Nikon Eclipse Ci-E User Manual

Chapter 2 Individual Operations
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Chap. 2
Individual Operations
3
Bringing the Specimen into the Optical Path (Horizontal Stage Movement)
Note on moving the stage
Avoid the following actions, which can cause equipment
malfunctions.
 Moving the stage to the right and left by holding the top
surface of the stage directly.
 Moving the stage past its X/Y stroke.
 Turning the stage X/Y knobs past its limit point.
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Do not move the top surface of the stage by hand!
Turning the stage knob moves the upper plate of the stage in the X and Y directions so that you can move the stage to bring
the target into the optical path. This illuminates the sample sealed under the cover glass.
3.1
Knob Rotation and Stage Movement
To move the stage in the X or Y direction, rotate the X knob or Y
knob.
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XY stage movement
3.2
Adjusting the Knob Heights
The heights (positions) of the X knob and Y knob can be changed. Hold the knob and move it along the vertical axis to the
desired height.
3.3
Adjusting the Knob Rotation Torque
When the X knob and Y knob are moved to the top and bottom
positions, the torque adjustment screws can be found between
the knobs. Turning the torque adjustment screw to move it closer
to the respective knob increases rotational torque. (To increase
the rotational torque, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise
for the Y knob and clockwise for the X knob, as viewed from
above.)
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void loosening these screws excessively. If they are too loose,
the top surface of the stage may move, even when touched very
lightly.
Note on loosening torque adjustment screws
 If the screws are too loose, the top surface of the stage
may move, even when touched very lightly.
 If the X and Y knobs are in direct contact with each
other, turning one of them may turn them both. Make
sure there is space between the X and Y knobs.
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Adjusting the torque of XY knobs
Y knob
torque adjustment
screw
Y direction
X direction
Rotation in the direction
indicated
by the arrow increases the
torque.
X knob
torque adjustment
screw
Y knob
X knob

Nikon Eclipse Ci-E Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	Eclipse Ci-E
Category	Microscope
Language	English