Nikon 50i Service Manual

R-4758.
B

2004 NIKON CORPORATION C
All rights reserved
Repair Manual
NIKON CORPORATION
Volume-1
Microscope
ECLIPSE 50i
ECLIPSE 55i
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REV. RECORD R-4758 REV. NUMBER:1

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Foreword ..................................................................................................................... P.5
Notes for Repair .......................................................................................................... P.5
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... P.5
1. Tools ........................................................................................................................... P.6
1-1. Tools for General Use and Preparations ............................................................... P.6
1-2. Tools for Special Purposes ................................................................................... P.7
1-3. Preparations ......................................................................................................... P.8
2. Specifications................................................................................................................ P.9
2-1. 50i ......................................................................................................................... P.9
2-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.13
3. Optical Systems ........................................................................................................ P.20
3-1 50i ....................................................................................................................... P.20
3-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.21
4. Connection Diagrams ............................................................................................... P.22
4-1. 50i ....................................................................................................................... P.22
4-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.23
5. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting ....................................................................... P.24
5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow ......................................................... P.24
5-2. Removing Main Unit ........................................................................................... P.26
5-3. Disassembling/Assembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i) ................................... P.27
5-3-1 Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.27
5-3-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.33
5-4. Disassembling/Assembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i) ..................... P.42
5-4-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.42
5-4-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.46
5-5. Disassembling/Assembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i) .................... P.52
5-5-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.52
5-5-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.59
5-6. Disassembling/Assembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i) .................................. P.68
5-6-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.68
5-6-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.71
5-7. Disassembling/Assembling ND Filter Block (For 50i) .......................................... P.75
5-7-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.75
5-7-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.77

Table of Contents
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5-8. Disassembling/Assembling Lighting Block (For 50i) ........................................... P.79
5-8-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.79
5-8-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.82
5-9. Disassembling/Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i) ........................... P.85
5-9-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.85
5-9-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.87
5-10. Disassembling/Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i) .......................... P.89
5-10-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.89
5-10-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.91
5-11. Disassembling/Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i) ......................................... P.93
5-11-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.93
5-11-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.94
5-12. Disassembling/Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i) ................. P.95
5-12-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.95
5-12-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.97
5-13. Disassembling/Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i) .............................................. P.99
5-13-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.99
5-13-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.100
5-14. Disassembling/Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i) .................................... P.102
5-14-1. Disassembling ............................................................................................ P.102
5-14-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.104
5-15. Disassembling/Assembling Switch Board (For 55i) .......................................... P.106
5-15-1. Disassembling ............................................................................................ P.106
5-15-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.108
5-16. Disassembling/Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i) ........................................P.110
5-16-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................P.110
5-16-2. Assembling .................................................................................................. P.111
5-17. Stage Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i) .....................................................................P.112
5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i) ..........................................................P.115
5-19. Condenser Holder Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i) .................................................P.117
5-20. Condenser Holder Upper Limit Stopper Position Adjustment (For 50i/55i) ....... P.121
5-21. LED Position Adjustment (For 55i) .................................................................... P.122

Table of Contents
Foreword R-4758.B

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1. This manual is for ECLIPSE 50i and ECLIPSE 55i.
Where an item is common for both ECLIPSE 50i and ECLIPSE 55i, (For 50i/55i) is included
in the title.
Where an item is exclusive to either ECLIPSE 50i or ECLIPSE 55i, (For 50i) or (For 55i) is
included in the title.
For the Stage and Ergonomic Binocular Tube, refer to the ECLIPSE 50i/ECLIPSE 55i
Repair Manual Volume-2.

2. This repair manual has been written to be used as the textbook for the repair training course.
This manual is organized so that trainees can understand the mechanical and optical
construction of the microscope by practicing repair procedures from the beginning to the end.

3. The table of contents of this manual includes every item that might require repair and can
efficiently be used as the guide for repair.

4. Unplug the power cable and wear work-gloves before starting work.
Take extra care to avoid injury from sharp edges or projections and electric shock by touching
live components.

Notes for Repair:
- Use an appropriate screwdriver for the screw head slot. (Especially take care of the (+) slot
head screw).
- The plastic parts must be cleaned with a neutral solvent.
If an organic solvent (ether, thinner, alcohol, etc.) is used, discoloring or deterioration of the
part might occur.
- When cleaning the glass parts, take care to remove dust using a blower, etc. and wipe the
parts with a lens tissue moistened with alcohol or alcohol-ether mixture.

Safety Precautions

WARNING (For ECLIPSE 50i)
The lamp and surrounding areas (including the lamp house) become very hot during and
immediately after a period of illumination.

- To avoid risk of burns, do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during or
- Make sure the lamp and surrounding areas have cooled sufficiently before attempting
to the replace lamp.
- To avoid risk of fire, do not place fabric, paper or highly flammable volatile materials
such as gasoline, petroleum benzine, paint thinner or alcohol near the lamp house
while the lamp is lit or during a period of around thirty minutes after the lamp has been
turned off.

- To avoid risk of burns, wait at least thirty minutes after the lamp is turned off to give it
sufficient time to cool.
Foreword
1. Tools R-4758.B

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Tool No Name Illustration Remarks
J21084 Hex-key set

Set (x6)
T91400 (+) Screwdriver set

Set (x4)
T91000 (-) Screwdriver set

Set (x6)
T91204 (+) Wood handle driver

Diameter 6 mm
T91102 (-) Wood handle screwdriver

Width 5.5 mm
T91305
(+) Screwdriver bit
(For JCIS screw M2, M2.6)

2.5mm
115mm

T91320 (+) Screwdriver bit holder

8mm
90mm

T92041 Tweezers AA

T92162 Compass spanner A

T92163 Compass spanner B

E719
Handlap
(Alcohol container)

1-1. Tools for General Use and Preparations
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J28005 1 reading collimator

Stage tilt adjustment
Condenser holder tilt
adjustment
J28003 Parallel mirror

Condenser holder tilt
adjustment
J25298 Centering tool

Stage centering
adjustment
J25481 80i sub stage tool A

Stage centering
adjustment
J25299 Centering rod

Stage centering
adjustment

1-2. Tools for Special Purposes
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J25295 Standard straight tube

LED position
adjustment
J25172 Centering telescope

LED position
adjustment
J25260 Ph tool ring

LED position
adjustment
Spring scale

Torque adjustment

1-3. Preparations

Alcohol (or alcohol-ether mixture), Lens tissue, Blower, Gasoline (for cleaning),
Bamboo stick (for applying lubricant, adhesive), Brass (or tin) foil, Dial gauge
For Lubricant and Adhesive: Refer to Repair Parts Lists (50i: KR-7483.A, 55i: KR-7485.A,)
1-2. Tools for Special Purposes/Preparations
2. Specifications R-4758.B

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I. Overviews
1. Model Number
MBA85010: ECLIPSE 50i, Using halogen lamp as light source L
MBA85020: ECLIPSE 50i, Using halogen lamp as light source R

II. Main Items
1. Mounting System
- For nosepiece: Square dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using tool.
- For eyepiece tube: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using clamp screw.
- For intermediate attachments: Eyepiece tube mounting dovetail and main
body top surface (Using M4 screw (4 pcs.))

2. Main Body Top Arm and Stand Blocks
- Height from table top to eyepiece mounting surface: 330 mm
- Height from table top to stage top: 199 mm
- Max. width: 208 mm
- Foot: With vibration-proof damper (4 pcs.)

3. Elevation Block
- Focusing system/Stage up-down system: Using roller races
- Stage up-down stroke: Upward 2 mm/Downward 28 mm
- Sub stage and up-down movement guide: DC integrated type
- Stage mounting system: Round dovetail (not compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens mounting system: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens up-down stroke: 27 mm
- Condenser lens stroke upper limit position: Adjustable (using tool)
- Condenser lens centering: 3 mm diameter

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4. Coarse/Fine Focus Block
- Coarse focus handle: 13.8 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: 3)
- Fine focus handle: 0.1 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: approx. 413)
- Minimum reading: 1 micron
- Coarse motion handle torque: Adjustable
- Refocusing mechanism: With one-touch refocusing mechanism (with
operation lever)
When the sub stage is lowered to the lower limit position by pushing the lever
down, the sub stage is locked to this position.
When the sub stage is lowered 2 mm further from this position by pushing
the lever down, the lock mechanism is canceled. The sub stage is returned
to the former position.
The rotary damper controls the return of the sub stage at a constant speed.

5. Lighting Block
- Composed of collector lens, field lens (f = 89.7), field stop, and filter
- Filter: ND8 (Detachable)
- Lemon-skin filter (2 pcs.): Built-in (Not detachable)
- Diameter of field stop: 1 to 30 mm diameter (design value: 0.8 to 30.5 mm
diameter)
- Field stop control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Filter control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Additional filter (diameter: 45 mm, thickness: 3 mm): Up to two filters can be
attached tilting 5 degrees above the field lens.

6. Light Source Block
- Lamp ratings and type: 6V/30W halogen lamp, PHILIPS 5761
- Average lamp life: 100 hours (listed on product brochure)
- Lamp house detachable

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III. Configurations and Functions
1. System Diagram
(Described for eyepiece tube, intermediate attachments, nosepiece, stage,
Condenser lens, and polarizer)

2-1. 50i
J-FL 50i55i Epi-Fluorescence
Attachment (MBE84000)
C-TE Ergonomic Tube
(MBB76500)
Binocular Tube
(MBB72100/72105)
Trinocular Tube F
(MBB73100/73105)
Trinocular Tube T
(MBB73110)
C-TEP DSC Port
(MBB76600)
Double Port 0/100
(MBB74105)
Double Port 0/100
(MBB74105)
Drawing Tube
(MBB75400)
Teaching Unit S by S type B
(MBB75110)
Teaching Unit S by S type A
MBB75130
C-SR Right Handle
Stage (MBC71600)
C-SR Left Handle
Stage (MBC71610)
C-HC1 Specimen
Holder 1C (MBC75040)
C-HR2 Specimen
Holder 2R (MBC75010)
C-HL2 Specimen
Holder 2L (MBC75020)
Polarizer with First-order
Red Tint Plate
(MBB75380)
Simple Polarizer
(MBB75370)
J-CY Cytodiagnostic Unit
(MBP89000)
50i Halogen Lamp L
(MBA85010)
50i Halogen Lamp R
(MBA85020)
:Option
Objective Lens
(CFI60)
Intermediate Tube w/Simple
Analyzer (MBB75370)
Intermediate Tube
w/Analyzer (MBB75360)
Main Teaching Unit
MBB75120
Teaching Unit F to F
(MBB75100)
C-N Sextuple Nosepiece
(MBP71300)
Double Port
(MBB74100)
Magnification Module
(MBB75500)
Eyelevel Riser
(MBB75710)
Condenser (dry)
(MBL12000)
Condenser (oil)
(MBL12001)
A/A Condenser
(MBL71400)
Swing-out Condenser
(MBL11300)
Abbe Condenser
(MBL71100)
LWD Achromat
Condenser (MBL75000)
Achromat Swing-out
Condenser 1-100X
(MBL71300)
PH Turret Condenser
(MBL73100)

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2. Restrictions (Following products are not installable.)
- Condenser lens
D-CUD-E Automatic U condensor (dry) (MBL78500)
D-CUD U condensor (dry) (MBL78600)
- Intermediate attachments
D-FL U-EPI Fluorescence (MBE74100)
D-DH-E DIH E (MBD76100)
D-DH DIH M (MBD76200)
- Stage
C-SRR Right handle R stage (MBC71500)
C-SLR Left handle R stage (MBC71600)
D-S-E Automatic XY stage (MBC76100)

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I. Overviews
1. Model Number
MBA85040: ECLIPSE 55i, Using LED as light source L
MBA85050: ECLIPSE 55i, Using LED as light source R

II. Main Items
1. Mounting system
- For nosepiece: Square dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using tool.
- For eyepiece tube: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using clamp screw.
- For intermediate attachments: Eyepiece tube mounting dovetail and main
body top surface (Using M4 screw (4 pcs.))

2. Main Body Top Arm and Stand Blocks
- Height from table top to eyepiece mounting surface: 330 mm
- Height from table top to stage top: 199 mm
- Max. width: 208 mm
- Foot: With vibration-proof damper (4 pcs.)

3. Elevation Block
- Focusing system/Stage up-down system: Using roller races
- Stage up-down stroke: Upward 2 mm/Downward 28 mm
- Sub stage and up-down movement guide: DC integrated type
- Stage mounting system: Round dovetail (not compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens mounting system: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens up-down stroke: 27 mm
- Condenser lens stroke upper limit position: Adjustable (using tool)
- Condenser lens centering: 3 mm diameter

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4. Coarse/Fine Focusing Block
- Coarse focus handle: 13.8 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: 3)
- Fine focus handle: 0.1 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: approx. 413)
- Minimum reading: 1 micron
- Coarse motion handle torque: Adjustable
- Refocusing function: Refocusing with a single touch of the lever (with
operation lever)
When the sub stage is lowered to the lower limit position by pushing the lever
down, the sub stage is locked to this position.
When the sub stage is lowered 2 mm further from this position by pushing
the lever down, the lock mechanism is canceled. The sub stage is returned
to the former position.
The rotary damper controls the return of the sub stage at a constant speed

5. Lighting Block
- Composed of collector lens, field lens (f = 89.7), field stop, and filter
- Filter: LA60 (Detachable)
- Lemon-skin filter (2 pcs.): Built-in (Not detachable)
- Diameter of field stop: 1 to 30 mm diameter (design value: 0.8 to 30.5 mm
diameter)
- Field stop control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Filter control: Right-hand side of microscope base
- Additional filter (diameter: 45 mm, thickness: 3 mm): Up to two filters can be
attached tilting 5 degrees above the field lens.

6. Light Source Block
- White LED array (7 LEDs are used.)
- Lamp house detachable

7. Electric System
- Brightness control dial: Rotary system, located on the right-hand side of the
microscope base.
- Preset switch: Push-button, located on the right-hand side of the microscope
base.
- Lithium-ion battery mounting port: Located on the back of the LED array board.
- Input connector: Located on the back.
- Power connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.
- Signal connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.
- Hand-switch connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.

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7-1 Power Input
The microscope uses power from an AC adapter or from a battery, as follows.
When the power is supplied from an AC adapter, this has priority over any battery.
1. AC adapter input: Option
Input voltage: 12 V/1.5 ADC
Specified AC adapter: Manufacturer: ILAN ELECTRONICS LTD
Model: F1650K
- Rated input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC/1.2 A max. (when inputting 115
VAC), 47 to 63 Hz
2. Specified Lithium-ion rechargeable battery: Option
Manufacturer: Nikon: Code: EN-EL1
Rating: 7.4 V/720 mAh
Specified battery charger: MH-53 or similar
Note: UR-421 (SANYO Electric Co., Ltd) can be used as the equivalent
battery charger.

7-2 Power Output (For Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit)
Supply power to Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit.
- DC 12 V/1 A max.: Current limitation (approx. 1A within 1 sec)
- DC 12V/0.5 A max.: Continuous supply

7-3 Battery Run Time
1. When Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is not used
4.5 hours minimum: When observed continuously at an LED light source at
maximum light intensity using a new rated-capacity battery
10 hours minimum: When observed continuously at 40% of the maximum current
The following are assumed for this case:
- Maximum illuminance using the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit with
PlanApo40x and a CB filter attached
- 4 lx (eyepiece illuminator reading)
2. When Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is used (Reference value)
Approx. 3.5 hours: Run time at maximum light intensity assuming that the
magnification of the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is changed 5 times a
minute

7-4. Battery Charge Time (Reference value)
Approx. 100 minutes: When a specified battery charger is used

7-5. LOW-Battery Detection
LOW-Battery is displayed when the battery voltage lowers to 7.13 +/-0.2 V
during operation. The Power LED blinks at a cycle of approx. 5 Hz.
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7-6. Battery Shutdown Detection
When the battery voltage reaches 5.75 +/-0.16 V during operation, the
microscope shuts down to prevent the lithium battery from over discharging.
It takes 3 to 30 minutes (reference value) from LOW-Battery detection for
the microscope to shutdown.
The time depends mainly on the number of charge/discharge repetition times,
ambient temperature, and LED luminance setting.
To reboot the microscope, replace the battery with a charged new battery or
switch the power source to the AC adapter.

7-6-1. Replacing Battery
Remove the lamp house cover and replace the battery in the battery
pocket with a new one.

7-7. White LEDs
Seven white LEDs NSPW510BS (Nichia Corporation) are used
(luminous intensity rank = S or R, color tone rank = b1 or b2, maximum
drive current = 22 mA/LED).

7-8. LED Current Variation Range
Approx. 0.05 to 22 mA per LED
Current variation dynamic range: Approx. 440 times
Total current of seven LEDs is controlled at a constant value.
Current variation at maximum light intensity: 5% (reference value)

7-9. Brightness Control
The LEDs light intensity is adjusted with the master brightness control
knob on the operation panel.
The current variation characteristics (B characteristics) vary with the
master brightness control knob characteristics (A characteristics).
When the alternate preset switch is pressed, the light intensity adjustment
is switched to the preset brightness control which can be adjusted using a
(-) screwdriver through the adjustment hole of the operation panel.
The preset brightness control knob is visually set to the neutral position
(half of maximum light intensity) at the factory prior to shipping.
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7-10. LED Current Control by Varying Magnification of Ergo-View Cytodiagnostic Unit
When the magnification of the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is set to a
high value, the LED current increases to approx. 3.2 times, which makes
the LED brighter. However, the magnification is limited to the maximum
LED current 22 mA.
The LED current does not depend on the magnification of the Ergo-View
cytodiagnostic unit while the preset switch is ON.

7-11. Life of White LED (Reference data)
According to the reference data provided by the manufacturer, the relation
between LED operating time and light intensity is as shown below. The life
of white LEDs is calculated assuming that the light intensity at the
beginning of test = 100% and operating time = 8 hours/day, 250 days/year

Ambient
temperature
Operating
current
Operating
time
Light
intensity
Life of LED
Ta = 25 C IF = 20 mA 3500 hours 70% 1.75 years
Ta = 25 C IF = 20 mA 8000 hours 55% 4 years
Ta = 25 C IF = 10 mA 8000 hours 90% 4 years

7-12. Input/Output Connectors
- Input connector for cytodiagnostic unit switch: 3.5 diameter mini-jack
Connect the cable of the cytodiagnostic unit hand switch.
- Input/output connector for cytodiagnostic unit signal: 3.5 diameter mini-jack
Connect the signal cable of the cytodiagnostic unit.
Input/output the hand switch signal and magnification signal.
- Power output connector for cytodiagnostic unit: DC jack
Connect the cytodiagnostic unit power supply cable.
Note: The shape of this connector differs from the power input
connector.
- Power input connector: DC jack
Connect the power output plug of AC adapter.

7-13. Indicators
- Power ON/OFF indicator LED (Green): Located on the right side
operation panel of the microscope base
- Lamp house high temperature caution label
- Rated current indication seal
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III. Configurations and Functions
1. System Diagram
(Described for eyepiece tube, intermediate attachments, nosepiece, stage,
Condenser lens, and polarizer)

2-2. 55i
J-FL 50i55i
Epi-Fluorescence
C-TE Ergonomic Tube
(MBB76500)
Binocular Tube
(MBB72100/72105)
Trinocular Tube F
(MBB73100/73105)
Trinocular Tube T
(MBB73110)
C-TEP DSC Port
(MBB76600)
Double Port
(MBB74100)
Double Port 0/100
(MBB74105)
Magnification
Module
Double Port 0/100
(MBB74105)
Drawing Tube
(MBB75400)
Teaching Unit F to F
(MBB75100)
Teaching Unit S by S type B
(MBB75110)
Main Teaching Unit
MBB75120
Teaching Unit S by S type A
MBB75130
C-N Sextuple
Nosepiece
C-SR Right Handle
Stage (MBC71600)
C-SR Left Handle
Stage (MBC71610)
C-HC1 Specimen
Holder 1C (MBC75040)
C-HR2 Specimen
Holder 2R (MBC75010)
C-HL2 Specimen
Holder 2L (MBC75020)
C-ER Eyelevel Riser
(MBB75710)
A/A Condenser
(MBL71400)
Swing-out Condenser
(MBL11300)
A/A Condenser
(MBL71400)
LWD Achromat
Condenser
Achromat Swing-out
Condenser 1-100X
(MBL71300)
J-CY Cytodiagnostic
Unit (MBP89000)
55i LED L
MBA85040
55iLED R
(MBA85050)
:Option
Objective Lens
(CFI60)

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2. Restrictions (Following products are not installable.)
- Condenser lens
D-CUD-E Automatic U condenser (dry) (MBL78500)
D-CUD U condensor (dry) (MBL78600)
DF condenser (dry) (MBL12000)
DF condenser (oil) (MBL12001)
PH condenser (MBL73100)
- Intermediate attachments
D-FL U-EPI Fluorescence (MBE74100)
D-DH-E DIH E (MBD76100)
D-DH DIH M (MBD76200)
C-ISA simple analyzer (MBB75350)
C-IA Analyzer (MBB75360)
- Stage
C-SRR Right handle R stage (MBC71500)
C-SLR Left handle R stage (MBC71600)
D-S-E Automatic XY stage (MBC76100)
- Others
Simple polarizer (MBB75310)
Polarizer with first-order red tint plate (MDW10200)

2-2. 55i
3. Optical Systems R-4758.B

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The following optical system is based on the ECLIPSE 50i.
The cemented lens surfaces are omitted from the drawing because the lens direction only
is of concern here.

3-1. 50i
6V 30W
Diffuser ND8
Field stop
3. Optical Systems R-4758.B

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The following optical system is based on the ECLIPSE 55i.
The cemented lens surfaces are omitted from the drawing because the lens direction only
is of concern here.

3-2. 55i
LED arrays
Lemon skin
Mat surface Evaporated surface
Color compensation filter
Field stop
Evaporated
surface
Mirror
4. Connection Diagrams R-4758.B

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4-1. 50i
4. Connection Diagrams R-4758.B

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4-2. 55i
5. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting R-4758.B

24

5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow
< ECLIPSE 50i >
26
29
85
29
29
30
34
38
38
113
116
118
122
39
40
40
73
72
72
69
68 70
74
74
79
80
80
81
81
93
86
85
42
47
75
52
67
89
68
89
Removing Stage/Eyepiece tube/Nosepiece/Condenser lens
Elevation Block
Removing fine/coarse focus block
Removing power supply assembly
Removing elevation block
Removing condenser holder
Disassembling/Assembling
elevation block
Roller race movement adjustment
Installing condenser holder
Installing elevation block
Stage centering adjustment
Condenser holder tilt adjustment
Condenser holder upper
limit stopper position adjustment
Installing fine/coarse focus block
Elevation block movement check
using fine/coarse focus handle
Re-focusing mechanism
operation check
fine/coarse focus block
Fine/coarse focus block
Fine torque adjustment
Condenser holder block
condenser holder
Knob/rack engaging adjustment
Brightness control board
Removing brightness control dial
Removing field stop block
brightness control board
ND filter block
ND filter block
Power supply assembly
Removing lamp
power supply assembly
Seesaw switch
seesaw switch
Lighting block
Removing lamp
Removing lighting block
diffuser
collector lens
cable with lamp socket
Field stop block
Disassembling/Assembling blade
Blade mount position adjustment
Installing field stop block
Diaphragm open-shut dial
operation check
Disassembling mirror/lens
Cleaning adhesive coating surface
of mirror/lens
Cementing mirror/lens
NOTE: The number at upper right of the frame shows the page of this item.

25

5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow
< ECLIPSE 55i >
26
29
103
29
29
30
34
38
38
113
116
118
122
39
40
40
52
67
42
47
103
104
105
123
68
69
72
72
73
70
74
74
99
100
101
101
111
107
68
107
95
96
Removing Stage/Eyepiece tube/Nosepiece/Condenser lens
Elevation Block
Removing fine/coarse focus block
Removing control board
Removing elevation block
Removing condenser holder
elevation block
Roller race movement adjustment
Installing condenser holder
Installing elevation block
Stage centering adjustment
Condenser holder tilt adjustment
Condenser holder upper
limit stopper position adjustment
Installing fine/coarse focus block
Elevation block movement check
using fine/coarse focus handle
Re-focusing mechanism
operation check
fine/coarse focus block
Fine torque adjustment
condenser holder
Knob/rack engaging adjustment
Light source Unit
Removing control board
LED board
Installing control board
LED position adjustment
Field stop block
Disassembling/Assembling blade
Blade mount position adjustment
Installing field stop block
Diaphragm open-shut dial
operation check
Disassembling mirror/lens
of mirror/lens
Cementing mirror/lens
Diffuser unit
Removing diffuser unit
Disassembling lens/diffuser
of mirror/diffuser
Installing diffuser unit
Seesaw switch
seesaw switch
Color compensation filter unit
Removing color compensation
filter unit
color filter unit
Switch board
Removing brightness control dial
switch board
NOTE: The number at upper right of the frame shows the page of this item.

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Before disassembling and assembling the inside mechanisms of the microscope,
remove the main unit. This will make it easier to disassemble and assemble the internal
parts, and re-adjust the optical system.

1. Eyepiece tube 2. Nosepiece

3. Stage 4. Condenser lens

Loosen the eyepiece clamp screw beneath
the eyepiece tube, and remove the
eyepiece tube.
Loosen the clamp screw on the side of the
nosepiece, and remove the nosepiece.

Loosen the set screw on the front side of
the stage using a hex-key, and remove the
stage.
Loosen the set screw on the condenser
receptacle using a hex-key, and remove the
condenser lens.
5-2. Removing Main Unit
Clamp screw Eyepiece tube Clamp screw
Nosepiece
Stage
Set screw
Set screw
Condenser lens

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- Disassembling the elevation block is not usually necessary, but if liquid (water etc.)
has dropped into the microscope, it should be disassembled.
- The two roller races (#A3) fixed to the attaching plate must not to be disassembled at
the same time. When reassembling one roller race, the other (assembled) roller race
is used as a reference for adjustment.
- Some screws are fixed with adhesive. Apply alcohol to melt the adhesive on these
screws.

- When disassembling the elevation block, remove the lamp cover from the lamp
house.
The lamp and surrounding areas (including the lamp house) become very hot
during and immediately after a period of illumination.
To avoid risk of burns, do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during or
- To avoid risk of fire, do not place fabric, paper or highly flammable volatile
materials such as gasoline, petroleum benzine, paint thinner or alcohol near the
lamp house while the lamp is lit or during a period of around thirty minutes after
the lamp has been turned off.
- To avoid risk of burns, wait at least thirty minutes after the lamp is turned off to
give it sufficient time to cool.

5-3-1. Disassembling

1. Remove the eyepiece tube. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
2. Remove the objective lens.
3. Remove the condenser lens. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
4. Remove the nosepiece. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
5. Remove the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
6. While pressing the two portions of the lamp
cover (#223) in the arrow directions (a)
shown in the photograph, move it in the
arrow direction (b) to remove.

5-3-1. Disassembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

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7. In the case of 50i, disconnect the lamp
(#227) to prevent damage.
8. Pull out the hexagonal driver (#248).
9. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6) (#254), and remove the
plastic cover (#202).
10. Remove the cap (#233).
11. In the case of 50i, remove the power
supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
In the case of 55i, remove the control board
of the light source unit. (Refer to Section
5-14.)
12. Place the microscope upside down.
13. Remove the five special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the
bottom cover.

14. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#51), and remove the
15. Insert a (-) 2 mm screwdriver into the spaces on both sides of the plastic cover
shown in the photograph to release the lock of the claws.
[NOTE]
When releasing the lock, take care not to break the claws.

Hexagonal driver (#248)
Cap (#233) Plastic cover (#202)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6)(#254)
Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#51)
(-) screwdriver Claws of plastic cover
Bottom cover
Special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Fine/coarse
focus block
Plastic cover (#411)

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16. Hold the fine/coarse focus block firmly by
hand, and remove the two hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 12) (#52).
Remove the fine/coarse focus block and
the plastic cover from the microscope
base.

17. While holding the elevation block by hand,
place the microscope to its original position.
[NOTE]
Since the fine/coarse focus block is
removed, the movement of the elevation
block is not fixed.
Therefore, when the microscope is placed
to its original position, be sure to keep hold
of the elevation block.

18. While holding the elevation block firmly by
hand so that it does not drop, remove the six
hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16)
(#53) to remove the elevation block.

19. Remove the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) (#442), and remove the
condenser holder block.

Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52)
Elevation block
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M4 x 16) (#53)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) (#442) Condenser holder

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20. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#441) on the front and
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8) (#442) on the rear. Remove the plastic
cover (#410).

21. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt
(M3 x 12) (#443) of the stroke limitation
screw.
22. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap
plate spring (#412) (with the rubber plate).
bolts (M3 x 8) (#442), and remove the cap
(#415) and rotary damper (#414).

24. Tighten a set screw (#452) on the side of
the sub body.
shaft supporter (#407).

Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#443)
(Stroke limitation screw)
Cap (#415), Rotary
damper (#414)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8)(#442)
Plate spring (#412)
Hexagon socket head
Shaft supporter
(#407)
Set screw (#452)

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26. While holding the top surface of the rack
(#406) by finger, loosen the set screw
tightened in step 24.
[NOTE]
When the set screw is loosened, the rack
will pop out by the power of the two coil
springs.
Be sure to hold the top surface of the rack
to prevent injury or damage to the
surroundings when the rack pops out.

27. Remove the rack, coil spring (#405), coil
spring (#404) and spring guide (#403).

28. Remove the two plate washers from the
hole of the sub body.
[NOTE]
The two plate washers are only installed
on some microscope. If they are not
installed, go to step 29.

Set screw (#452) Rack (#406)
Rack (#406)
Coil spring
(#404)
Coil spring
(#405)
Spring guide
(#403)
Sub body
Plate washers (2 pcs)
Sub body

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29. Place the elevation block right-hand side
down, and fully loosen the four set screws
(#447).
30. Remove the four hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 16) (#418), and remove
the roller race (#A3) on the left side of the
elevation block. Remove the sub body
from the elevation Block.
[NOTE]
When removing the roller race, the
cylindrical rollers (12 pcs each on up and
lower sides) might fall. Be careful not to
lose them.
The guide rails (#417) and separators
(#408) are also removed at the same time.

31. If there is a rusty or worn section on the
cylindrical rollers, separator and/or guide
rails (#417), replace it with a new one.
32. If there is a rusty section on the mounting
surface of the roller races and attaching
plate (#402), scrape it using a scraper.

The disassembly of the elevation block is completed.
The disassembled parts should be washed and cleaned.

Sub body
Elevation block
Set screws (#447)
Roller race (#A3)
Hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 16) (#418)
Roller race (#A3) Mounting surface
Attaching plate
(#402)
Roller race (#A3)

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5-3-2. Assembling

1. Paste the two guide rails to the two roller
races using lubricant L4010 as a substitute
for adhesive.
2. Paste the guide rails to the races on both
sides of the sub body using lubricant
L4010 in the same way as step 1.

3. Apply lubricant L4010 to the roller race on
the attaching plate assembled in step 1,
and place the separator and twelve
cylindrical rollers on the roller race.

4. Apply lubricant L4010 to the roller race on the sub body, and place the separator and
twelve cylindrical rollers on the race.
5. Assemble the sub body to the roller race on the attaching plate, and lightly tighten the
roller race with the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 16) while pressing it to
the sub body.

5-3-2. Assembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)
Attaching plate
(#402)
Guide rails (#417)
Sub body
Roller race (#A3) Roller race (#A3)
Roller race (#A3)
Cylindrical rollers
(12 pcs) (#409)
Attaching plate (#402)
Separator (#408)
Sub body
Cylindrical rollers
(12 pcs) (#409)
Separator
(#408)
Sub body
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 16) (#418)
Attaching
plate (#402)
Roller race (#A3)
Sub body

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6. Move the sub body fully right and left, and adjust the position of the separator so that
the edges of the separator and the roller race coincide.
Also adjust the position of the separator on the opposite side in the same way.

7. Move the sub body so that the set screw
on the attaching plate is adjacent to the
cylindrical roller.
8. Tighten the set screw close to the
cylindrical roller with the following
tightening torque using torque driver.
Tightening torque: 1 kg x cm
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8, and tighten the
remaining three set screws in the same
way.
10. Tighten the four hexagon socket head cap
bolts to fix the roller race.
11. Move the sub body, and check the
following:
- The cylindrical roller and separator are
still in position.
- The sub body moves smoothly and
lightly without slack.
Push the sub body and check, using a
spring scale, that 50 to 100g pressure is
required to effect movement. If not to meet
the specification, repeat steps 7 to 10.
[NOTE]
When the four hexagon socket head cap bolts securing the roller race are firmly
tightened, the sub body sometimes loses its movement.

In this case, perform steps
7 to 10 again.
Sub body
Edges of the separator and
the roller race are coincided.
Roller race (#A3)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 16)(#418)
Roller race (#A3)
Set screws (#447)
Sub body
Spring scale
Sub body
Edges of the separator and
the roller race are coincided.
Roller race (#A3)

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12. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the
four set screws tightened in steps 8 and 9.
13. After inserting the two plate washers into
the 13 mm diameter hole of the sub body,
apply lubricant L4010 to the inner surface
of the hole.
[NOTE]
The two plate washers are only installed
on some microscope. If the plate washers
were present during disassembling, be
sure to insert them in this step.

14. Put the spring guide into the hole of the sub body, and insert its tip into the center
hole on the spring retainer (#432).
[NOTE]
Be sure to insert the spring guide tip into the spring retainer hole.

15. Apply a light coating of lubricant L3047 to the whole surfaces of the two kinds of coil
springs.
16. Fit

the lubricated coil springs into the hole of the sub body.

17. Install the rack to the sub body while
fitting the two coil springs into the hole of
the rack.
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the rack in the direction
as shown in the photograph.

Plate washers
(2 pcs)
Sub body
Apply lubricant
Sub body
Spring retainer (#432)
Tip of the
spring guide
Sub body
Spring guide (#403)
Coil spring (#405)
Coil spring (#404)
Sub body
Rack (#406)
Two coil springs
and spring guide

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18. After pushing the rack into the hole so that
the edges of the rack and the sub body
coincide, lightly tighten a set screw.

19. Install the shaft supporter to the sub body while inserting the spring guide tip into the
center hole of the shaft supporter, and tighten it using the two hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 6).
[NOTE]
After tightening the bolts, check again that the spring guide tip is inserted into the
spring retainer hole on the opposite side.

(5013_1)

20. Loosen the set screw lightly tightened in
step 18.
[NOTE]
When the set screw is firmly tightened, the
refocusing function cannot operate.

Set screw (#452)
Rack (#406)
Shaft supporter
(#407)
Hexagon socket head
Tip of the
spring guide
Spring retainer
(#432)
Tip of the
spring guide
Sub body
Loosen this set screw.
Shaft supporter
(#407)
Hexagon socket head
Tip of the
spring guide

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21. Tighten the hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 12) of the stroke limitation screw.
22. Tighten the plate spring (with rubber plate) using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).
When tightening, adjust the position of the plate spring so that the edge of the plate
spring is parallel to the edge of the boss on the attaching plate.
23. Tighten the cap and rotary damper using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).

24. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) on
the front and two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8) on the rear.

Plate spring (#412)
Make parallel the edges of the plate spring
with the boss on the attaching plate.
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Plastic cover (#410) Plastic cover (#410)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Plate spring (#412)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 8) (#442)
bolt (M3 x 12) (#443)
Cap (#415) and
Rotary damper
(#414)

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25. Install the condenser holder block, and
firmly move it in the direction of the arrow.
Tighten it with three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8).
[NOTE]
Be sure to tighten the condenser block
while moving it in the direction of the arrow.

26. While holding the elevation block so that it does not drop, tighten it using the six
hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16).
[NOTE]
Be sure to tighten the bolts while pushing the elevation block in the direction of the
arrows.

27. While holding the elevation block, place the microscope upside down.
[NOTE]
Since the fine/coarse focus block is removed, the elevation block is not fixed.
Therefore, when placing the microscope to the original position, hold the elevation
block by hand.

28. Perform the following adjustments
:
- Stage tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-17.)
- Stage centering adjustment (Refer to Section 5-18.)
- Condenser holder tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-19.)
- Condenser holder upper limit stopper position adjustment (Refer to Section 5-20.)

Hexagon socket head
Elevation block
Hexagon socket head
Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16) (#53) Elevation block

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29. Set the elevator and the coarse/fine focus
drive in the following assembly positions:

[Assembling positions]
With the main body turned upside down (photo):
Elevator: Lowest position
Coarse/fine focus drive: Where the limit
screw of the gear contacts the lower limit,
as shown in the photograph on the right.
(This applies to both right-handle and
left-handle designs.)

After these adjustments are completed,
place the plastic cover under the fine/coarse focus block, and hold these parts by hand firmly.
While engaging the gear of the fine/coarse focus block with the rack of the elevation
block, insert the two pins on the microscope into the two standard holes on the
fine/coarse focus block. Tighten the fine/coarse focus block using the two hexagon
socket head cap bolts (M3 x 12).
[NOTE]
The fine/coarse focus block can be installed to the microscope in both (right and left)
directions. Be sure to install it in the same orientation as disassembling.

Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52)
Fine/coarse focus block Rack
Gear
Plastic cover
Fine/coarse
focus block
Standard holes
Pins
Bottom view
Limit screw: To be assembled
at this position

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[Checking the assembly position of coarse/fine focus drive]
When the elevator is at the highest position,
its edge should be approximately 1 mm
higher than the edge of #402.

Lateral view

30. Put the two claws on right and left sides of the plastic cover (#411) into the two
longitudinal holes of the plastic cover (#410).
31. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10).

32. Tighten the bottom cover using the five
special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).

Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10)(#51)
Longitudinal holes
Claws
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
#402 1mm
elevator
Edge of #402 Edge of elevator

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33. Return the microscope to the horizontal position.
34. When the coarse focus knob and the fine focus knob are turned, check that the
elevation block moves smoothly.
35. When the elevation block is pushed down by hand, check that it moves smoothly.
Check that the elevation block is locked when the elevation block is fully pushed down,
and that the elevation block is moved upward when the elevation block is pushed
down again.
36. In the case of 50i, assemble the power supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
In the case of 55i, assemble the control board of the light source unit. (Refer to
Section 5-14.)
37. In the case of 55i, perform the LED position adjustment. (Refer to Section 5-21.)
38. Tighten the plastic cover using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
39. Install the cap.
40. In the case of 50i, connect the lamp to the lamp socket.
41. Move the lamp cover in the opposite direction of the arrow, and install it to the plastic
cover.
42. Install the hexagonal driver to the plastic cover.

43 Install the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
44. Install the nosepiece. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
45. Install the condenser lens. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
46. Install the objective lens.
47. Install the eyepiece tube. (Refer to Section 5-2.)

Lamp cover (#223)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)

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- Disassembling the condenser holder block is not usually necessary, but if liquid (water
etc.) has dropped into the microscope, it should be disassembled.
- The two dovetails (#437 and #438) fixed to the condenser holder block must not be
disassembled at the same time. When re-assembling the dovetail, the other
(assembled) dovetail is used as a reference for assembling.
screws.

- When disassembling the condenser holder, remove the elevation block from the
microscope base.
Be sure to keep the items described in WARNING of the elevation block.
(Refer to Section 5-3.)


1. Remove the elevation block from the
microscope base according to the steps 1
to 18 of Disassembling in elevation block.
condenser holder block from the elevation
block.

3. Loosen the set screw (#446), and pull out
the lever (#439).
4. Loosen the set screw (#446), and pull out
the knob block of the condenser holder
block.

5-4-1. Disassembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 8)(#442)
Condenser
holder block
Lever (#439)
Set screws
(#446)
Condenser holder Knob

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5. Remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt
(#445) of the stroke limitation screw.
6. Slide the condenser holder block to
remove it from the block (#422).

dovetail (#437 or #438).
[NOTE]
When reassembling the dovetail, the other
(assembled) dovetail is used as the
reference for adjustment.

8. If there is a rusty section on the mounting surface of the dovetail and block, scrape it
using a scraper.

Disassembling male dovetail (#455) and rack (#456)

male dovetail (#455) from the condenser
holder block.

Hexagon socket
head cap bolt (#445)
Condenser holder
Block (#422)
Dovetail (#438) Dovetail (#437)
Hexagon socket head
Block (#422)
Male Dovetail (#455)
bolts (M3 x 8) (#442)
Condenser holder

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10. Remove the two special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 4) (#457), and remove the rack
(#456) from the removed male dovetail.

Disassembling condenser receptacle (#421)

11. Remove the set screw (#444).
12. Fully loosen the two knobs (#A6).

spring retainer (#436).
14. Remove the condenser receptacle (#421) from the condenser holder.
[NOTE]
The plate spring (#435) is removed at the same time.

Rack (#456) Special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 4)(#457)
Male Dovetail (#455)
Condenser holder
Knobs (#A6) Set screw (#444)
Spring retainer (#436)
Condenser holder
Hexagon socket head
Condenser holder
Condenser
receptacle
(#421)
Plate spring (#435)

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Disassembling knob block

15. Loosen the set screw (#446) fixing the
knob (#428).
16. Turn the knob counterclockwise to
remove it from the gear (#426).
[NOTE]
When removing the knob, the two special
washers (#429), Belleville spring (#430)
and special washer (#440) might fall. Be
careful not to lose them.

17. Remove the shaft supporter (#424) from
the gear.

The disassembly of the condenser holder block is completed.

Set screw (#446)
Knob (#428)
Gear (#426)
Remove two special washers (#429),
Belleville spring (#430) and special
washer (#440).
Gear (#426) Shaft supporter (#424)

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5-4-2. Assembling

When the male dovetail, rack, condenser receptacle, and knob were removed, assemble
these parts first, and then assemble the condenser holder according to the steps 1 to 13.
The assembling procedures for the male dovetail, rack, condenser receptacle and knob
are as follows:
- Assembling for male dovetail and rack: steps 14 to 17
- Assembling for condenser receptacle: steps 18 to 22
- Assembling for knob: steps 23 to 28

1. Lightly tighten the removed dovetail (#437
or #438) to the block using the two hexagon

2. Insert the male dovetail on the condenser
holder to the block. While pushing the two
dovetails inside, tighten the two hexagon
socket head cap bolts.
[NOTE]
Move the condenser holder block in the
direction of the arrows, and tighten the
hexagon socket head cap bolts.

3. Move the condenser holder block in the
arrow directions, and check that the
condenser holder block moves smoothly
and lightly without slack.
If the condenser holder block does not
move smoothly and lightly without slack,
perform step 2 again.
4. Apply lubricant G7826 to the sliding
surfaces of the dovetail.
5-4-2. Assembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i)
Dovetail (#438) Dovetail (#437)
Hexagon socket head
Block (#422)
Male dovetail (#455)

Block (#422) Dovetail (#438)
Dovetail (#437)
Condenser holder

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5. Tighten the hexagon socket head cap bolt
of the stroke limitation screw.

6. Install the knob of the condenser holder to
the block, and engage the gear of the knob
and the rack of the condenser holder
block.

7. Put the rod into the hole of the shaft
supporter through the hole of the block.
While holding the knob, move the rod in
the direction shown in the photograph. The
gear should engage firmly with the rack.
Check that the condenser holder moves
smoothly by turning the knob.
If the rotation of the knob is heavy, perform
the adjustment again using the rod.

Knob (#428) Rod
Shaft supporter (#424) Block (#422)
(#422)
Knob block
Block (#422)
Block (#422)
Condenser holder
Hexagon socket

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8. Fix the knob using the set screw.
Apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.
9. Install the lever to the block, and tighten it
using the set screw.
Apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.

10. Install the condenser holder block, and
firmly move it in the direction of the arrow.
Tighten it with three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) to the elevation block.
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the condenser block
while moving it in the direction of the arrow.

11. While holding the elevation block by hand so that it does not drop, tighten it using the
six hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16).
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the elevation block while pushing it in the direction of the arrows.

Knob Condenser holder
Set screws (#446)
Lever (#439)
Condenser holder
Hexagon socket head
Hexagon socket head
Hexagon socket head
Elevation block
Elevation block
Knob Condenser holder
Set screws (#446)
Lever (#439)

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12. After the installation is completed, perform the following adjustments.
- Stage tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-17.)
- Condenser holder tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-19.)
- Condenser holder upper limit stopper position adjustment (Refer to Section 5-20.)
13. After adjustments are completed, assemble the elevation block according to the steps
29 and later of Assembling in elevation block. (Refer to Section 5-3.)

Assembling male dovetail (#455) and rack (#456)

14. Tighten

the rack to the male dovetail using
the two special hexagon bolts (M3 x 4).

15. Lightly tighten the male dovetail to the
condenser holder using the two hexagon

Condenser holder
Male dovetail (#455) Hexagon socket head
(#456)
(#455)
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 4) (#457)
Rack (#456)

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16. Put the two parallel rods (2 mm diameter) into the grooves of the male dovetail and the
holes of the condenser holder. This sets the relative positions of the male dovetail and
the condenser holder.
17. Firmly tighten the two hexagon socket head cap bolts lightly tightened in step 15.
After tightening the bolts, pull out the two parallel rods.

Assembling condenser receptacle (#421)

18. Assemble the condenser receptacle and
plate spring to the condenser holder.

19. Apply lubricant G7826 to the specified
portion of the spring retainer as shown in
the photograph.
20. Install the spring retainer to the condenser
holder as shown in the photograph, and
tighten it using the two hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 6).

2 mm dia. rod
Condenser holder
2 mm dia. rod
Condenser holder
Plate spring (#435)
Condenser
Receptacle (#421)
Condenser holder
Apply lubricant
Spring retainer
(#436)
Hexagon socket head

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21. Apply lubricant G6053 to the tip of the set
screw, and then thread it to the condenser
holder.
22. Screw the two knobs, and adjust the
position of the condenser receptacle so
that it is mostly located in the center of the
condenser holder.

Assembling knob block

23. Apply lubricant L4010 to the specified
portion of the gear as shown in the
photograph.
24. Insert the gear into the shaft supporter.

25. Apply lubricant L4010 to the end of the
shaft supporter.
26. Apply lubricant L4010 on both surfaces of
special washer (#440), special washer
(#429), Belleville spring (#430) and special
washer (#429), and install them to the shaft
of the gear in order.
27. Screw the knob to the gear shaft until it
stops.
[NOTE]
Take care not to pinch the washers
assembled in step 26.

28. Tighten the set screw to fix the knob with the gear.
After tightening the set screw, apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.
Set screw (#444) Knob (#A6)
Condenser holder
Gear (#426) Shaft supporter (#424)
Apply lubricant
Gear (#426)
Knob (#428)
Set screw (#446)
Insert special washer (#440), special washer (#429),
Belleville spring (#430) and special washer (#429) in order.

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screws.
- The following steps 1) to 8) describe the procedure with the fine/coarse focus block
installed to the microscope. But steps 1) to 8) can also be performed when the
fine/coarse focus block has been removed.

1. Remove the fine focus handle cover
(#325).

2. Remove the circular nut (#302), and then
turn the fine motion handle (#324)
counterclockwise to remove.
When removing the fine motion handle,
grasp the fine motion handle on the
opposite side.

3. Remove the Delrin washer (#314),
Belleville spring (#313) and Delrin washer
(#314) from the fine motion axle (#323).

5-5-1. Disassembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i)
Fine focus handle cover (#325)
Fine motion
handle (#324)
Circular nut (#302)
Fine motion axle (#323)
Remove the Delrin washer (#314), Belleville
spring (#313) and Delrin washer (#314).

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4. Remove the fine motion handle (#303) (with the fine motion handle rubber cap (#301))
on the opposite side from the microscope base.
The fine motion axle (#323) is removed at the same time.
If replacement of the fine motion handle or the fine motion axle is required, replace
these parts after removing the fine motion handle rubber cap (#301) and circular nut
(#302).

5. Insert a hex-key into the specified hole
shown in the photograph, and loosen the
two set screws (#353) fixing the thrust
retainer (#334).
6. Turn the thrust retainer (#334) counter-
clockwise to remove.

7. Remove the Delrin washer (#315) and
spacer (#312) from the coarse motion axle
(#310).

Fine motion handle (#303) (with
the fine motion handle rubber cap)
Hex-key
Thrust retainer (#334)
Fine motion
axle (#323)
Fine motion
handle (#303)
Circular nut (#302)
Fine motion handle
rubber cap (#301)
Remove the Delrin washer
(#315) and spacer (#312).
Coarse motion axle (#310)

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8. Pull out the coarse motion handle (#304)
from the microscope.
The coarse motion handle with the gear
case (#307) and coarse motion axle (#310)
are removed.
Remove the friction disk (#318) and two
wave washers (#316).
[NOTE]
When removing the coarse motion handle,
the ball bearing (#337) may be detached at
the same time. Remove the ball bearing
using tweezers etc.
Check the rotation of the removed ball
bearing using tweezers etc.
If replacement of the gear case or the
coarse motion axle is required, hold the
replacement parts firmly, and turn the other
parts counterclockwise to remove.

Perform the following steps when the fine/coarse focus block is removed from the
microscope base.

9. Remove the eyepiece tube. (Refer to
Section 5-2.)
11. Remove the condenser lens.
(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the bottom
cover.
Coarse motion
handle (#304)
Remove the friction disk (#318)
and two wave washers (#316).
Gear case (#307)
Bottom cover
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Fine/coarse
focus block

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16. Insert a (-) 2 mm screwdriver into the spaces on both sides of the plastic cover shown
in the photograph to release the lock of the claws.
[NOTE]
When releasing the lock, take care not to break the claws.

17. Hold the fine/coarse focus block firmly by
hand so that it does not drop, and remove
the two hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52). Remove the fine/coarse
focus block and the plastic cover.

gear axle (#327) from the removed
fine/coarse focus block.

Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#51) (-) screwdriver Claws of plastic cover
bolts (M3 x 12) (#52)
Gear axle (#327)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#352)
Pinion housing (#305)

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19. Remove the Teflon washer (#336), gear
(#326) and Teflon washer (#336) from the
removed gear axle.
Remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt
(#354) tightened to the gear.

20. Remove the pinion (#309) from the pinion
housing (#305).

21. Turn the torque adjustment ring (#306)
counterclockwise to remove it from the
pinion housing.

Gear (#326)
Gear axle
(#327)
Teflon washer
(#336)
Hexagon socket
Torque adjustment
ring (#306)
Pinion (#309)
Teflon washer
(#336)
Gear (#326)
Gear axle
(#327)
Teflon washer
(#336)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (#354)

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22. Remove the two kinds of ball bearings
(#337 and #338) and special washer
(#339) from the pinion using tweezers etc.
Check the rotation of the removed ball
bearings using tweezers etc.
[NOTE]
- Special washer sometimes remains in the
pinion housing. When removing, be very
careful.
- When removing the coarse motion axle,
the ball bearing (#337) is sometimes
removed at the same time.

Disassembling gears inside gear case

cap bolts (M3 x 8), and remove the coarse
motion handle (#304).

bolts (M3 x 8) (#351), and remove the gear
retaining plate (#308).

Pinion (#309) Ball bearing
(#337)
Ball bearing (#338) and
special washer (#339)
Three hexagon socket head
Coarse motion handle (#304)
Gear retaining plate (#308)

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25. Remove the three gears (#319, #320 and
#321) from the gear case.

The disassembly of the fine/coarse focus block is completed.

Gear (#320) Gear (#321)
Gear (#319)
Gear case (#307)

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5-5-2. Assembling

1. Fit the ball bearings (#337 and #338) into
the pinion.

2. Assemble the pinion into the pinion
housing.

3. Tighten

the hexagon socket head cap
bolt (#354) to the gear.
4. Apply lubricant G9110 to both ends of the
gear.
portions of the gear axle as shown in the
photograph, and insert the gear axle into
the hole of the gear.

5-5-2. Assembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i)
Pinion (#309)
Ball bearing
(#337)
Ball bearing (#338)
Gear axle (#327)
Apply lubricant
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (#354)
Apply lubricant
Gear (#326)
Pinion (#309)

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6. Apply lubricant G9110 to the two Teflon
washers, and insert them to both ends of
the gear axle.

7. Tighten the gear axle to the pinion housing
using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 10).

Although the following steps can be performed where the fine/coarse focus block is
removed from the microscope base, the following describes the assembling steps where
the fine/coarse focus block is attached to the microscope base.

Teflon washer
(#336)
Teflon washer
(#336)
Gear (#326)
Gear axle (#327)
bolts (M3 x 10) (#352)

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8. Place the plastic cover under the fine/coarse focus block, and hold these parts by
hand firmly. While engaging the gear of the fine/coarse focus block with the rack of the
elevation block, insert the two pins on the microscope into the two standard holes on
the fine/coarse focus block. Tighten the fine/coarse focus block using the two hexagon
[NOTE]
The fine/coarse focus block can be installed to the microscope in both (right and left)
directions. Be sure to install it in the same orientation as disassembling.

9. Put the two claws on right and left sides of the plastic cover into the two longitudinal
holes of the plastic cover.
10. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10).

Rack
Pins
Longitudinal holes
Claws
Plastic cover (#411) Fine/coarse
focus block
Standard
holes
Gear Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#52)

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Assembling gears to gear case

12. Return the microscope to its original
position.
13. Apply lubricant G9110 to both ends of
each gear (#320, #321 and #319), and
insert them to the gear case in order.

14. Put the gear retaining plate to the gear
case so that the slightly curved surface of
the gear retaining plate faces to the gear,
and tighten it using the two hexagon
[NOTE]
When assembling, be sure to install each
shaft of the three gears into each hole on
the gear retaining plate.
After assembling, check that all gears
rotate smoothly.
Gear case (#307)
Gear (#319)
Gear (#321) Gear (#320)
Gear retaining plate (#308)
Bottom cove
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)

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15. Tighten the coarse motion handle using
the three hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).

16. Apply lubricant L3047 to the threads of
the pinion housing and torque adjustment
ring, and screw the torque adjustment
ring to the pinion housing until it stops.

17. Apply lubricant L3047 to both surfaces of
the two wave washers, and install them
to the pinion housing.

Coarse motion handle (#304)
Torque adjustment ring (#306)
Apply lubricant
Wave washers (#316)

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18. Install the friction disk to the pinion housing.
When installing the friction disk, face its four
holes outward, and install its protrusion into
the key way on the pinion housing.

19. Install the coarse motion axle (with coarse
motion handle) to the pinion housing.

20. Install the special washer to the coarse
motion axle.

Key way on the
pinion housing
Friction disk (#318)
Pinion housing
Coarse motion axle
Special washer (#339)
Protrusion
Four holes
Key way on the
pinion housing
Friction disk (#318)

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21. Install the spacer to the coarse motion axle
into the pinion housing. When installing the
spacer, face the grooved surface of the
spacer outward as shown in the
photograph.

22. Apply lubricant L3047 to both surfaces of
the Delrin washer, and fit it to the coarse
motion axle.

23. Apply lubricant L3047 to the surface with V-groove of the thrust retainer.
24. Screw the thrust retainer to the coarse motion axle until it stops. Insert a hex-key into
the hole, and tighten the two set screws.
25. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the two set screws.

Spacer (#312)
Coarse motion
axle (#310)
Grooved surface
Outward this side
Delrin washer (#315)
Hex-key
Apply lubricant to the V-grooved surface
Delrin washer (#315)

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26. Apply lubricant L3047 to the specified portions of the fine motion axle (with the fine
motion handle) as shown in the photograph, and insert it into the gear case.

27. Apply lubricant L3047 to the two Delrin
washers and Belleville spring, and fit them
to the fine motion axle.

28. Screw the fine motion handle to the fine
motion axle, and tentatively fix them with
the circular nut.

Fine motion axle (with the fine motion handle)
Apply lubricant
Fine motion handle
(#323)
(#314)
(#313)
(#314)
Fine motion
handle (#324)
Circular nut (#302)
Fine motion axle (#323)
Fit the Delrin washer (#314), Belleville spring
(#313) and Delrin washer (#314) in order.

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29. Tentatively install the fine focus handle cover.
30. Wrap the string around the fine focus handle cover as shown in the photograph, and
hook the spring scale on the end of the string. Pull the spring scale in the direction of
the arrow.
Check that the value of the spring scale meets the following specification when the
fine focus handle starts turning.
If not to meet the specification, change the installing position of the fine motion handle
screwed in step28, then check again.

Specification: 11.5 to 21 g
(Fine motion torque: 35 to 65 gf x cm)

31. After adjustment is completed, remove the fine focus handle cover once, and then
firmly tighten the circular nut.
After tightening, check that the fine motion handle is not slack even if the fine motion
handle on the opposite side is turned.
32. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the
circular nut.
33. Install the fine focus handle cover to the
fine motion handle.

34. Install the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)

Fine focus handle cover (#325)
Wrap the string around the fine focus handle cover, and hook the spring
scale on the end of the string. Move the scale in the direction of the arrow.
Fine focus handle
cover (#325)

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screws.


- If the mirror or the lens attached on the lens holder of the field stop block is
disassembled, perform steps 1 to 9 and steps 13 to 17.

6. Remove the five special hexagon bolts (M3
x 6) (#239), and remove the
bottom cover.

7. Remove special screw (#208) fixing the
lever (#210).
When removing the lever, the special
washer (#209) might fall.
Be careful not to lose it.
8. Remove the center shaft (#214) to remove
the diaphragm open-shut dial (#205).

5-6-1. Disassembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i)
(#214)
Bottom cover
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Diaphragm
open-shut dial
(#205)
Center shaft (#214)
Special screw
(#208)
Special
washer
(#209)
Lever (#210)
Diaphragm
open-shut dial
(#205)
Center shaft (#214)

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cap bolts (M3 x 12) (#256) fixing the field
stop block.

10. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#254), and remove the
blade mount (#207).
[NOTE]
When the blade mount is removed, the eight blades (for 50i; #A1, for 55i: #260) are
removed at the same time.
Be careful not to lose them.
Be very careful not to bend or apply lubricant to the blade.

11. Remove the eight blades from the lens
holder (#204).
12. Remove the blade guide way (#206) from
the lens holder (#204).

bolts (M3 x 12) (#256)
Field stop block
Blade mount (#207)
Blade (50i:#A155i:#260)
Blade guide way (#206) Lens holder (#204)

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Disassembling mirror and lens

13. Scrape off the adhesive joints between the
mirror (#2) and the lens holder (#204).

14. Remove the mirror from the lens holder,
with care to avoid damage to the mirror.
If the adhesive cannot be removed, warm
it using a heat gun or the like.

15. Scrape off the adhesive from the perimeter
of the lens (#3).

16. Remove the lens from the lens holder.
If the adhesive cannot be removed, warm
it using a heat gun or the like.

17. Remove any remaining adhesive on the lens holder after the lens or the mirror is
removed completely. Then, clean the surface with alcohol.

The disassembly of the field stop block is completed.

Mirror (#2) Adhesive
Adhesive Lens holder (#204)
Adhesive
Lens holder (#204)
Lens (#3)

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5-6-2. Assembling

- The assembling procedures for the lens and mirror are explained in steps 22 to 28.

portion of the blade guide way as shown in
the photograph.

2. Insert the shaft of the blade guide way into
the groove of the lens holder, and fully turn
it in the direction of the arrow.

3. Install the eight blades to the blade guide
in the open state while putting the
projection of the blade into the groove of
the blade guide.

5-6-2. Assembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i)
Blade guide way (#206)
Shaft
Apply lubricant outside surface
Shaft of the blade guide way
Blade guide way (#206)
Lens holder (#204)
Lens holder (#204)
Blades (8pcs)

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4. Install the blade mount so that the slightly
curved surface of it faces the blade.
[NOTE]
When assembling, be sure to insert the
projection of the blade into the hole of the
blade mount.

5. Insert the two 2 mm diameter rods into the
two specified holes shown in the
photograph so that the relative position of
the lens holder and the blade mount is
aligned.
6. Tighten the blade mount using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
7. Remove the two rods inserted in step 5.
8. When the blade guide way is turned by hand, check that the blades open and shut
smoothly.
9. While opening or shutting the blade 10 to 20 times, blow away any dust from the
blades using an airbrush or the like.
10. Tighten the field stop block using the three

portion of the center shaft, and apply
adhesive #757 to the tip of its screw as
shown in the photograph.
12 Tighten the diaphragm open-shut dial to
the lens holder using the center shaft.

2 mm dia. rod
2 mm dia.
rod
Blade mount
Projection of the blade
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#256)
Hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#256)
Field stop block
Center shaft (#214)
Apply lubricant
Apply lubricant
Diaphragm
open-shut
dial (#205)
Center shaft (#214)
Apply lubricant
Apply lubricant

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13. Apply lubricant G7813 to the shaft of the special screw.
14. While inserting the shaft of the blade guide way into the U-groove of the lever,
assemble the lever to the lens holder, and tighten it with special screw and
special washer.

15. When the lever is moved by hand, check
that the blades open and shut smoothly.
16. Tighten the bottom cover using the
five special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).

17. Return the microscope to its original position.

U-groove
Shaft of the blade guide way
Lever (#210)
Lever (#210)
Special screw (#208)
Special
washer
(#209)
Bottom cover
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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Assembling mirror and lens

22. Clean the adhesive coating surfaces on
the lens holder using alcohol.
23. Apply adhesive #2057 to the adhesive
coating surfaces of the mirror on the lens
holder.
24. Cement the mirror while pushing it against
the lens holder.

25. Clean the lens with alcohol.
26. Place the lens onto the lens holder, with the less curved side facing the lens holder.
27. Bond the lens by applying adhesive (#2057) to a few positions around the lens and
shedding ultraviolet rays.

28. After the lens and mirror are cemented, blow away any dust from the lens and the
mirror using an airbrush or the like.

Mirror (#2)
Adhesive
Adhesive Lens holder (#204)
Adhesive
Lens holder (#204) Lens (#3) Small curved
surface of the lens

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x 6) (#239), and remove the bottom cover.

7. Disconnect the connector connected to the brightness controller board (#501).
8. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255) fixing the harness, and
release the harness clamper.
9. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255), and remove the ND filter
block.
Remove the harness from the clamper on the ND filter.

5-7-1. Disassembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255)
ND filter block
Brightness
controller
board (#501)
ND filter block Clamper
Harness
connector

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10. Release three claws of the ND filter holder
(#215), and remove the ND filter (#6).

11. Remove the projections on the ND filter holder from the holes on the lever (#216) and
the lever supporter (#217).

12. Pull out the two levers from the lever
supporter.

5-7-1. Disassembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)
ND filter holder (#215)
ND filter (#6)
Claws
Lever (#216)
Projections
Projection
ND filter holder (#215) Lever supporter (#217)
Lever supporter (#217)
Levers (#216)

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5-7-2. Assembling

portions of the two levers as shown in the
photograph, and insert them into the holes
on the lever supporter.
[NOTE]
Do not apply lubricant other than the
specified portions.

2. Install the ND filter holder to the two levers and lever supporter in the direction as
3. Put the projections on the ND filter holder into each hole on the two levers and the
lever supporter.

4. Install the ND filter to the ND filter holder
so that an evaporated surface is in the
orientation shown in the photograph.

5-7-2. Assembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)
Levers (#216)
Apply lubricant
Apply lubricant
Lever (#216)
Projections
Projection
ND filter holder (#215) Lever supporter
ND filter (#6)
(An evaporated surface faces upward.)
Claws

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5. Put the harness into the hole on the ND
filter block, and secure it using the clamper.

6. Tighten the ND filter block using a hexagon
socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8).
7. Secure the harness using a hexagon head
cap bolt (M3 x 8).
8. Connect the harness connector to the
brightness controller board.


5-7-2. Assembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)
ND filter block Clamper
Harness connector
bolt (M3 x 8) (#255)
ND filter block
Brightness
controller
board (#501)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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- Some screws and diffuser are fixed with adhesive. Apply alcohol to melt the
adhesive on these.


5. While pressing the two portions of the lamp
cover (#223) in the arrow direction (a)
shown in the figure, move it in the arrow
direction (b) to remove.

6. Disconnect the lamp (#227).

5-8-1. Disassembling Lighting Block (For 50i)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

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10. Remove the power supply assembly.
cover.

bolts (M3 x 8) (#255), and remove
the lighting block.

14. Remove the two diffusers (#4 and #5) from
the lens holder (#221).

Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Diffuser (#4) Diffuser (#5)
Lens holder (#221)
Hexagon socket head
Lighting block

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15. Remove the two screws (#257), and
remove the cable with lamp socket (#505)
from the lamp socket holder (#226).

16. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6), and remove the collector
lens (#1) and lamp socket holder (#226).
[NOTE]
When removing the lamp socket holder, the collector lens is removed at a same time.
Be careful not to drop or scratch the lens.

Screws (#257)
Cable with lamp
socket (#505)
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Hexagon socket head cap bolts
M3 x 6(#254on both sides
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Collector lens
(#1)

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5-8-2. Assembling

1. Clean the collector lens.
2. After installing the collector lens to the lens holder in the direction as shown in the
photograph, tighten the lamp socket holder using the four hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).

3. Pass the cable of the cable with lamp
socket through the hole on the lamp socket
holder, and tighten the socket with the two
screws.
Apply adhesive #2014 to the spaces
between the screws and the lamp socket.

4. Apply adhesive #757 (Clear) to the side
edges of the two diffusers which contact
the lens holder.
5. Install the two diffusers to the lens holder in
the orientation shown in the photograph.
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the mat surface of the
diffusers in the orientation shown in the
photograph.

5-8-2. Assembling Lighting Block (For 50i)
Collector lens
(#1)
Hexagon socket head cap bolts
M3 x 6(#254on both sides
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Screws (#257)
Cable with lamp
socket (#505) Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Lens holder (#221)
Diffuser (#4) Diffuser (#5)
Mat surface
Mat surface

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7. Install the lighting block, and firmly move it
in the direction of the arrows. Tighten it
with four hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).


10. Install the power supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
11. Tighten the plastic cover using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
12. Install the cap.
13. Connect the lamp to the lamp socket.
14. Move the lamp cover in the opposite direction of the arrow, and install it to the plastic
cover.
15. Install the hexagonal driver (#248) to the plastic cover.

Hexagon socket head
Lighting block
Bottom cover
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Lamp cover
(#223)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

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1. While pressing the two portions of the
lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction (a)
shown in the figure, move it in the arrow
direction (b) to remove.

2. Disconnect the lamp (#227).

attaching plate (#231).

5-9-1. Disassembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)
bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

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7. Disconnect the harness from the
connector (CN1) on the power supply
assembly (#502).
8. Remove the three hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)
fixing the power supply assembly.

9. Lift up the power supply assembly, and
disconnect the harness connectors (CN2
and CN3). Then, remove the power supply
assembly.

5-9-1. Disassembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Harness connector
Power supply
assembly (#502)
Power supply
assembly (#502)
Connector (CN3)
Connector (CN2)

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5-9-2. Assembling

1. Connect the harness connectors to CN2
and CN3 on the power supply assembly.

2. Tighten the power supply assembly using
the three hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 6).
3. Connect the harness connector
to CN1 located at the top of the
power supply assembly.

4. Tighten the attaching plate (#231) using
the four hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 6).

5-9-2. Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)
Power supply
assembly (#502)
Connector (CN3)
Connector (CN2)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Connector (CN1)
Power supply
assembly (#502)
bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)

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5. Install the cap (#233).
6. Tighten the plastic cover using the four
7. Install the hexagonal driver.
8. Connect the lamp.

9. Move the lamp cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow, and install it to the
plastic cover.

5-9-2. Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

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5. Loosen a set screw (#258), and remove
the brightness control dial (#241).

cover.

8. Remove the field stop block. (Refer to
Section 5-6.)
9. Disconnect the harness connector (J1) on
the brightness controller board (#501).
brightness controller board.

5-10-1. Disassembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)
Brightness control dial (#241)
Set screw (#258)
Brightness controller
board (#501)
Connector (J1)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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1

(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the two
bending plates from the brightness
controller board.

5-10-1. Disassembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)
Bending plates (#218)
board (#501)

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5-10-2. Assembling

1. Tighten the two bending plates to the
brightness controller board using the two

2. Tighten the brightness controller board
using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).
3. Connect the harness connector to the
connector (J1) on the brightness controller
board.

4. Install the field stop block. (Refer to
Section 5-6.)

5-10-2. Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)
board (#501)
Connector (J1)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Bending plates (#218) Brightness controller board (#501)

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7. Turn the shaft of the variable resistor so that the D-cut of the shaft faces top.
Install the brightness control dial to the shaft so that a set screw aligns with the
D-cut of the shaft, and then tighten the set screw.
When the brightness control dial is turned fully clockwise and counterclockwise,
check that the indication of the brightness control dial is aligned with the
indication on the cover.


5-10-2. Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)
Set screw (#258)
Shaft of the variable resistor

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cover.

7. Disconnect the terminals connected to the
seesaw switch (#511).
8. Release the claws on both sides of the
seesaw switch, and remove it outward.

5-11-1. Disassembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
side
side
Terminal (1 pin)
Claw
Seesaw switch (#511)

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5-11-2. Assembling

1. Install the seesaw switch to the microscope, and secure it by the claws located on
both sides.
[NOTE]
Take care to install the correct orientation of the seesaw switch.
2. Connect the terminals to the seesaw switch.
[CAUTION]
Make sure you always connect to the correct wire to each pin.
1 pin: black wire of cable with AC socket (#503)
2 pin: black wire of cable with connector (#506)
3 pin: white wire of cable with AC socket (#503)
4 pin: white wire of cable with connector (#506)


5-11-2. Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Terminals location
Bottom cover side
side
side
side
side
Terminal (1 pin)
Claw

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cover.

7. Disconnect the flat cable connector (#507)
from the switch board (#502).

8. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt
(M3 x 8) (#255), and remove the color
compensation filter unit.

5-12-1. Disassembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)
Switch board (#502)
Connector
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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9. Release three claws of the ND filter holder
(#215), and remove the color compensa-
tion filter (#5).

10. Remove the projections on the ND filter holder from each hole on the two levers
(#216) and the lever supporter (#217).

11. Pull out the two levers from the lever
supporter.

5-12-1. Disassembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)
Lever (#216)
Projections
Projection
Levers (#216)
Color compensation filter (#5)
Claws

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5-12-2. Assembling

portions of the two levers as shown in the
photograph, and insert them into the holes
on the lever supporter.
[NOTE]
Do not apply lubricant other than to the
specified portions.

2. Install the ND filter holder to the lever supporter in the direction shown in the
photograph.
3. Put the projections on the ND filter holder into each hole on the two levers.

4. Install the color compensation filter to the
ND filter holder so that an evaporated
surface of the filter is in the orientation

5-12-2. Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)
Levers (#216)
Apply lubricant Lever supporter (#217)
Apply lubricant
Levers (#216)
Projections
Projection
Color compensation filter (#5)
(An evaporated surface faces upward.)
Claws

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5. Put the connector of the flat cable through
the hole on the color compensation filter
unit.
6. Tighten the color compensation filter unit
using a hexagon socket head cap bolt
(M3 x 8).

7. Connect the connector of the flat cable to
the switch board.


5-12-2. Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)
Switch board (#502)
Connector
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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cover.

diffuser unit.

5-13-1. Disassembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)
Diffuser unit
bolts (M3 x 8) (#255)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special hexagon
bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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5-13-2. Assembling

1. Clean the adhesive coating surface of the
diffuser on the lens holder using alcohol.
2. Apply adhesive #2061 to the adhesive
coating surfaces of the diffuser on the lens
holder.
[NOTE]
Do not mistake the installing position of the
diffuser and the lens to the lens holder.

3. Cement the diffuser while pushing it
against the lens holder.
4. Clean the adhesive coating surface of the lens on the lens holder using alcohol.
5. Apply adhesive #2061 to the adhesive coating surfaces of the lens on the lens holder.
6. Install the lens to the lens holder so that the small curved surface of the lens faces the
lens holder. Cement the lens to the lens holder while pushing it against the lens
holder.

7. After the lens and/or diffuser is cemented,
blow away any dust from the lens and
diffuser using the airbrush or the like.
8. Install the diffuser unit, and firmly move it in
the direction of the arrows. Tighten it with
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x
8).

5-13-2. Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)
Diffuser (#4) (Mat surface is lowered.)
Adhesive
Lens holder (#221-1)
Lens (#1)
Adhesive
Lens holder (#221-1)
Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) Diffuser unit
Push it in these directions.
Large curved surface

101



5-13-2. Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction
(a) shown in the photograph, move it in the


5. Remove the four special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the control
board (#509).
6. Disconnect the flat cable from the
connector (J4) on the main board block of
the control board.

5-14-1. Disassembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Connector (J4)
Control board (#509)
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

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(M3 x 6) (#239) fixing the LED board
(#503).

8. Disconnect the LED board from the
connector (J2) on the control board.

9. While pressing the claw on the battery case (#224), remove the LED board from the
battery case.
[NOTE]
When removing the LED board, be careful not to deform the terminals on the LED
board.

5-14-1. Disassembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6)(#239)
LED board (with battery case) (#503)
Control board
Connector (J2)
Connector
LED board
Terminals
LED board (#503)
LED board (#503)
Battery case (#224)
Claw

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5-14-2. Assembling

1. While pushing the claw on the battery case,
move the LED board in the opposite
direction of the arrow to install to the
battery case.
[NOTE]
When installing the LED board, be careful
not to deform the terminals on the LED
board.

2. Connect the connector (J2) on the LED board to the control board.
3. Tighten the LED board to the control board using the two special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6).

4. Connect the flat cable to the connector
(J4) on the main board block of the control
board.
5. Tighten the control board using the four

5-14-2. Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)
LED board (#503)
Battery case (#224)
Claw
Control board
Connector (J2)
Connector
LED board
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6)(#239)
LED board (with battery case) (#503)
Connector (J4)
(M3 x 6) (#229)
Connector (J4)

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plastic cover.

9. After the assembling is completed, perform the LED position adjustment. (Refer to
Section 5-21.)

5-14-2. Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

Lamp cover
(#223)


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5. Loosen a set screw (#258) fixing the
brightness control dial (#241), and remove
the brightness control dial.

bottom cover.

8. Remove the field stop block. (Refer to
Section 5-6.)
9. Disconnect the flat cable with connector
(#507) from the connector (J1) on the
switch board (#502).
switch board.

5-15-1. Disassembling Switch Board (For 55i)
Set screw (#258)
Switch board (#502) Connector (J1)
Flat cable with
connector
(#507)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the two
bending plates from the switch board.

5-15-1. Disassembling Switch Board (For 55i)
Switch board (#502)

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5-15-2. Assembling

1. Tighten the two bending plates to the
switch board using the two special
hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).

2. Tighten the switch board using the two
3. Connect the flat cable with connector to
the connector (J1) on the switch board.

4. Install the field stop block. (Refer to Section
5-6.)

5-15-2. Assembling Switch Board (For 55i)
Switch board (#502)
Switch board (#502) Connector (J1)
Flat cable with
connector
(#507)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

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7. Turn the shaft of the variable resistor so that the D-cut of the shaft faces top. Install the
brightness control dial to the shaft so that a set screw aligns with the D-cut of the shaft,
and then tighten the set screw.
When the brightness control dial is turned fully clockwise and counterclockwise, check
that the indication of the brightness control dial is aligned with the indication on the
cover.


5-15-2. Assembling Switch Board (For 55i)
Shaft of the variable resistor
Set screw (#258)

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bottom cover.

7. Disconnect the terminals connected to the
seesaw switch (#506).
8. Release the claws on both sides of the
seesaw switch, and remove it outward.

5-16-1. Disassembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
side
side
Claw
Terminal (1 pin)

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5-16-2. Assembling

1. Install the seesaw switch to the microscope, and secure it by the claws located on both
sides.
[NOTE]
Take care to install the correct orientation of the seesaw switch.

2. Connect the terminals of the cable to 3-pin
and 4-pin of the seesaw switch.
[CAUTION]
Be sure to connect the terminals to the
pins as far as they will go.



5-16-2. Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
side
side
Claw
Terminal (1 pin)

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1. Set the 1 reading collimator (J28005) to
the dovetail for eyepiece tube mounting.
2. Set the parallel mirror (J28003) on the
stage.

3. Set the collimator so that the X direction
scale is parallel with the traveling direction
of the X-axis of the stage.

4. Measure the amount of deviation of the
center (O) of the scale image from the
center (O) of the collimator. Check the
amount of deviation meets the following
specification.

Specifications:
X direction: within +/-1
Y direction: within +/-1

If the specification is met, perform the stage centering adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-18.)
If not, perform the adjustment according to steps 6 and later.
Be sure to adjust Y direction first.
5-17. Stage Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
Traveling direction of the X-axis of the stage
X direction
X direction
Y direction
Center (O) of
the scale image
Center (O) of the collimator
Parallel mirror
Sub Stage
1 reading collimator

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If Y direction does not meet the specification:

5. Check that the scale image is shifted in
either direction.

6. Remove the 1 reading collimator, parallel mirror, and stage.
7. Remove the elevation block from the microscope base.
8. If the scale image is shifted to (a) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the elevation block as shown in the
photograph using adhesive #350.
If the scale image is shifted to (b) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the elevation block as shown in the

9. Install the elevation block, stage, parallel mirror, and 1 reading collimator.
10. Check that the amount of deviation for Y direction meets the specification.
If the specification is not met, perform steps 6 to 10 again.
If the specification is met, check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the
specification.
Shift of (a) direction Shift of (b) direction
Scale image is shifted to (a) direction
Paste the brass foil.
Scale image is shifted to (b) direction
Paste the
brass foil.

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If X direction does not meet the specification:

11. Loosen the six hexagon socket head cap
bolts fixing the elevation block to the
microscope base.
12. Tilt the elevation block in the direction
shown in the photograph to meet the
amount of deviation for X direction meets
the specification.

13. Tighten the six hexagon socket head cap bolts.
14. Check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the specification.
If the specification is met, re-check the amount of deviations for both Y and X
directions meet the specifications.
15. After the stage tilt adjustment is completed, be sure to adjust the centering of the
stage. (Refer to Section 5-18.)


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[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment should be completed. (Refer
to Section 5-17.)

1. Set the 80i sub stage tool A (J25481) to the
dovetail on the elevation block.
2. Set the centering tool (J25298) to the
round dovetail for the eyepiece tube
mounting, and secure it using the clamp
screw.

3. Insert the centering rod (J25299) to the
centering tool, and check that the tip of the
rod is inserted into the hole on the 80i sub
stage tool A.
If the rod is inserted: perform the conden-
ser holder tilt adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-19.)
If not, perform the confirmation and
adjustment according to steps 4 and later.

5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
Centering tool
80i sub stage tool A
Centering rod
Centering tool
80i sub stage tool A

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4. Check that the centering rod is shifted
against to the 80i sub stage tool in either
direction.
If the rod is shifted to (a) direction:
This shift is generated by the accuracy of
machine when manufactured, and cannot
be adjusted to zero.
Therefore, continue with the condenser
holder tilt adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-19.)

If the rod is shifted to (b) direction:
Adjust the centering according to steps 5
and later.

5. Remove the centering rod and 80i sub
stage tool A.
6. Remove the elevation block from the
microscope base.
7. Paste the brass foil to the specified portion
of the elevation block as shown in the

8. Install the elevation block, centering rod, and 80i sub stage tool A.
9. Check that the specification is met.
If the specification is met, perform the stage tilt adjustment again because the
elevation block is removed from the microscope base. (Refer to Section 5-17.)
10. After the stage tilt adjustment and stage centering adjustment are completed, be
sure to adjust the condenser holder tilt. (Refer to Section 5-19.)
5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
Paste the brass foil in round marks position.
80i sub
stage tool A
Centering rod
Center of the 80i sub stage tool A

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[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment (Section 5-17) and stage
centering adjustment (Section 5-18) should be completed.

1. Remove the stage.
2. Set the 1 reading collimator (J28005) to
the dovetail for eyepiece tube mounting.
3. Set the parallel mirror (J28003) on the
condenser receptacle of the elevation
block.

4. Set the collimator so that the X direction
scale is parallel with the traveling direction
of the X-axis of the stage.

5-19. Condenser Holder Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
Traveling direction of the X-axis of the stage
X direction
1 reading collimator
Condenser receptacle
Parallel mirror

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5. Measure the amount of deviation of the
center (O) of the scale image from the
center (O) of the collimator. Check the
amount of deviation meets the following
specification.
Specifications:
X direction: within +/-7
Y direction: within +/-7

If the specification is met, perform the condenser holder upper limit stopper position.
(Refer to Section 5-20)
If not, perform the adjustment according to steps 6 and later.
Be sure to adjust Y direction first.

If Y direction does not meet the specification:

6. Check that the scale image shifts in
either direction.

7. Remove the 1 reading collimator and
parallel mirror.
cap bolts, and remove the condenser
holder block from the elevation block.

Y direction
Center (O) of
the scale image
Center (O) of the collimator
Hexagon socket head
Elevation block

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9. If the scale image is shifted to (a) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the condenser holder block as shown in
the photograph using adhesive #350.

If the scale image is shifted to (b) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the condenser holder block as shown in
the photograph using adhesive #350.

10. Install the condenser holder block, parallel mirror, and 1 reading collimator.
11. Check that the amount of deviation for Y direction meets the specification.
If the specification is met, check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the
specification.

If X direction does not meet the specification:

12. Loosen the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts fixing the condenser holder block
to the elevation block.
13. Tilt the condenser holder block in the
direction shown in the photograph to meet
the specification for the amount of
deviation for X direction.
14. Tighten the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts.

Scale image is shifted to (b) direction
Scale image is shifted to (a) direction
Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8)(#442)
Condenser
holder block

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15. Re-check the amount of deviation for X direction.
If the specification is met, check that the amounts of deviation for both Y and X
directions meet the specifications.
16. After the condenser holder tilt adjustment is completed, be sure to adjust the upper
limit stopper position of the condenser holder. (Refer to Section 5-20.)


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[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment (Section 5-17), stage
centering adjustment (Section 5-18), and condenser holder tilt adjustment (Section 5-19)
should be completed.

1. Loosen a set screw (#446) of the
condenser holder block. (The straight pin
of the stopper will pop up by the force of
the coil spring.)

2. Install the stage.
3. Install the condenser lens.
4. Set the specimen slide to the specimen
holder on the stage.
5. Cut a sheet of paper (approx. 0.1 mm
thick) to about the same size as the tip of
the condenser lens, and place it on that tip.
6. While observing the specimen slide, turn
the knob of the condenser holder upward
until the paper on the condenser lens just
comes in contact with the specimen slide
on the stage.
7. While maintaining the position adjusted in
step 6, tighten the set screw loosened in
step 1.
8. Remove the specimen slide.
9. Remove the paper from the tip of the condenser lens.
10. Turn the knob of the condenser holder once to lower.
11. Turn the knob upward until it stops.
12. Place the specimen slide on the stage again, and check that the specimen slide does
not contact the tip of the condenser lens.
5-20. Condenser Holder Upper Limit Stopper Position Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
Straight pin of the stopper
Set screw (#446)
Specimen slide
Paper (approx. 0.1
mm thick)
Set screw
Stage
Straight pin
Condenser lens

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lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction
(a) shown in the figure, move it in the


x 6) (#239), and remove the
bottom cover.

5-21. LED Position Adjustment (For 55i)
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

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diffuser unit.

position.
13. Loosen the four special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) fixing the control board.
14. Connect the AC adapter or the battery to
the microscope.

Diffuser unit
bolts (M3 x 8) (#255)

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15. Install the standard straight tube (J25295) to the microscope, and secure it using the
clamp screw as shown in the photograph.
16. Set the Ph tool ring (J25260) to the centering telescope (J25172), and set them to the
standard straight tube.
[Note]
The binocular tube installation is acceptable instead of installing the standard straight
tube, Ph tool ring, and centering telescope to the microscope, as shown in the
photograph.

17. Turn ON the power switch. The LEDs light
up.
18. Adjust the position of the control board so
that the center of the cross line on the
centering telescope and the center of the
central LED coincide.

Specifications:
Deviation between centers of the cross
line and the central LED: Within 1.5 dev.
of scale
19. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the control board using the four special
hexagon bolts.
20. Re-check that the specification is met.
Control board
Centering telescope
Ph tool ring
Standard straight tube
Binocular tube
Central LED

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After adjustment, assemble the parts and units in the following steps.
21. Turn OFF the power, and disconnect the AC adapter or the battery.
22. Remove the standard straight tube, centering telescope, and Ph tool ring.
24. Install the diffuser unit, and firmly move it in
the direction of the arrows. Tighten it with
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x
8).


position.

Hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) Diffuser unit
Push it in these directions.
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)


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plastic cover.


Lamp cover
(#223)

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