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Zeiss KF 2 ICS Operating Manual

Manual is about: Transmitted Light Microscope

Summary of KF 2 ICS

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    Kf 2 ics transmitted light microscope operating manual.

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics ii b 40-028 e 10/97 knowledge of this manual is required for the operation of the instrument. Would you therefore please make yourself familiar with the contents of this manual and pay special attention to hints concerning the safe operation of the instrument. The specifications ...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 iii contents page introduction ................................................................................................................. I title page ............................................................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics iv b 40-028 e 10/97 notes on instrument safety the kf 2 ics microscope, including its original accessories, may only be used for the microscope applications described in this manual. The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other applications, possibly also involving ...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 v the instrument must be operated by trained personnel only, who must be aware of the possible danger involved with microscopy and the relevant application. The kf 2 ics microscope is an optical precision instrument which can be impaired in its performance or dam...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics vi b 40-028 e 10/97 overall view of the kf 2 ics microscope.

  • Page 7: Description

    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 1-1 description contents 1 description .................................................................................................................1-3 1.1 terms, intended use ......................................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 1-2 b 40-028 e 10/97.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 1-3 1 description 1.1 terms, intended use manufacturer's name: kf 2 ics microscope the kf 2 ics microscope is a universal microscope for the visualization of fine structures and forms in biology and medicine. These are typical application fields of this microscop...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 1-4 b 40-028 e 10/97 1.3 modules fig. 1-1 kf 2 ics microscope equipment.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 1-5 kf 2 ics microscope equipment cat. No. Kf 2 ics microscope stand with 4-position w 0.8 nosepiece, condenser 0.9 as with aperture diaphragm and additional lens for low-power observation, built-in illuminator, stabilized power supply, power cable with safety pl...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 1-6 b 40-028 e 10/97 1.4 technical data (1) dimensions dimensions (width depth height) ......................................................................185 185 400 mm (2) weight stand equipment.....................................................................................

  • Page 13: Start-Up

    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 2-1 start-up contents 2 start-up.......................................................................................................................2-3 2.1 installation of the instrument ............................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 2-2 b 40-028 e 10/97.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 2-3 2 start-up 2.1 installation of the instrument the kf 2 ics microscope, including accessories, is delivered in standard packaging. We would recommend you to keep the packaging material so that the instrument can be stored for a longer period of time or returne...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 2-4 b 40-028 e 10/97 (3) screwing in objectives remove dust caps (2-2/2) according to the number of objectives and screw objectives (2-2/3) in nosepiece clockwise one by one, starting with the lowest magnification. Nosepiece eyes which are not required should be closed with dust ...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 2-5 (5) switching on the line and line/battery modes the illumination system of the kf 2 ics has been designed for operation using a power unit, but is also available for line/battery operation on request. Subsequent conversion from line operation to line/battery...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 2-6 b 40-028 e 10/97 b) switch on the line/battery operation line operation connect kf 2 ics to line plug via line cable. Set switch (2-6/4) to "mains on". Set the required brightness using the "dimmer mains" control (2-6/2). Battery operation: connect plug (2-6/10) of the "contr...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-1 operation contents 3 operation ...................................................................................................................3-3 3.1 objective selection ........................................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-2 b 40-028 e 10/97.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-3 3 operation 3.1 choice of objectives the objectives are the centerpiece of the microscope. The following is an example of how objectives can be labeled: cp-"achromat" 10 /0.25 /- where 10 = objective magnification 0.25 = numerical aperture = infinite tube len...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-4 b 40-028 e 10/97 3.2 visual overall magnification the m m visual overall magnification of the microscope results from the multiplication of the m obj objective magnification with the m eyep. Eyepiece magnification: example: m obj = 40 m eyep. = 10 m m = 40 10 = 400 3.3 eyepie...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-5 (2) compensating for myopia two focusing eyepieces pl 10 /18 br. Foc. Are required to allow the user to compensate for differences in the visual performance of his two eyes. Use the eyelens of the focusing eyepiece to focus on the line figure of the eyepiece ...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-6 b 40-028 e 10/97 3.4 setting the microscope in brightfield place specimen on the sample stage with the cover slip pointing upwards. The condenser 0.9 as (3-2/3) is aligned with the specimen stage and firmly attached to it. It contains an aperture diaphragm to control the imag...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-7 look through the fixed eyepiece of the binocular tube first and focus on the object via the focusing drive (3-3/2). Then set the focus for the other eye by turning the eyelens of the focusing eyepiece (3-3/1). Set the distance of the tubes in such a way that ...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-8 b 40-028 e 10/97 3.5 setting the microscope for phase contrast the condenser lever (3-2/1) can be exchanged for a condenser lever with phase stop ph 2 (46 52 14) (3-4/3). For this, unscrew the knurled knob (3-2/4), pull out the changer in downward direction, slide in the new ...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-9 turn the screws (3-4/2) to superimpose the dark ph ring on the bright ring. The dark phase ring of the objective must fully cover the bright illumination ring. A centering telescope (3-5/1) can also be inserted into the tube instead of a diopter. If a centeri...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-10 b 40-028 e 10/97 3.6 setting the microscope in darkfield the condenser lever (3-2/1) can be exchanged for a condenser lever with darkfield stop d 0.7) (3-7/2). For this, unscrew the knurled knob (3-2/4), pull out the changer in downward direction, slide in the new changer un...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 3-11 3.7 photomicrography the kf 2 ics microscope (with phototube) can be changed from observation to photography via the pushrod (3-8/7). Special connectors and the t 2 adapter allow commercially available 35 mm slr cameras and special microscope cameras (e.G. M...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 3-12 b 40-028 e 10/97 3.8 videomicroscopy various tv 60 adapters allow 1-chip black-and-white and color cameras to be attached to the kf 2 ics with phototube. 3.9 illumination via mirror and condenser 0.9 as align (turn and tilt) the flatfield surface of the illumination mirror (...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 4-1 care, maintenance and troubleshooting contents 4 care, maintenance and troubleshooting ........................................................4-3 4.1 care and maintenance of the instrument ........................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 4-2 b 40-028 e 10/97.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 4-3 4 care, maintenance and troubleshooting 4.1 care and maintenance of the instrument maintenance of the kf 2 ics is limited to the following operations: • cover the instrument with the dust cover after every use. • do not install instrument in a damp room. • re...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 4-4 b 40-028 e 10/97 4.2 troubleshooting and requesting service troubleshooting on the kf 2 ics is limited to only a few actions: • checking the line voltage • changing the fuses for line/battery operation • change and adjustment of the 6 v / 10 w halogen lamp. (1) checking the l...

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 4-5 (3) change and adjustment of the 6 v / 10 w halogen lamp. • place the microscope on its side on the table. • loosen the knurled screw (4-2/1) and pull out the illuminator (4-2/4). • remove the halogen lamp (4-3/1) from the metal clamps (4-3/2). • use the plas...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics 4-6 b 40-028 e 10/97 (4) requesting service all repairs of mechanical, optical or electronic components inside the instrument and of the electrical components of the kf 2 ics may only be performed by carl zeiss service staff or specially authorized personnel. To ensure the optimu...

  • Page 37: Annex

    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 a-1 annex - list of abbreviations .................................................................................................................... A-3 - physical and technical units ................................................................................

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics a-2 b 40-028 e 10/97.

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    Kf 2 ics carl zeiss b 40-028 e 10/97 a-3 list of abbreviations as aspheric br. For eyeglass wearers ccd charge-coupled device csa canadian standards association d diameter dc direct current din german industrial standards dx coding system for the storage of electronically legible information, e.G. F...

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    Carl zeiss kf 2 ics a-4 b 40-028 e 10/97.