START-UPZEISS Mounting standard components Axioscope 5/7/Vario52 430035-7344-001 03/20183.1.9 Mechanical stages with friction adjustmentThe drive length and friction for the X- and Y-adjustment can be adjusted individually on the standardmechanical stage (432035-9002-000) and the mechanical stage 432035-9070-000.(1) Adjusting the drive length on the stagedriveThe drive length of the X- and Y-drive can beadjusted by an axial shift of the coaxial knurledknob (360HFig. 3-15/4 and 1) within a range of approx.15 mm.(2) Adjusting the frictional torque of thecoaxial knurled knobs for theX-/Y-adjustment of the mechanical stageThe frictional torque of the coaxial knurled knobs isfactory-preset to a medium level which can bechanged as follows if necessary:a) X-drive• Slide the coaxial knurled knob for theX-adjustment (361HFig. 3-15/4) all the way down.• Take the enclosed adjustment pin (362HFig. 3-15/5)out of the coaxial knurled knob for theY-adjustment (363HFig. 3-15/1) and stick it into oneof the holes on the lower hole nut (364HFig. 3-15/3).• Hold the coaxial knurled knob for the X-adjustment (365HFig. 3-15/4) and turn the hole nut with theadjustment pin clockwise (lower frictional torque: –) or counterclockwise (higher frictional torque: +)until you reach the desired level of friction (see 3 6 6 H Fig. 3-15).• The adjustment should not be more than one rotation.b) Y-drive• Slide the coaxial knurled knob for the Y-adjustment (367HFig. 3-15/1) all the way up.• Stick the enclosed adjustment pin (368HFig. 3-15/5) into the hole on the upper hole nut (369HFig. 3-15/2).• Hold the coaxial knurled knob for the Y-adjustment (370HFig. 3-15/1) and turn the hole nut with theadjustment pin clockwise (lower frictional torque: –) or counterclockwise (higher frictional torque: +)until you reach the desired level of friction.• The adjustment should not be more than one rotation.• Replace the adjustment pin in the coaxial knurled knob for the Y-adjustment (371HFig. 3-15/1).Fig. 3-15 Adjusting the frictional momentum
