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Description of this part for the microscope.

mm
Focal Length: 45 mm
Cover Glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: yes, oil
Thread: RMS
Info: Ph3 = phase contrast

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer, along with a compatible phase contrast condenser. The microscope must be compatible, meaning it supports RMS objectives, TL = 160 mm, FL = 45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

operates in the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Ergaval
- Amplival
- Fluoval
- Vertival
- Epival
- Docuval
- Metaval

Instructions on how to disassemble the mechanism in the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Ergaval microscope: https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/index.php?topic=38565.0

Description of this part for the microscope.

operates in the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Ergaval
- Amplival
- Fluoval
- Vertival
- Epival
- Docuval
- Metaval

Instructions on how to disassemble the mechanism in the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Ergaval microscope: https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/index.php?topic=38565.0

Description of this part for the microscope.

operates in the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Ergaval
- Amplival
- Fluoval
- Vertival
- Epival
- Docuval
- Metaval

Instructions on how to disassemble the mechanism in the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Ergaval microscope: https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/index.php?topic=38565.0

Description of this part for the microscope.

03
Magnification: 32x
Correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.4
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 1 mm (!)
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Ph1: phase contrast
LD: "long distance" meaning long working distance

Note: this is an objective for an inverted microscope, therefore it is corrected for observation through a 1.0 mm cover glass

It can be used with any inverted microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser (or slider with phase rings). Of course the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

It can very likely also be used with other inverted Zeiss microscopes (e.g. Axiovert 25).

Description of this part for the microscope.

06
Magnification: 20x
Correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 2 mm (!)
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Ph1: phase contrast
LD: "long distance" meaning long working distance

Note: this is an objective for an inverted microscope, therefore it is corrected for observation through a 2.0 mm cover glass

It can be used with any inverted microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser (or slider with phase rings). Of course the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

It can very likely also be used with other inverted Zeiss microscopes (e.g. Axiovert 25).

Description of this part for the microscope.

9904
Magnification: 10x
Correction: achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.22
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: indifferent
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Ph1: phase contrast

This specific unit was used in an inverted Zeiss ID 02 microscope, but I have also seen this objective model in Zeiss KF-2 ICS and Zeiss Axiostar microscopes.

Objectives with such low magnification (here 10x) can be used without a cover glass, with a cover glass, or for observation through thicker glass (e.g. through a Petri dish), therefore they can be used both in upright and inverted microscopes.

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser (or slider with phase rings). Of course the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

This microscope part may solve the following problems occurring in a Zeiss Stemi D, DR, DRC or DV 4 microscope:
- focusing does not work
- raising the microscope on the stand does not work
- lowering the microscope using the knobs does not work
- focusing rack has worn teeth

Description of this part for the microscope.

models:
- Zeiss D
- Zeiss DR
- Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

This microscope part may solve the following problems occurring in a Zeiss Stemi D, DR, DRC or DV 4 microscope:
- missing eyepiece tube in the microscope
- eyepiece cannot be inserted into the tube
- eyepiece tube in the microscope is deformed

In the last photos, an arrow shows where this element is located inside the microscope head, allowing precise identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

it is the left metal holder for the eyepiece prism
- at the same time it is the mounting thread into which the eyepiece tube is screwed

Important: this is the LEFT prism holder. In the head of the Zeiss DRC microscope (and other Stemi D series models) there are two such holders - left and right - and they are not identical.

This element is made of an alloy that very often breaks (this can be seen in one of the last photos in the gallery).

Fits the following models:
- Zeiss D
- Zeiss DR
- Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

This microscope part may solve the following problems occurring in a Zeiss Stemi D, DR, DRC or DV 4 microscope:
- eyepiece tube cannot be screwed in
- thread inside the head is broken
- damaged microscope head

In the last photos, an arrow shows where this element is located in the head to allow correct identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

it is the right metal holder for the eyepiece prism
- at the same time it is the mounting thread into which the eyepiece tube is screwed

Important: this is the RIGHT prism holder. In the head of the Zeiss DRC microscope (and other Stemi D series models) there are two such holders - left and right - and they are not identical.

This element is made of an alloy that very often breaks (this can be seen in one of the last photos in the gallery).

Fits the following models:
- Zeiss D
- Zeiss DR
- Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

This microscope part may solve the following problems occurring in a Zeiss Stemi D, DR, DRC or DV 4 microscope:
- eyepiece tube cannot be screwed in
- thread inside the head is broken
- damaged microscope head

In the last photos, an arrow shows where this element is located in the head to allow correct identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

interpupillary distance adjustment in Zeiss Stemi D series stereo microscopes (i.e. models D, DR, DRC and DV 4) is controlled by two plastic elements:
- right, female element with an opening
- left, male element with a protrusion fitting into the opening in the right element

The one shown here is the RIGHT (female) element.

This element is made of plastic and often breaks when the user tries to spread the eyepiece tubes too forcefully.

Compatible with the following models:
- Zeiss D
- Zeiss DR
- Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

In the last images, an arrow indicates where this element is located in the microscope head to allow correct identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

interpupillary distance adjustment in Zeiss Stemi D series stereo microscopes (i.e. models D, DR, DRC and DV 4) is controlled by two plastic elements:
- right, female element with an opening
- left, male element with a protrusion fitting into the opening in the right element

The one shown here is the LEFT (male) element.

This element is made of plastic and often breaks when the user tries to spread the eyepiece tubes too forcefully.

Compatible with the following models:
- Zeiss D
- Zeiss DR
- Zeiss DRC
- Zeiss DV-4

In the last images, an arrow indicates where this element is located in the microscope head to allow correct identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

used, for example, in microscopes from Carl Zeiss Jena of the Mikroval series:
- Eduval
- Laboval
- Ergaval
- Amplival (entire series including Epival, Vertival, Amplival-Pol)
- Fluoval
- Metaval
- Telaval
- even Epignost

In microscope models with fluorescence illumination (e.g. Laboval Fluoreszenz or Fluoval), a filter wheel is installed in this head. When the manufacturer installed this head in other microscope models - a blanking plug was placed instead of the filter wheel - and this is exactly the element shown here.

Over the years, this element is very often lost and on the secondary market there are many such photo trino adapters without the blanking plug. The lack of this blanking plug can cause even large contaminants to enter the optics.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

(changing) the objective, a "click" can be heard and felt, and the objective stops in the correct position. This part is a spring tab that falls into a corresponding recess (latch).

Detailed photos of this element along with dimensions are available in the image gallery. Additionally, in the last image an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located, allowing clear identification of this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

10 160/-
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.10
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

This lens provides an excellent, wide image, and because it doesn't require a cover glass, it's often used for macro photography and stacking.

Important - this lens is not suitable for taking photos using the "direct-projection" technique, as it requires plan-compensation optics.

A microscope objective with such low magnification is used, among others, in the following fields:
- tissue overview examination in pathomorphology
- observation of insects
- observation of minerals
- observation of inclusions in amber
- handwriting analysis
- observation of micromollusks
- and many others

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

17
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.32
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

17
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.65
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

17
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 1,25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: yes, oil
Thread: RMS
Info: HI = Homogene Immersion, also oil immersion

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

notation: 45 29 95)
Additional magnification: none, total magnification 1.0x
Mounting on microscope side: dovetail, diameter 44 mm
Mounting on the other side: C-mount thread (25 mm)

This element fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Axiophot
- Zeiss Axioplan
- Zeiss Axioskop 20
- Zeiss Axioskop 50
- Zeiss Axiotron
- Zeiss Axiotron 2

Also fits other microscope models (even from other manufacturers) that have a "dovetail" type output with a diameter of 44 mm in the trinocular head.

Note that this adapter has no optics inside - neither reducing nor magnifying - so the total factor is 1.0x.

This element can be the answer to the following questions:
- how to connect a camera to a Zeiss Axioplan microscope?
- how to connect a DSLR camera to a Zeiss Axio microscope?
- which photo adapter fits the 44 mm mount of a Zeiss Axiotron microscope?
- I need an adapter to C-mount 25 mm thread
- can I connect a USB camera or a digital camera to a Zeiss Axiophot microscope?

Description of this part for the microscope.

notation: 42 61 13)
Internal optics: yes, reducing to 0.63x
Mounting on microscope side: 60 mm thread
Mounting on the other side: C-mount thread (25 mm)

This element fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Axio Examiner
- Zeiss Axio Imager
- Zeiss Axiolab
- Zeiss Axio Observer
- Zeiss Axio Vert
- Zeiss Scope.A1
- Zeiss Stemi 508
- Zeiss SteREO Discovery
- and others with a 60 mm thread mount

Note that this adapter has internal optics (and at the same time increases the field of view) - so the total factor is 0.63x.

This element can be the answer to the following questions:
- how to connect a camera to a Zeiss Axio Scope.A1 microscope?
- how to connect a DSLR camera to a Zeiss Axio microscope?
- which photo adapter fits the 60 mm mount of a Zeiss Axio Lab.A1 microscope?
- I need an adapter to C-mount 25 mm thread
- can I connect a USB camera or a digital camera to a Zeiss Imager.A1 microscope?

Description of this part for the microscope.

3x
Model: Semiplan 6.3/0.16 160/-
Color correction: Semi-Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.16
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

This is one of the most commonly used microscope objectives for macro photography and focus stacking.

Important - this objective IS SUITABLE for taking images using the "direct-projection" technique, as it does not require plan-compensating optics.

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, meaning it supports RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

industrial objective for cameras with C-mount thread.

Description of this part for the microscope.

(and its variants: Fluoval, Epival, Vertival)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval

Both the left and the right knob are identical, but when installing be careful about the screw length, as they may differ).

VERY IMPORTANT: although the right and left knobs are identical - different screws are used to attach them.

Lengths of screws used to attach the knobs in Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval and Amplival microscopes:
- left fine adjustment knob (micro): 1 pc. screw 12 mm
- left coarse adjustment knob (macro): 3 pcs. screws 8 mm
- right fine adjustment knob (micro): 1 pc. screw 16 mm
- right coarse adjustment knob (macro): 3 pcs. screws 12 mm

Over the years these plastic knobs are often damaged:
- sometimes they crack due to impact or improper transport securing
- often they are partially melted by a soldering iron, light bulb or even a cigarette
- sometimes they are damaged during attempts to remove them

Description of this part for the microscope.

Amplival (and its variants: Fluoval, Epival, Vertival)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval

Both the left and the right knob are identical, but when installing be careful about the screw length, as they may differ).

VERY IMPORTANT: although the right and left knobs are identical - different screws are used to attach them.

Lengths of screws used to attach the knobs in Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval and Amplival microscopes:
- left fine adjustment knob (micro): 1 pc. screw 12 mm
- left coarse adjustment knob (macro): 3 pcs. screws 8 mm
- right fine adjustment knob (micro): 1 pc. screw 16 mm
- right coarse adjustment knob (macro): 3 pcs. screws 12 mm

Over the years these plastic knobs are often damaged:
- sometimes they crack due to impact or improper transport securing
- often they are partially melted by a soldering iron, light bulb or even a cigarette
- sometimes they are damaged during attempts to remove them
- sometimes, when the grease has dried out, the user tries to move the knob using pliers and damages it

Description of this part for the microscope.

in microscopes:
- Zeiss Phomi (Zeiss Photomicroscope)
- Zeiss Ultraphot
- Zeiss Universal
and others, most often the Zeiss Standard series.

Description of this part for the microscope.

an integrated gear for adjusting the height of the microscope condenser, as well as a rack with the element on which the condenser holder is mounted.

Description of this part for the microscope.

glued to the microscope stand.

Description of this part for the microscope.

buttons in this place on the microscope stand.

It is useful when the plate has fallen off the microscope, because it is simply glued to the microscope stand.

Description of this part for the microscope.

The photos show the exact dimensions of this item.

Description of this part for the microscope.

06 oo/-A
Magnification: 3.2x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.006
Optical correction: planachromatic
Additional: "GF" = Grossfeld, meaning a wide field objective
Tube length: infinity
Thread: M25
Cover glass: not required, may be present or not
Immersion: no

This objective fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar

For the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope, this objective fits every variant:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed variant
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed hematology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed cytology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed 2

The best image quality and full performance of this objective are achieved when using a Carl Zeiss Jena microscope head supporting 30 mm eyepieces and eyepieces marked "GF", meaning - similarly to the objectives - wide field eyepieces.

An interesting fact is that I very often see this objective (as well as other Carl Zeiss Jena objectives with M25 thread) mounted in Leica microscopes (for example Leica DMLB or Leica DMLS). Carl Zeiss Jena objectives are slightly shorter than Leica ones, so users apply extension adapters in such cases.

Description of this part for the microscope.

25 oo/-A
Magnification: 12,5x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.25
Optical correction: planachromatic
Additional: "GF" = Grossfeld, meaning a wide field objective
Tube length: infinity
Thread: M25
Cover glass: not required, may be present or not
Immersion: no

This objective fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar

For the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope, this objective fits every variant:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed variant
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed hematology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed cytology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed 2

The best image quality and full performance of this objective are achieved when using a Carl Zeiss Jena microscope head supporting 30 mm eyepieces and eyepieces marked "GF", meaning - similarly to the objectives - wide field eyepieces.

An interesting fact is that I very often see this objective (as well as other Carl Zeiss Jena objectives with M25 thread) mounted in Leica microscopes (for example Leica DMLB or Leica DMLS). Carl Zeiss Jena objectives are slightly shorter than Leica ones, so users apply extension adapters in such cases.

Description of this part for the microscope.

17-A
Magnification: 25x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.50
Optical correction: planachromatic
Additional: "GF" = Grossfeld, meaning a wide field objective
Tube length: infinity
Thread: M25
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no

This objective fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar

For the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope, this objective fits every variant:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed variant
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed hematology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed cytology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed 2

The best image quality and full performance of this objective are achieved when using a Carl Zeiss Jena microscope head supporting 30 mm eyepieces and eyepieces marked "GF", meaning - similarly to the objectives - wide field eyepieces.

An interesting fact is that I very often see this objective (as well as other Carl Zeiss Jena objectives with M25 thread) mounted in Leica microscopes (for example Leica DMLB or Leica DMLS). Carl Zeiss Jena objectives are slightly shorter than Leica ones, so users apply extension adapters in such cases.

Description of this part for the microscope.

17-A
Magnification: 40x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.65
Optical correction: planachromatic
Additional: "GF" = Grossfeld, meaning a wide field objective
Tube length: infinity
Thread: M25
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no

This objective fits, among others, the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar

For the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope, this objective fits every variant:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed variant
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed hematology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed cytology
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed 2

The best image quality and full performance of this objective are achieved when using a Carl Zeiss Jena microscope head supporting 30 mm eyepieces and eyepieces marked "GF", meaning - similarly to the objectives - wide field eyepieces.

An interesting fact is that I very often see this objective (as well as other Carl Zeiss Jena objectives with M25 thread) mounted in Leica microscopes (for example Leica DMLB or Leica DMLS). Carl Zeiss Jena objectives are slightly shorter than Leica ones, so users apply extension adapters in such cases.

Description of this part for the microscope.

tube.
Application: Zeiss Axio microscopes, second series
Manufacturer number: 425503-9901-000
Light split: 0/100 and 100/0

This trinocular photo tube contains a Zeiss infinity correction tube lens 425308-0000-000.

Parameters of the Zeiss 425308 lens:
Lens type: correction lens (en: infinity corrected tube lens)
Magnification: none (i.e. 1x)
Wavelength range: 380 - 700 nm
Diameter: 40 mm
Length: 12.8 mm
Thread: M36 x 0.75

The Zeiss tube lens 425308-0000-000 is required to use infinity-corrected Zeiss microscope objectives on microscopes from other manufacturers - including those designed for 160 mm tube length. It is also very often used in super macro photography to connect infinity-corrected objectives to a camera.

This element can be a solution to the following issues:
- How to repair or replace the prism in the Zeiss 425503 photo tube?
- What to do in case of prism delamination in the Zeiss 425503 head?
- Repair of a mechanically damaged Zeiss 425503 trinocular tube
- What to do if the Zeiss "tube lens" 425308 is damaged, scratched, or of poor quality?
- Can Zeiss objectives be used on microscopes from other manufacturers?
- Can infinity-corrected objectives be used on a 160 mm microscope?
- How to take super macro photos using infinity-corrected microscope objectives?

And once again at the end: carefully look at the photos. Note that this trinocular (photo tube) does not include a binocular eyepiece head.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Zeiss DV-4

The hole into which the microscope stand rod is inserted has a diameter of 34 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

holder into which a round filter with a diameter of 32 mm can be inserted
- the hinged, tilting cover allows the light output to be completely blocked

This slide-in element is used in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Cast or injection-molded metal parts of Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own numbers. This microscope element bears the numbers 2645 (full designation: Si10 2645) and 2683 (full designation: Si10 CZ 2683).

By default, in the basic versions of the CZJ Jenaval microscope, a simpler version of this element is installed - only a slide with a filter holder, without a light blocking cover.

In models with EPI illumination (de: Auflicht), such as Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert and Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar, the transmitted light illuminator cover allows the transmitted light to be completely shut off when working exclusively with EPI illumination.

In the last photo in the gallery, the exact location of this element in the microscope is indicated with an arrow. This allows you to identify it precisely.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Mounting method: screw-mounted

Note: this nosepiece does not fit the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope. Although most components between these models are interchangeable - the objective nosepiece is not.

Cast or injection-molded metal parts of Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own numbers. This microscope element bears the number 2643 (full designation: Si10 CZ 2643).

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Cast or injection-molded metal parts of Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own numbers. This microscope element bears the number 2645 (full designation: Si10 2645).

In the last photo in the gallery, the exact location of this element in the microscope is indicated with an arrow. This allows you to identify it precisely.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Number: P/N 453125 (45 31 25)
- Mounting method: screw-mounted

Description of this part for the microscope.

catalog number 451495-0100 (45 14 59 - 0100).

The basic versions of the Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope, intended only for transmitted light operation, do not include any filter cube. In such cases, this type of blanking cover is required to prevent dust from entering the optics.

Description of this part for the microscope.

coarse and fine focus mechanism
- focus drive
- focus assembly
- focusing unit
- focusing block
- focus block
- focus drive assembly
- focus gear block
- focusing system
- gear block
- focus block
- gear assembly

Description of this part for the microscope.

Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope manual this element can be seen in figure 4.1. In the manual, this holder is shown together with the rack, which is not part of the item offered here.

The element shown and offered here consists of:
- condenser holder (fig. 4.1)
- knob for vertical condenser adjustment (fig. 4.2)
- pin with spring (4.3)
- two condenser centering screws (4.4)

Important: although this condenser holder was removed from a Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope, its individual components (e.g. centering screws) will most likely fit condenser holders from other Zeiss Axio models.

This element can solve the following problems:
- missing condenser holder in Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope
- damaged condenser lifting knob
- inability to center the condenser in a Zeiss Axio microscope
- bent or broken condenser centering screw in a Zeiss Axio microscope
- missing condenser centering screw in a Zeiss Axio condenser holder

This is one of those microscope elements for which many different names are used. Among others:
- condenser holder
- condenser carrier
- condenser mount
- condenser support
- condenser stage
- condenser assembly

Description of this part for the microscope.

This element provides an ergonomic, inclined positioning of the head relative to the user's eyes.

The element with manufacturer part number 452907 consists of two main parts:
- angle tube
- binocular head (also referred to as binocular).
Here, only the angle tube is shown and offered, without the binocular head.

Basic parameters:
- mounting to microscope stand: 57 mm dovetail
- mounting of the head to the angle tube: three screws

Important: other Zeiss binocular models can also be mounted on this angle tube, not only the one originally installed in the Zeiss P/N 452907 head.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval

On a mechanical microscope stage there are two such clamps, between which a microscope slide with a specimen is placed. These clamps - right and left are not identical. Here I present and offer the left clamp, which does have a spring.

Note - different stage models use different clamps. In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element along with dimensions. In the last photo, the stage to which this clamp fits is shown. Additionally, an arrow indicates where this element is located, so it is clear which part of the microscope stage is being referred to.

Description of this part for the microscope.

The Zeiss 45 14 87 lamp power supply consists of the following elements:
- rear housing of the Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope
- power connector
- fuse
- ON/OFF switch
- potentiometer for illumination intensity control
- transformer
- necessary electronics

Basic parameters:
- Name: lamp power supply
- Manufacturer: Zeiss
- Fits microscope: Zeiss Axioskop 20
- Manufacturer catalog number: 45 14 87
- Input voltage: 115V or 230V (manually switchable)
- Output parameters: 6V 20W
- Potentiometer operating range: from 1V to 6V

In the user manual (this part of the manual can also be seen in the image gallery) this lamp power supply is shown in figure 1.0.

Description of this part for the microscope.

notation: 45 09 35).

The Zeiss P/N 45 09 35 microscope lamp housing consists of the following elements:
- housing (so-called lamp housing)
- light source, halogen lamp 6V 20W
- lamp socket
- diffuser glass
- field diaphragm (iris diaphragm)
- round filter holder

The complete Zeiss 45 09 35 lamp housing can solve the following problems with the Zeiss Axioskop 20 microscope:
- field diaphragm is damaged, e.g. bent diaphragm blades
- lamp socket is damaged and the halogen lamp does not work
- top glass in the lamp housing is broken
- diffuser glass is damaged or heavily scratched
- illumination unit is completely missing in a used microscope from the secondary market

Various names are used for this element, among others:
- illumination
- microscope illumination
- illumination unit
- illumination module
- lamp housing
- light housing
- light source
- lighting unit
- halogen lamp
- lamp
- bulb
- field diaphragm
- iris diaphragm
- diaphragm
- aperture diaphragm (commonly used, although technically different)
- diffuser
- diffuser glass
- diffusion glass
- ground glass
- filter holder
- filter mount
- filter carrier

Description of this part for the microscope.

commonly used in microscopes with a 30 mm eyepiece mounting diameter:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenvert
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab

Interestingly, binocular heads with a 30 mm eyepiece mounting diameter are sometimes also installed in older microscopes of the Mikroval series (e.g. Ergaval and Amplival) - in such cases this eyepiece will also fit them, because - in general - eyepieces fit the head mounted on the microscope, not the microscope itself.

A single Carl Zeiss Jena PW 6.3x (25) eyepiece can solve the following problems:
- a second 6.3x eyepiece is missing to complete a pair
- a low magnification eyepiece is needed for use in a trinocular photo tube

Description of this part for the microscope.

commonly used in following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Technival / Technival-2
- Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval / Citoval-2

Although such eyepieces were most commonly used in stereoscopic microscopes, they are often also used in biological microscopes, e.g. Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval or Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival. This eyepiece is compatible with almost any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that the microscope head supports eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 23.2 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

element is shown in figure 4.2.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval

On a mechanical microscope stage there are two such clamps, between which a microscope slide with a specimen is placed. These clamps - right and left are not identical. Here I present and offer the right clamp, which does have a spring.

Note - different stage models use different clamps. In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element along with dimensions. In the last photo, the stage to which this clamp fits is shown. Additionally, an arrow indicates where this element is located, so it is clear which part of the microscope stage is being referred to.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval

On a mechanical microscope stage there are two such clamps, between which a microscope slide with a specimen is placed. These clamps - right and left are not identical. Here I present and offer the left clamp, simple, which does NOT have a spring.

Note - different stage models use different clamps. In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element along with dimensions. In the last photo, the stage to which this clamp fits is shown. Additionally, an arrow indicates where this element is located, so it is clear which part of the microscope stage is being referred to.

Description of this part for the microscope.

meaning the shaft with focusing knobs mounted on both ends on the sides of the microscope. Part of this shaft contains a toothed rack, or more precisely speaking, it is a toothed shaft. In the item shown and offered here, the fine focus knob (micro focus) is mounted on the left end of the shaft. Please note that the left and right knobs are identical - however, screws of different lengths are used to attach them: the left knob is attached with a 12 mm screw, while the right knob uses a 16 mm screw. Detailed information about the screws used to attach the coarse and fine focus knobs can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/MikroskopyPZO/posts/pfbid0x2tFPHAEqjn4B7BRsvm2vAt9yyuuSM836QS6K4951GqeUFpU2FJH8YXfFFxbz3cPl

Such focus shafts are used in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival (and its variants: Fluoval, Epival, Vertival, Interphako)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval

This coarse and fine focus shaft may help solve the following problems in Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval / Amplival microscopes and related models:
- if the shaft became bent, causing a noticeable jump while rotating it (a very common failure)
- if the screw holding the fine focus knob broke off or snapped, leaving part of the screw inside the shaft
- if the left fine focus knob is missing or damaged
- if the thread on the right or left end of the shaft, where the fine focus knobs are attached, is damaged
- if the toothed rack on the shaft (because such a shaft is effectively a toothed shaft) becomes damaged

Description of this part for the microscope.

for taking microscope photographs or recording microscope videos. This is a gray photographic adapter.

Basic technical parameters:
- mounting connection to microscope stand: 41 mm dovetail
- output connection type on the photo port: 49 mm internal thread
- connection for binocular head mounting: Jena standard 41 mm dovetail
- magnification directed to the binocular head: 1.6x
- magnification on the photo output: none (that is 1.0x)

Because this photo head has a 49 mm threaded output, virtually any device, camera, adapter, tube or other accessory can be connected after using an appropriate 49 mm thread adapter. Direct projection technique may be used (because there is no additional optics inside), or any projection eyepieces may be installed in the optical path.

This photographic attachment is intended mainly (but not exclusively) for the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Eduval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Telaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Pictoval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epignost

The list above contains Mikroval series microscopes with gray housings - just like the tube shown and offered here. However, it also works with older black Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena L-Stativ (models Lg, Lu and Lr)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ng
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf (and NfPk)

Please note that microscopes from other manufacturers also use the 41 / 41.5 mm dovetail connection standard. Because of this, this photographic head can also be used with microscopes made by:
- Lomo (for example Lomo Biolam)
- Meopta
- IOR
- selected Reichert microscopes (for example Reichert Neozet)
- Will Wetzlar
- Hund Wetzlar
- Leitz Wetzlar

This Carl Zeiss Jena tube is also very often used with microscopes having a larger head mounting diameter. In such cases users apply additional spacer or thickening rings. Because of this, this photo adapter also fits microscopes from manufacturers such as:
- PZO (for example the PZO Biolar model with 43 mm connection)
- Olympus (for example the Olympus CH model with 42 mm connection)

The element that allows a photographic camera or imaging camera to be connected to Carl Zeiss Jena Mikroval series microscopes may be referred to by different names. Commonly used names include:
- trino head
- trinocular head
- photo head
- photographic head
- photo attachment
- photographic attachment
- photo adapter
- photographic adapter
- photo tube
- photographic tube
- phototube
- photographic angle tube
- and various combinations of the words head, attachment, adapter or tube with terms such as photo, photographic, for camera and similar

Description of this part for the microscope.

related models.

This element is used when the microscope does not have a transmitted light illuminator with a lamp holder installed in the rear part of the base. In such a case, so that there is no open hole and no contamination can enter the inside of the microscope, this opening can be closed with this blanking plug.
When can such a situation occur that the microscope does not have a transmitted light illuminator? Most often when the microscope is intended for reflected light work only and simply does not have any DIA illuminator (transmitted light illuminator).

This element fits the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Interphako
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval

The photo gallery contains detailed photos of this element from different sides, while the video (in the video gallery) shows exactly how this blanking plug is used and where it is mounted.

Description of this part for the microscope.

and related models.

This element is used when transmitted light is temporarily not needed. The illuminator itself does not need to be removed - instead, the light output should simply be completely blocked, and this light output is the collector lens itself. This collector lens is located inside the microscope base, above the angle mirror and below the condenser.

When can there be a need to completely block transmitted light? Most often when:
- a microscope with DIA illumination (transmitted light) and EPI illumination (reflected light) is available, but temporarily only reflected light operation is needed
- a microscope previously working with transmitted light (for example Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival) is being converted into a microscope intended to work permanently only with reflected light (for example converting an Amplival into a Vertival)
- for example a Fluoval microscope is used and it is undesirable that "the lower light is visible"

This element fits the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Interphako
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval

The photo gallery contains detailed photos of this element from different sides, while the video (in the video gallery) shows exactly how this blanking plug is used and where it is mounted.

Description of this part for the microscope.

models.

This element is used when the microscope does not have an EPI illuminator (reflected light illuminator). In such a case, so that there is no open hole and no contamination can enter the inside of the microscope, this opening can be closed with this blanking plug.
When can such a situation occur that the microscope does not have a reflected light illuminator? Most often when the microscope is intended exclusively for transmitted light work and simply does not have any EPI illuminator.

This element fits the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival
- Carl Zeiss Jena Interphako
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval

It should be noted that it is not possible to mount this blanking plug in the Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscope - this model is simply a lower model than the Amplival and does not have the option of connecting an EPI illuminator.

The photo gallery contains detailed photos of this element from different sides, while the video (in the video gallery) shows exactly how this blanking plug is used and where it is mounted.

Description of this part for the microscope.

25).

This is a four-position fluorescence reflector / fluorescence slider / filter cube carrier used in fluorescence microscopy. The element contains four positions for fluorescence filter cubes or fluorescence filter sets.

The offered element contains the following fluorescence filter cubes:

I.
- Excitation: G365
- Beam splitter: FT395
- Barrier filter: LP420

This filter set is typically used for UV fluorescence applications including:
- DAPI
- Hoechst
- AMCA
- DyLight 350
- other UV excited fluorophores

II.
- Excitation: BP450-490
- Beam splitter: FT510
- Barrier filter: LP515

This filter set is typically used for:
- FITC
- GFP
- Fluorescein
- Alexa Fluor 488
- green fluorescence dyes

III.
- empty slot without filter cube

The free slot allows:
- installation of an additional filter set
- operation without fluorescence filters
- faster switching between fluorescence techniques

IV.
- Excitation: BP546
- Beam splitter: FT580
- Barrier filter: LP590

This filter set is typically used for:
- Rhodamine
- TRITC
- Cy3
- Texas Red
- red fluorescence dyes

Such fluorescence filters are commonly used in:
- cell biology
- histology
- cytology
- immunology
- microbiology
- laboratory diagnostics
- molecular biology
- DNA and RNA analysis
- fluorochrome analysis
- observation of fluorescently labelled antibodies
- tissue autofluorescence studies
- observation of chlorophyll and plant specimens
- analysis of FITC, DAPI, AMCA, Rhodamine and related fluorescent dyes
- fluorescence photomicrography
- material science and technical analysis
- observation of UV fluorescent minerals and substances

Such filter sets are also popular among hobbyists and fluorescence microscopy enthusiasts:
- observing insect autofluorescence
- observing UV fluorescent minerals
- fluorescence photography
- observing fungi, pollen and biological structures
- experiments with fluorescent dyes

This fluorescence reflector is compatible among others with the following Carl Zeiss microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Axioplan
- Carl Zeiss Axioskop
- Carl Zeiss Axiophot
- Carl Zeiss Axiovert
- other Carl Zeiss fluorescence microscopes using the 4FL system

Different names are commonly used for this element, including:
- fluorescence reflector
- fluorescence slider
- fluorescence module
- filter cube carrier
- filter cube holder
- fluorescence turret
- fluorescence filter holder
- fluorescence filter cube
- fluorescence cassette
- fluorescence insert
- fluorescence block

Description of this part for the microscope.

, DIC or polarizing
- iris diaphragms

Often compatible with microscopes from other manufacturers.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Length: 45 mm
Cover Glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Info: Phv = phase contrast variable

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer, along with a compatible Phv phase contrast condenser. The microscope must be compatible, meaning it supports RMS objectives, TL = 160 mm, FL = 45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

mm
Cover Glass: 0.17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. The microscope must be compatible, meaning it supports RMS objectives, TL = 160 mm, FL = 33 mm.

After installing the 12 mm adapter, this objective lens will have FL = 45 mm.

The fact that this objective has FL = 33 mm allows it to be used with microscopes from other manufacturers, including:
- Lomo Biolam
- Lomo MBB-1A
- PZO MB-10
- Olympus CH

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jena
Name: Grossfeld Binocular
Eyepiece mounting diameter: 30 mm
Microscope mount: 41 mm dovetail mount
Diopter adjustment: yes, for one eyepiece

The set also includes two eyepieces:
- Model: Carl Zeiss Jena GF-Pw 10x (25)
- Mounting diameter: 30 mm

This head is most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenvert
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab

Interestingly, widefield binocular heads with a 30 mm eyepiece mounting diameter are sometimes also installed in older Mikroval series microscopes (for example Ergaval and Amplival). If the microscope is additionally equipped with GF-Planachromat series widefield objectives (or GF-Planapochromat objectives used in Docuval microscopes) - this creates the best possible combination for Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes with a 160 mm tube length.

This microscope head model is identical to the Baader Mark V binocular viewer used in astronomical telescopes and is often purchased by astronomy enthusiasts and adapted for telescope mounting.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed 2 and Jenamed Histology microscopes already use different stages.

This particular example shown and offered here was removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Cytology microscope.

The stage in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes is a flat, smooth surface permanently attached with screws to the microscope body, onto which cross table mechanisms or specimen holders are mounted - various versions depending on individual needs.

Mechanically, this stage consists of two elements:
- a smooth upper steel surface attached to the cast form underneath
- the lower cast form (with manufacturer number), which is attached to the microscope body
Both parts have an opening for the microscope condenser. The condenser is mounted from the underside of the stage (condenser available separately).

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts made by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own numbers. This part carries the number 2712 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2712).

In the last photo I indicate with an arrow exactly which element it is and where it is located in the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope. It will most likely also fit other models from the Jenamed series (e.g. Jenamed Variant, Jenamed Fluorescence, Jenamed-2, Jenamed Hematology). Please note however that the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Histology microscope is factory-equipped with a different type of condenser - the "flip-out" type.

To make sure whether this condenser will fit a specific Carl Zeiss Jena microscope from the Jenamed series, it is best to carefully check all dimensions based on the gallery photos or ask a question on a professional forum, e.g. https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted from the underside of the microscope stage - first it is screwed into the threaded opening in the stage and then secured with three screws. The upper lens can be unscrewed to obtain a condenser with a lower numerical aperture N.A. This condenser does not have an iris diaphragm installed because in Jenamed microscopes it is a separate element.

Replacing the condenser in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope may be necessary:
- when the upper lens becomes damaged, for example when it turns matte due to exposure to various chemical reagents
- when the upper lens becomes damaged due to rubbing. Surprisingly, this unusual type of damage is very common after several decades of microscope use.

In the last photo I indicate with an arrow exactly which element it is and where it is located in the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

was removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Cytology microscope. It will most likely also fit other models from the Jenamed series (e.g. Jenamed Variant, Jenamed Fluorescence, Jenamed-2, Jenamed Hematology).

It does not fit the Jenamed Histology model because the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Histology microscope features a different type of condenser (a 'flip-out' type) by default. For this reason, the iris diaphragm is located slightly lower than in other models and is different.

To make sure whether this iris diaphragm will fit a specific Carl Zeiss Jena microscope from the Jenamed series, it is best to carefully check all dimensions based on the gallery photos or ask a question on a professional forum, e.g. https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/

Mechanically, this diaphragm is mounted underneath the condenser. The entire diaphragm module is attached to the microscope body with four screws. It is not mechanically connected to the condenser - these are separate elements. The lever pin used to open / close the diaphragm protrudes through a special opening at the front of the microscope, making it possible to adjust the diaphragm opening. This opening is located in the cover of the filter wheel - here one can see further relationships between the individual elements of the light path.

Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes do not have a field diaphragm.

Replacement of the aperture diaphragm module in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope may be necessary:
- when some of the iris diaphragm blades become damaged (bent or broken)
- when the lever used to open / close the diaphragm breaks off
- when the teeth of the gear wheel mounted in this module become damaged

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts made by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own numbers. This part carries the number 2713 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2713).

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Histology
- Jenamed-2
- Jenamed Fluorescence

Basic parameters:
- Number of objective positions: 5
- Thread: M25
- Mounting method: integrated with a larger block attached to the microscope body using screws

Yes - the "click-stop" detent mechanism (German: Blattfeder) is included, as it is frequently damaged in this model.

Metal cast or injection-moulded parts made by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own numbers. This part carries the number: 2708 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2708).

Please note - the small block with slots for microscope sliders, attached to this revolver and bearing the number Si10 CZ 2709/2, is available separately.

In the last photo I indicate with an arrow exactly which element it is and where it is located in the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Variant, Cytology, Hematology, Histology, Jenamed-2, Fluorescence)
- Jenapol
- Jenavert
- Jenaval
- Jenatech
- Jenalumar

Please note - this is only the adjustment knob, that is the knob used by the microscope user to make the illumination brighter or dimmer. It is not a potentiometer and therefore not a part of the electrical circuit.

This knob features the characteristic white cap used on Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes, which is often lost during decades of microscope use.

Mechanically, this knob is attached to the potentiometer. The fixing screw is covered by a white metal cap.

In the last photo I indicate with an arrow exactly which element it is and where it is located in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope. In Jenaval and Jenalumar microscopes it is located on the microscope base.