Olympus BXC-CBB User manual

Instructions
BXC-CBB
Modular Microscope Assemblies
Hardware
Notes
This instruction manual is for Modular Microscope Assemblies.
To ensure safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully
with the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly
before operating this product, and always keep this manual at hand when
operating this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for
future reference.

This product is applied with the requirements of standard IEC/EN61326-1 concerning electromagnetic
compatibility.
- EmissionClass A, applied to industrial environment requirements.
- ImmunityApplied to industrial environment requirements.
Some interference may occur if this product is used in domestic location.
In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this
symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but
should be collected separately. Refer to your local our distributor in EU for return and/or
collection systems available in your country.
Research and Industrial Use Only
This product is categorized as FCC Part15 Class A exempt device. Using this product may affect other
equipment in the environment. The operator of this exempted product shall be required to stop
operating the product upon a finding by the Commission or its representative that the product is causing
harmful interference. Operation shall not resume until the condition causing the harmful interference has
been corrected.
For Korea only

Contents
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1. Introduction 1
2. Safety precautions 2
2.1 Laser safety 2
2.2 CAUTION:Safety precautions 2
2.3 WARNING:Prevention of electric shock 2
2.4 CAUTION:Electric safety 3
2.5 CAUTION: LED (light emitting diode) 3
2.6 Safety symbols 3
2.7 Caution engraving/label 4
2.8 Specifications 4
2.9 Restrictions 5
3. Setup procedures 6
3.1 Removing the transport lock from the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator 6
3.2 Attaching the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator 6
3.3 Attaching the Autofocus Sensing Unit to the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator 7
3.4 Installing the control box 9
3.5 Setting up BXC-CBB 10
3.6 Setting up BXC-CBE1 12
3.7 Attaching the objectives 12
3.8 Attaching the nosepiece 12
3.9 Storing the motorized nosepiece connector of the motorized light guide reflected light
illuminator 13
3.10 Attaching the light source for reflected light illumination 14
3.10.1 Attaching the LED illumination 14
3.10.2 Attaching the liquid light guide or mercury lamp housing 15
3.10.3 Attaching the motorized reflected filter wheel U-FWR 15
3.10.4 Attaching two lamp housings 17
3.10.5 Attaching the light source for motorized light guide reflected light illuminator with clean lens for AS (BXC-RLI-
LGCA) 17
3.10.6 Attaching a third-party light source 18
3.11 Setting up BXC-FSU 18
3.11.1 Product outline of BXC-FSU 18
3.11.2 User-I/F 19
3.11.3 Adjusting camera diopter 21
3.11.4 Parfocalizing objective lenses 22
3.11.5 Correcting chromatic aberration of the lenses 22
3.12 Connecting cables 23
3.12.1 Connecting a cable to the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator 23
3.12.2 Connecting cables to BXC-CBB 23
3.12.3 Connecting cables to BXC-CBE1 26
4. Operation procedures 27
4.1 Status display of the indicators on BXC-CBB 27
4.2 Status display of the indicators on BXC-CBE1 27
4.3 Adjusting the aperture diaphragm (AS) 28
4.4 Using the interlocked ND filter for BXC-RLI 29

5. Maintenance and Storage 31
5.1 Cleaning of each part 31
6. Troubleshooting 32
6.1 Optical systems 32
6.2 Observation tube 33
6.3 Drive system 33
7. Proper selection of the power supply cord 35
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Configuration of instruction manuals
Read all the instruction manuals supplied with the units you purchased.
The following instruction manuals are prepared for the units to be used with this product.
Manual names Main contents
BXC-CBB
Safetymanual
Safety precautions
BXC-CBB
Hardware manual
Safety precautions, specifications and assembly method
BXC-CBB
Application manual
Advanced BXC-FSU Usage. For details, contact us.
BXC-CBB
Command reference manual
How to use RS-232C communication commands. For details, contact us.
Intended use
This product is designed to observe magnified images of specimens in industrial applications.
Appropriate samples include semiconductors, electrical components, molded parts or mechanical parts.
Industrial applications include observation, inspection or measurements.
Do not use this product for any purpose other than its intended use.
1. Introduction
11. Introduction

If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
product may also be damaged. Always use the product according to this instruction manual.
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices or potential material damage.
NOTE:
Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, may result in failure of this instrument.
TIP:
Indicates the useful knowledge or information for use.
2.1 Laser safety
CAUTION:
Never peel off the warning label.
Warning label position: Right side surface of BXC-FSU
This product is specified as CLASS 1 laser product.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (IEC60825-1:2007 / IEC60825-1:2014)
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described
in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8,2019.
Do not remove the cover.
It is very dangerous to remove the cover using a tool as the built-in laser will be accessible. Never remove the cover as it
could also cause failure of the product.
Built-in laser (semiconductor laser)
Wavelength: 780 nm
Maximum power output: 10 mW
Beam divergence: 35°
2.2 CAUTION:Safety precautions
Transportation
When carrying each unit, be careful not to drop it.
If the unit falls, your foot, etc. may get injured.
2.3 WARNING:Prevention of electric shock
Never disassemble any part of this product.
2. Safety precautions
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2.1 Laser safety2. Safety precautions

It could cause electric shock or failure of the product.
Do not touch the product with wet hands.
In particular, if you touch the main switch of the power unit or the power cord with wet hands, electric shock, ignition or
failure of the product may be caused.
Do not bend, pull or tie the power cord/cables in a bundle.
Otherwise they could be damaged, causing a fire or an electric shock.
Keep the power cord and cables well away from the lamp housing.
If the power cord and cables contact a hot area of the lamp housing, they could melt and cause electric shock.
2.4 CAUTION:Electric safety
Always use the power cord specified by us.
If the proper AC adapter and the power cord are not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
performance of the product can not be assured.
Always connect the ground terminal.
Connect the ground terminal of the power cord and that of the power outlet.
If the product is not grounded, our intended electric safety and EMC performance of the product can not be assured.
Do not use the product in close proximity to the sources of strong electromagnetic radiation.
Proper operation may be interfered. The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the
product.
Disconnect the power cord in case of emergency.
In case of emergency, disconnect the power cord from the power cord connector on the product or from the power outlet.
Install the product at the location where you can reach the power cord connector or the power outlet at hand to
disconnect the power cord quickly. If you cannot install the product at the location described above, check the rated
current of this product and prepare the suitable disconnecting devices.
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord, cables and units while the power is on.
2.5 CAUTION: LED (light emitting diode)
Do not look directly at the light from the LED unit for a long time.
If you feel that the light from LED unit is too bright during observation, adjust the light intensity using the brightness
control knob before continuing the observation. The LED built in this product is basically eye-safe. However, do not look
directly at the light from the LED unit for a long time, since it may cause damage to your eyes.
Do not look directly at the light coming out from the objective or the specular reflection light from the sample.
Do not look directly at the light coming out from the objective for a long time, since it may cause damage to your eyes.
Do not expose your skin to the light coming out from the objective for a long time.
If your skin is exposed to the light coming out from the objective for a long time, you may get burned.
2.6 Safety symbols
The following symbols are placed on this product.
32. Safety precautions 2.4 CAUTION:Electric safety

Study the meaning of the symbol and always use the product in the safest possible manner.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the description given after this symbol or in the instruction manual
Indicates that the seesaw type main switch is ON.
(Seesaw type is the type of switch where ON or OFF is selected by pressing it to ON or OFF side.)
Indicates that the seesaw type main switch is ON.
2.7 Caution engraving/label
Safety labels are placed on the portions which particularly require special cautions when using or operating this product.
Be sure to follow these instructions.
Label position Safety label Instructions in the instruction manual Relevant page
(A), (B) [Caution for electric safety]
[Caution for prevention of electric shock]
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If a caution engraving or label is dirty or peeled off, contact us for the replacement or other inquiry.
2.8 Specifications
Rating
AC adapter Input:
100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.4 A(Max)
Output:
24.0 V 2.71 A(Max)
Control box Input:
24V 2.5A(Max)
Operating environment
Temperature 5 to 40°C (41 to 104 °F)
Humidity 0 to 85%
Variation of power supply voltage ± 10 %
Pollution degree 2 (in accordance with IEC60664)
Installation category (excess
voltage category)
II (in accordance with IEC60664)
Conditions for safety standards lIndoor use
lAltitude: Max. 2000 meters
lTemperature: 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
lRelative humidity: 20 to 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F)
(without condensation) In case of over 31 °C (88 °F), the relative
humidity is decreased linearly through 70% at 34 °C (93 °F), 60% at 37
°C (99 °F), and to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F).
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2.7 Caution engraving/label2. Safety precautions

2.9 Restrictions
The maximum total length of the cables (BXC-LCBL1M, BXC-LCBL3M, BXC-LCBL6M) that can be used is 13 m.
52. Safety precautions 2.9 Restrictions

CAUTION:
The use of this product in combination with systems that are not specified in this manual cannot be guaranteed. If you wish
to use this product in combination with systems that are not specified in this manual, take measures under your
responsibility so that the use of this product in combination with systems you will use complies with standards required in
your local area.
3.1 Removing the transport lock from the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator
1. Place BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA facing down on a desk and remove the transport lock.
NOTE:
lA nosepiece cannot be attached unless the transport lock is removed.
lIf you start the device with the transport lock attached, the product may be damaged.
3.2 Attaching the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator
1. Remove the caps of BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA (four positions) with your tweezers, etc.
The following steps are described using only BXC-RLI.
2. While making BXC-RLI contact with your instrument from the front to the back (in arrow direction), tighten the
clamping screws (four positions) provided with BXC-RLI.
3. Setup procedures
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3.1 Removing the transport lock from the motorized light3. Setup procedures

Mounting Dimensions of Illuminator (BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA)
3.3 Attaching the Autofocus Sensing Unit to the motorized light guide reflected light
illuminator
Attach BXC-FSU to BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA according to the following steps.
The following steps are described using only BXC-RLI.
Tool used: Allen wrench (3mm)
NOTE:
lBe sure to adjust centering of the Autofocus Sensing Unit BXC-FSU.
lTo ensure safety, be sure to unplug the AF cable during installation and adjustment of the Autofocus Sensing Unit
BXC-FSU.
73. Setup procedures 3.3 Attaching the Autofocus Sensing Unit to the motorized

1. Sufficiently loosen the observation tube clamping screw (A) of the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator
BXC-RLI with the Allen screwdriver provided with BXC-RLI, attach the circular dovetail on the bottom of the Autofocus
Sensing Unit BXC-FSU (B), and tighten the clamping screw (A).
NOTE:
The centering of the Autofocus Sensing Unit BXC-FSU should be adjusted before mounting it on the observation tube.
2. Attach the standard cylindrical shaft (C) to the observation tube mounting seat of the Autofocus Sensing Unit BXC-
FSU and insert the centering telescope CT (D) in the standard cylindrical shaft.
Rotate the helicoid (E) on the top of the CT to focus on the cross scale.
3. Engage the objective with the highest magnification of the ones being used in the light path.
4. Set the observation path of the vertical illuminator to reflected light brightfield (BF).
5. Loosen the clamping screw (F) of the CT. Slide the CT up and down while looking through it and tighten the clamping
screw (F) when the objective pupil (white circle you see when looking through the CT) comes into focus.
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3.3 Attaching the Autofocus Sensing Unit to the motorized3. Setup procedures

6. Loosen the clamping screws inside four holes (G) on top of the Autofocus Sensing Unit BXC-FSU, then move BXC-FSU
in all directions to place both the center of the objective pupil and the center of the CT cross within one scale. When
this is achieved, securely tighten the clamping screws.
NOTE:
Do not loosen the clamping screws too much.
7. Remove the standard cylindrical shaft and the CT, then cover four holes (E) on top of the Autofocus Sensing Unit BXC-
FSU with the provided seals.
3.4 Installing the control box
When securing the control box to the floor, wall or ceiling, attach it with your screws.
Positions of screw holes:
Recommended screw: M4, L: 8 mm or longer
Washer: M4
1. Remove four rubber feet from the control box using a tool such as tweezers.
2. Insert your washers between the screw holes and the screws and tighten four screws.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the screws too much. Doing so may damage the product.
93. Setup procedures 3.4 Installing the control box

3.5 Setting up BXC-CBB
TIP:
Before setting the DIP switch, set the main switch to ○(OFF).
The switch settings are read and defined after Power-ON.
1. Confirm that the DIP switch on BXC-CBB is set properly.
The allocated functions of the DIP switches are shown in the table below.
: Factory default setting
SW-No. Function Note
12345678
Off Buzzer sound The buzzer sound is heard
On The buzzer sound is not heard
Off Nosepiece (NP) 5Position-NP
On 6Position-NP
Off AS control*1Normal
On High-precision control (lost motion reduction)
Off NP Control*2Rotate through the highest numbered hole
On Does not rotate through the highest numbered hole
Off Reserved by maker Always OFF
On
Off Reserved by maker Always OFF
On
Off Reserved by maker Always OFF
On
Off Reserved by maker Always OFF
On
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3.5 Setting up BXC-CBB3. Setup procedures

TIP:
*1AS control
The AS mechanism uses backlash. For this reason, the AS diameter after moving varies depending whether the diaphragm
was opened or closed. This is referred as lost motion. The lost motion for this system corresponds approximately to 200
pulses. This phenomenon is more apparent when the AS diameter is smaller. The following figure shows the relationship of
the AS diameter to the specified pulse numbers using the 3-stage action, ①⇒②⇒③, as an example.
Normal
In the normal mode, the specified AS diameter is achieved with the shortest path. As action ③includes a lost motion, the
AS diameter defers from the AS diameter when stopped at action ①. Based on the recommended pulse number (see the
table on page 28) for each objective, select high-precision control, if necessary.
High-precision control
By selecting high-precision control, you can reduce the effect of the lost motion. In this mode, the positioning accuracy
improves as the system always stops at the specified AS diameter from the opening direction. However, if the opening
direction is specified, the control time will be longer for the amount of time it takes to move the distance shown with the
red arrow.
*2NP Control
Selecting “Rotate through the highest numbered hole” rotates the nosepiece to the specified hole using the shortest path.
Selecting “Does not rotate through the highest numbered hole” rotates the nosepiece in the opposite direction if the
shortest path to the specified hole goes through the highest numbered hole. By attaching a low-magnification objective to
hole 1 and a high-magnification objective to the highest numbered hole, you can avoid an objective colliding with the
sample when the nosepiece is rotated.
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3.6 Setting up BXC-CBE1
1. Confirm the DIP switch on BXC-CBE1 is set properly.
Set everything to OFF (factory default setting).
3.7 Attaching the objectives
1. Attach the objectives by screwing them into the nosepiece mounting holes.
NOTE:
lStart from the nosepiece mounting hole 1 in the order of the lowest to the highest magnification objective.
lAttach the objectives starting from the nosepiece mounting hole 1 without leaving any holes in between empty.
lMake sure to place caps on any holes to which objectives are not attached.
3.8 Attaching the nosepiece
If you are not using the motorized nosepiece connector such as when using a manual nosepiece, refer to “Storing the
motorized nosepiece connector of the motorized light guide reflected light illuminator (page 13)”.
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3.6 Setting up BXC-CBE13. Setup procedures

1. Loosen the nosepiece clamping screw (A) of BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA using the Allen screwdriver provided
with BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA.
The following steps are described using only BXC-RLI.
NOTE:
Be careful, if the clamping screw is loosened too much, it may come off.
2. Insert the nosepiece from the front side by aligning the slide dovetail (B) of the nosepiece with the nosepiece mount
dovetail (C) of BXC-RLI, and push it until it touches the end.
NOTE:
Tightening the clamping screw before the nosepiece touches the end may damage the product or cause poor
connection of the connector.
3. While pushing the nosepiece in the attaching direction with your left hand, hold the Allen screwdriver between the
pointing finger and the thumb and tighten the nosepiece clamping screw (A) to secure the nosepiece.
3.9 Storing the motorized nosepiece connector of the motorized light guide reflected light
illuminator
You can store the motorized nosepiece connector inside BXC-RLI/BXC-RLI-CA/BXC-RLI-LGCA if you are not using it, such
as when using a manual nosepiece.
The following steps are described using only BXC-RLI.
NOTE:
Once you remove the motorized nosepiece connector, its performance cannot be guaranteed even if you restore it.
13 3. Setup procedures 3.9 Storing the motorized nosepiece connector of the

1. Loosen and remove two clamping screws (A) on the back side of BXC-RLI with your allen wrench (M3).
2. Store the motorized nosepiece connector as shown in the figure and secure it by tightening two clamping screws (B)
you previously removed.
3.10 Attaching the light source for reflected light illumination
3.10.1 Attaching the LED illumination
1. Loosen two mounting screws (A) of the reflected light illuminator using an Allen screwdriver.
NOTE:
For safety, turn OFF the powers of the control box and PC while connecting cables.
2. Insert the reflected LED light source into the light source mounting hole of the reflected light illuminator until it
touches the end.
NOTE:
When attaching the reflected LED light source, attach it so that the cable for the reflected LED light source comes to
the right side when looking from the back of the microscope frame.
3. Tighten two mounting screws (A) of the reflected light illuminator using an Allen screwdriver.
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3.10 Attaching the light source for reflected light3. Setup procedures

4. Connect the cable to the connector on the back of the reflected light illuminator.
3.10.2 Attaching the liquid light guide or mercury lamp housing
1. Loosen two clamping screws (A) of the reflected light illuminator using an Allen screwdriver.
2. Insert the liquid light guide adapter into the reflected light illuminator until it touches the end, and tighten two
mounting screws (A).
3.10.3 Attaching the motorized reflected filter wheel U-FWR
1. Loosen two mounting screws (A) of the reflected light illuminator using an Allen screwdriver.
2. Insert the motorized reflected filter wheel into the reflected light illuminator until it touches the end, and tighten two
mounting screws (A).
3. Loosen two mounting screws (B) of the motorized reflected filter wheel using an Allen screwdriver.
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4. Insert the reflected LED light source or the halogen lamp housing into the motorized reflected filter wheel until it
touches the end, and tighten two mounting screws (B).
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3.10 Attaching the light source for reflected light3. Setup procedures