Olympus BX53M-P User Manual

BX53/BX53M-P
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88 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Under certain conditions, performance of this 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.
Trouble Cause Remedy Page
1. Optical System
a. Bulb is lit, but field of view
remains dark.
Bertrand lens is engaged. Remove the Bertrand lens from the light
path.
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In the extinction condition. Remove the analyzer from the light path. 15
b. Vignetting or uneven field
of view.
Test plate is stopped at an
intermediate position.
Set at click-stop position.
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During orthoscopic observation,
the condenser top lens is placed
in the light path or stopped at
intermediate position.
Remove top lens completely from the light
path.
–
c. The conoscopic image is
not visible.
Condenser top lens is not placed in
the light path.
Swing in the top lens.
–
Bertrand lens is not placed in the
light path.
Place Bertrand lens in the light path.
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Intermediate attachment for
orthoscopic observation (U-OPA) is
attached.
Replace it with the U-CPA if you have one.
If you don’t, look into the eyepiece sleeve to
observe the conoscopic image.
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d. Extinction is not obtainable. The analyzer is not in the light path. Engage the analyzer 9

Olympus BX53M-P Specifications

General

Brand	Olympus
Model	BX53M-P
Category	Microscope
Language	English