PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONCarl Zeiss Mounting Standard Components Axio Vert.A150 431030-7044-001 05/20123.1.10 Attaching Transmitted LightIlluminationAt your option, you can use either the LEDilluminator or the HAL illuminator for transmittedlight illumination.3.1.10.1 Attaching the HAL IlluminatorThe HAL illuminator is equipped with a separatelyexchangeable halogen lamp, which is suppliedindividually packed and needs to be inserted intothe HAL illuminator when the illuminator isattached to the microscope.• Insert the illuminator base with its contact pinsinto the slot (Fig. 3-13/6) of the carrier, as far asit will go.• Use the screw (Fig. 3-13/7) to fasten theilluminator base in place.• Take the halogen lamp (Fig. 3-13/2) out of thepackaging box and insert it into the mount(Fig. 3-13/3). In so doing, make sure that the tipof the mount engages in the centering notch ofthe carrier plate (see arrow in Fig. 3-13) of thehalogen lamp.CAUTIONDo not touch the bulb with your bare hands. If required, clean the bulb with pure alcoholbefore you switch it on for the first time in order to prevent dirt from burning into the glass.• Plug the illuminator cap (Fig. 3-13/1) onto the illuminator base (Fig. 3-13/4). For proper alignment,slide the notch in the cap onto the alignment stud (Fig. 3-13/5).Last Checking Step:Insert the three-pin plug of the transmitted light illuminator into the connector socketlocated at the back of the stand (or into the jacks marked TL on the Axio Vert.A1 MAT) andswitch the halogen lamp on.Fig. 3-13 Attaching the HAL Illuminator
