DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENTZEISS Control and functional elements on microscope components Axiolab 538 430037-7444-001 05/20192.5.2 Microscope stagesMechanical stage 75x50 R or L or mechanicalstage 75x30 R ergonomic with stationary drive− Mechanical stage (Fig. 2-12/8) for holdingand positioning specimens with a specimenholder.− Specimen holder (Fig. 2-12/2) for single-handed operation or specimen holder forcounting chambers (replaceable afterloosening the two knurled screws,Fig. 2-12/1).− Coaxial knurled knobs for X (Fig. 2-12/7) andY adjustment (Fig. 2-12/6).The coaxial knurled knobs for X and Y canbe adjusted to suit the personal preferencesof the user with regard to height andfriction. The required tools (Fig. 2-12/5) arelocated in the upper coaxial knurled knob.− Vernier scale for display of adjustmentrange in the X (Fig. 2-12/3) and Y directions(Fig. 2-12/4).− Coaxial knurled knobs on right (R) or left (L)side depending on the model.Mechanical stage 75x50 R or L− Mechanical stage (Fig. 2-13/1) for holdingand positioning specimens with a specimenholder.− Specimen holder (Fig. 2-13/2) for single-handed operation or specimen holder forcounting chambers (replaceable afterloosening the two knurled screws,Fig. 2-13/3).− Coaxial knurled knobs for X (Fig. 2-13/5) andY adjustment (Fig. 2-13/4).− Coaxial knurled knobs on right (R) or left (L)side depending on the model.Fig. 2-12 Mechanical stage 75x50 R withspecimen holderFig. 2-13 Mechanical stage 75x50 R withspecimen holder