Optika Italy SZ Series User manual

Ver. 2.3 2022
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SZ Series
Model
SZ-A1 SZ-A6
SZX-B SZX-T
SZX-BA SZX-TA
SZO-B SZO-T
SZ-ST1 SZ-ST2
SZ-ST3 SZ-ST7
SZ-ST8 SZ-OBL
ST-150 ST-152
SZ-STL1 SZ-STL2
SZ-STLX SZ-STL5
SZ-STL5LED

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Table of contents
1. Warning 4
2. Safety Information 4
3. Package content 5
3.1 SZX-B / SZX-T / SZX-BA / SZX-TA 5
3.2 SZO-B / SZO-T 6
3.3 SZ-A1 6
3.4 SZ-A6 7
3.5 ST-150 7
3.6 ST-152 8
3.7 SZ-ST1 8
3.8 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 9
3.9 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 9
3.10 SZ-OBL 10
3.11 SZ-STL1 10
3.12 SZ-STL2 11
3.13 SZ-STLX 11
3.14 SZ-STL5 12
3.15 SZ-STL5LED 13
4. Unpacking 14
5. Intended use 14
6. Symbols and conventions 14
7. Instrument description 15
7.1 System Diagram 15
7.2 SZX-B / SZX-T / SZX-BA / SZX-TA 16
7.3 SZO-B / SZO-T 16
7.4 SZ-A1 17
7.5 SZ-A6 17
7.6 ST-150 18
7.7 ST-152 18
7.8 SZ-ST1 19
7.9 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 19
7.10 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 20
7.11 SZ-OBL 20
7.12 SZ-STL1 21
7.13 SZ-STL2 21
7.15 SZ-STL5 22
7.14 SZ-STLX 22
7.16 SZ-STL5LED 23
8. Assembling 24
8.1 SZ-A1 / SZ-A6 24
8.2 SZ-ST1 / ST-150 24
8.3 ST-152 24
8.4 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 24
8.5 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 / SZ-OBL 25
8.6 SZ-STL1 25
8.7 SZ-STL2 28
8.8 SZ-STLX 30
8.9 SZ-STL5 / SZ-STL5LED 33
8.10 Installing the head (all models) 34
8.11 Installing the eyepieces (all models) 34
8.12 Installing the photo port (SZX-T / TA) 34
9. Use of the microscope 36
9.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 36
9.2 Focusing 36
9.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 36
9.3.1 SZ-A1 36
9.3.2 SZ-A6 36
9.4 Focus lock lever (SZ-A6) 37
9.5 Diopter compensation 37
9.6 Magnication 38
9.7 Use of additional lens 38
9.8 Use of additional lenses 0.3X-0.5X 39

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9.9 Black/white stage plate (SZ-ST1 / 2 / 3 / 7 / 8) 39
9.10 Use of illumination (SZ-ST2 / 3 / 7 / 8) 40
9.11 Use of illumination (SZ-OBL) 40
9.12 Use of eye shields (SZO-B / T) 40
9.13 Use of overhanging stand 42
9.13.1 SZ-STL1 42
9.13.2 SZ-STL2 43
9.13.3 SZ-STLX 44
9.13.4 SZ-STL5 / SZ-STL5LED 46
10. Microphotography 48
10.1 Installing the C-mount adapter 48
10.2 Useofreexcameras 48
11. Maintenance 49
12. Troubleshooting 50
Equipment disposal 51

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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. Safety Information
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the operation voltage
of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regulations 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.

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3. Package content
3.1 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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① Microscopebody
• SZO-BBinocular/SZO-TTrinocular
② Eyepieces
③Allenwrenches(onlyforSZO-T)
④ Dustcover
③
④
①
②
① Coarsefocussystem
①
3.2 SZO-B / SZO-T
3.3 SZ-A1

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① Coarse/nefocussystem
①
① Base
② Headholder/focussystem
③ Pillar
④ Dustcover
③
①
②
④
3.4 SZ-A6
3.5 ST-150

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3.6 ST-152
3.7 SZ-ST1
②
③
①
① Base
② Headholder/focussystem
③ Pillar
④ Dustcover
③
①
②
④
① Base
② Stageclips(onepair)
③ Black/whiteplate

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① Base
② Transparentdisc
③ Stageclips(onepair)
④ Incidentlightilluminator
⑤ Black/whiteplate
⑥ Powersupply
3.8 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3
3.9 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8
⑥
①
④
⑤
②
③
① Base
② Transparentdisc
③ Stageclips(onepair)
④ Black/whiteplate
⑤ Self-supportingledlightguides
⑥ Powersupply
①
④
⑤
②③
⑥

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3.10 SZ-OBL
3.11 SZ-STL1
① Base
② Pillar
③ Droppreventionring
④ Horizontalarm
⑤ Focusholderarm
①
②
③
④
⑤
① Base
② Pillar
③ Glassplate
④ Powersupply
⑤ Dustcover
①
②
③
④
⑤

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① Base
② Pillar
③ Horizontalarm
④ Droppreventionring
⑤ Focussystem
⑥ Allenwrenches
3.12 SZ-STL2
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
①
① Base
② Pillar
③ Droppreventionring
④ Horizontalarm
⑤ Focusholderarm
⑥ Allenwrenches
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
3.13 SZ-STLX

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⑥
⑫
⑦
⑪
⑩
⑧
⑨
⑬
③
①
②
④
⑤
① Tableclamp
② Pillar
③ Droppreventionring
④ Horizontalarm
⑤ Headholder/focussystem
⑥ Cableclamps
⑦ Roundgasket
⑧ ShortscrewsM4x12mm(4pcs)
⑨ LongscrewsM4x25mm(4pcs)
⑩ AllenWrenches
⑪ Rubberfeet(4pcs)
⑫ Rectangulargasket
⑬ Tableclampforbigthickness
3.14 SZ-STL5

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3.15 SZ-STL5LED
③
①
②
④
⑤
⑫
⑪
⑩
⑬
⑨
⑭
① Tableclamp
② Pillar
③ Droppreventionring
④ Horizontalarm
⑤ Headholder/focussystem
⑥ LEDselfsupportingarms
⑦ Illuminationcontrolboxwithpowersupply
⑧ Cableclamps
⑨ Roundgasket
⑩ ShortscrewsM4x12mm(4pcs)
⑪ LongscrewsM4x25mm(4pcs)
⑫ AllenWrenches
⑬ Rubberfeet(4pcs)
⑭ Rectangulargasket
⑮ Tableclampforbigthickness
⑮
⑥
⑦
⑧

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4. 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 dam-
aged. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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7. Instrument description
7.1 System Diagram

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7.2 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
7.3 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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7.4 SZ-A1
HEAD HOLDER
HEAD FIXING
SCREW
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
FIXING KNOB
7.5 SZ-A6
TENSION
ADJUSTMENT
RING
FOCUS LOCK
LEVER
FIXING KNOB
HEAD HOLDER
COARSE FOCUS
KNOB
FINE FOCUS KNOB
HEAD FIXING
SCREW

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7.6 ST-150
7.7 ST-152
FOCUS
KNOB
BASE
PILLAR
HEAD HOLDER
HEAD FIXING
SCREW
FOCUS
KNOB
BASE
COLUMN
HEAD HOLDER
HEAD FIXING
SCREW

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PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
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
7.9 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3
7.8 SZ-ST1
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB

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7.10 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8
PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
SELF SUPPORTING
LED ARMS
BASE
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
INCIDENT LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
TRANSLUCENT
(TRANSMITTED LIGHT) OR
BLACK/WHITE (INCIDENT
LIGHT) STAGE PLATES
7.11 SZ-OBL
PILLAR
STAGE CLIPS
BASE
TRANSMITTED LIGHT
ON/OFF - INTENSITY
CONTROL KNOB
GLASS STAGE
PLATE
MIRROR ROTATION
KNOB