Olympus IX81 - Manual (Page 63)

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IX81
Rubber foot seats
Fig. 85
Fig. 86
9
}The microscope frame clamping method is variable depending on the
frame stabilizing feet on the rear of the frame are used or removed for
system expansion.
# The microscope frame should be inclined to attach the frame clamp-
ing plates. Therefore, it is required to remove the specimen and petri
dish that are not clamped onto the frame before proceeding.
Clamping Using Stabilizing Feet
}This procedure does not use the rear plate but uses the stabilizing feet
clamping holes.
1. Tilt the microscope frame slightly and insert the four rubber foot seats into
the rubber foot sections. This will disable the cushions of the rubber feet.
}This step is not required when you will not use the rubber feet.
2. Using the Allen wrench, temporarily attach the provided screws 3 together
with the spacers 2 to the left and right plates 1 (on both sides).
3. Remove the seals 4 covering the stabilizing feet positions to expose the
two clamping holes.
Clamping by Removing the Stabilizing Feet
1. Using the provided Allen wrench, remove the three screws clamping the
stabilizing feet from the bottom.
2. Insert two of the rubber foot seats 1 into the rubber foot insertion sections
on the rear of the microscope frame.
Perform Insertion in the rubber foot sections on the front as described
above.
3. Clamp the rear plate 2 directly, without using the spacer.
Now clamp the microscope frame on the anti-vibration platform as de-
scribed above.
Rear plate
Front left/right plates
Spacers (x 2)
Screws (x 4)
Allen wrench
(x 4)
1
2
3
4
1
1
2
CAUTION
When using a 25-mm or 50-mm pitch anti-vibration plat-
form, the clamping screw on the right plate interferers
with the right panel of the microscope frame. So first
clamp the screw temporarily to see it does not interfere.
4. Align the four clamping holes on the clamping plates with the threaded
holes on the anti-vibration platform, and clamp temporarily with the screws
provided with the anti-vibration platform.
5. Apply the left or right plate 1 to the anti-vibration platform, tighten the
screws 3 firmly, and then tighten the screws of the anti-vibration platform
tightly. Also repeat this for the other plate.
Using the Microscope Frame
Clamping Plates (IX2-FP)
(Figs. 85 & 86)