Olympus GX53 User manual

Instructions
Notes
This instruction manual is for the Olympus microscope.
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.
For details of products included in the configuration of this microscope, see page 10.
Inverted system metallurgical microscope
GX53
Optical Microscope and Accessory

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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.

GX53
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................................... 2
1 Nomenclature of units........................................................................................................................ 9
2 List of combinable units .................................................................................................................10
3 Basic operations of the microscope
(Reflected light brightfield/darkfield observations).................................................14
3-1 Reflected light brightfield/darkfield observation procedures....................................14
3-2 Turning ON the main switch....................................................................................................................16
3-3 Selecting the observation method....................................................................................................17
3-4 Selecting between the eyepiece light path and the camera light path ..........18
3-5 Placing a sample ..............................................................................................................................................19
1Placing a sample........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2Moving the sample...................................................................................................................................................................19
3-6 Selecting the objective ...............................................................................................................................20
3-7 Focusing................................................................................................................................................................... 21
1Focusing.............................................................................................................................................................................................21
2Removing the fine focusing knob ...............................................................................................................................21
3Adjusting the tension of the coarse focusing knob....................................................................................21
3-8 Adjusting the brightness ...........................................................................................................................22
1When the reflected LED light source is combined......................................................................................22
2When the halogen lamp housing is combined ..............................................................................................22
3When the mercury lamp housing is combined...............................................................................................22
4When the light source is combined..........................................................................................................................22
3-9 Adjusting the observation tube...........................................................................................................23
1Adjusting the interpupillary distance........................................................................................................................23
2Adjusting the diopter...............................................................................................................................................................23
3Using the eye shades............................................................................................................................................................25
4Adjusting the tilting (U-TBI90 only)..............................................................................................................................25
3-10 Adjusting the aperture diaphragm (AS).....................................................................................26
Contents

3-11 Adjusting the field diaphragm (FS) ................................................................................................ 27
3-12 Using the filter sliders................................................................................................................................ 28
3-13 Observing the image using the mercury burner...............................................................29
4 Various observation methods...................................................................................................30
4-1 Reflected light differential interference contrast (DIC) observation.....................30
4-2 Reflected light simple polarization observation................................................................... 31
4-3 Reflected light brightfield/darkfield simultaneous observation..............................32
4-4 Transmitted light brightfield observation..................................................................................... 33
4-5 Transmitted light simple polarization observation ............................................................. 34
4-6 Using the analyzer/polarizer for reflected light observation.....................................35
4-7 Using the DIC slider.......................................................................................................................................36
1Inserting the DIC slider..........................................................................................................................................................36
2Adjusting the prism of the DIC slider........................................................................................................................37
4-8 Using the MIX slider for reflected light observation..........................................................38
1Inserting the MIX slider for reflected light observation.............................................................................38
2Turning ON the illumination of the MIX slider for reflected light observation.......................39
3Adjusting the brightness of the illumination .....................................................................................................39
4Selecting the illumination pattern................................................................................................................................40
4-9 Adjusting the units for transmitted light observation....................................................... 41
1Centering the condenser....................................................................................................................................................41
2Tilting of the illumination column.................................................................................................................................43
3Flipping up the condenser holder...............................................................................................................................43
5 Image acquisition................................................................................................................................44
6 Replacement of optical parts ...................................................................................................45
6-1 Replacing the eyepiece............................................................................................................................. 45
6-2 Replacing the objective ............................................................................................................................. 47
6-3 Replacing the halogen bulb...................................................................................................................48
6-4 Replacing the mercury burner .............................................................................................................50
6-5 Replacing the filter..........................................................................................................................................54

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7 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................56
8 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................60
9 Optical performance list <<UIS2 series>> ..........................................................................62
10 Assembly..................................................................................................................................................65
10-1 Assembly diagram.......................................................................................................................................65
10-2 Assembly procedures............................................................................................................................... 66
1Attaching the light source ..................................................................................................................................................66
2Attaching the objective .........................................................................................................................................................68
3Attaching the revolving nosepiece.............................................................................................................................68
4Attaching the MIX slider / DIC slider for reflected light observation ...........................................71
5Attaching the stage..................................................................................................................................................................72
6Attaching the observation tube.....................................................................................................................................73
7Attaching the eyepiece.........................................................................................................................................................73
8Connecting cables.................................................................................................................................................................... 74
9Connecting the AC adapter and power cord...................................................................................................76
10 Attaching the ND filter for darkfield observation ............................................................................................77
11 Attaching the illumination column..............................................................................................................................78
12 Attaching the halogen bulb for transmitted light observation ..........................................................78
13 Attaching the lamp housing for transmitted light observation .........................................................78
14 Setting the filters.........................................................................................................................................................................79
15 Attaching the condenser.....................................................................................................................................................79
16 Adjusting the tension of the condenser height adjustment knob ................................................80
17 Attaching the scale slider...................................................................................................................................................80
18 Attaching and adjusting the camera adapter...................................................................................................81
10-3 Connection with PC.................................................................................................................................... 81
11 Preventive inspection sheet for illumination devices........................................82
12 Proper selection of the power supply cord...............................................................83

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GX53
Introduction
Configuration of instruction manuals
Read all instruction manuals provided with the units you purchased.
The following instruction manuals are prepared for the units to be used with this product.
Manual names Main contents
Inverted system metallurgical microscope
(this instruction manual)
Reflected light brightfield observation, reflected light darkfield
observation, reflected light differential interference contrast observation,
reflected light simple polarization observation and transmitted light
illumination observation
BX3M-CB/CBFM
Control box/FM Control box Control box (BX3M-CBFM)
U-RFL-T power supply for mercury burner /
U-RX-T power supply for xenon burner Connection of the mercury lamp housing with the power supply
TH4 power supply for halogen bulb Connection of the halogen lamp housing with the power supply
GX-SLM Scale slider Scale slider (GX-SLM)
U-LGPS LED and LDP light source Connection of the LED and LDP light source with the liquid light guide, etc.
BX3M-PSLED LED power supply LED power supply for transmitted light illumination
This microscope employs the UIS2 optical systems. If you use an eyepiece, objective or condenser, etc. together with
this microscope, be sure to use those of UIS2 optical system series.
Using inappropriate units restricts the performance.
(There are other units usable with the UIS series. Contact Olympus or refer to the latest catalogs.)
Intended use
This product is designed to observe magnified images of samples for 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.

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Safety precautions
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.
Read this instruction manual carefully and always use this 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.
NOTE
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the equipment or other property.
TIP
: Indicates the useful knowledge or information for use.
CAUTION - Installation of the product -
Install the product on a sturdy, level table or bench.
· If you install the microscope on an unstable table or a tilted table, the microscope may topple and you may get
injured.
· For safety, do not place a mat, etc. under the product.

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Always use the AC adapter and the power cord specified by Olympus.
If the proper AC adapter, the power cord and cables are not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) performance of the product cannot be assured. If no power cord is provided, please select the proper
power cord by referring to the section “Proper selection of the power cord” at the end of this instruction manual.
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 cannot 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, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power cord connector on the product or from the
wall 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.
This product is designed with intension to be used in the industrial environment for the EMC performance. Using this
equipment in the residential environment may affect other equipment.
CAUTION - Electric safety -
Do not look directly at the light from the LED lamp housing for a long time.
If you feel that the light from LED lamp housing 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 lamp housing 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.
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CAUTION - LED (light emitting diode) -
Do not press the micro switch of the MIX slider for reflected
light observation (U-MIXR) with your finger.
If you press the micro switch aof the MIX slider for reflected light
observation with your finger, the MIX slider for reflected light observation
may emit the light.
Do not insert the MIX slider for reflected light observation
(U-MIXR) upside down.
Do not insert the MIX slider for reflected light observation upside down.
Otherwise, the light coming out from the MIX slider for reflected light
observation enters your eyes through the eyepiece and your eyes may
be damaged.

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CAUTION - Lamp (halogen bulb and mercury burner) -
Remove the power cord from the product when replacing the
lamp.
To avoid electric shock hazards and burns when replacing the lamp, set
the main switch ato (OFF), and disconnect the power cord from the
product in advance. When you replace the lamp immediately after use of
the microscope, wait until the lamp housing and the lamp are sufficiently
cooled down.
Applicable lamp
[For U-LH100L-3]
12V100WHAL-L (made by PHILIPS Co. 7724I)
12V100WHAL (made by PHILIPS Co. 7023)
[For U-LH100HGAPO, U-LH100HG]
USH-103OL (made by Ushio Inc.)
Secure the sufficient space around the lamp housing.
The surface of the lamp housing on the back of the microscope gets
very hot. Therefore, when installing the microscope, secure the sufficient
space around the lamp housing (100 mm or more), particularly on the
top surface and bottom surface. After the microscope is installed, make
sure that the space below the lamp housing is sufficiently secured.
· As the UV ray of the mercury burner is harmful to your eyes, do not
light the mercury burner when the lamp housing is not attached to the
microscope.
· The lifetime of the illumination device is influenced significantly by
operating conditions (ambient temperature/humidity, voltage of the
power supply, lighting time, etc.), but is approximately eight(8) years
or 20,000 illumination hours if operating it 8 hours a day, whichever is
shorter, as a rough guideline.
· Since the lamp generates a high heat, perform the inspection
according to “11 Preventive inspection sheet for illumination devices"
on page 82. If you find the unexpected phenomena, e.g. smoke, etc.
during operation, turn OFF the power immediately and contact
Olympus.
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Do not use the liquid light guide that is not conformed to this product.
You may get burned or your eyes may be damaged. For the liquid light guide that is conformed to this product, see
page 60.
Do not remove the liquid light guide when the lamp is turned ON.
The light emitted from U-LGPS may cause a fire. In addition, you may get burned or your eyes may be damaged.
Remove the liquid light guide after the liquid light guide and the LDP light source are fully cooled
down.
Otherwise, you may get burned.
CAUTION -
Liquid Light Guide -