START-UPAxiolab 5 Mounting standard components ZEISS05/2019 430037-7444-001 573.1.6 Mounting a mechanical stageAxiolab 5 stands are fitted with the respectivemechanical stage at the factory according tocustomer requirements.The friction adjustment of the coaxial knurledknobs is set at an average value at the factory.Should the stage need to be replaced or the stagesettings changed, proceed as follows:3.1.6.1 Dismantling a stage and specimenholder• Loosen the two clamping screws (Fig. 3-8/1) ofthe specimen holder (Fig. 3-8/2) and take offthe specimen holder.• Remove the four fastening screws (Fig. 3-8/6)on the stage carrier (Fig. 3-8/4) using an Allenwrench (AF 3) (Fig. 3-8/5).• Remove stage (Fig. 3-8/3) upwards from thestage carrier.3.1.6.2 Installing the stage• Place the stage (Fig. 3-8/3) on the stage carrier (Fig. 3-8/4) so that the threaded holes on the bottomof the stage (Fig. 3-8/8) are positioned above the stage carrier openings (Fig. 3-8/7).• Insert four fastening screws (Fig. 3-8/6) through the stage carrier from below and screw them into thebottom of the stage.• Turn the stage to orient it in an XY direction and tighten the fastening screws.• Place the specimen holder (Fig. 3-8/2) on the stage and fasten the two clamping screws (Fig. 3-8/1).3.1.6.3 Setting the drive length on stage driveThe length of the X and Y drives can be extended by shifting the respective coaxial knurled knob(Fig. 3-9/4 or 1) axially within a range of approx. 15 mm.Fig. 3-8 Installing a mechanical stage
