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Operating Manual Axiostar
plus
Transmitted-Light Microscope
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Carl Zeiss Copyright Axiostar plus
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Knowledge of this manual is required for the operation of the instrument. Therefore please make
yourself familiar with the contents of this manual and pay special attention to hints concerning the
safe operation of the instrument.
The specifications are subject to change; the manual is not covered by an update service.
 Unless expressly authorized, forwarding and duplication of this document, and the utilization and
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Issued by: Carl Zeiss
Light Microscopy
P.O.B. 4041
D-37030 Göttingen
Phone: ++49 551 5060 660
Fax: ++49 551 5060 464
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Number of this manual: B 40-815 e
Date of issue: 12/01
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Axiostar plus Contents Carl Zeiss
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CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
Title Page.............................................................................................................I
Copyright ........................................................................................................... II
Contents ........................................................................................................... III
General Notes on Safety, Instrument Safety and EMC .........................................VI
Notes on Safety: Unpacking, Transport, Storage, Disposal and operation............ VII
Notes on Safety: Care and Maintenance, Warranty Notes ................................. VIII
1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................1-3
1.1 Name and intended application........................................................................1-3
1.2 Description and main features..........................................................................1-3
1.3 System overview ..............................................................................................1-4
1.4 Objectives........................................................................................................1-7
1.5 Eyepieces.........................................................................................................1-8
1.6 Stage micrometers and eyepiece reticles...........................................................1-9
1.7 Technical data................................................................................................1-11
2 START-UP .......................................................................................................2-3
2.1 Unpacking the instrument................................................................................2-3
2.2 Attaching and setting ergonomic base plate .....................................................2-3
2.2.1 Attaching the ergonomic base plate ................................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Adjusting the ergonomic base plate.................................................................................2-6
2.3 Attaching tubes ...............................................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Attaching binocular tube 45°/20 ICS................................................................................2-8
2.3.2 Attaching binocular phototube 45°/20 ICS ......................................................................2-8
2.3.3 Attaching binocular tube 30°/20 ICS................................................................................2-9
2.4 Screwing in objectives....................................................................................2-10
2.5 Inserting eyepieces.........................................................................................2-10
2.5.1 Inserting eyepiece reticles ..............................................................................................2-11
2.5.2 Compensation of ametropia when eyepiece reticles are used .......................................2-11
2.5.3 Attaching folding eyecups .............................................................................................2-12
2.6 Setting interpupillary distance and viewing height...........................................2-12
2.7 Setting mechanical stage 75 x 30 R/L..............................................................2-13
2.7.1 Setting drive length on the stage drive...........................................................................2-13
2.7.2 Setting drive knob torque for x/y adjustment on the mechanical stage...........................2-13
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2.8 Attaching condensers.....................................................................................2-14
2.8.1 Attaching Abbe condenser 0.9/1.25.............................................................................. 2-14
2.8.2 Inserting slider for phase contrast or darkfield.............................................................. 2-14
2.8.3 Attaching Abbe condenser with 5-position turret.......................................................... 2-15
2.8.4 Attaching LED illuminator ............................................................................................. 2-16
2.8.5 Attaching darkfield condenser ...................................................................................... 2-18
2.9 Attaching colored disk carrier, polarizer or wide-angle unit .............................2-20
2.10 Inserting white-balance filter ..........................................................................2-21
2.11 Attaching epi-fluorescence illuminator ............................................................2-22
2.11.1 Filter stop carrier for epi-fluorescence illuminator ......................................................... 2-23
2.11.2 Attaching HBO 50 fluorescent lamp .............................................................................. 2-24
2.11.3 Replacing burner in fluorescent lamp ............................................................................ 2-25
2.11.4 Adjusting burner in fluorescent lamp ............................................................................ 2-27
2.11.5 Changing P&C reflector module.................................................................................... 2-28
2.11.6 Changing filter set in P&C reflector module .................................................................. 2-30
2.11.7 Changing color splitter in P&C reflector module............................................................ 2-31
2.12 Connecting the instrument to the line ...........................................................2-33
3 OPERATION....................................................................................................3-3
3.1 Switching on the instrument ............................................................................3-3
3.2 Using the transmitted-light brightfield technique ..............................................3-4
3.2.1 General principle............................................................................................................. 3-4
3.2.2 Transmitted-light brightfield configuration...................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3 Setting transmitted-light brightfield for KÖHLER illumination .......................................... 3-4
3.3 Using transmitted-light phase contrast..............................................................3-6
3.3.1 General principle............................................................................................................. 3-6
3.3.2 Transmitted-light phase contrast configuration ............................................................... 3-6
3.3.3 Setting transmitted-light phase contrast.......................................................................... 3-7
3.4 Using the transmitted-light darkfield technique.................................................3-8
3.4.1 General principle............................................................................................................. 3-8
3.4.2 Transmitted-light darkfield configuration ........................................................................ 3-8
3.4.3 Setting transmitted-light darkfield................................................................................... 3-9
3.5 Using transmitted-light polarization contrast...................................................3-12
3.5.1 General principle........................................................................................................... 3-12
3.5.2 Transmitted-light polarization contrast configuration .................................................... 3-12
3.5.3 Setting transmitted-light polarization contrast............................................................... 3-12
3.5.4 Sample differentiation between gout and pseudogout.................................................. 3-13
3.6 Setting epi-fluorescence .................................................................................3-14
3.6.1 General principle........................................................................................................... 3-14
3.6.2 Epi-fluorescence configuration...................................................................................... 3-14
3.6.3 Setting epi-fluorescence................................................................................................ 3-14
3.7 Measurement of lengths ................................................................................3-16
3.8 Attaching ICS double tube .............................................................................3-17
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3.9 Attaching photomicrography equipment ........................................................3-18
3.9.1 Attaching SLR camera, e.g. CONTAX ARIA ...................................................................3-18
3.9.2 Attaching MC 80 DX microscope camera (film cassette 35 mm) ....................................3-20
3.10 Attaching adapters for video cameras.............................................................3-21
3.11 Attaching adapters for digital compact cameras..............................................3-23
3.11.1 Digital cameras with 37 mm filter thread, e.g. SONY DCR-PC100 / SONY DSC –S50.....3-24
3.11.2 Digital cameras with 52 mm filter thread, e.g. SONY DSC–S70, DSC-S75, DSC-S85......3-25
3.11.3 Attaching cameras with other filter thread sizes ............................................................3-26
3.11.4 Sony DSC-S70, DC-S75, DSC-S85 on digital camera adapter 44
M52x0.75, 000000-1108-984 .......................................................................................3-26
3.12 Axiostar plus - Packing the mount ..................................................................3-27
4 CARE, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING .......................................4-2
4.1 Care and maintenance of the instrument..........................................................4-2
4.2 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................4-3
4.2.1 Changing the fuses..........................................................................................................4-3
4.2.2 Changing the 6 V, 20 W halogen lamp..........................................................................4-4
4.2.3 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................4-5
4.2.4 Spares, wearing parts and tools .......................................................................................4-8
4.3 Requesting service............................................................................................4-9
APPENDIX
Index .............................................................................................................................. A-2
List of Abbreviations ....................................................................................................... A-4
Physical and Technical Units............................................................................................ A-5
Certification in Accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 / DIN EN 46001
EC Conformity Declaration
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Safety
Carl Zeiss General Notes, Instrument Safety and EMC Axiostar plus
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General Notes on Safety
Before starting up the microscope, please
ensure that you have familiarized yourself
thoroughly with the contents of this manual.
Further information can be obtained from our
service department or from authorized
representatives.
The Axiostar plus microscope is an optical
precision instrument which may be impaired in
its performance or damaged if handled
improperly.
The microscope must be operated by trained
personnel only who must be aware of the
possible problems involved with microscopy and
who are trained in the relevant application.
To ensure that the working procedure is safe
and that the microscope functions without
problems, the notes and warnings included in
the operating instructions must be observed.
These are highlighted in the text by the
following symbols:
CAUTION!
If the safety notes are not observed there is a
risk for the user.
CAUTION!
Disconnect the instrument from the line.
CAUTION!
Hot surface; there is a risk of burns.
CAUTION!
If the safety notes are not observed, there is a
risk that the instrument will be destroyed.
☞NOTE!
Notes that must be observed when working
with the microscope.
Instrument Safety and EMC
The Axiostar plus microscope was designed,
produced and tested in compliance with DIN EN
61010-1 (IEC 1010-1) “Safety requirements for
electrical measuring, control and laboratory
instruments“. It left the factory in a perfectly
safe condition.
The Axiostar plus microscope meets the
requirements of the EC directives 73/23/EC-
appendix 1 and 89/336/EC and the EMC
legislation of 09/18/1998:
Radio interference suppression in accordance
with EN 55011 class B
Resistance to jamming in accordance with EN
50082-2
Conformity with the above EC directives is
documented by the CE symbol.
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Safety
Axiostar plus Unpacking Transport, Storage, Operation Carl Zeiss
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Unpacking, Transport, Storage
Please observe the following safety notes when
unpacking, transporting and storing the
Axiostar plus microscope:
–In accordance with standard practice, the
microscope is supplied in a plastic container
with cardboard packaging; only use the
original packaging for transport.
–Retain the packaging for longer storage
periods or to return the instrument to the
manufacturer.
–When unpacking, use the delivery note to
ensure that all configurations and modules
are present.
–Observe transport and storage tempera-
tures in accordance with the technical data.
–Place the microscope on a stable work
surface.
–Keep optical surfaces free of fingerprints.
Disposal
When disposing of the Axiostar plus
microscope, please observe the following safety
notes:
–Defective microscopes should not be placed
in ordinary domestic waste;
they should be disposed of in accordance
with the relevant statutory provisions.
Operation
Please observe the following safety notes when
using the Axiostar plus microscope:
–The microscope can be operated with a line
voltage of 100 −240 V.
–The microscope must be connected only to
a properly installed outlet featuring a
grounding contact; the grounding effect
should not be made ineffective with an
extension cable that does not have a
protective ground wire.
–If it is established that the protection meas-
ures are no longer effective:
⇒ switch off the microscope
⇒ safeguard against inadvertent operation
⇒ contact an authorized workshop or the
manufacturer for repairs.
–Always disconnect the instrument from the
line before opening the instrument,
changing the lamps or changing the fuses!
–Only use fuses for the required rated
power!
–The use of makeshift fuses and the short-
circuiting of the fuse holders are not
permitted!
Be careful of light-emitting diode radiation
when using the LED illuminator. Do not look
directly into the illuminator with your bare eyes
from a short distance. When adjustments are
required, the intensity must be reduced
accordingly via the potentiometer, or a suitable
attenuator must be used.
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Care and Maintenance
Please observe the following safety notes when
caring for and maintaining the Axiostar plus
microscope:
–With the exception of the work specified in
Chapter 4 of this manual “Care,
Maintenance and Troubleshooting“, no
maintenance or repair may be performed by
the user. We expressly indicate that any
other repairs must only be carried out by
our authorized personnel.
–Damaged instruments or components must
only be repaired and maintained by our
service department.
–Protect the microscope against dirt, dust
and moisture; these influences can impair
the performance of the instrument.
–If the microscope is not in use, protect it
with the dust cover and make sure that it
has been switched off.
–Lamps are to be changed in accordance
with the steps in Chapter 4 “Care,
Maintenance and Troubleshooting“.
–Disconnect the instrument from the line
before changing a lamp.
–Let the lamps cool down before changing
them.
–Keep the lamps free of fingerprints.
Notes on Warranty
The Axiostar plus microscope, including its
original accessories, may only be used for the
microscope techniques described in this
manual. The manufacturer cannot assume any
liability for any other applications.
Please observe the following warranty notes for
the Axiostar plus microscope:
–The manufacturer guarantees that the
instrument has no material and production
defects when delivered.
–You must inform us of any defects
immediately and do everything possible to
minimize the damage.
–If the manufacturer is informed of such a
defect, he is obligated to remove it; it is his
decision whether he does this by repairing
the instrument or by delivering an
instrument free of any defect.
–No guarantee is provided for defects caused
by natural wear (wearing parts in particular)
or improper use.
–The manufacturer is not liable for damage
caused by faulty operation, negligence or
any other tampering with the instrument, in
particular as a result of removing and
exchanging microscope components or the
use of accessories from other
manufacturers.
–Unauthorized intervention invalidates all
claims against the warranty.
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Instrument description
Axiostar plus Contents, List of Illustrations Carl Zeiss
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INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
Contents
1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION..................................................................................... 1-3
1.1 Name and intended application .................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 Description and main features .................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 System overview......................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Objectives .................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.5 Eyepieces ................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.6 Stage micrometers and eyepiece reticles ..................................................................... 1-9
1.7 Technical data .......................................................................................................... 1-11
List of illustrations
Fig. 1-1 Overall view ............................................................................................................... 1-2
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Instrument description
Carl Zeiss Overall view Axiostar plus
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Fig. 1-1 Overall view
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Instrument description
Axiostar plus Intended application, Main features Carl Zeiss
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1INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Name and intended application
Manufacturer‘s name:
Axiostar plus microscope
The Axiostar plus is a transmitted light
microscope for the visualization of fine
structures and forms in biology and medicine.
Typical applications of the Axiostar plus include:
–Histology, pathology,
–Doctors’ offices,
–Training (schools and universities),
–Routine laboratory microscopy,
–Immunofluorescence and FISH methods,
–Field use with LED illumination.
Key to Fig. 1-1
1 Eyepieces
2 Binocular tube
3 Microscope stand
4 Knurled screw for tube locking
5 Brightness control
6 On/off switch with integrated signal lamp
7 Fine focusing drive (two-way)
8 Coarse focusing drive (two-way)
9 Drive for adjusting mechanical stage
in X direction
10 Drive for adjusting mechanical stage in Y direction
11 Luminous field diaphragm
12 Condenser carrier
13 Lever for adjusting aperture diaphragm
14 Condenser
15 Centering screw for condenser (two-way)
16 Mechanical stage with specimen holder
17 Objective
18 4- or 5-position nosepiece
1.2 Description and main features
Thanks to its pyramid design, the Axiostar plus
is a compact transmitted-light microscope.
In addition to high-resolution ICS objectives and
the major brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast,
polarization contrast and epi-fluorescence
techniques, an optional camera port for photo
and video documentation is also available to
the user.
Major instrument features:
–Sturdy and convenient stand in the pyramid
design
–Ergonomic base plate with hand rests and
adjustable viewing height and angle
–User-friendly coaxial coarse and fine drive
–Mechanical stage 75 ×30 R/L with ceramic-
coated stage surface and specimen holder;
selectable stage drive right or left
–Space-saving and continuously adjustable
integrated illuminator with long-life 6 V,
20 W halogen lamp
–0.9/1.25 condenser for brightfield, darkfield
and phase contrast Ph 1, 2, 3
–Ball-bearing, 4- or 5-position objective
revolver with W 0.8 thread
–ICS objectives in the price/performance
categories CP-Achromat, A-Plan and
Achroplan in finely graduated rows
–Binocular tube 45°/20 ICS with a viewing
height of 425 −470 mm and binocular
phototube 45°/20 ICS with folding prism
100% vis / 100% doc
–Binocular tube 30°/20 ICS with a viewing
height of 430 – 475 mm and binocular
phototube 30°/20 ICS with folding prism
100 % vis / 100 % doc
–10×eyepieces for the field numbers 20 or
18, suitable for eyeglass wearers, fixed and
adjustable
–Visual white-balancing with the white-
balance filter
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Instrument description
Carl Zeiss System overview Axiostar plus
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1.3 System overview
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Axiostar plus System overview Carl Zeiss
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Carl Zeiss System overview Axiostar plus
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Axiostar plus Objectives Carl Zeiss
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1.4 Objectives
The objectives are the optical centerpiece of
the microscope.
The following is an example of how objectives
can be labeled:
CP-ACHROMAT 10×/0.25 ∞/-.
where:
10×= objective magnification, with a defined
color ring on the objective
allocated to each magnification step
(Carl Zeiss color code)
0.25 = numerical aperture
∞= infinite tube length
−= can be used with cover slip thickness
D = 0 or 0.17 mm
or
0.17 = can be used with cover slip thickness
D = 0.17 mm
and
Oil = oil immersion objective
Ph 2 = phase contrast objective with green
objective labeling and annular
diaphragm Ph 2
The objective magnification multiplied by the
eyepiece magnification (usually 10×) results in
the visual overall magnification:
e. g. 10 ×10 = 100×.
The numerical aperture ×1000,
e. g. 0.25 ×1000 = 250×, is the highest
useful magnification, i.e. no further details are
resolved above that limit.
☞
The objective labeling "∞" indicates that these
objectives may only be used with microscopes
featuring infinite optics (ICS) and not with
instruments whose objectives are marked with
"160" as their mechanical tube length (in
mm).
The exact observance of the cover slip thickness
of 0.17 mm is all the more necessary the
higher the numerical aperture of the
objective. Therefore, so-called "Corr"
objectives can be set for different cover slip
thickness via a correction ring. For this, a
specimen area is searched, and the position of
the correction ring where optimum focus and
image contrast are obtained is determined
(refocusing is always required).
Immersion objectives are always insensitive to
differences in cover slip thickness.
When immersion objectives are used, the air
between the cover slip and the objective is
replaced with a liquid, which is immersion oil
in most cases. The plastic oiler containing
20 ml of 581 N Immersol is particularly
suitable for this purpose.
Due to their short working distance, objectives
25×and higher feature resilient mounts
(specimen protection).
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Instrument Description
Carl Zeiss Objectives Axiostar plus
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The following objectives are available for the Axiostar plus microscope:
Microscopy
Technique Objective
Magnification/
Numerical
aperture
Free working
distance
FAA [mm]
Cover slip
thickness
D [mm]
Cat.No.
Transm.-light brightfield CP-Achromat 5×/0.12 11.2 - 440920-0000-000
CP-Achromat 10×/0.25 5.1 - 440930-0000-000
CP-Achromat 40×/0.65 0.3 0.17 440950-0000-000
CP-Achromat 100×/1.25 Oil 0.07 0.17 440980-0000-000
Phase contrast CP-Achromat 10×/0.25 Ph 1 5.1 - 440931-0000-000
CP-Achromat 40×/065 Ph 2 0.3 0.17 440951-0000-000
CP-Achromat 100×/1.25 Oil Ph 2 0.07 0.17 000000-1007-159
CP-Achromat 100×/1.25 Oil Ph 3 0.07 0.17 440981-0000-000
Transm.-light brightfield A-Plan 5×/0.12 9.9 - 441020-0000-000
A-Plan 10×/0.25 4.4 - 441030-0000-000
A-Plan 20×/0.45 0.53 0.17 441040-0000-000
A-Plan 40×/0.65 0.43 0.17 441050-0000-000
A-Plan 100×/1.25 Oil 0.22 0.17 441080-0000-000
Phase contrast A-Plan 10×/0.25 Ph 1 4.4 - 441031-0000-000
A-Plan 20×/0.45 Ph 2 0.53 0.17 441041-0000-000
A-Plan 40×/0.65 Ph 2 0.43 0.17 441051-0000-000
A-Plan 100×/1.25 Oil Ph 3 0.22 0.17 441081-0000-000
Transm.-light brightfield Achroplan 4×/0.10 11.1 - 440020-0000-000
Achroplan 10×/0.25 4.8 - 440030-0000-000
Achroplan 20×/0.45 2.07 0.17 440040-0000-000
Achroplan 40×/0.65 0.59 0.17 440050-0000-000
Achroplan 50×/0.90 Oil 0.29 0.17 440057-0000-000
Achroplan 63×/0.80 0.29 0.17 440060-0000-000
Achroplan 63×/0.95 0.15 0
(no cover slip) 440068-0000-000
Achroplan 100×/1.25 Oil 0.19 0.17 440080-0000-000
Achroplan 100×/1.25 Oil Iris 0.19 0.17 440086-0000-000
Phase contrast Achroplan 10×/0.25 Ph 1 4.8 - 440031-0000-000
Achroplan 20×/0.45 Ph 2 2.07 0.17 440041-0000-000
Achroplan 40×/0.65 Ph 2 0.59 0.17 440051-0000-000
Achroplan 100×/1.25 Oil Ph 3 0.19 0.17 440081-0000-000
Transm.-light brightfield Plan-Neofluar 2.5×/0.075 9.3 - 440310-0000-000
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Instrument description
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1.5 Eyepieces
The following eyepieces are offered for the Axiostar plus:
Eyepiece Image angle Cat. No.
Eyepiece PL 10×/18 Br. 39°444131-9901-000
Eyepiece PL 10×/18 Br. foc. 39°444132-9901-000
Eyepiece E-PL 10×/20 Br. 43°444231-9901-000
Eyepiece E-PL 10×/20 Br. foc. 43°444232-9902-000
Eyepiece PL 16×/16 Br. 54°444053-0000-000
Eyepiece PL 16×/16 Br. foc. 54°444054-0000-000
We recommend using eyecups for the eyepieces; they can be ordered in the Zeiss catalog under Cat.
No. 444801-0000-000.
1.6 Stage micrometers and eyepiece reticles
Measuring and counting using the microscope requires stage micrometers and eyepiece reticles, a small
selection of which is listed below:
Illustration Description, Technical Data Cat. No.
0
12345 mm
Stage micrometer, positive 5 + 100/100 y
D = 0.17 mm
gradation on the +y-axis: 5 mm in 5 intervals;
gradation on the −y-axis:
1 mm in 100 intervals with two opposing scales =
10 µm
Accuracy ±1 µm
474026-0000-000
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14
Crossline micrometer disk 14:140 / d = 26 mm
gradation length = 14 mm
increments = 0.1 mm
gradation tolerance ≤0.001 mm
454060-0000-000
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Carl Zeiss Eyepieces, Stage micrometers, Eyepiece reticles Axiostar plus
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Crossline disk / d = 26 mm 474064-0000-000
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Crossline micrometer disk 10:100 / d =
26 mm
gradation length = 10 mm
increments = 0.1 mm
gradation tolerance ≤0.001 mm
474066-9901-000
Net micrometer
12.5×
××
×12.5/5;10 / d = 26 mm
area 12.5 ×
××
×12.5 mm, divided in fields of 5 ×
××
×5 or
10 ×
××
×10
474068-0000-000
Photo reticle MC 2.5×
××
×/ d = 26 mm
for 35mm photography with an additional
magnification of 2.5×
××
×or for large-format
photography with a 10×
××
×additional magnification
454075-0000-000
Fixed pointer for focusing eyepiece /
d = 26 mm
To point toward objects in the specimen
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☞If an eyepiece reticle is used, the binocular tube or the phototube must be equipped with two
foc. eyepieces containing an adjustable eye lens, into one of which the eyepiece reticle is
mounted.
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Instrument description
Axiostar plus Technical Data Carl Zeiss
40-815 e 12/01 1-11
1.7 Technical data
(1) Dimensions (width ×
××
×depth ×
××
×height)
Stand with binocular tube......................................................................approx. 200 ×350 ×450 mm
Stand with phototube............................................................................approx. 200 ×350 ×450 mm
Overall height including T2 adapter and CONTAX ARIA SLR camera housing.............. approx. 570 mm
(2) Weight
Axiostar plus with binocular tube..................................................................................approx. 6.7 kg
(3) Ambient conditions
Storage and transport (in packaging):
Permissible ambient temperature ...................................................................................-40 to +70 °C
Permissible relative humidity (without condensation) ........................................................ max. 100 %
Operation:
Permissible ambient temperature ..................................................................................+10 to +35 °C
Permissible relative humidity (without condensation) .......................................................... max. 85 %
Air pressure........................................................................................................800 hPa to 1060 hPa
(4) Operating data
Category of use..............................................................................................................closed rooms
Protection class.................................................................................................................................. I
Protection type........................................................................................................................... IP 20
Electrical safety.......................................... in compliance with DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 1010-1) including
.........................................................................................................................CSA and UL directives
Pollution degree ...............................................................................................................................2
Excess voltage category .................................................................................................................... II
Radio interference suppression....................................................in accordance with EN 55011 Class B
Line voltage...................................................................................................... 100 to 240 V (±10 %)
Conversion of the voltage is not necessary due to the wide range power supply!
Line frequency..................................................................................................................50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption.......................................................................................................... max. 65 VA
Output voltage ........................................................................... stabilized, adjustable from 1.5 to 6 V
(5) Fuses in accordance with IEC 127
for 100 −240 V.........................................................................................T 0.8 A; 250 V; 5 ×20 mm
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