Olympus SZ2-STU1 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
AX6623
This instruction manual is for the Olympus Stands for stereo microscopes. To ensure the safety,
obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this equipment, we
recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the system.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
UNIVERSAL STAND TYPE 1
UNIVERSAL STAND TYPE 2
TABLE CLAMP STAND
SZ2-STU1/SZ2-STU2
SZ2-STU3

SZ2 series
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT – Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. – 1-2
1 MODULES, EXTERNAL VIEW AND DIMENSIONS 3
2 NOMENCLATURE AND ASSEMBLY 4
3 OPERATION 5-6
SZ2-STU1/SZ2-STU3
IMPORTANT – Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. – 7
1 MODULES, EXTERNAL VIEW AND DIMENSIONS 8
2 NOMENCLATURE AND ASSEMBLY 9-10
3 OPERATION 11- 13
SZ2-STU2
This device complies with the requirements of directive 98/79/EC concerning in vitro diagnostic
medical devices. CE marking means the conformity to the directive.
}Intended use
This instrument has been designed to be used to observe magnified images of specimens in routine and research
applications.
Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than its intended use.
The SZ2-STU1, SZ2-STU2 and SZ2-STU3 stands are provided with ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection specifica-
tions. Each stand is provided with electroconductive coating in their external finish to reduce the surface resistance.
Connecting a grounding lead wire to the stand (and also the horizontal arm in case of the SZ2-STU2) makes it possible
eliminate static electricity quickly.
CAUTION To maintain the ESD protection performance, always use the stand in combination with a stereo
microscope, arm used with microscope for equipment mounting and options having the ESD
protection specifications. Otherwise, the grounding will not work properly.
· The clamping knob of the stand is not provided with the ESD protection performance. (The
clamping knob with the ESD protection performance is available on custom order.)
· With the SZ2-STU2, circuit continuity between the horizontal arm and base plate is interrupted by
the friction surface of the column. These parts should be grounded individually.
CAUTION After the equipment has been used in an observation of a specimen that is accompanied with a
potential of infection, clean the parts coming in contact with the specimen to prevent infection.

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Fig. 1
Load
Front
Side Rear
Side
SZ2-STU1/SZ2-STU3
IMPORTANT
1. Install the stand on a level desktop (inclination angle of less than 3°).
2. When moving the stand, make sure that the clamping mechanisms are
secured tightly and lift the stand by holding it by the base plate. If the
stand is held by the horizontal arm or column alone, the base plate may
drop.
3. The load of the stand is limited (see table below). A heavy object such as
a photography unit cannot be used.
The column is attached at a position deviated from the center of the
base plate.
The safety of the stand varies depending on the orientation of the hori-
zontal arm. (Figs. 1 & 2)
When the horizontal arm is extended at maximum, the load to the bonder
arm is limited as shown in the following table.
Front 70° Max. 4.6 kg
Side 85° Max. 3.0 kg
Rear 120° Max. 2.0 kg
The horizontal arm is most stable when it is oriented in the front 70°
range shown in Fig. 2.
4. When a wide space is required in front of the microscope, the horizontal
arm should often be oriented in the rear 120° range and the stand tends
to topple down easily. In this case, fix the stand firmly by using a table
clamp @ or placying a weight (3 kg or more) ² on the base plate. (Fig. 3)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SZ2-STU1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
*Under this condition, the stand tends
to topple down easily if another load
is applied during the microscope op-
eration. It is recommended to set the
horizontal arm as short as possible.
Top view
@
²

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SZ2-STU1/STU3
Fig. 4
40 mm or more
10 - 60 mm
1. Install the stand on a sturdy table ³ having thickness of 10 to 60 mm
and edge space length of 40 mm or more. (Fig. 4)
2. The load capacity is 4.6 kg regardless of the orientation.
3. Before installing or uninstalling the stand on or from the table, remove the
column from the table clamp to secure safety.
If you do not remove the column, always have another person hold the
horizontal arm section.
4. If internal oscillations are troublesome, insert the provided rubber sheet
| below the stand. (Fig. 4)
³|
SZ2-STU3

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SZ2-STU1/SZ2-STU3
MODULES, EXTERNAL VIEW AND DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)
Universal Stand Type 1
SZ2-STU1
Bonder Arm
SZ2-STB1
· Base plate weight: 17.5 kg
· Total weight: 25.4 kg
(including the 0.9 kg bonder arm)
Table Clamp Stand
SZ2-STU3
(The shaded parts are identical to the
SZ2-STU1.)
· Clamp section weight: 2 kg
· Total weight: 9.9 kg
(including the 0.9 kg bonder arm)
Mountable Modules
}To maintain the ESD protection performance, the following modules should also be provided with the ESD protection
performance.
· Microscope body: SZ2 series, SZX7, SZ series or SD/SF series
· Oblique illumination system: LSGA (mountable on the SZ2-STB1)
· Other modules mounted on the microscope body
CAUTION From the viewpoint of safety, it is prohibited to mount the photography unit on the stand.

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SZ2-STU1/STU3
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Allen wrench
storage position
Operation mistake
prevention ring
Clamping screws
NOMENCLATURE AND ASSEMBLY
1Assembling the Stand (Fig. 5)
SZ2-STU1 SZ2-STU3
Applicable
microscope body
Horizontal arm
Allen wrench
Clamping screws
(x 2)
Drop prevention ring
Column
Clamping screws
(x 2)
Base plate
Allen wrench
Connect the
ground lead wire.*
Table clamp
section
Clamping screws
(x 2)
Allen wrench
Connect the ground
lead wire.**
To maintain the ESD protection performance,
be sure to ground the equipment using the
following tools.
*4 mm banana plug connection holes (x 4)
Bare ground lead wire connection screw (x 1)
** Bare ground lead wire connection screw (x 1)
Attach the column by firmly tightening the screws using the Allen
wrench.
Insert the drop prevention ring below the horizontal arm, in close
contact with it.
}It is convenient to store the Allen wrench in the Allen wrench storage
position on the horizontal arm for future use.
2Attaching the Bonder Arm (Fig. 6)
1. Lift the operation mistake prevention ring on the shaft at the distal end of
the horizontal arm, and screw in the provided clamping screws into the
two screw holes by about half using the Allen wrench.
Insert the bonder arm from the bottom side all the way up until it is
stopped.
2. Tighten the clamping screws firmly using the Allen wrench. When you
remove your hand from the operation mistake prevention ring, it drops to
hide the screws.
Be sure to attach the bonder arm firmly with the screws. Otherwise,
it may rotate or drop and cause danger.
Bonder Arm
SZ2-STB1

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Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Bonder arm rotation
clamping knob
Horizontal rotation/
vertical clamping knob
Horizontal movement
clamping knob
Drop prevention ring
clamping knob
Distal end
rotation screws
(x 2)
OPERATION
1. To move the horizontal arm horizontally along the arm shaft, loosen the
horizontal movement clamping knob. Lift the microscope slightly for
smooth movement.
2. To rotate the horizontal arm by 360° around the column, loosen the hori-
zontal rotation clamping knob.
When rotating the horizontal arm, confirm that that the drop prevention
ring clamping knob is tightened firmly and in close contact with the
horizontal arm section.
3. To move the horizontal arm upward, keep the drop prevention ring clamp-
ing knob tightened but loosen the vertical clamping knob. After lifting the
horizontal arm to the desired position, tighten the vertical clamping knob
again. And then move up the drop prevention ring till immediately be-
neath the horizontal arm section and clamp the ring again.
To move the horizontal arm downward, always move down and clamp
the drop prevention ring before moving the horizontal arm downward.
Never loosen two clamping knobs simultaneously, as this is extremely
dangerous.
4. To rotate the bonder arm horizontally, loosen the bonder arm rotation
clamping knob. (Fig. 8)
5. To rotate the distal end of the horizontal arm with respect to the arm,
loosen the two screws at the distal end using the provided Allen wrench.
(Fig. 9)
Fig. 8

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SZ2-STU1/STU3
Rotating the distal end enables observation of a perpendicular plane or
tall specimen. (Fig. 10)
Be particularly sure to tighten the distal end rotation screws tightly. If
they are loose, the distal end may rotate suddenly.
Do not tighten the distal end rotation screws too much, as this may
cause the distal end to slip out of the horizontal arm.
The stability is degraded if the distal end is attached on the side or
above the horizontal arm. In this case, take care to increase the
stability of the base plate.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
6. To change the angle of the bonder arm, loosen the bonder arm angle
adjustment screw. (Fig. 11)
For the adjustment of the bonder arm angle, read the instruction manual
for the Arm Used with Microscope for Equipment Mounting.
Do not adjust the angle while the microscope body is mounted.
Dismount it before the adjustment.

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SZ2-STU2
IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Install the stand on a level desktop (inclination less than 3°).
2. When moving the stand, make sure that the clamping mechanisms are
secured tightly and lift the stand by holding it by the base plate. If the
stand is held by the horizontal arm or column alone, the base plate may
drop.
3. The load of the stand is limited, and its stability is variable depending on
the orientation of the horizontal arm. (Fig. 12)
· When the horizontal arm is extended at maximum, the load to the arm
of the SZX stand arm is limited as shown in the following table.*
Front 90° Max. 10 kg
(Max. 8.8 kg)
Left side 105°
Right side 100°
Rear 65° Max. 7 kg
(Max. 5.8 kg)
The figures inside ( ) are the loads when the SZX stand arm, weighing
1.2 kg, is used.
*Under this condition, the stand
tends to topple down easily if an-
other load is applied during the
microscope operation. It is rec-
ommended to set the horizontal
arm as short as possible.
· When the mounted microscope is heavy, set the horizontal arm rotation
stopper for the front 90° positioning. (For the method of this operation,
see page 11.)
4. When the mounted microscope has a TV camera or photography unit
mounted on it, do not tilt the microscope body. As the microscope is heavy
and the center of gravity of the system is located high, loosening the clamping
lever may cause the microscope to rotate suddenly, causing damage to
the TV camera, photography unit or microscope body. (Fig. 13) (For the
method of this operation, see page 13.)
Fig. 12
Max. 6 kg
(Max. 4.8 kg)
Fig. 13
Top view