Zeizz Stemi 508 User manual

SDA Stand
for Stereomicroscopes
Operating Manual

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Knowledge of this manual is required for the operation of the instrument. Would you therefore please
make yourself familiar with the contents of this manual and pay special attention to hints concerning safe
operation of the instrument.
The specifications are subject to change; the manual is not covered by an update service.
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Issued by: Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH
P.O.B. 4041, 37030 Göttingen, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
www.zeiss.de
Number of this Operating Manual: B 46-0075 e
Date of issue: Version 3; 05/01/2006

CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Page
Copyright .............................................................................................................................................3
Contents .............................................................................................................................................4
Illustrations .............................................................................................................................................4
1Introduction............................................................................................................................5
1.1 General.....................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Notes on instrument safety........................................................................................................6
1.3 Notes on warranty.....................................................................................................................6
2Description..............................................................................................................................7
2.1 System overview........................................................................................................................7
2.2 Technical data...........................................................................................................................8
3Unpacking and Installation....................................................................................................9
3.1 Unpacking and installing the SDA stand ....................................................................................9
3.2 Installing Stemi mount and microscope body...........................................................................11
4Operation..............................................................................................................................12
4.1 Vertical adjustment of the double boom..................................................................................12
4.2 Longitudinal adjustment of the double boom..........................................................................13
4.3 Boom rotation about the stand column................................................................................... 14
4.4 Rotation of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head...................................................................14
4.5 Inclination of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head ................................................................15
ILLUSTRATIONS
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Fig. 3-1 Screwing the column onto the base plate ..............................................................................9
Fig. 3-2 Installing the double boom ..................................................................................................10
Fig. 3-3 Installing Stemi mount and microscope body ....................................................................... 11
Fig. 4-1 Operating the SDA stand.....................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
This operating manual includes information and warnings that must be observed by the user.
The following warning and information symbols are used in this manual:
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a possible hazard to the user of the instrument.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a possible hazard to the instrument or system.
NOTE
This symbol refers you to advice that you must observe under all circumstances.

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1.2 Notes on instrument safety
The SDA Stand for Stereomicroscopes, including original accessories, must not be used for
applications other than those described in this manual. The manufacturer cannot assume any
liability for other applications, including those of individual modules or single components. This
also applies to any service or repair work that is not carried out by authorized service personnel.
In case of non-compliance, all warranty claims shall be forfeited.
1.3 Notes on warranty
The manufacturer guarantees that the instrument is free of material or manufacturing defects when
delivered. Possible defects must be notified to us immediately and steps be taken to minimize damage. If
notified of such a defect, the manufacturer is obligated to rectify it at his discretion, either by repairing
the instrument or delivering an intact replacement. No guarantee is provided for defects caused by
natural wear (wearing parts in particular) and improper use.
The instrument manufacturer shall not be liable for damage caused by faulty operation, negligence or
any other tampering with the instrument, particularly the removal or replacement of instrument
components, or the use of accessories from other manufacturers. Any such action shall lead to a forfeit
of all warranty claims.
With the exception of the work specified in this manual, no maintenance or repair of the instrument may
be undertaken. Repairs may only be carried out by Carl Zeiss service staff or persons expressly authorized
by Carl Zeiss. In case of any malfunction of the device, contact the responsible Carl Zeiss service agency.

DESCRIPTION
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2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 System overview

DESCRIPTION
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2.2 Technical data
Weight and dimensions:
SDA stand, complete equipment ..........................................................................................approx. 53 kg
Consisting of:
- Base plate SDA (350 mm x 350 mm x 50 mm) .........................................................approx. 30 kg
- Double boom SDA (670 mm x 200 mm x 170 mm) ..................................................approx. 15 kg
Additional items:
- Column SDA (∅40 x 610 mm) ..................................................................................approx. 8 kg
- Column 32 (∅32 x 200 mm)
Adjustment range of double boom:
Horizontal, in guiding direction ...................................................................................max. 330 mm
Vertical on SDA column....................................................................................................... 425 mm
Rotary on SDA column ............................................................................................................. 360°
Accessible object positions:
Swivel radius around SDA column, measured up to
Axis of vertical column 32 ........................................................................................200 to 530 mm
Optical axis with radially oriented Stemi mount ........................................................360 to 690 mm
Object height above mounting surface of SDA base plate
At an optical working distance of 92 mm and
vertical observation from top with Stemi mount
in upright F position............................................................................................0 to 330 mm
in turned around L position.................................................................................0 to 250 mm
horizontal observation................................................................................................80 to 820 mm

UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
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3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking and installing the SDA
stand
The two standard basic components of the SDA
stand are supplied packed in two packages.
The SDA base plate is separately packed.
The package containing the double boom
additionally includes:
− SDA column
− Double boom with rotating/tilting head and
column 32
− Vertical adjustment retainer ring
− Screws, lever and tools
• For the installation of the SDA stand, remove all
components from the packaging (verify that all
components are present).
CAUTION
When unpacking and installing the
base plate, consider that it has a
weight of approx. 30 kg.
Two persons are needed to screw the column into
the base plate:
• One person should hold the base plate (up end)
and the column and align these parts to each
other.
• The second person should screw the column
(3-1/1) onto the base plate (3-1/2) with
mounting screw (M16, 3-1/3) using an Allen key
(SW 14 mm). The mounting screw should be
fastened tightly.
• Erect base plate with column and put it onto a
stable support.
Fig. 3-1 Screwing the column onto the base
plate

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• Slip vertical adjustment retainer ring (3-2/4) over
column (3-2/5) and clamp it tightly at the
desired height using clamp lever (3-2/3).
The angular position of the clamp lever
can be set to a position that is
favorable for the clamping procedure.
To this end, push the lever axially in
the direction of the column until it
comes out of the click stop and turn it
into the desired angular position. After
releasing the lever, it will automatically
snap in again by a spring mechanism.
CAUTION
The double boom has a weight of
approx. 15 kg; call on a second person
for help, if necessary.
• Slip the double boom (3-2/2), aligned axially,
over the column and let it rest on the retainer
ring.
If the object to be examined shall be located underneath the double boom, install the
rotating/tilting head and column 32 pointing downward.
For the horizontal observation of high located objects, the double boom may also be used
turned about (rotating/tilting head and column 32 pointing up).
• Screw clamp screw (3-2/1) into double boom and tighten it.
Fig. 3-2 Installing the double boom

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3.2 Installing Stemi mount and
microscope body
• Loosen clamp lever (3-3/2) on rotating/tilting
head (3-3/1).
• Align column 32 (3-3/3) vertically and retighten
the clamp lever.
The angular position of the clamp lever
on the rotating/tilting head may be
varied analogously to the clamp lever
of the retainer ring.
• Unscrew end piece (3-3/6) from column 32
(3-3/3).
• Slip Stemi mount (3-3/5) from the bottom over
column 32 and fix it in the desired position by
means of clamp knob (3-3/4).
With a short working distance of the
supplementary lens system / objective,
you may also slip the Stemi mount
turned about over the column 32 to
increase the spacing to the object and
the base plate.
• If available, slip the fiber holder over and clamp
it.
• Screw the end piece back into column 32.
CAUTION
Before inserting the microscope body make sure that its objective does not collide with the base
plate or the mounting surface of the stand when inserting it. Change the vertical adjustment of
the double boom and the retainer ring, if necessary.
• Insert the microscope body (3-3/8) into the 76 mm wide mounting hole of the Stemi mount (3-3/5)
and fix clamp screw (3-3/7) by means of the SW 3 ball-headed screwdriver.
Fig. 3-3 Installing Stemi mount and
microscope body

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4 OPERATION
The SDA stand allows the working position of the used microscope body to be adapted to large-size or
voluminous objects to be examined.
The following adjustments are possible:
− Vertical adjustment of the double boom on the stand column (approx. 425 mm), see Section 4.1
− Longitudinal adjustment of the double boom (approx. 330 mm), see Section 4.2
− Boom rotation about the stand column (360°), see Section 4.3
− Rotation of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head (approx. 330°), see Section 4.4
− Inclination of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head (approx. 90°), see Section 4.5
CAUTION
The retainer ring (4-1/4) must always be clamped directly under the double boom (4-1/8)! The
clamps of retainer ring (4-1/4) and double boom (4-1/1) may only be released in turn;
otherwise, the double boom will slip down unsecured involving the risk of injury to the operator
or damage to the microscope and the object to be examined.
4.1 Vertical adjustment of the double boom
Vertical adjustment, upward:
• Make sure the retainer ring (4-1/4) is clamped. If not, tighten clamp lever (4-1/3).
• Loosen clamp screw (4-1/1) and push the double boom up into the desired position.
• Retighten the clamp screw (4-1/1).
• Hold retainer ring (4-1/4) tight, release clamp lever (4-1/3) and push the retainer ring up until it
touches the double boom.
• Retighten clamp lever (4-1/3).
Vertical adjustment, downward:
CAUTION
Before any downward vertical adjustment check how far the double boom can be moved
downward without the microscope colliding with the mounting surface, the base plate or the
object to be examined.
• Make sure the double boom is clamped; if not, tighten clamp screw (4-1/1).
• Release clamp lever (4-1/3) and push retainer ring (4-1/4) down into the desired position.

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• Retighten clamp lever (4-1/3).
• Holding double boom (4-1/8) tight loosen clamp screw (4-1/1).
• Slowly lower the double boom (4-1/8) until it rests on the retainer ring.
• Retighten clamp screw (4-1/1).
Fig. 4-1 Operating the SDA stand
4.2 Longitudinal adjustment of the double boom
CAUTION
Double boom and weight of the microscope must be adjusted to each other to ensure stability
of the setup and prevent the risk of injury to the operator or damage to the microscope or the
object to be examined by falling over of the stand.
If the weight of the microscope equipment is ≤8 kg, the double boom can be adjusted to the
full length.
• Loosen clamp screw (4-1/2).
• Pull the double boom (4-1/8) out or push it in to adjust the desired length.
• Retighten the clamp screw (4-1/2).

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4.3 Boom rotation about the stand column
CAUTION
The retainer ring (4-1/4) must always be clamped directly under the double boom (4-1/8)! The
clamps of retainer ring (4-1/3) and double boom (4-1/1) may only be released in turn;
otherwise, the double boom will slip down unsecured involving the risk of injury to the operator
or damage to the microscope and the object to be examined.
• Push the retainer ring (4-1/4) under the double boom (4-1/8) and clamp it tightly (4-1/3).
• Loosen the boom rotation clamp screw (4-1/1) and swivel the double boom to the desired position.
CAUTION
Take care to prevent any collision with persons, the object to be examined or any other
surrounding objects. Besides, take into account the length and guides of the optical fiber.
• Retighten the boom rotation clamp screw (4-1/1).
4.4 Rotation of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head
CAUTION
Before turning the column check how far you can turn the column without the microscope
colliding with the double boom.
• Loosen the clamp screw (4-1/6) on the rotating/tilting head (4-1/7).
• Rotate column 32 with Stemi mount and microscope into the desired position.
• Retighten the clamp screw (4-1/6).

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4.5 Inclination of column 32 in the rotating/tilting head
CAUTION
Before inclining the column 32, check how far it can be inclined without the microscope
colliding with the double boom, the object to be examined or the mounting surface or base
plate. Move the double boom up before, if necessary.
• Loosen clamp lever (4-1/5) on rotating/tilting head (4-1/7).
• Incline column 32 with Stemi mount and microscope into the desired position.
• Retighten the clamp lever (4-1/5).
When zooming with the microscope, the object feature in the image center will remain there
if the microscope axis is perpendicular to the object surface. In general, this requirement will
not be met after the column 32 was inclined. In this case, the image will be shifted up or
down while zooming.

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