Zeiss Axiovert 5 digital User manual

InstructionManual
ZEISSAxiovert5digital
Inverted MicroscopeforRoutineMicroscopy

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TableofContents
TableofContents
1
About this Instruction Manual........................................................ 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
TextConventionsandLinkTypes........................................................................
FurtherApplicableDocuments............................................................................
Explanation ofWarning MessagesandAdditionalInformation............................
ExplanationofSymbols.......................................................................................
Contact...............................................................................................................
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Safety............................................................................................. 9
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IntendedUse ......................................................................................................
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.1.1 IntendedPurpose..................................................................................
.1.2 EMCInformation...................................................................................
.1.3 OpticalRiskGrouping............................................................................ 10
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.3
GeneralSafetyInformation................................................................................. 10
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.2.1 RequirementsforOperators.................................................................. 10
.2.2 SafeOperatingCondition...................................................................... 11
PreventionofHazards......................................................................................... 11
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.3.1 Mechanical Hazards.............................................................................. 11
.3.2 ElectricalHazards.................................................................................. 11
.3.3 ThermalHazards................................................................................... 11
.3.4 HazardsGeneratedby Radiation........................................................... 12
.3.5 HazardsGeneratedby MaterialsandSubstances................................... 12
.3.6 HazardsGeneratedwiththeOperatingEnvironment............................. 13
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.4
.5
LabelsandLights................................................................................................ 14
.4.1 LabelsandLightsontheAxiovert5 digital............................................ 14
2
SafetyDevicesandInterlocks.............................................................................. 15
3
Product and Functional Description................................................ 16
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.2
MainComponentsofAxiovert5digital............................................................... 17
ControlsandFunctionalElementsonComponents.............................................. 18
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.2.1 FrontSideofthe Stand......................................................................... 18
.2.2 RearSideoftheStand........................................................................... 20
.2.3 PowerIndicator..................................................................................... 20
.2.4 NosepiecewithObjectives.................................................................... 21
.2.5 Objectives............................................................................................. 22
.2.6 SpecimenStage232x230...................................................................... 22
.2.7 6-PositionReflectorTurret,EncodedforP&CModules.......................... 23
3
.3
MicroscopyandContrastTechniques.................................................................. 24
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.3.1 TransmittedLightBrightfieldMicroscopy.............................................. 24
.3.2 TransmittedLightPhaseContrastMicroscopy....................................... 24
.3.3 ReflectedLightFluorescenceMicroscopy.............................................. 24
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Installation...................................................................................... 25
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.2
.3
.4
.5
InstallingtheLabscopeSoftware......................................................................... 25
UnpackingandSettinguptheMicroscope.......................................................... 25
RemovingtheTransportationLock...................................................................... 26
AssemblingtheTabletPC.................................................................................... 26
AssemblingtheLightShield................................................................................ 27
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AssemblingtheContrastLever............................................................................ 27
AssemblingtheObjectGuideandMountingFrametotheStage......................... 28
ConnectingtheMicroscopetotheMains............................................................ 29
AssemblingObjectives........................................................................................ 30
.10 AssemblingReflectorModules............................................................................ 31
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Operation........................................................................................ 33
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.2
.3
.4
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PrerequisitesforCommissioningandOperation.................................................. 33
SwitchingOn theMicroscope............................................................................. 33
AdjustingtheTabletHolder................................................................................ 34
AdjustingtheAdjustableFocusStop................................................................... 35
OperationduringExperiments............................................................................. 36
SwitchingOfftheMicroscope............................................................................. 36
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Care and Maintenance.................................................................... 37
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.2
.3
SafetyDuringCleaningandMaintenance............................................................ 37
MaintenanceSchedule........................................................................................ 38
MaintenanceWork............................................................................................. 38
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.3.1 CleaninganOpticalSurface.................................................................. 38
.3.2 RemovingWater-solubleContamination............................................... 39
.3.3 ReplacingtheLEDmodules................................................................... 39
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Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 42
Decommissioning and Disposal....................................................... 43
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.2
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Decommissioning................................................................................................ 43
TransportandStorage........................................................................................ 43
Disposal.............................................................................................................. 44
Decontamination................................................................................................ 44
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Technical Data and Conformity....................................................... 45
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.3
PerformanceDataandSpecifications.................................................................. 45
ApplicableStandardsandRegulations................................................................. 46
UsabilityofLEDModules..................................................................................... 47
0 Accessories and Optional System Expansions................................. 48
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0.1 AssemblingtheWi-FiDongle.............................................................................. 49
0.2 Aqua Stop........................................................................................................... 50
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0.2.1 AssemblingtheAqua Stop.................................................................... 50
Glossary.......................................................................................... 52
Index............................................................................................... 53
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1AboutthisInstructionManual|1.1TextConventionsandLinkTypes
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About this Instruction Manual
ThisInstructionManual(furthercalled"document")isconsideredtobepartoftheAxiovert5 digi-
tal,hereinafterreferredtoas"microscope".
Thisdocumentcontainsbasicstepsandsafetyinformationthat mustbeobservedduringopera-
tionandmaintenance.Therefore,thedocumentmustberead bytheoperatorpriortocommis-
sioningandmustalwaysbeavailableat theplaceofuseoftheproduct.
Thisdocumentisanessentialpartof theproductand,iftheproductisresold,thedocumentmust
remainwiththeproductor behandedovertothenewowner.
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.1 Text Conventions and Link Types
Explanation
Example
SoftwarecontrolsandGUIelements.
Hardwarecontrolsandelements.
Keyonthekeyboard.
ClickStart.
PresstheStandbybutton.
PressEnteronthekeyboard.
PressCtrl + Alt + Del.
Pressseveralkeyson thekeyboardsimultane-
ously.
Followapath inthesoftware.
SelectTools > Goto Control Panel > Air-
lock.
Texttobeenteredbytheuser.
Enterexample.pdfinthisfield.
EnterInteger in theconsole.
Anythingtypedinliterallyduringprogram-
ming,forexamplemacrocodesandkey-
words.
Linktofurtherinformationwithinthisdocu-
ment.
See:TextConventionsandLinkTypes[}5].
Linktoawebsite.
https://www.zeiss.com/corporate/int/
home.html
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AboutthisInstructionManual|1.2FurtherApplicableDocuments
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.2 Further Applicable Documents
Pleasetakealsonoteofthefollowingdocuments:
Brochuresand Forbrochures,ISOcertificates,CSAcertificates,andEUdeclarationsofconformityaskyour ZEISS
Certificates Sales&ServicePartner.
LocalandNational Observelocalandnationalhealthandsafetyregulationsforthelocationofinstallationandduring
HealthandSafety theuseofthemicroscope.
Regulations
Consultwith yourZEISSSales&ServicePartneriftheseregulationsareinconflictwiththeinstalla-
tionrequirementsofthemicroscope.
SafetyDataSheets Observethe enclosedsafetydatasheets.The instructionsandguidelinesgivenin therespective
safetydatasheets mustbe complied with.
Software FordetailedinformationonhowtouseLabscope,pleaserefertoitsOnlineHelporaskyour ZEISS
Sales&ServicePartner.
Systemandthird- Informationabout theindividualcomponents,enhancements,and accessoriescanbe obtained
partyComponents, fromyourZEISSSales&Service Partner.Alsorefertothedocumentationofthird-partymanufac-
Accessories turers.
Observetheadditionalinstructionmanuals:
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Apple®iPadPro®4thGen12.9’’
Apple®iPadPro®5thGen12.9’’
MicrosoftSurfacePro7(i5-1035G4ori7-1065G7processor);12.3’’
Apple®andiPad Pro®areregisteredtrademarksofAppleInc.
MicrosoftandMicrosoftSurfacearetrademarksoftheMicrosoftgroup.
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.3 Explanation of Warning Messages and Additional Information
DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION,andNOTICEarestandardsignalwordsusedtodeterminethe lev-
elsofhazardsandrisksof personalinjuryandpropertydamage.Notonly thesafetyand warning
messagesintheSafetychapteraretobeconsideredalsoallsafetyandwarning messagesin
otherchapters.Failureto complywiththeseinstructionsand warningscanresultin bothpersonal
injuryandpropertydamageandinvolvethelossofanyclaimsfordamages.
Thefollowingwarningmessagesindicatingdangeroussituationsandhazardsareusedinthisdoc-
ument.
DANGER
Type andsource of danger
DANGERindicatesan imminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultin death
orseriousinjury.
WARNING
Type andsource of danger
WARNINGindicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION
Type andsource of danger
CAUTIONindicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnot avoided,mayresultin minor
ormoderateinjury.
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NOTICE
Type andsource of danger
NOTICEindicatesapotentiallyharmfulsituationwhich,ifnot avoided,mayresultinproperty
damage.
Info
Providesadditionalinformationorexplanationstohelpoperatorbetterunderstandthecon-
tentsofthisdocument.
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.4 Explanation of Symbols
Symbol
Explanation
CEmarking(ConformitéEuropéene)
CSAlabel:producttestedbyCSAtomeetU.S.andCanadianstandards.
CSA approvalmasternumber optionallygivenadjacenttothissymbol
Manufacturer
Dateofmanufacture
Importer
AuthorizedrepresentativeintheEuropeanCommunity
Serialnumber
Cataloguenumber
WEEElabel: Donotdiscardasunsortedwaste.Sendtoseparatecollection
facilitiesforrecoveryandrecycling
Tab.1:Explanationofsymbols
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AboutthisInstructionManual|1.5Contact
ZEISS
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.5 Contact
Ifyou haveanyquestionsorproblems,contactyourlocalZEISSSales&ServicePartneroroneof
thefollowingaddresses:
Headquarters
Phone:
Fax:
[phone]
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
MicroscopyCourses,Training,andEducation
Forinformationonmicroscopycourses,training,and educationcontactusonourhomepage
(https://www.zeiss.com/microscopy/int/service-support/training-and-education.html#contact).
ZEISSPortal
TheZEISSPortal(https://portal.zeiss.com/)offers various servicesthat simplify thedaily workwith
yourZEISSsystems(machinesandsoftware).Itisconstantlyimprovedandextendedtomeetyour
needsandrequirementsbetter.
ZEISSSales&ServicePartner
Youcanfinda ZEISSSales&ServicePartnerinyourareaunderhttps://www.zeiss.com/mi-
croscopy/int/website/forms/sales-and-service-contacts.html.
ServiceGermany
Phone:
Fax:
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Email:
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Safety
Thischaptercontainsgeneralrequirementsforsafeworking practices.Anypersonusing themi-
croscopeorcommissionedwithinstallationormaintenancemust readand observe thesegeneral
safetyinstructions.Knowledgeofbasicsafetyinstructionsand requirementsisa preconditionfor
safeandfault-freeoperation.Operational safetyof thesuppliedmicroscopeisonlyensuredif itis
operatedaccordingtoitsintendeduse.
Ifanyworkisassociatedwithresidualrisks,thisismentionedintherelevantpartsofthisdocu-
mentin aspecificnote. Whencomponents mustbehandled with specialcaution,they are
markedwithawarninglabel.Thesewarningsmustalwaysbeobserved.
2
.1 Intended Use
Improperuseofthemicroscopeanditscomponentscaneasilyleadtoimpairmentoftheirfunc-
tion or evendamage them.Damagecaused byincorrectoperation,negligence,orunauthorized
intervention,inparticularbyremoving,modifying,orreplacingpartsofthemicroscopeoritscom-
ponents,cannotbeheldliablebythedevicemanufacturer.Third-partydevicesorcomponents
thatarenotexpresslyapprovedbyZEISSmay notbeused.
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.1.1 Intended Purpose
The invertedmicroscopesAxiovert5digitalareinstrumentsforuniversalusewithintegrated
monoorcolorcamera.Themicroscopesweredesignedforbiologicalapplications.Themicro-
scopesuseeyepiece-lesstechnology.TheyarepreparedforuseincombinationwithatabletPC.
Theyaresuitablefortransmittedlightbrightfield,phasecontrastandfluorescenceRGB-UV.
Itisnotintendedto eitherdirectlyorindirectlygeneratemedicaldiagnosticresults.
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.1.2 EMC Information
TheEMCperformancehasbeenverifiedasClass1BforEMIandbasicelectromagneticenviron-
mentforEMSunderthestandardizedconfigurations.Theremightbeadegradationwhileanex-
ternalcomponent/accessoryincorporated.
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.1.3 Optical Risk Grouping
Accordingto EN62471 sourcesofopticalradiationare classified intoriskgroupssubjecttotheir
potentialphotobiologicalhazard.Sourcesareclassifiedintothe followingfourgroupsaccording
tohazard,basedontheemissionlimitaswellaspermissibleexposuretime beforehazardex-
ceeded.
Risk group
Description
Exempt
Nophotobiologicalhazard.
1
2
Nohazarddueto normalbehaviouriallimitationson exposure.
Nohazardduetotheaversion responsetoverybrightlightsourcesor
thermaldiscomfort.
3
Hazardousevenformomentaryexposure.
Thefollowingtableliststheriskgroupingoftheavailablelight sources/illuminationunitsaccord-
ingtothementionedstandard:
Light source/Illumination unit
Risk group
Axiovert5digital
1 (lowrisk)
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.2 General Safety Information
Thisdocumentmustbe readbeforecommissioninginordertoensuresafeanduninterruptedop-
eration.Payparticularattentiontoalllistedsafetynotes.Makesure,that
§
theoperatingpersonnelhasreadandunderstoodthismanual,associateddocumentsand
particularlyallsafetyregulationsandinstructions,and appliesthem.
§
thelocalandnationalsafetyandaccidentpreventionregulationsmustbeobserved,aswellas
theapplicablelawsand regulationsinyourcountry.
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§
thisdocumentisalwaysavailableattheplaceofuseofthe microscope.
themicroscopeisalwaysinperfectcondition.
the microscopeissecuredagainstaccessbyunauthorizedpersons.
maintenanceandrepairwork,retrofitting,removal orreplacementofcomponents,aswell as
anyotherinterventionin themicroscopenotdescribedinthisdocument,mayonlybecarried
outbythemanufacturerZEISSorpersonsexpresslyauthorizedbyZEISStodoso.
2
.2.1 Requirements forOperators
Themicroscope,components,andaccessoriesmayonlybeoperatedandmaintainedbyautho-
rizedandtrainedpersonnel.Themicroscopemay onlybeused in accordance with thisdocument.
Ifthemicroscopeisnotusedasdescribed,the safetyof theusermaybe impairedand/orthemi-
croscopemaybedamaged.
Anyunauthorizedinterventionoruseotherthan withinthescopeofthe intendeduse shallvoid
allrightstowarrantyclaims.Theregionalregulationsonhealthprotectionandaccidentpreven-
tionmustbe observedat alltimesandduringallworkonandwiththemicroscope.
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.2.2 Safe Operating Condition
Ifcircumstancesoccur whichimpairsafetyandcausechangesinoperatingbehavior,themicro-
scopemustbeshutdownimmediatelyanda ZEISSservicerepresentativeshouldbeinformed.
Themicroscopemayonlybeoperatedaftercorrectinstallationbya ZEISSservicerepresentative
andiftheoperatingconditionsareadheredto.
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§
§
Donotoperatethemicroscopeuntilyouhavecompletelyreadandunderstoodtheentire
documentation.
Makesurethatallprotectivecoverpanelsareinstalledandallwarninglabelsareavailableand
legible.
Ensureconditionsandtakemeasurestopreventthebuildup ofelectrostaticchargeonthe
workplace.
2
.3 Prevention of Hazards
Thissectionsummarizespotentialhazardsandrecommended safetyprecautions.Failure tofollow
the safetyinstructionsand instructionsmayresult inpersonal injury and propertydamage.
2
.3.1 Mechanical Hazards
CrushingHazards Thetopplingandfallingofthemicroscopemaycauseinjuriestotheuser.Onlyoperatethemicro-
duetoUnstable scopeona stableworkingtablewithasolidand smoothtabletop.
WorkingTable
PropertyDamage Thereisa riskofinjuryandpropertydamageifthemicroscopeisimproperlyhandledandtrans-
duetoTransport ported.
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Onlyusethehandletotransportthemicroscope.
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.3.2 ElectricalHazards
VoltageHazards Riskof electricshock incase ofcontactwithlive parts.
Themicroscopemustbepluggedintoaproperlyinstalledpowersocketwithprotectiveearthcon-
tactusingthesuppliedmainscable.Theprotectiveearthconnectionmustnotbeimpairedbythe
useofextensioncables.
Safedisconnectionfrom thepowersupplyisonlyensuredbypullingoutthemainsplug.The
switchon themicroscopeonly switchestostandbymode.
Detachablemainssupplycordsmustnotbereplacedwithinadequatelyratedcords.Alwaysuse
thepowercordssuppliedbyZEISS.Whenanunsuitablepowercordisused,ZEISScannolonger
guaranteetheelectricalsafetyandfunctionalityofthemicroscope.
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Shutdownthe microscope whennotusing the microscope.
Disconnectthepowersupplybeforecleaning.
Setupandoperatethemicroscopesothattheconnectorsareeasilyaccessible.
Position the microscope in awaysothatyou can easilyunplug thepowercableatany time.
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.3.3 Thermal Hazards
HeatAccumulation Coveringtheventilationopeningscanlead toheataccumulationthatmaydamagethemicro-
scopeand,inextremecases,cancauseafire.
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Keepventilationopeningsunobstructedatalltimes.
Donotcover devices oropeningsemitting heat.
Donotobstructventilation.
Complywithminimumdistanceof30mmfromwalls.
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.3.4 Hazards Generated by Radiation
OpticalRadiation LEDlightsourcesemitstrongopticalradiation(e.g.UV,VIS,IR).Opticalradiationmaycausedam-
Hazards agetotheskinandeyes.Theextentofthedamagedependsontheparameterssuchaswave-
length,exposuretime,modeofoperation(continuousorpulsed),etc.
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Avoidexposureof eyesand skin toradiation.
Donotintroducereflectiveobjectsintothebeampath.
Neverremovecoversorcoverpanelsduringoperation.
Donotdisableanyinterlocksystemelements.
Usesuitableprotectiveequipment/protectiveclothingifrequired.
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.3.5 Hazards Generated by Materials and Substances
BiologicalHazard Biologicalsubstances/agentsmay posea riskto thehealth ofhumansand other livingorganisms.
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Keepalogbookoftheknownbiologicalsubstances/agentsusedwhenworkingwiththemi-
croscopeandshowittotheZEISSservicerepresentativebeforetheyperformanyworkon the
microscope.
HazardofSkin Theimmersionfluidcancauseskinirritation.
Irritation
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Avoidanycontactwithskin,eyesandclothes.
Readandobservethesafetydatasheetofthe immersionfluid.
Intheeventofskincontact,wash theoiloffwithplenty ofwater andsoap.
Intheeventofeyecontact,flusheyeswithcopiousamountsofwaterforaminimumof5
minutes.Seeamedicalspecialistif theirritationpersists.
Disinfectant Ensureadequateventilationinclosedrooms.Incaseofinsufficientventilation,wearrespiratory
Hazards protectiveequipment.Remove any harmfulresidue. Allowthe devicetodry offafterdisinfection,
particularlyafterdisinfectionof eyepieces.Donot inhalevapors.Whenusingdisinfectants,donot
eat,drinkorsmoke.Avoidcontactwitheyesandskin.Removecontaminatedclothingandwash
beforereuse.
InfectionHazards Directcontactwiththeeyepiecescanbeapotentialway ofpassingon bacterialandviralinfec-
tions.
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The riskcanbe loweredbyusing personaleyepieces oreyecups.If eyepiecesneedtobe disin-
fectedfrequently,ZEISSrecommendstousetheeyepieceswithouteyecups.
Toavoidinfections,theuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE),e.g.gloves,foroperation,
cleaning,anddecontaminationishighlyrecommended.Disposableglovescanbe decontami-
natedwithalcoholforexample,ifnecessary,or shouldbechangedfrequentlytominimizethe
riskofcontamination.
Consumable Incorrecthandlingof consumablesand cleaning agentscan lead topropertydamage orskinand
Hazards eyeinjuries.ConsumablesthatarenotapprovedbyZEISScan leadtopropertydamage.Consult
yourZEISSSales&ServicePartnertolearnwhatconsumablesyou canorderandhowtohandle
them.
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Hazardous Themicroscopeandothercomponentscancomeintocontactwithvariousspecimensandsub-
Substances stancesthatcanbehazardousto humansandtheenvironment.Themicroscopeisnotequipped
withspecialequipmentprotectingitfromcorrosive,potentiallyinfectious,toxicandradioactiveor
othersamplesthat maybe hazardous tohealth.
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§
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Makesurethat the microscopewasnot incontactwithhazardoussubstances(checkthelab-
oratorylogbook);otherwise,themicroscopemustbecleaned/decontaminated/disinfected.
Checkthecomponentsalso.Ifnecessary,cleanthecomponentsasmeticulouslyaspossible.
Labelcontaminated/infected components thatcannotbeproperlycleaned.
Contaminatedpartsshall notbereturnedtoanyZEISSdepartment.Decontaminated partscan
be senttoZEISSaccompaniedbya signed „CustomerDeclarationofDecontamination“.
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§
Weargloves.
Observealllegalrequirements,inparticulartherelevantnationalaccident preventionregula-
tions.
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.3.6 Hazards Generatedwith the Operating Environment
Dirt,Dust,and Dirt,dust,and moisturecan impairthe microscope’sfunctionality.
Moisture
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Shutdownthe microscopewheneveritisnotusedandcoverit witha dustprotectioncover.
Alwayscoverunusedopenings/ports.
Performregularmaintenanceandcleaningaccordingtotheinstructionsin thismanual.
Makesurethatnocleaningliquidormoisturegetsinsidethemicroscope.
Makesurethat theelectricalpartsnevercomeintocontactwithmoisture.
Neverexposethemicroscopetoinadmissibleclimateconditions(highhumidityandtempera-
ture).
Explosive Firehazardduetoexplosiveorflammableenvironment.
Atmosphere
Donotoperatethedevicesincludedinthescopeofdeliveryinapotentiallyexplosiveatmosphere,
inthepresenceofvolatileanestheticsorflammablesolventssuchasalcohol,petrolorsimilarsub-
stances.
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.4 Labels and Lights
Thischaptershowslabelsand,whereapplicable,indicatorlights.
Allpartsthatmayposespecifichazardsaremarkedwithwarninglabels.
Alwaysobserveallwarninglabels!
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Checkallwarninglabelsfor availabilityandlegibility.
Immediatelyreplace damagedor illegiblewarninglabels.
Incase alabelismissing pleasecontactyour ZEISSservicerepresentative forfree ofchargere-
placement.
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.4.1 Labels and Lights on the Axiovert 5 digital
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1
2
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Fig.1:PositionofwarninglabelsonAxiovert5digital
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Pos.
Label or light
Explanation
1
Typelabel
2
Conformitylabel
3
4
EUrepresentativelabel
Socketlabel:Tablet/Power
*
EUrepresentative and importer label
*
Labelisplacedonthemicroscopepackag-
ing.
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.5 Safety Devices and Interlocks
Inordertopreventinjuriesand/orpropertydamage,themicroscopeis equippedwithseveral
safetydevicesandinterlocks.Incaseofdefectordamage,theaffectedpartsandthemicroscope
mustbetakenout ofoperationimmediately andmustbesecuredagainstunintentionaluse.
Toverifythesafetyofthemicroscope,contactyourZEISSservicerepresentativeandkeeptheser-
vicelogsandlogbooks.
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ProductandFunctionalDescription|
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Product and Functional Description
TheAxiovert5digitalisatransmitted-lightandreflected-lightmicroscopeofcompactdesignwith
asmallfootprint.Themicroscopeprovideshighresolution,infinity-correctedobjectivesforthe
transmitted-lighttechniquesbrightfield,andphasecontrastmicroscopyandforthereflected-light
techniquefluorescence.
Themicroscopeistobe usedwithatabletPC.
Themicroscopeiscompatiblewith:
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Apple®iPadPro®4thGen12.9’’
Apple®iPadPro®5thGen12.9’’
MicrosoftSurfacePro7(i5-1035G4ori7-1065G7processor);12.3’’
Typical §Biologicalexaminationsinlaboratories(research)andhospitals
applications
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Scienceandresearch(colleges,universities)inbiologicalfields
Observebloodandtissuesamplesofthehumanbody
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Foradditionalinformationanddetaileddescriptions,refertofurtherapplicable documentsor
askyourZEISSSales&ServicePartner.
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.1 Main Components of Axiovert 5 digital
Purpose ThissectionshowsthemaincomponentsofAxiovert5 digital.
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Fig.2:Maincomponents
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Specimenstage[}22]
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Stand
Carriertransmitted-lightillumination
withwhiteLED10W
Holderfortablet
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Nosepiecewithobjectives[}21]
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MountingframeM
Objectguide
Reflectorturret[}23]
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ProductandFunctionalDescription|3.2ControlsandFunctionalElementsonComponents
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.2 Controls and Functional Elements on Components
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.2.1 Front Side ofthe Stand
Thissectionshows the functionalcomponentsandcontrols.
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Anti-theftdevice
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Condenser
PowerswitchOn/Offwith powerindi-
cator[}20]
Coaxial knurled knobforYadjust-
ment
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Coaxial knurled knobforXadjust-
ment
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Focusing drive –fineadjustment
Focusing drive –coarseadjustment
Snapbutton(rightandleftside)
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Fig.3:Controlsandfunctionalelements
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Focusing drive –fineadjustment
Snap button(rightandleftside)
Lightshield
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Focusing drive –coarseadjustment
Tablethandles
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11 Contrast lever
13 Release leverforadjustablefocusstop
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Carryinghandle
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.2.2 Rear Side ofthe Stand
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Fig.4:Controlsandfunctionalelementsontherearside
Tabletsocket(USB3.0TypeC socket) Powersocket
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.2.3 Power Indicator
Function Thepowerindicatorindicatesthecurrentstateofthe microscopewiththefollowingstates:
Color
blue
green
red
State
Status
continuously
continuously
continuously
flashing
Themicroscopeisbeinginitialized.
Themicroscopeisreadyforoperation.
An errorhasoccurredduringupdate or initialization.
Anupdateofthe smartboxisrunning.
Themicroscopeispoweredoff.
red
none
off
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