Olympus SZX-DA User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

SZX-DA

DRAWING ATTACHMENT

This instruction manual is for the Olympus SZX-DA drawing attachment. To ensure the safety,

obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this product, we

recommend you study this manual thoroughly before operating the equipment. Retain this

instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.

A X 7 1 8 9

IMPORTANT

1Getting Ready

1. This manual describes the SZX-DA drawing attachment only. Before using this equipment with the SZX microscope and

associated options, make sure that you have carefully read and understood the corresponding manuals, and understand

how to use all components of the microscopic system in combination.

2. This attachment is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe impact.

3. Do not use the attachment anywhere where it may be subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, dust or

vibrations.

2Maintenance and Storage

1. Clean all glass components by wiping gently with gauze. To remove fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe with gauze slightly

moistened with a mixture of ether (70%) and alcohol (30%).

Since solvents such as ether and alcohol are highly flammable, they must be handled carefully. Be sure to keep

these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks —— for example, electrical equipment

that is being switched on or off. Also remember to always use these chemicals only in a well-ventilated room.

2. Do not use organic solvents to clean non-optical components. If smudges are difficult to clean, wipe them with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with a diluted neutral detergent.

3. Never disassemble any part of the unit as this could cause malfunctions or reduced performance.

3Caution

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the

equipment may also be damaged. Always operate the equipment as outlined in this instruction manual.

The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual.

: Indicates that failure to follow the instructions in the warning could result in bodily harm to the

user and/or damage to equipment (including objects in the vicinity of the equipment).

# : Indicates that failure to follow the instructions could result in damage to equipment.

} : Indicates commentary (for ease of operation and maintenance).

CONTENTS

1NOMENCLATURE

2ASSEMBLY

3DRAWING/OBSERVATION SETUP

4OBSERVATION PROCEDURE

5DRAWING MAGNIFICATION

6SPECIFICATIONS

SZX-DA

NOMENCLATURE

Positioning pin

Mirror tube clamping knob

Clamping screw

Mirror tube

Light shield cap

Focusing handle

SZX-DA

ASSEMBLY

The diagram below shows how to connect this attachment to the microscopic system. The numbers in the diagram indicate

the order of assembly.

# When assembling the microscopic system, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt. Avoid scratching any

parts or touching the glass surfaces.

Positioning groove

Allen screwdriver

(Provided with the

SZX microscope body)

Required Tool

}The attachment can be mounted so that it is

located either on the left or right side of the zoom

microscope body.

Positioning pin

Clamping screw

Observation tube

Drawing

attachment

SZX zoom microscope body

Clamping screw

Positioning groove

Mirror tube

DRAWING/OBSERVATION SETUP

SZX

SZX-DA

Focusing handle

Adjusts the focusing of the

drawing sheet.

Mirror tube clamping knob

Clamps the mirror tube after

it has been pivoted to the de-

sired position.

Mirror tube

Light shield cap

Shields the light on the

drawing side.

Drawing sheet

SZX-DA

OBSERVATION PROCEDURE

Mirror tube

Fig. 1

1Placing the Drawing Sheet

Place a drawing sheet directly below the mirror tube and fix so that it does

not move.

2Adjusting the Mirror Tube (Fig. 1)

Loosen the mirror tube clamping knob @, pivot the mirror tube so that it is

perpendicular to the drawing sheet. Then tighten the mirror tube clamping

knob @.

#If the mirror pivoting angle is too large, drawing will be difficult be-

cause the pen motion on the drawing sheet will not coincide with

that in the field of view.

3Focusing the Specimen

Focus the specimen using the coarse or fine focus adjustment knob on

the microscope body.

Drawing

sheet

4Removing the Light Shield Cap (Fig. 2)

The light shield cap should be removed and placed on the top of the

mirror tube during drawing.

#When microscopic observation is required while the drawing attach-

ment is mounted on the microscope, attach the light shield cap on

the drawing sheet side to shield the light.

Mirror tube

Fig. 2

5Focusing the Drawing Sheet

Turn the focusing handle to bring the drawing sheet into focus.

6Adjusting the Brightness Balance Between the

Drawing Image and Specimen Image

Look into the observation tube eyepieces, place the tip of a pen or similar

thin object on the drawing sheet and adjust the microscope illumination

so that both the pen tip and specimen are clearly visible.

#If the drawing sheet surface looks dark, illuminate it with a desk lamp

or place the sheet on a light box.

7Drawing

Look into the observation tube eyepieces and trace the specimen image

on the drawing sheet using a pencil or similar writing tool.

SZX-DA

DRAWING MAGNIFICATION

Use the following procedure and formula to calculate the drawing magni-

fication.

1Measuring Drawing Size D(Figs. 3 & 4)

Place the scale line on the drawing sheet, look into the eyepiece and read

the size of the drawing field, D.

2Calculating Drawing Magnification ß

* The field number is indicated on the eyepiece.

(Example) With indication WHS10X22, “22” is the field number.

ß=Drawing size D

Eyepiece field number * x

Total magnification reading

on the zooming knob

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

(Scale reading)

Eyepiece field of view

(Drawing field of view)

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