Optika Italy SZ Series User manual

Ver. 1.0 2019
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SZ Series
Model
SZX-B
SZX-T
SZX-BA
SZX-TA
SZO-B
SZO-T
SZ-A1
SZ-A6
SZ-ST1
SZ-ST2
SZ-ST3
SZ-ST7
SZ-ST8
SZ-STL1
SZ-STL2
SZ-STLX

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Table of Contents
1. Warning 4
2. Symbols and conventions 4
3. Safety Information 4
4. Intended use 4
5. Overview 5
5.1 System Diagram 5
5.2 SZX-B / SZX-T - SZX-BA / SZX-TA 6
5.3 SZO-B / SZO-T 6
5.4 SZ-A1 7
5.5 SZ-A6 7
5.6 SZ-ST1 8
5.7 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 8
5.8 SZ-T7 / SZ-T8 9
5.9 SZ-STL1 9
5.10 SZ-STL2 10
5.11 SZ-STLX 10
6. Unpacking 11
7. Assembling 11
7.1 SZX-B / SZX-T - SZX-BA / SZX-TA 11
7.2 SZO-B / SZO-T 12
7.3 SZ-A1 12
7.4 SZ-A6 13
7.5 SZ-ST1 13
7.6 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 14
7.7 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 14
7.8 SZ-STL1 15
7.9 SZ-STL2 15
7.10 SZ-STLX 16
7.11 Assembling procedure 17
7.11.1 SZ-A1 / SZ-A6 17
7.11.2 SZ-ST1 17
7.11.3 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 17
7.11.4 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 18
7.11.5 SZ-STL1 18
7.11.6 SZ-STL2 21
7.11.7 SZ-STLX 23
7.11.8 Installing the head (all models) 25
7.11.9 Installing the eyepieces (all models) 26
7.11.10 Installing the photo port (SZX-T/TA) 26
8. Using the microscope 27
8.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 27
8.2 Focusing 27
8.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 27
8.3.1 SZ-A1 27
8.3.2 SZ-A6 27
8.4 Focus lock lever (SZ-A6) 28
8.5 Dioptric compensation 28
8.6 Magnication 29
8.7 Use of additional lens 29
8.8 Use of additional lenses 0.3X-0.5X 30
8.9 Black/white stage plate (SZ-ST1/2/3/7/8) 30
8.10 Use of illumination (SZ-ST2/3/7/8) 31
8.11 Use of eye shields (SZO-B/T) 31
8.12 Use of overhanging stand (SZ-STL1/2/X) 32
8.12.1 SZ-STL1 32
8.11.2 SZ-STL2 33
8.11.3 SZ-STLX 34

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9. Microphotography 37
9.1 Installing the C-mount adapter 37
9.2 Useofreexcameras 37
10. Maintenance 38
11. Troubleshooting 39
Equipment disposal 40

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1. Warning
This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of
maintenance. It is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use. We remind you
that this manual contains important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must therefore be made
accessible to the instrument users. We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses
that does not comply with this manual.
2. Symbols and conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the symbols that are used in this manual.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a potential risk and alerts you to proceed with caution.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.
3. Safety Information
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the ope-
ration voltage of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regu-
lations of the region. The equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibility to
use this equipment safely. Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe
operation of the unit.
4. Intended use
Standard models
For research and teaching use only. Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use.
IVD Models
Also for diagnostic use, aimed at obtaining information on the physiological or pathological situation of the
subject.

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5. Overview
5.1 System Diagram
SZX-B SZX-T
SZ-A1
SZ-ST1 SZ-ST2 SZ-ST7 SZ-ST8 SZ-STL1 SZ-STL2
SZ-A6
SZ-STLX
SZX-BA SZX-TA SZO-B SZO-T
SZ-ST3

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5.2 SZX-B / SZX-T - SZX-BA / SZX-TA
KOOM KNOB
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY SZX-T/TA)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZX-B/BA: BINOCULAR
SZX-T/TA: TRINOCULAR
5.3 SZO-B / SZO-T
PHOTO/TV PORT
(ONLY SZO-T)
EYEPIECE
DIOPTER
COMPENSATION
RING
MICROSCOPE BODY
SZO-B: BINOCULAR
SZO-T: TRINOCULAR
CLICK STOP
SELECTOR
KOOM KNOB

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5.4 SZ-A1
HEAD HOLDER
FIXING SCREW
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
FIXING KNOB
5.5 SZ-A6
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
RING
FOCUS LOCK
LEVER
FIXING SCREW
FIXING KNOB
HEAD HOLDER
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
FINE FOCUS KNOB

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5.6 SZ-ST1
PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
5.7 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3
PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
TRANSLUCENT
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT) OR
BLACK/WHITE (INCIDENT
LIGHT) STAGE PLATES
BASE
INCIDENT LIGHT
LED ILLUMINATOR
INCIDENT LIGHT ON/OFF -
INTENSITY CONTROL
KNOB
BASE
BLACK/WHITE
STAGE PLATE

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5.9 SZ-STL1
HORIZONTAL
ARM
BASE
HORIZONTAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
PILLAR
FOCUS SYSTEM
HOLDING ARM
5.8 SZ-T7 / SZ-T8
PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
SELF SUPPORTING
LED ARMS
BASE
DROP PREVENTION RING
VERTICAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
ARM HOLDER
FIXING KNOB
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
INCIDENT LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
TRANSLUCENT
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT) OR
BLACK/WHITE (INCIDENT
LIGHT) STAGE PLATES

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5.10 SZ-STL2
HORIZONTAL
ARM
BASE
VERTICAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
PILLAR
FOCUS SYSTEM
HOLDING ARM
DROP PREVENTION
RING
FIXING KNOB FOR
TILTING HOLDING
ARM
5.11 SZ-STLX
HORIZONTAL
ARM
BASE
PILLAR
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
VERTICAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
HORIZONTAL
SLIDING LOCK
HORIZONTAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
HORIZONTAL ARM
FIXING KNOB
DROP PREVENTION
RING
FIXING SCREW
HEAD HOLDER

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6. Unpacking
The microscope is housed in a moulded Styrofoam container. Remove the tape from the edge of the container
and lift the top half of the container. Take some care to avoid that the optical items (objectives and eyepieces)
fall out and get damaged. Using both hands (one around the arm and one around the base), lift the microscope
from the container and put it on a stable desk.
Do not touch with bare hands optical surfaces such as lenses, lters or glasses. Traces of grease or
other residuals may deteriorate the nal image quality and corrode the optics surface in a short time.
7. Assembling
Once opened the box, the microscope parts are the following:
7.1 SZX-B / SZX-T - SZX-BA / SZX-TA
① Microscope body
(SZX-B/BA Binocular) / SZX-T/TA Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Allen wrenches (only for SZX-T/TA)
④ Dust cover
⑤ Ring for photo port (only for SZX-T/TA)
③
④
①
②
⑤

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7.2 SZO-B / SZO-T
① Microscope body
(SZO-B Binocular) / SZO-T Trinocular)
② Eyepieces
③ Allen wrenches (only for SZO-T)
④ Dust cover
⑤ Photo tube (only for SZO-T)
③
④
⑤
①
②
① Coarse focus system
7.3 SZ-A1
①

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① Coarse/ne focus system
① Base
② Stage clips (one pair)
③ Black/white plate
7.4 SZ-A6
7.5 SZ-ST1
①
②
③
①

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7.6 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3
① Base
② Transparent disc
③ Stage clips (one pair)
④ Black/white plate
⑤ Power supply
7.7 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8
① Base
② Transparent disc
③ Stage clips (one pair)
④ Incident light illuminator
⑤ Black/white plate
⑥ Power supply
⑥
①
④⑤
⑥
②③
①
④
⑤
②③

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① Base
② Vertical arm
③ Drop prevention ring
④ Horizontal arm
⑤ Focus holder arm
7.8 SZ-STL1
① Base
② Vertical arm
③ Drop prevention ring
④ Horizontal arm
⑤ Focus holder arm
⑥ Allen wrenches
7.9 SZ-STL2
①
②
③
④
⑤
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥

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① Base
② Vertical arm
③ Horizontal arm
④ Drop prevention ring
⑤ Focus system
⑥ Allen wrenches
7.10 SZ-STLX
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
①

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7.11 Assembling procedure
7.11.1 SZ-A1 / SZ-A6
• The mounting of the SZ-A1 and SZ-A6 focusing
systems applies to all bases except SZ-STL1,
SZ-STL2 and SZ-STLX. For the assembling pro-
cedure on these bases, please refer to the speci-
c section.
1. Place the focusing system on the column and,
once the desired height is reached, tighten the lo-
cking knob ① located on the back of the focusing
system. (Fig. 1)
7.11.2 SZ-ST1
1. Remove the base from its packaging and place it
on a at surface. The base is already assembled
from the factory and does not require any further
assembly procedure other than that of mounting
the focusing system.
7.11.3 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3
1. Install the LED spotlight for incident light as shown
in Fig. 2.
• By loosening the xing screw ② you can change
the angle of inclination of the spotlight to optimize
the illumination on the sample.
2. Insert the cable plug into the socket at the top of
the pillar ③. (Fig. 3)
FFig. 1ig. 1
FFig. 3ig. 3
FFig. 2ig. 2
①
②
③

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3. Connect the power supply plug to the socket on
the back of the microscope base. (Fig. 4)
7.11.4 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8
1. Remove the base from its packaging and place it
on a at surface. The base is already assembled
from the factory and does not require any further
assembly procedure other than that of mounting
the focusing system.
2. Connect the power supply plug to the socket on
the back of the microscope base. (Fig. 4)
7.11.5 SZ-STL1
1. Screw the pillar on the base. (Fig. 5)
2. Tighten the screw to lock the pillar. (Fig. 6)
FFig. 6ig. 6
FFig. 5ig. 5
FFig. 4ig. 4

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3. Insert the drop preventing ring and x it at the de-
sired height by screwing the xing knob. (Fig. 7)
4. Insert the horizontal arm and secure it with the
xing screw ①. (Fig. 8 - 9)
5. Install the head holder. Unscrew the locking knob
③ and insert the arm for the focus support from
above ② into the hole of the horizontal arm. (Fig.
10-11)
FFig. 7ig. 7
FFig. 8ig. 8
FFig. 9ig. 9
FFig. 10ig. 10
②
③
①

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6. Once fully inserted, tighten the xing screw ④
(Fig. 11)
7. Insert from below the focusing system, tighten
the xing screw ⑤ and re-tighten the locking
knob ③ from below. (Fig. 12-13)
FFig. 11ig. 11
FFig. 12ig. 12
FFig. 13ig. 13
④
⑤
③