PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONCarl Zeiss Connecting the Microscope to the Power Supply System, Switching … Axio Vert.A160 431030-7044-001 05/20123.2 Connecting the Microscope to the Power Supply System, Switching theMicroscope on and Setting It up• Plug the power supply cable (Fig. 3-24/3) into the socket at the back of the microscope and connectthe microscope to the power supply system.• Switch the microscope on, using the ON / OFF switch (Fig. 3-24/2) located on the left-hand side of theinstrument.The blue light (Fig. 3-24/1) of the power indicator signals that the microscope is ready for operation.• Check and, if necessary, replace the two G-fuse links in the event of a malfunction. (SeeSection 5.2.2).• If required, use the separate power supply unit to switch on the fluorescence illuminator (e.g., HBO 50or HBO 100 or HXP 120C) on the Axio Vert.A1 FL stand or the halogen illuminator (HAL 100) on theAxio Vert.A1 MAT. (See Section 3.1.11.1).Fig. 3-24 Connecting and Switching on the Microscope• If the microscope is equipped for transmitted light and reflected light, put the TL/RL switch into thedesired position.• Set the desired brightness on the illumination control.• Whenever the microscope is used for a short period at a time only, the ECO power-saving functionmay be employed. See Section 4.6.• Set the height stop for the focusing drive to prevent specimens from getting damaged by the focusingdrive. See Section 4.7.
