Optika Italy SZ Series User manual

Ver. 2.3 2022

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SZ Series

Model

SZ-A1 SZ-A6

SZX-B SZX-T

SZX-BA SZX-TA

SZO-B SZO-T

SZ-ST1 SZ-ST2

SZ-ST3 SZ-ST7

SZ-ST8 SZ-OBL

ST-150 ST-152

SZ-STL1 SZ-STL2

SZ-STLX SZ-STL5

SZ-STL5LED

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Table of contents

1. Warning 4

2. Safety Information 4

3. Package content 5

3.1 SZX-B / SZX-T / SZX-BA / SZX-TA 5

3.2 SZO-B / SZO-T 6

3.3 SZ-A1 6

3.4 SZ-A6 7

3.5 ST-150 7

3.6 ST-152 8

3.7 SZ-ST1 8

3.8 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 9

3.9 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 9

3.10 SZ-OBL 10

3.11 SZ-STL1 10

3.12 SZ-STL2 11

3.13 SZ-STLX 11

3.14 SZ-STL5 12

3.15 SZ-STL5LED 13

4. Unpacking 14

5. Intended use 14

6. Symbols and conventions 14

7. Instrument description 15

7.1 System Diagram 15

7.2 SZX-B / SZX-T / SZX-BA / SZX-TA 16

7.3 SZO-B / SZO-T 16

7.4 SZ-A1 17

7.5 SZ-A6 17

7.6 ST-150 18

7.7 ST-152 18

7.8 SZ-ST1 19

7.9 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 19

7.10 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 20

7.11 SZ-OBL 20

7.12 SZ-STL1 21

7.13 SZ-STL2 21

7.15 SZ-STL5 22

7.14 SZ-STLX 22

7.16 SZ-STL5LED 23

8. Assembling 24

8.1 SZ-A1 / SZ-A6 24

8.2 SZ-ST1 / ST-150 24

8.3 ST-152 24

8.4 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3 24

8.5 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8 / SZ-OBL 25

8.6 SZ-STL1 25

8.7 SZ-STL2 28

8.8 SZ-STLX 30

8.9 SZ-STL5 / SZ-STL5LED 33

8.10 Installing the head (all models) 34

8.11 Installing the eyepieces (all models) 34

8.12 Installing the photo port (SZX-T / TA) 34

9. Use of the microscope 36

9.1 Adjusting interpupillary distance 36

9.2 Focusing 36

9.3 Adjusting the tension of the focus knob 36

9.3.1 SZ-A1 36

9.3.2 SZ-A6 36

9.4 Focus lock lever (SZ-A6) 37

9.5 Diopter compensation 37

9.6 Magnication 38

9.7 Use of additional lens 38

9.8 Use of additional lenses 0.3X-0.5X 39

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9.9 Black/white stage plate (SZ-ST1 / 2 / 3 / 7 / 8) 39

9.10 Use of illumination (SZ-ST2 / 3 / 7 / 8) 40

9.11 Use of illumination (SZ-OBL) 40

9.12 Use of eye shields (SZO-B / T) 40

9.13 Use of overhanging stand 42

9.13.1 SZ-STL1 42

9.13.2 SZ-STL2 43

9.13.3 SZ-STLX 44

9.13.4 SZ-STL5 / SZ-STL5LED 46

10. Microphotography 48

10.1 Installing the C-mount adapter 48

10.2 Useofreexcameras 48

11. Maintenance 49

12. Troubleshooting 50

Equipment disposal 51

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1. Warning

This microscope is a scientic precision instrument designed to last for many years with a minimum of maintenance. It

is built to high optical and mechanical standards and to withstand daily use. We remind you that this manual contains

important information on safety and maintenance, and that it must therefore be made accessible to the instrument users.

We decline any responsibility deriving from incorrect instrument use uses that does not comply with this manual.

2. Safety Information

Avoiding Electrical Shock

Before plugging in the power supply, make sure that the supplying voltage of your region matches with the operation voltage

of the equipment and that the lamp switch is in o󰀨 position. Users should observe all safety regulations of the region. The

equipment has acquired the CE safety label. However, users have full responsibility to use this equipment safely. Please

follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.

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3. Package content

3.1 SZX-B / SZX-T / SZX-BA / SZX-TA

① Microscopebody

• SZX-B/BABinocular/SZX-T/TATrinocular

② Eyepieces

③ Allenwrenches(onlyforSZX-T/TA)

④ Dustcover

⑤ Ringforphotoport(onlyforSZX-T/TA)

③

④

①

②

⑤

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① Microscopebody

• SZO-BBinocular/SZO-TTrinocular

② Eyepieces

③Allenwrenches(onlyforSZO-T)

④ Dustcover

③

④

①

②

① Coarsefocussystem

①

3.2 SZO-B / SZO-T

3.3 SZ-A1

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① Coarse/nefocussystem

①

① Base

② Headholder/focussystem

③ Pillar

④ Dustcover

③

①

②

④

3.4 SZ-A6

3.5 ST-150

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3.6 ST-152

3.7 SZ-ST1

②

③

①

① Base

② Headholder/focussystem

③ Pillar

④ Dustcover

③

①

②

④

① Base

② Stageclips(onepair)

③ Black/whiteplate

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① Base

② Transparentdisc

③ Stageclips(onepair)

④ Incidentlightilluminator

⑤ Black/whiteplate

⑥ Powersupply

3.8 SZ-ST2 / SZ-ST3

3.9 SZ-ST7 / SZ-ST8

⑥

①

④

⑤

②

③

① Base

② Transparentdisc

③ Stageclips(onepair)

④ Black/whiteplate

⑤ Self-supportingledlightguides

⑥ Powersupply

①

④

⑤

②③

⑥

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3.10 SZ-OBL

3.11 SZ-STL1

① Base

② Pillar

③ Droppreventionring

④ Horizontalarm

⑤ Focusholderarm

①

②

③

④

⑤

① Base

② Pillar

③ Glassplate

④ Powersupply

⑤ Dustcover

①

②

③

④

⑤

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