install this product at least 10 cm away from walls.
●Select a location less exposed to hazards in the
event of collisions, earthquakes, or other potential
disasters. To keep this product from falling, use a
strong rope or other means if necessary to secure
it to the working desk or other heavy, stable item.
●Select a layout that allows easy removal of the
power cord from the device’s AC inlet in the event
of an emergency.
●Do not use a desk mat or similar.
●Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight,
locations immediately under room lights, and other
bright locations.
●Light from room lights just above this product may
enter the objective as extraneous light. If possible,
switch off the room lights directly above this
product when making observations.
●Select a location with minimal dust.
●To avoid splashes, do not use this product near
water.
●Make sure the ambient temperature is 0 to + 40C
and humidity is 60% or less. When transporting or
storing this product, the ambient temperature must
be -20 to +60C, with the humidity at 90% RH max
(with no condensation). If you install the product at
a location with high temperature and high humidity,
mold and/or condensation may be generated on
the lenses. Furthermore, performance
deterioration and malfunction may be resulted.
●Do not place this product in a locker or cabinet.
4 Handling a focus knob
●Never turn the focus knobs in opposite directions
at the same time. Doing so may damage the
product.
5 Protect the ports from dust and extraneous light
If not using the vertical tube of the trinocular tube, be
sure to attach the supplied cap. Otherwise,
extraneous light and dust may be trapped inside the
product.
6 Handling of filters (when using the
epi-fluorescence attachment)
●Excitation filters inside a filter cube are exposed to
strong light and degrade over time. Replace them
after the appropriate number of hours of use.
●Filter characteristics may alter if the filter is
exposed to high humidity. To prevent changes or
degradation of filter characteristics, avoid using or
storing the filters under conditions of high humidity
or high temperature. Avoid subjecting filters to
rapid temperature changes. When a filter is not in
use, store in a desiccator or hermetically sealed
container with a drying agent.
●Especially the filters in GFP type filter cubes offer
sharp, high-resolution waveform characteristics
superior to normal filters. However, due to their
sophisticated coatings, they must be handled with
special care. Be sure to handle the filters carefully.
Take care to avoid abrasion from cleaning. Follow
the description in Chapter 7, “1.1 Cleaning
Lenses.”
7 Motorized devices
When using motorized devices, do not force the
motorized devices to move/stop by hand.

1
Chapter
1
Components
In the stereo microscopes SMZ25 and SMZ18, the SMZ25 Zooming Body or SMZ18 Zooming Body is attached to a
motorized or manual focus mount. In addition, arbitrary models can be selected and combined from such device models as
bases, objectives, tubes and episcopic illuminators.
This chapter introduces the names of the devices and operation sections with the following three types of system
configuration as examples.
1 Microscopy system under episcopic illumination with an SMZ18 Zooming Body
2 Microscopy system under diascopic illumination and epi-fluorescence illumination with an SMZ25 Zooming Body
3 Compact system with an SMZ18 Zooming Body
For details about the overall system configuration, see Chapter 5, “1 System Configuration.”

Chapter 1 Components
2
1 Microscopy System under Episcopic Illumination
1.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections
LED
RADIATION
DO
NOT
STARE
INTO
BEAM
CLASS
2
LED
PRODUCT
IEC60825-1
:
2001
Maximum
output
:
30mWMax
Wavelength
:
400-700nm
For the names of the components needed for assembly and connections such as the fixing screws and connectors, see
Chapter 5, “3 Assembly Procedures.”
P2-PB Plain Base
Fine focus knob
Coarse focus knob
(To P2-CTLB Control Box)
Zooming knob
Optical path switching leve
r
P2-CTLB Control Bo
x
P2-RNI2
Intelligent Nosepiece
SMZ18 Zooming Bod
y
P2-RL
Y
Relay Box
P2-CI Coaxial Epi
Illuminato
r
P2-FU Focus Unit
DS camera head
P2-TERG 100
Trinocular Tiltin
g
Tube
Fine focus knob
Coarse focus knob
Focus knob torque
adjustment ring
Eyepiece
Diopter adjustment ring
Fibe
r
(to C-FLED2 LED Ligh
t
Source for Fibe
r
Illuminator)
C-FLED2 LED Light Source
for Fiber Illuminator
(See the instruction manual
for the LED light source for
fiber illuminator.)
Power switch Stage plate
Objective
Zooming knob
A
perture diaphragm dial
Nosepiece
Fibe
r
(from the P2-CI
Coaxial Epi
Illuminator)

Chapter 1 Components
3
2 Microscopy System under Diascopic Illumination and Epi-fluorescence
Illumination
2.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections
For the names of the components needed for assembly and connections such as the fixing screws and connectors, see
Chapter 5, “3 Assembly Procedures.”
Optical path switching leve
r
P2-DBL LED Diascopic
Illumination Base
C-HGFIE HG
precentered fiber
illuminator
(See the instruction
manual for the HG
precentered fiber
illuminator.)
P2-CTLA Control Bo
x
SMZ25 Zooming Bod
y
P2-RNI2 Intelligent Nosepiece
P2-EFLM Motorized
Epi Fluorescence
Attachmen
t
P2-MFU Motorized Focus Unit
DS camera head
P2-TERG 100
Trinocular Tilting Tube
Eyepiece
Diopter adjustment ring
STOP switch
Turret address check window
Light shielding plate
LED power source
ON/OFF switch
LED brightness control
dial
HG fibe
r
(to the HG precentered
fiber illuminator)
Power switch
AC adapte
r
input terminal
OCC adjustmen
t
knob
P2-RC Remote Controlle
r
(See “2.2 Buttons on the
P2-RC Remote Controller.”)
LED brightness control terminal
LED brightness control selection switch
A
perture diaphragm dial
Objective
Nosepiece
Stage plate
Prism sheet IN/OUT leve
r

Chapter 1 Components
4
2.2 Buttons on the P2-RC Remote Controller
1 2 3 4
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
ESCAPE
ESCAPE
ALZ
ALZ
−+
LIMIT
LIMIT
ZOOM
ZOOM
STEP
STEP
Z-RESET
Z-RESET
Z-SPEED
Z-SPEED
ZOOM STEP
ZOOM STEP
Coarse
Coarse
FL Cube
FL Cube
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
Fine
Fine
Ex Fine
Ex Fine
1x
1x
0.5x
0.5x
0.1x
0.1x
+
−
Front Right Side
For details about the buttons’ functions, see “Functions and indications of the operation buttons” in Chapter 4, “10.1 P2-RC
Remote Controller.”
(1) LCD
(6) Filter cube switching
button
(7) LCD display switching
button
(5) Focus speed indicato
r
(13) Escape button
(14) Escape ON/OFF
indicato
r
(17) ALZ button
(18) ALZ ON/OFF
indicato
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(19) Diascopic LED
brightness control button
(9) Capture button
(2) Backlight control dial
(4) Fine/coarse focus
switching button
(8) Z-reset button
(3) Focus knob
(12) Zoom step indicato
r
(10) Zoom button
(11) Zoom step switching
button
(15) Limit button
(16) Limit ON/OFF indicato
r
(20) Diascopic LED ON/OFF
button
(2) Backlight control dial
(4) Fine/coarse focus
switching button
(on both sides)
(21) Diascopic LED ON/OFF
indicator
(4) Fine/coarse focus
switching button
(3) Focus knob

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3 Compact System
3.1 Names of the Devices and Operation Sections
For the names of the components needed for assembly and connections such as the fixing screws and connectors, see
Chapter 5, “3 Assembly Procedures.”
Optical path switching leve
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Fine focus knob
Coarse focus knob
Focus knob torque
adjustment ring
Zooming knob
Clamp tool
Coarse focus knob
P-PS32 Plain Stand
Fine focus knob
Objective
Zooming knob
SMZ18 Zooming Bod
y
P2-FMDN Focus Mount
DS camera head
P2-TL100 Trinocular Tube
L
Stage plate
Eyepiece
Diopter adjustment ring
A
perture diaphragm dial

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