Olympus bx51 instructions manual

Page 12 Mounting the Filter Cassette 1. Usually attach the knob on the opposite side to the X- and Y-axis knobs. When observing very large specimens, remove the slide holder and place the specimen directly on the stage. Page 16 Rotating the Stage Fig. Slightly loosen the stage clamping screw. The stage can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise by the stage clamping screw. A click may be heard and felt during rotation. However, this is due to the construction of the substage and does not indicate a malfunc- tion.

Use 24 mm diam. Following Fig. The engraving on the micrometer disk should face downward into the mi- crometer mounting frame. Holding the binocular section with both hands, raise or lower it to the desired position. Turn the condenser height adjustment knob to raise the condenser to its upper limit.

Focus on the specimen using the 10X objective. Matching the numerical aperture of the illumination system with that of the objective provides better image resolution and contrast, and also increases the depth of focus. Focus on the specimen with a lower-power objective. Place a drop of provided immersion oil onto the specimen at the area to be observed. Turn the revolving nosepiece to engage the immersion objective, then focus using the fine adjustment knob.

Page Troubleshooting Guide Under certain conditions, performance of the unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local Olympus representative for assistance.

Remove the bubbles. Recommended immersion oil is not Use the provided immersion oil. Clean it. When adjusting stage height, you forgot Reattach upper stopper screw. Page Optical Characteristics The figure on the right shows the performance data engraved on the objectives. Numerical aperture NOTE Refer to the latest catalogue or consult your local Olympus representative for the updated information on the eyepieces Cover glass thickness Mechanical tube length and objectives that can be combined with this microscope.

Page Assembly However, the assembly of the reflected light illuminator requires the use of the provided Allen wrench for clamping the internal screws to ensure the performance, we recommend that you have your Olympus representative assemble or remove this module.

Fully loosen the lamp housing clamping screw on to of the lamp housing cover with the provided Allen screwdriver. Always use the power cord provided by Olympus.

Page 34 MEMO Page 35 MEMO Page 36 MEMO This manual is also suitable for: Bx Table of Contents. Previous Page. Next Page. Olympus BX51 Instructions Manual 34 pages. Olympus BX51 Operating Manual 17 pages. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this micro- scope, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope. For details, please consult Olympus or the catalogues.

Less than optimum performance may result if inappropriate accessories are used. Page 6 4. The BX51 series can be used with up to two intermediate attachments e. For restrictions when using two intermediate attachments, make sure to read the instruction manual provided with the respective intermediate attach- ments. To clean the lenses and other glass components, simply blow dirty away using a commercially available blower and wipe gently using a piece of cleaning paper or clean gauze.

If a lens is stained with fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe it gauze slightly moistened with commercially available absolute alcohol. LBD filter knob P. Turn the brightness adjustment knob clockwise to increase the volt- age and make illumination brighter.

Mounting a Single Filter Fig. Page 14 Mounting the Filter Cassette 1. When observing very large specimens, remove the slide holder and place the specimen directly on the stage. Slightly loosen the stage clamping screw. The stage can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise by the stage clamping screw.

A click may be heard and felt during rotation. However, this is due to the construction of the substage and does not indicate a malfunc- tion. For details, consult your Olympus representative. Page Adjusting The Tilt by 45 mm. For details, please contact Olympus. Turn the condenser height adjustment knob to raise the condenser to its upper limit. Focus on the specimen using the 10X objective. It has an effect of adjusting image resolution and contrast.

Stopping down the aperture iris diaphragm increases the depth of focus. Using Immersion Objectives Fig.