Axiolab 5 ELEMENTI DI COMANDO ESSENZIALI ZEISS07/2018 430037-7014-111 15Italiano9.2 Stativo Axiolab 5, Pol-TL/RLFig. 2 Elementi di comando e funzione dello stativo per Axiolab 5, Pol-TL/RL

Zeiss Axiolab 5 Quick Reference Manual

INTRODUCTION

Warning labels on the microscopes

Fig. 1-2 Warning labels on the Axiolab 5 stand for transmitted light

Notes on the warranty

DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT

Technical data

Interface diagram

Control and functional elements on the microscope

Axiolab 5 stand, Bio-TL

Fig. 2-2 Axiolab 5 stand, Bio-TL

Axiolab 5 stand, Bio-TL/FL

Fig. 2-3 Axiolab 5 stand, Bio-TL/FL

Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL

Fig. 2-4 Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL

Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL/conoscopy

Fig. 2-5 Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL/Conoscopy

Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL/RL

Fig. 2-6 Axiolab 5 stand, Pol-TL/RL

Axiolab 5 stand, Mat-TL/RL

Fig. 2-7 Axiolab 5 stand, Mat-TL/RL

Functions of stands keys and display elements

Control and functional elements on microscope components

Fig. 2-10 Binocular photo tube 30°/23 with toggle graduation 100:0/0:100

Fig. 2-11 Binocular ergo photo tube 20°/23 with vertical adjustment

Microscope stages

Filter mount on luminous-field diaphragm operating ring for filter 32x4 mm

Filter slider for reflected light stand

Polarizer

Microscope operating modes

Axiocam 202 mono/208 color controls and connectors

OSD functionality with Axiocam 202 mono/208 color

START-UP

Fig. 3-2 Placing tools in the storage compartment

Attaching the binocular tube/photo tube

Inserting eyepieces or auxiliary microscope or pinhole diaphragm

Screwing in objectives

Inserting and removing P&C reflector modules in/from the reflector turret

Mounting a mechanical stage

Fig. 3-9 Friction adjustment

Mounting the Pol rotary stage

Fig. 3-11 Centering the Pol rotary stage

Fig. 3-12 Centering objectives

Mounting the condenser

Mounting the darkfield condenser

Mounting or replacing the 35 W halogen lamp or the 10 W LED illuminator for transmitted light

Fig. 3-17 Removing the LED illuminator

Fig. 3-19 Inserting the LED illuminator

Mounting or replacing the 35 W halogen lamp or the 10 W LED illuminator for reflected light

Fig. 3-22 Swinging the loops out

Fig. 3-24 Changing the LED illuminator in the adapter

Installing or replacing the LED modules for reflected light fluorescence

Mounting the Axiocam 202 mono or Axiocam 208 color

Mounting optional components

Mounting and centering the low-power system for the objectives 2.5x/4x

Inserting the modulator disk in the condenser 0.9 BF Pol

Switching the microscope on/off

Using the Light Manager function

Default factory settings of the microscope

OPERATION

Adjusting for ametropia (user's visual impairment) when using eyepiece reticles

Illumination and contrast methods in transmitted light

Fig. 4-3 Microscope settings in transmitted light brightfield microscopy

Fig. 4-4 Setting the height stop on the condenser carrier

Configuring transmitted light darkfield microscopy using the KÖHLER method

Configuring transmitted light phase contrast microscopy

ring (dark-colored, in the object)

Configuring transmitted light polarization microscopy

Fig. 4-7 Components for transmitted light polarization

Fig. 4-9 Schematic diagram of the color charts developed by Michel-Lévy

Fig. 4-10 Components for circular polarization contrast

Configuring transmitted light polarization with the conoscopy stand

Fig. 4-12 Determining optical character

Fig. 4-13 Components for transmitted light polarization on the conoscopy stand

Fig. 4-15 Schematic diagram of the color charts according to Michel-Lévy

Fig. 4-16 Components for circular polarization contrast on conoscopy stand

Configuring transmitted light polarization for conoscopic observation – determining the optical character of crystals

Fig. 4-17 Axiolab 5 for transmitted light conoscopy

Fig. 4-18 Determining the optical character

Illumination and contrast methods in reflected light

Fig. 4-19 Microscope settings in reflected light brightfield microscopy

Configuring reflected light darkfield microscopy

Configuring reflected light polarization – Proof of bireflectance and reflexion pleochroism