Olympus VANOX User manual

OLYMPUS UNIVERSAL RESEARCH
MICROSCOPE
MODEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Olympus Universal Research Microscope
Model VANOX
Table of Contents
I. System Chart af Various Units ........... 2
I I . Standard Equipment ................... 4
I II . Specifications ......................... 6
I . Principal Components and Light Path Diagram ... 7
V . Identification of Microscope Components ..... 8
A . Microscope Stand ................... 8
B . Binocular Observation Tube
with Photo Tuba ... 9
C . Revolving Nosepiece ................. 10
D . Square Mechanical Stage with low Drive
Controls 10
E . Achmmatic/Aplanatir: Condens~r ........ 11
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F . Condenser Mount 11
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.
G Auxiliary Lens System 11
H . Light Source ..................... 12
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VI A~qernbly Diagram and Instrument Aswmhly 13
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VI I . Operating the Microscope 16
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A. EImrica! hnnecticrn 16
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B. Center the Light Bulb 17
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C Center th~! Condenser 17
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0 Operation of the Auxiliary Lens System 18
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E . Condenser 19
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F . Focusing Procedure 20
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G Use of Iris Diaphragms 21
H . Operation of the Binocular Observation
Tube with Photo Tube 22
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1 Use of Immersion Optical Components 23
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VI I I . Photomicrography 23

I.
System Chart of Various Units
The various units in the chart below are based on the modular building-block system
of interchangeable accessories for a wide range of applications. The standard cam-
ponents are linked by bold lines. The optional accessories are linked by fine lines.
Super Wide field Binocular Tube
Binocular Tube with Photo Tub
with Photo Tube
I
P
Analyzer
Revolv~ ng Nosepiece
Vertical 11 lurninator Filter Turret Vertical I I luminazor for
for Brightf ield Bright
a~d Darkfield Fluorescence
Vertical
l lluminator
Stage Insert for Biological Work
M~tal slid^! Plate for Reflected Light,
Vertical Illuminator for Phase
Contrast Attachment
~omarski* Reflected Light
13 ~fferentiaI Interference
Stage Insertfor
Contrast A ttachrnent Fluorescence Work
I
Circular Rotatable
I
RotatableSquare
Polarizing
Stage Mechanical Stage
with Low Dr~ve
Cross Movement Controls
Mechamical Stage
I
~chromatict 1 mrners~on Fluorescence
Aplanatic SwinQ-aut Super Widef ield Polarir ing Dry Darkfield Darkf ield Phase Contrast Phas Contrast
Condenser Co ndencer Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser Condenser
Auxiliary Lens System Condenw Mount I
Counterweight
Block

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Viewing Screen
Attachment
Projection screen
Barrier Filter
Attachment
Photomicrographic
System Camera
Fluorescence
Magnification Light
Source
Changer
Nomarski Transm ~tted Light Differential
Interference Contrast Attachment
Auxiliary Collector
Lens
for Fluorescence
Microscope
Stand
Nomarski Transmitted
Light Differential
l nterference Contrast
Condenser
Polariter
Halogen L~ght Source
for Transmitted and
Reflected Light
*"Sub-Licenced from Union Optical CO!'

I I. Standard Equipment
Before assembly, please check your standard outfit, which comprises the following
items:
Microscope Stand 1
Binocular Tube with Photo Tube 1
Revolving Nosepiece 1
Rotarable Square Mechanical Stage with
Low Drive Cantrals
Condenser Mount 1
Auxiliary Lens System 1
Tungsten Lamp Mouse 1
Lamp Socket 1
Collector (transmitted light) 1
AchromaticlAplanatic Condenser 1
Centering Frosted Glass 1
Objectives: Plan 4X
Plan 10X
Plan 20X
Plan 40X 1
Plan 100X 1
Eyepieces; BiWF IQX, paired 1
Orthochromatic filters : E-533 (Green) 1
Y-48 {Yellow)
C (Cobalt)

Bulb (6V 5A)
Immersion oil (bottled)
Dust Cover
Optional Accessories
1.
Phase Contrast Attachment Model A-PC
2. F luorescence I I luminator Attachment Model A-F L-2
3. Fluorescence Phase Contrast Attachment Model A-F LPC
4.
Polarizing Attachments for Transmitted Light Models A-P-1 & A-P-2
5. Vertical lilluminater Model A-M
6.
Incident Phase Contrast Attachment Model A-MPC
7. Vertical Illuminator for Bright and Darkfield Model A-RLB
8. Halogen tight Source for Transmitted Light Model A-LSH
9.
Halogen Light Source for Reflected Light Model A-M-LSH
10.
Nomarski* Reflected Liqht Differential 3 nterferenceContrast Attachment Model
A-M-N I C
11. MagnificationChangerforTransmittedLightModelA-CA
12.
Low Power Condenser N.A. 0.06 Model A-ULC
13.
Dry Darkfield Condenser N.A. 0-810.92Model A-DCD
1
lmmersion Darkf ield Condenser N.A. 1.4/1.2 Model A-DCW
15. Swing-out Condenser N.A. 0.85 Model A-SC
16. Super Widefield Attachment Model A-SW
17. F Buoresence Vertical I Iturninator Attachment Mode! A-R F L
18.
Nomarski Transmitted Light Differential InterferenceContrast Attachment Model
A-NIC
*
"Sub-Licenced from Union Optical Co."

Ill. Specifications
Microscope Stand :
Standard Observation
Tube:
Revolving Nosepiece:
Mechanical Stage:
Condenser:
Condenser Mount:
Light
Source:
Auxiliary Lens System:
Height position of observation tubes is variable.
Various types of light sources are attachable.
Focusing: Vertical
stage movement.
Coaxial
coarse and fine adjustment knobs, with
automatic
pre-focusing lever.
Coarse Adjustment : Dovetail slideways, rackand-
pinion type, adjusfment range 49mm.
Fine Adjustment: Roller guide, gear train type;
adjustment range 2.3mm, graduated in increments of
1 micron. ,
Binocular observation tube with photo tube, with
constant
tube length adjustment. Tube inclination
30". Three-position light path selector lever. A
choice of intermediate adapters for special methods
of observation is available. Interpupillary adjustment:
54-74rnm. Field of view eyepieces for photo-
micrography
are available.
Quintuple,
on ball bearings.
Square stage (170 X 172rnrn), with low positioned
coaxial control knobs. Rotatable. Rack-and-pinion
drive. Movements on ball races, for both vertical and
horizontal excursions. Working range : vertical 52mm,
horizontal 76mm. Vernier scales reading to 0.1 mm.
Adjustable and removable specimen holder; inter-
changeable
stage inserts.
Aplanatic/achromatic condcnscr, N. A. 1.40, with
decenterable
aperture iris diaphragm and graduated
sale.
With condenser
centering dcvicc and rack-and-pinion
height adjustment.
Height displacement 30rnrn.
Tungsten lamp, 6V, 5A, w~th bulb centering device.
Bui It-in collector, heat absorbing filter and transformer,
variable 0-9.5V. Slot for insertion of light f~lters.
Flip-over type. Fitted with field iris diaphragm. For
optimum illumination from low power to oil immersion
objectives. Flips
180°. Knurled ring for operation
of field iris diaphragm.

IV. Principal Components and Light Path Diagram
Eyepiece
Photomicrographic
Sysfem Camera
i
B~nocular Observation
Tube w~th Phnta Tube
7 Microscope Stand
Revotvi nq Nosepiece
Conrrul Un~t
Aux~llary L~ns System
I
Swing-out Auxiliary Lens

V. ldentif ication of Microscope Components
A. Microscope Stand
a
Selector Turret for height adjustment of observation tube. This turret
ensures
correct height positioning of the observation tube. It permits
vertical
tube adjustment in 3 positions and can be engaged in 3 positions,
depending on the choice of accessories, as listed below.
@ @I Tube Clamping Levers. Use lever @ when the selector turret is in position
"S", and lever @ when the turret is in position "M. P" o~ "F. C".
@
Tube Dovetail Mount. The mount accepts various types of observation
tubes.
@
Stage and Condenser Mount Clampifig Block: This block accepts various
types of stages and the condenser mount.
@
Positioning Pin for Condenser Mount.
@ Coarse Adjustment Knob. Coarse adjustment range: 49mm.
Fine Adjustment Knob. Fine adjustment range: 2.3mm. graduated in
increments of 1 p.
@ Automatic ?re-focusing Lever. this lever prevents accidental damage to
specimen
or objective front lens.
(See page 20.)
@ Light Exit.
@
Filter Mount. The mount accepts various types of filters, auxiliary lenses,
centering frosted glass, etc.
@
Lever for Swing-out Frosted Glass.
Selector Turret
@
S
M. P
F. C
Application
Standard Microscopy
Metallurgical and
polarized
light microscopy
Fluorescent
light rnicro-
scopy, Magnification changer
Clamping
Lever to be
Used
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