PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONAxio Vert.A1 Mounting Optional Components Carl Zeiss05/2012 431030-7044-001 613.3 Mounting Optional ComponentsSwitch off the microscope and pull the power plug before mounting any optional components.Be sure to put the relevant assemblies back into operational condition after mounting optionalcomponents. (See Sections 3.1 to 1.1.)3.3.1 Changing Diaphragms in the Condenser with Modulator DiskThe condenser does not have to be taken out of its mount when diaphragms are to be installed orchanged.• Loosen the quick-locking mechanism of the condenser and turn the condenser in such a way that themounting hole on the right-hand or left-hand side of the transmitted light illumination carrierbecomes accessible. Tighten the quick-locking mechanism.• Remove the sealing cap (Fig. 3-25/5) from the mounting hole.Each of the condenser positions on the modulator disk is marked with a number (Fig. 3-25/16).• Screw the desired module (Ph, iHMC, PlasDIC or DIC, Fig. 3-25/3) onto the thread (Fig. 3-25/2) of themounting tool.Fig. 3-25 Installing Diaphragms in the Modulator Disk of the Condenser
