Primotech MAT Manuel utilisateur
Instruction Manual
Primotech
Upright Microscope
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Primotech
Upright Microscope
Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
Königsallee 9-21
37081 Göttingen
Germany
www.zeiss.com/microscopy
Document name: Instruction Manual
Revision: en 01
Effective from: March 2014
© Göttingen 2014 by Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH - all rights reserved
430055-9044-008
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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction 5
1.1 Welcome 5
1.2 Primotech Features 6
1.3 Overview of this Document 7
1.4 Intended Use 8
2 System Overview 9
2.1 Overview 9
2.2 Types of Illumination 9
2.3 Main Components 10
2.4 Components and Controls 11
2.4.1 Intermediate Tubes 12
2.4.2 Stages 13
2.4.3 Condenser 14
3 First Steps 15
3.1 Overview 15
3.2 Assembling the Microscope 15
3.3 Inserting the Sample 17
3.4 Adjusting the Eyepieces 18
3.5 Selecting Objectives and Focusing 20
3.6 Adjusting the Illumination Properties 21
3.6.1 Adjusting the Illumination Brightness 21
3.6.2 Adjusting the Color of Reflected Illumination 22
3.6.3 Using Oblique Reflected Illumination 22
3.6.4 Adjusting the Transmitted Illumination Size 23
3.7 Adjusting the Resolution and Depth of Field 23
3.8 Imaging with Primotech and Matscope 25
4 Adjusting the Condenser Settings 27
4.1 Overview 27
4.2 Specifying the Condenser Position 27
4.3 Adjusting the Köhler Illumination 29
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5 Polarization and Conoscopy 32
5.1 Overview 32
5.2 Centering the Objectives 33
5.3 Polarization Examinations 35
5.4 Performing Polarization Examinations with Transmitted Light 37
5.5 Performing Polarization Examinations with Reflected Light 37
5.6 Conoscopy Examinations 38
5.7 Performing Conoscopy Examinations 38
6 Changing Components 40
6.1 Overview 40
6.2 Changing Objectives 40
6.3 Changing the Tube 41
6.4 Replacing the Light Source 43
6.5 Changing the Microscope Network Adapter 44
7 Maintenance and Disposal 45
7.1 Routine Cleaning and Care 45
7.2 Corrective and Preventive Maintenance 46
7.3 Support 47
7.4 Disassembling the Microscope 47
7.5 Disposal of Primotech 48
7.6 Warranty 48
8 Troubleshooting 49
9 Technical Data and Conformity 51
9.1 Power Requirements and Operating Data 51
9.2 Physical Dimensions and Key Specifications 54
9.3 Environmental Requirements 55
9.4 Scope of Delivery 56
9.4.1 Primotech MAT (430055-9000-100) 57
9.4.2 Primotech D/A MAT (430055-9010-100) 58
9.4.3 Primotech D/A POL (430055-9020-100) 59
9.4.4 Primotech D/POL Conoscopy (430055-9030-100) 60
Index 61
1 Introduction|1.1 Welcome
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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Welcome to the Primotech User Documentation.
Primotech is the new family of upright microscope from ZEISS. Its design and
intuitive controls result in a simple, robust, easy-to-use yet powerful microscope
that helps you inspect a wide range of samples. Primotech microscopes can also be
connected to an iPad to process and analyze images. Connecting the microscope
to a WLAN network even enables multiple users to view a sample simultaneously.
Primotech MAT Primotech D/A MAT
Primotech D/A POL Primotech D/POL Conoscopy
1 Introduction|1.2 Primotech Features
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1.2 Primotech Features
Four types of Primotech microscope are available. The different microscopes have
different features and are suitable for different applications:
Feature Primotech MAT Primotech D/A
MAT
Primotech D/A
POL
Primotech D/POL
Conoscopy
Reflected
light
Yes Yes Yes -
Transmitted
light
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Condenser - Köhler Köhler Köhler
Stage X-Y X-Y, ESD Rotatable Rotatable
Centering of
objectives
- - Yes Yes
Main feature Suitable for large
sample heights
(<34mm)
Suitable for medium
sample heights
(<17mm)
Designed for
polarization analyses
Designed for
conoscopy analyses
For a detailed list of components per microscope, see Scope of Delivery [}56].
1 Introduction|1.3 Overview of this Document
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1.3 Overview of this Document
This document contains all the information you need to assemble your microscope,
perform various types of examination, connect it to an iPad, as well as to perform
troubleshooting and maintenance.
The majority of the documentation applies to all Primotech microscopes. General
exceptions:
¢Chapter 4 only applies to:
– Primotech D/A MAT
– Primotech D/A POL
– Primotech D/POL Conoscopy
¢Chapter 5 only applies to:
– Primotech D/A POL
– Primotech D/POL Conoscopy
¢All topics related to reflected light do not apply to Primotech D/POL
Conoscopy.
Individual details that are only specific to a certain microscope are indicated within
each topic.
INFO
The appearance of the microscope in illustrations may differ from that of your
microscope.
1 Introduction|1.4 Intended Use
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1.4 Intended Use
Primotech microscopes are all-purpose light microscopes primarily designed for
industrial applications such as:
¢Metallurgy
¢Electronics
¢Geoscience
Primotech microscopes are also designed for use in education.
Primotech microscopes, including their original accessories, must not be used for
microscopic techniques other than those described in the Instruction Manual. Using
the microscope for any other purpose is not allowed and could be hazardous.
Do not operate Primotech microscopes or any accessories in potentially explosive
areas, in the presence of volatile anesthetics, or in the presence of combustible
solvents, such as alcohol, benzene, or similar chemicals.
INFO
The Safety Information document is also considered to be part of the Primotech
microscope. You must follow all the instructions provided in this document.
Primotech microscopes have been designed, produced, and tested in compliance
with the standard DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) “Requirements for Electrical
Measuring, Control, and Laboratory Instruments”.
Primotech microscopes meet the requirements of EU directive 2006/95/EC
Appendix 1 and carry the mark.
Radio interference suppression complies with DIN EN 61326-1.
Primotech microscopes must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE Directive
2012/19/EC. For more information on disposal and recycling please consult your
ZEISS representative.
2 System Overview|2.1 Overview
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2 System Overview
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes the main components and controls of Primotech
microscopes, as well as the types of illumination supported.
2.2 Types of Illumination
Primotech microscopes support both transmitted light and reflected light
illumination.
Transmitted Light In transmitted light illumination, the light source is below the sample. The light
passes through the sample before being focused into the eyepieces. Transmitted
light is particularly suitable for the following scenarios:
¢Thin samples
¢Polarization examinations
¢Conoscopy examinations
Transmitted light Reflected light
Reflected Light In reflected light illumination, the light source is above the sample. The light is
reflected from the surface of the sample before being focused into the eyepieces.
Reflected light is particularly suitable for the following scenarios:
¢Thick samples
¢Surface examinations, especially of metallic or ceramic samples
INFO
Primotech D/POL Conoscopy does not feature reflected light.
2 System Overview|2.3 Main Components
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2.3 Main Components
Primotech microscopes consist of the following main components. For a detailed
list of the components of your microscope, see Scope of Delivery [}56].
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1
2
4
6
5
3
7
8
1
Eyepieces
2
Intermediate tube
3
Objectives
4
Stage
5
Condenser and aperture diaphragm
6
Tube
7
Microscope stand
8
Microscope Network Adapter (MNA)
9
Accessories: polarizers, analyzers, compensators, filter holders, and tools
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