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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.

condenser fits microscopes from many manufacturers (e.g. Lomo, Carl Zeiss Jena, Olympus and many others) with a condenser holder diameter of 37 mm.

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.

Poland
- Model: 5/0.15 160/-
- Alternative model marking: 5/0.15 160/0
- Magnification: 5x
- Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.15
- Correction: achromatic
- Focal length FL: 33 mm
- Tube length: 160 mm
- Cover glass: not required, but may be used
- Immersion: no (dry objective)
- Thread: RMS

This model has a metal housing with no lens at its end. Additionally, this housing can be unscrewed without affecting the operation of the objective - resulting in a relatively large working distance of more than 20 mm.

Three features:
- large working distance exceeding 20 mm
- exceptionally high numerical aperture N.A. of 0.15
- achromatic correction allowing direct projection use
make this relatively uncommon model very frequently chosen for macro photography using a microscope objective connected to a camera (focus stacking).

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
- Carl Zeiss Jena LG / Lu / Lumipan
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf
- Olympus CH

Note! Please note that the FL = 33 mm focal length means that this objective DOES NOT FIT the following microscopes:
- PZO Biolar
- PZO Studar

Early versions of this objective (with low serial numbers) have the engraved marking 5/0.15 160/0 suggesting that the objective is intended for use without a cover glass. This is true, but more precisely this objective can work both without a cover glass and with one. In newer versions the engraving already reads 5/0.15 160/- where this "minus" already means "indifferent".

Description of this part for the microscope.

diffuser)
- blue
- yellow
- green

New (usually Chinese) microscope filters are sometimes not even made of glass. And even if they are made of glass - you may encounter scandalous examples where the glass is only surface-colored. Unfortunately, cheap colored glass filters may not be internally homogeneous and can cause light refraction distortions.

This filter set by PZO was originally sold together with the PZO Biolar microscope. It was manufactured in the 1970s (and certainly before 1977), so these are optical glasses that are about half a century old! They have never been used until now (this is so-called NOS - New Old Stock), therefore these are excellent old-class optical glasses of the highest quality.

Filters with a 32 mm diameter are used - and can be used - in microscopes from various manufacturers:
- Carl Zeiss Jena
- Zeiss West Germany
- Eschenbach
- Meopta
- Nikon
- ROW
- Leitz Wetzlar
- Wild
- Hund
- Kosmos
- and many others

Important - popular microscopes by Lomo (for example Lomo Biolam) have a 33 mm filter holder, so the filters shown here have too small a diameter and may fall out from some Lomo holders.

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.

Length: 33 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:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lg
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan
- Lomo Biolam
- Lomo MBB-1A
- PZO MB-10
- Nikon S
- Olympus KHC

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

The function of this element is to reflect light coming from the microscope base vertically upwards so that, after passing through the microscope slide with the specimen and the objective, it reaches the eyepieces and ultimately the user's eyes.

Metal cast or injection-moulded parts made by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own numbers. This part carries the number: 2721 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2721).

Replacement of the angle mirror in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes may be necessary in the following cases, among others:
- if the mirror becomes significantly scratched as a result of improper cleaning (minor scratches are usually not visible during normal use)
- if the reflective silver coating of the installed mirror becomes oxidised
- if the mirror becomes damaged, chipped or cracked, for example after coming loose from its mount

Description of this part for the microscope.

attached to the microscope stand with screws. It serves as a mounting platform for mechanical stages, XY stage mechanisms, or specimen holders - various versions depending on the user's requirements.

Mechanically, this stage consists of two elements:
- a smooth upper steel plate attached to the cast component below
- a lower cast component (with the manufacturer's part number) attached to the microscope stand
Both parts have an opening for the microscope condenser. The condenser is mounted from below the stage (condenser available separately).

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own part numbers. This part is marked with number 2712 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2712).

This microscope stage DOES NOT FIT the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Jenamed 2
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Fluorescence

More precisely: the lower part (marked Si10 CZ 2712) is identical to the one used in other Jenamed microscope models (except Jenamed-2), whereas the smooth upper steel plate used in the Jenamed Histology differs from those used in other models by the size of the condenser cut-out (opening).

In the last photo, I indicate with an arrow exactly which component is being offered and where it is located within the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

This diaphragm DOES NOT FIT the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Jenamed 2
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Fluorescence

Mechanically, this diaphragm is mounted below the condenser. The complete diaphragm module is attached to the microscope stand with two screws. It is not mechanically connected to the condenser - these are separate components. The lever (pin) used to open and close the diaphragm extends through a dedicated opening at the front of the microscope, allowing adjustment of the diaphragm opening. This opening is located in the cover of the filter wheel - illustrating further relationships between successive 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 Histology microscope may be necessary:
- when one or more iris diaphragm blades become damaged (bent or broken)
- when the lever used to open and close the diaphragm breaks off
- when the teeth of the gear wheel installed in this module become damaged

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own part numbers. This part bears number 2714 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2714). The iris diaphragm module used in the other Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope models bears part number Si10 CZ 2713.

Description of this part for the microscope.

therefore cannot be used in:
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Fluorescence
- Jenamed-2

Mechanically, this condenser is a "flip-out" design and is mounted in a metal frame together with a lever used to rotate it in order to obtain one of two operating modes: low or high numerical aperture N.A. This lever extends outside the microscope housing so that the user can operate it.

The complete module is mounted underneath the microscope stage by attaching the entire condenser assembly from below with four screws. This condenser does not contain an iris diaphragm because, in Jenamed microscopes, it is a separate component mounted beneath the condenser.

In the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Histology microscope, this condenser is not used together with the wide-field lens that is installed beneath the condenser in other Jenamed models (part Si10 CZ 2711-1). In the Jenamed Histology model, a polarizer is installed in this position instead.

Replacement of the condenser in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Histology microscope may be necessary:
- when the upper lens becomes damaged, for example by becoming cloudy due to exposure to various chemical reagents
- when the upper lens is damaged by friction. Surprisingly, this unusual type of damage is very common after several decades of microscope use
- when the mechanical lens switching mechanism ("flip-out") becomes damaged

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own part numbers. This condenser module bears number 2713 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2713).

In the last photograph, I indicate with an arrow exactly which component is being offered and where it is located within the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

2 Fluorescence

It DOES NOT FIT Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes from the Jenamed series and therefore cannot be used in:
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Histology

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on the microscope stage support plate (stage support). The microscope stage is installed onto this support plate together with the condenser. The upper condenser lens can be unscrewed - after removing it, the condenser operates with a lower numerical aperture N.A.

This condenser does not contain an iris diaphragm because, in Jenamed microscopes, it is a separate component mounted beneath the condenser.

Replacement of the condenser in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed-2 microscope may be necessary:
- when the upper lens becomes damaged, for example by becoming cloudy due to exposure to various chemical reagents (common in fluorescence applications)
- when the upper lens is damaged by friction. Surprisingly, this unusual type of damage is very common after several decades of microscope use

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own part numbers. The microscope stage support plate on which the condenser is mounted bears number 3030 (full marking: Si10 CZ 3030).

In the last photograph, I indicate with an arrow exactly which component is being offered and where it is located within the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Lichteinstellupe (Centering / Focus telescope)
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm + original 30 mm adapter

This centering telescope can be used for:
- DIC alignment (Differential Interference Contrast)
- Phase contrast alignment (centering phase rings)
- Aperture diaphragm inspection (iris diaphragm observation)Filament centering when setting up Köhler illumination

This is one of those microscope elements for which many different names are used. Among others:
- phase telescope
- phase contrast telescope
- phase alignment telescope
- phase adjustment telescope
- phase centering telescope
- phase contrast centering telescope
- phase contrast alignment telescope
- phase contrast adjustment telescope
- centering telescope
- condenser centering telescope
- condenser alignment telescope
- condenser adjustment telescope
- alignment telescope
- adjustment telescope
- inspection telescope
- aperture viewing telescope
- back focal plane viewing telescope
- auxiliary microscope
- phase contrast auxiliary microscope
- alignment auxiliary microscope
- centering auxiliary microscope
- adjustment auxiliary microscope
- auxiliary telescope
- centering scope
- alignment scope
- phase scope
- phase viewer
- phase contrast viewer
- phase centering eyepiece
- phase contrast eyepiece
- phase alignment eyepiece
- phase telescope eyepiece
- centering eyepiece
- condenser centering eyepiece
- adjustment eyepiece
- inspection eyepiece

Description of this part for the microscope.

and the nosepiece is mounted from underneath.

Based on the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope, whose modular design allows for various configurations, several microscope models were created:
- Vertival
- Epival
- Amplival Interphako
- Amplival Pol
- Fluoval
and these microscopes differ from each other, among other things, by different arms. The arm from the Amplival model has the simplest construction.

By owning different arms and one microscope - you can swap them according to your needs and use different functionalities, as if you had two microscope models.

This element consists of the following components:
- fixing screw securing the arm to the microscope body
- holder enabling the mounting of components with a 41 mm mounting diameter (e.g. binocular head)
- fixing screw securing this component (e.g. head). This element is very often damaged.
- guides (slides) enabling the attachment of an interchangeable nosepiece

A device with a matching mounting diameter that is placed on the arm from above can be, for example:
- head with a built-in inclined tube
- intermediate tube (German: Zwischentubus)
- magnification changer (Optovar)
- EPI reflected light illuminator
- polarization analyzer module
- and others, because as mentioned above, the Amplival class microscopes have a modular design and there are many accessories available for them

This microscope arm can solve the following issues related to Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival class microscopes:
- if your microscope is missing this element, which happens with microscopes available on the secondary market
- if you own another variant of a microscope from this class, e.g. Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival, and you want to convert it into a "regular" Amplival
- if you own such an arm, but it is of poor quality or has damaged individual components
- if you need one of the component parts of this arm
- if you are building your own DIY project and need a mount compatible with the Carl Zeiss Jena standard

On the last photo, an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located in the microscope to clearly identify this part.

Important: The popular and visually very similar Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscope, which is often confused with the Amplival model, DOES NOT HAVE such a modular design and this arm does not fit it.

If you need any of the component parts of this arm (e.g. the large fixing screw securing the arm to the microscope stand or the smaller fixing screw securing the head to the arm - search this database or contact us by writing an email.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Amplival microscope
Number of lenses: 3
Numerical aperture N.A.: variable, from N.A. 0.16 to N.A. 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: yes, screwed on as a detachable module

The Carl Zeiss Jena pancratic condenser has three upper lenses:
- for working with low magnification objectives (usually up to 6.3x)
- Apl. 1.4 for working with high magnification objectives
- an oil immersion cardioid darkfield lens with N.A. = 1.05

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on dovetail rails located on the microscope stage holder block.

Here are the mounting possibilities of the pancratic condenser to Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- to Amplival, Docuval, Epival, Fluoval, Vertival microscopes, this condenser can be mounted directly
- to Ergaval, Nu, Nu 2, Nf microscopes, this condenser is mounted after unscrewing the aperture diaphragm from it
- to Jenaval, Jenapol, Jenalumar microscopes, this condenser can also be mounted, but it is installed together with the entire stage holder block from the Amplival microscope http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artfeb09/rs-jenalumar.html
- be careful, because the Lumipan microscope also features a pancratic condenser, but with a completely different mounting method

This condenser is often used as a "parts donor" for own DIY projects, for example:
- the Apl. 1.4 lens is often used to modify (upgrade) condensers with a lower numerical aperture N.A. in various microscopes
- the darkfield lens is very often used to build a standalone cardioid condenser
- the iris diaphragm has a very wide range of applications

On the last photo, an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located in the microscope to clearly identify this part. Additionally, the attached video shows how the individual elements of this condenser move.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

This is a microscope element placed in the microscope base. It transmits the light beam from the illuminator, unifies it (blurs the filament image using a diffuser), and then properly focuses it using a collimating lens. The light beam prepared in this way then hits an angular mirror (this is a separate element).

This microscope part is known on the secondary market among DIY enthusiasts creating their own optics projects and is frequently used by them.

Description of this part for the microscope.

magnification is very often used as a projection eyepiece for microphotography.

This eyepiece works with any microscope from any manufacturer that allows the use of eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 23.2 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed-2
- Jenamed Fluorescence

Important: this element is not used in the Jenamed Histology model. In this microscope version, a flip-out type condenser is used, and instead of the wide-field lens there is a polarizer. In other words - this element does not fit the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Histology microscope.

This lens enables uniform illumination of the specimen when working with low magnification objectives. It is most commonly used with 3.2x and 5x objectives. It is an element installed in the microscope base and is part of the transmitted light illumination system.

Mechanically, this lens has a pin that extends outside the housing so that the user can insert or remove the lens from the optical path. It is mounted below the condenser aperture diaphragm. In Jenamed microscopes, the condenser, the aperture diaphragm, and this wide-field lens are all separate modules.

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry their own part numbers. This condenser module bears number 2711-1 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2711-1).

Description of this part for the microscope.

following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Histology

This is a large module that is mechanically integrated, although it can be disassembled into smaller parts. However, if replacement becomes necessary, it is usually more convenient to replace the complete assembly. For this reason it is presented and offered here as a complete unit.

The assembly shown here includes:
- internal power supply electronics (potentiometer, transformer, etc.)
- fine focus mechanism (micro-adjustment)

If you need any individual component from this assembly, for example the transformer, a specific electronic board, only the brightness control potentiometer, or only the fine focus mechanism itself, please contact us by email.

Please note:
- the power supply is compatible with every Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscope model, including Jenamed 2 and Jenamed Fluorescence
- however, the complete fine focus mechanism assembly does NOT fit Jenamed-2 and Jenamed Fluorescence, although some smaller components of the fine focus mechanism are identical across all Jenamed microscope models

This complete assembly may be required to solve, among others, the following problems in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes:
- when the microscope illumination does not work due to a defective power supply. This may be caused by mains voltage surges, ageing electronic components, or damage resulting from improper modifications (for example LED conversions)
- when the illumination works but brightness adjustment does not function because of a defective or worn potentiometer
- when the fine focus mechanism does not work properly, for example when the objective turret does not move upward or slowly drops by itself

It is very important to note that the internal power supply used in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes converts 220-240V mains voltage to 6V with a maximum power output of 25W. This power supply has the same specifications as those used in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes. If you own one of these microscopes with a defective power supply, any qualified electronics technician can transfer the electronics from a Jenamed microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

even though they are similar models. Carl Zeiss Jena Technival and Technival-2 microscopes use stepwise magnification switching (built-in magnification turret), while Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval and Citoval-2 microscopes feature continuously variable magnification (so-called zoom) - therefore the objectives are not interchangeable between these models.

This particular achromatic objective shown and offered here was removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 microscope. Unfortunately, I am not certain whether it also fits the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval microscope (without the "2").

For this microscope element in the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 microscope, the manufacturer uses several different names:
- Main objective (German: Hauptobjektiv)
- Objective (German: Objektiv)
- Front objective (German: Frontobjektiv)

This is the main objective of the microscope, to which an auxiliary objective (German: Vorsatzobjektiv, Vorsatzlinse, Vorsatzsystem) may optionally be attached, although this is not required.

The Carl Zeiss Jena Technival and Citoval microscopes (older version without the number "2") are grey, while the Technival-2 and Citoval-2 models are white. This objective is white and is therefore intended for the newer Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 and Technival-2 stereo microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

2490)
- metal plate for the base, black on one side and white on the other
- vertical steel post (stand)
- rack gear of the vertical movement mechanism
- focusing block with adjustment knobs (manufacturer's catalog name: Mikroskoptrieb 65 mm)
- holder to which the microscope body is mounted directly.
In the operating manual (https://www.mikroskop-online.de/Mikroskop%20BDA/30-725-1%20%20TECHNIVAL%202%20%20CITOVAL%202.pdf), these elements are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 35 on page 4.

Please note that the original rack gear used in Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 microscopes is made of plastic and this component is very frequently damaged. If this particular element in your microscope has failed, Askania Mikroskop Technik Rathenow fortunately offers professionally manufactured brass rack gears for this microscope model (https://askania.de/products/zahnstange-messing-l-96mm).

Metal, cast or injection-moulded Carl Zeiss Jena parts carry their own identification numbers. This base (foot), into which the vertical stand post is screwed, bears the number 2490 (full designation: Si10 2490).

The Carl Zeiss Jena Technival and Citoval microscopes (older version without the number "2") are grey, while the Technival-2 and Citoval-2 models are white. This stand is white and is therefore intended for the newer Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 and Technival-2 stereo microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

illuminator)
Light source: 6V 25W halogen bulb, standard Narva HLWS5-A

This is a complete illuminator consisting of the following components:
- lamp housing with lenses for collimating the light beam
- light source with halogen bulb
- mounting holder for the Citoval-2 / Technival-2 microscope
In the user manual (https://www.mikroskop-online.de/Mikroskop%20BDA/30-725-1%20%20TECHNIVAL%202%20%20CITOVAL%202.pdf) these components are marked as items 7 and 8 on page 4.

Mechanically, this illuminator is mounted on an arm (illuminator holder), which can be clearly seen in the video attached to this description. This holder is attached to a special clamp located on the main objective.
The main objective of the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 / Technival-2 microscopes has two such clamps, allowing two holders and therefore two illuminators to be mounted. This allows the observed object to be illuminated from both sides. This is exactly why many users look for an additional illuminator.

This illuminator requires a transformer. It uses a 6V low-voltage halogen bulb and therefore cannot be connected directly to a mains power outlet.

The Carl Zeiss Jena Technival and Citoval microscopes (older version without the number "2") are grey, while the Technival-2 and Citoval-2 models are white. This illuminator is white and is therefore intended for the newer Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 and Technival-2 stereo microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope objective
- Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
- Designation: Planachromat 25x/0,50 oo/0,17
- Magnification: 25x
- Numerical aperture N.A.: 0,50
- Optical correction: infinity-corrected tube length
- Optical correction class: planachromat
- Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
- Thread: M19

Some facts about Carl Zeiss Jena objectives with M19 thread (CZJ M19) and their compatibility with various microscopes from this manufacturer:
- these objectives are most commonly used for technical applications rather than biological applications, therefore most objectives available on the secondary market are intended for use without a cover glass (designation oo/0)
- CZJ M19 objectives intended for biological applications (designation oo/0,17) are most commonly used on Carl Zeiss Jena NU / NU2 microscopes
- in Carl Zeiss Jena Nf and Lumipan microscopes, CZJ M19 objectives are used together with an EPI illuminator
- CZJ M19 objectives can be used in Carl Zeiss Jena Polmi-A microscopes, but they provide a different magnification than the nominal value
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Amplival Pol / Amplival Interphako / Peraval microscopes feature interchangeable nosepieces, and a dedicated nosepiece for M19-thread objectives was also produced for these microscopes
- Carl Zeiss Jena Metaval and Neophot microscopes use newer versions of CZJ M19 objectives (with a coarse-knurled edge and shiny housing), although many users still experiment with older M19 objectives on these microscopes
- Carl Zeiss Jena Epignost and BK 70x50 microscopes were produced in various versions with completely different configurations - and some of them operate with CZJ M19 objectives
- Carl Zeiss Jena Vertival / Epival / Nf / BK 70x50 microscopes often allow the use of CZJ M19 objectives in EPI dark-field mode
- on the Carl Zeiss Jena Epityp-2 inverted metallurgical microscope, many users employ biological objectives designed for use with a cover glass, placing the microscope slide "upside down", with the cover glass facing downward toward the objective.

Description of this part for the microscope.

for microscope slides. It allows quick insertion and replacement of slides without the use of an XY mechanical stage.

Several different specimen holding systems are found in Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes. The slide cassette system is one of them and represents an alternative to traditional designs using a mechanical stage and slide-retaining clips.

Various names are commonly used for this specimen holder, including:
- slide cassette (German: Gleitkassette)
- specimen cassette (Ger.: Objektkassette)
- microscope specimen cassette
- specimen holder
- slide holder

This is not a complete stage-mounted system and therefore it is not a "slide cassette system". It is only the cassette itself (slide cassette), which is a replaceable wear item installed into the appropriate carrier assembly.

In the last gallery photograph, I indicate the exact component being offered with an arrow.

Description of this part for the microscope.

objective nosepiece. It consists of slots (empty openings) into which filter sliders are inserted. This is the component that the Microscopy-UK portal (https://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/imgmar09/JenamedFinal.pdf) referred to as "in-tube filter holders".

This filter holder is compatible with the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Jenamed Variant
- Jenamed Cytology
- Jenamed Hematology
- Jenamed Histology
- Jenamed-2
- Jenamed Fluorescence

Metal, cast, and injection-moulded parts manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own identification numbers. This part bears the number: 2709/2 (full designation: Si10 CZ 2709/2).

Mechanically, this "block with empty slots" is attached to the casting numbered Si10 CZ 2708, which is the objective nosepiece block.

In the last photo of the gallery, I use an arrow to show exactly which component is being described.

Description of this part for the microscope.

in the microscope.

As far as I know, the same mechanism is used in the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Ergaval
- Amplival
- Fluoval
- Vertival
- Epival
- Docuval
- Metaval
- Peraval

This component is installed onto the shaft by sliding the internal tab into the keyway groove on the shaft. After tightening the round slotted nut, a locking mechanism is created that prevents the nut from loosening on its own due to vibration.

Instructions for disassembling the fine- and coarse focus mechanism in a Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Ergaval microscope: https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/index.php?topic=38565.0

Description of this part for the microscope.

movement in the microscope.

As far as I know, the same mechanism is used in the following Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes:
- Ergaval
- Amplival
- Fluoval
- Vertival
- Epival
- Docuval
- Metaval
- Peraval

This component acts as a resistance regulator and functions as a friction brake. Tightening the outer element compresses the tapered section of the bushing, causing the slotted bushing to contract at the slit. This increases friction on the shaft and makes the entire mechanism move with greater resistance.

Note - in some descriptions available on the Internet, this component is referred to as a "piece of wood".

Instructions for disassembling the coarse focus and fine focus mechanism in a Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival / Ergaval microscope: https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/index.php?topic=38565.0

Description of this part for the microscope.

This particular screw was removed from a Zeiss Standard 14 microscope, but it will most likely fit most models of the Standard series, for example:
- Zeiss Standard GFL
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard WL 89
- Zeiss Standard Universal
- Zeiss Standard Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Ultraphot

Note - over the years, Zeiss microscopes (or the same microscopes sold under the Zeiss-Winkel name or under the Opton brand), especially simpler models such as the Zeiss Standard Junior, used different types of head-retaining screws. These were not necessarily spring-loaded screws - in some cases ordinary threaded clamping screws were used instead.

Before deciding to replace the screw in a microscope, it is best to carefully compare its appearance and dimensions with the photographs in the gallery or ask a question on the forum https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/

Description of this part for the microscope.

any microscope from any manufacturer that allows the use of eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 23.2 mm.

The company "Dr. G. Schuchardt Göttingen" did not and does not produce microscopes. Previously, it primarily sold microscopes manufactured by Hertel & Reuss and Will Wetzlar under its own brand.

Description of this part for the microscope.

adjustment together with a rack gear and the component on which the condenser holder is mounted.

Note - this module DOES NOT FIT Carl Zeiss Jena Nf and Carl Zeiss Jena Lu microscopes, even though the assemblies performing the same function in those microscopes look VERY similar.

In the last photos in the gallery, I use arrows to show exactly which microscope component is being offered and where it is located in the Carl Zeiss Jena NU-2 microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

particular screw was removed from a Zeiss Standard 14 microscope, but it will most likely fit most models of the Standard series, for example:
- Zeiss Standard GFL
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard WL 89
- Zeiss Standard Universal
- Zeiss Standard Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Ultraphot

Note - over the years, Zeiss microscopes (or the same microscopes sold under the Zeiss-Winkel name or under the Opton brand), especially simpler models such as the Zeiss Standard Junior, used different types of head-centering screws. These were not necessarily this type - in some cases ordinary threaded clamping screws were used instead.

Before deciding to replace the screw in a microscope, it is best to carefully compare its appearance and dimensions with the photographs in the gallery or ask a question on the forum https://www.mikroskopie-forum.de/

In the last photos in the gallery, I use arrows to show exactly which microscope component is being offered and where it is in the microscope located .

Description of this part for the microscope.

field lens (Zeiss P/N 47 30 68). It can be installed in the tube between the objective nosepiece and the observation head. The lens is operated by a lever protruding from the side of the tube. In the manufacturer's documentation, this lever is referred to as "Switch to turn axis, e.g. with wide field changer 0.8x-1x". If this optional microscope component is not installed, the opening intended for the lever is closed with a plastic blanking plug additionally secured by a retaining screw. This listing includes exactly that end cap and screw.

This particular cover was removed from a Zeiss Standard 14 microscope, which is not normally equipped with the lever-operated lens. However, it will most likely fit the majority of other Standard series models, for example:
- Zeiss Standard GFL
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard WL 89

The blanking plug itself carries the catalog number Zeiss 47 30 65 (alternative notation: Zeiss 473065) and is described as an "intermediate tube cover element".

Not only is this plastic cap frequently lost over the years, but the lever itself or the lens assembly may also become damaged and require removal. In such cases, this blanking plug should be installed to protect the microscope optics from dust.

In the last photographs in the gallery, I use arrows to show exactly which microscope component is being offered and where it is located within the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Stand family).

The Carl Zeiss Jena Lu microscope features a modular design (the same as the larger Carl Zeiss Jena Nf microscope). This microscope part (this module) consists of the following components:
- dovetail mounting with a clamping screw for attachment to the condenser lifting block
- condenser holder with a retaining screw for securing the condenser
- iris diaphragm (aperture diaphragm)
- iris diaphragm sliding carriage allowing lateral movement of the diaphragm
- eccentric mechanism allowing rotation of the carriage, making it possible to illuminate not only from the sides but also from the front or rear
- spring plate (lock) allowing the entire diaphragm assembly to be moved out of the optical path

The condenser holder has an internal mounting clamp for condensers with a diameter of 39.5 mm.

The movable iris diaphragm mounted below the microscope condenser allows oblique illumination and produces a three-dimensional image effect that increases the contrast of transparent specimens (for example individual unstained cells). This provides an effect similar to Differential Interference Contrast (DIC).

Various names are used on the secondary market for this microscope part, including:
- decenterable iris diaphragm
- decentering aperture diaphragm
- off-axis iris diaphragm
- eccentric iris diaphragm
- sliding iris diaphragm
- sliding iris
- oblique illumination condenser
- condenser with sliding iris
- oblique illumination module
- oblique illumination diaphragm
- offset iris
- Poor Man's DIC device

Note - this condenser module DOES NOT FIT Carl Zeiss Jena Nf, Ng, Lumipan, Polmi-A or Nu microscopes, even though the mounting arrangement appears very similar at first glance.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jena
Version: grey version, removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope
Mounting method: aperture diaphragm in the form of a detachable module
Centerable: yes

This iris diaphragm module is mechanically mounted to the bottom of the panchromatic condenser.

In Carl Zeiss Jena panchromatic condensers, the diaphragm is designed as a detachable module because it can be removed and replaced, for example, with a phase contrast module or a polarization module. Precisely because this microscope part can be detached, it is often missing from condensers available on the secondary market - over the years it simply gets lost.

Interestingly, this microscope part is very often modified. When users do not have a phase contrast module or a polarization module, they frequently insert polarizing film or custom-made phase rings into the aperture diaphragm module and obtain the functionality they need through DIY modifications.

This module can also solve a common problem found in Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscopes, namely damaged diaphragm blades in the condenser.

Description of this part for the microscope.

The engraved scale on the ring allows the currently selected magnification to be determined.

In the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 stereomicroscope, continuous magnification adjustment (known as zoom) is implemented inside the microscope body (Greenough system), while the objective lens has a fixed focal length.

The set also includes a threaded retaining ring that allows this assembly to be mounted to the microscope body.

Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

attach the microscope to the stand. In the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 microscope user manual (https://www.mikroskop-online.de/Mikroskop%20BDA/30-725-1%20%20TECHNIVAL%202%20%20CITOVAL%202.pdf, page 4), the stand component to which this rail is fitted is identified as part number 35.

This rail is often chipped or broken because it is made of a relatively brittle material, while the screw used to clamp it to the stand is made of steel (this can be clearly seen in the following photo: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/photo/carl-zeiss-jena-citoval-2-technival-2-stereomikroskop-tischstativ-mit-fokussiertrieb-99477-7). An impact or even excessive tightening of this screw may cause this mounting rail to chip or break.

This microscope part can help solve the following problems encountered when using a Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 or Technival-2 microscope:
- if you own a microscope that was previously used without its stand or on a custom boom arm and no longer has this mounting rail
- if this rail has been chipped or broken due to impact damage or material fatigue and the microscope can no longer be securely mounted to its table stand

Interestingly, this mounting rail is also an excellent component for adapting a microscope from another manufacturer to a table stand originally designed for Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 / Technival-2 microscopes. It is sufficient to attach this mount to the microscope body (mounting screws are included).

In addition, the last photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which part is being offered and where it is located within the microscope, allowing this component to be identified unambiguously.

Description of this part for the microscope.

35 160/0.17
Manufacturer part number: 46 05 10-9906 (alternative notation: 460510 - 9906)
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.35
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm thickness
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

65 160/0.17
Manufacturer part number: 46 07 10-9904 (alternative notation: 460710 - 9904)
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.65
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm thickness
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

Description of this part for the microscope.

17
Magnification: 40x
Correction: Achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.65
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 33 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm thickness
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer. Of course, the microscope must be compatible, meaning it must support RMS objectives with TL=160 mm and FL=33 mm. After installing a 12 mm adapter, this objective can of course also be used in microscopes designed for FL=45 mm.

The fact that this objective has FL = 33 mm (meaning it is a so-called short objective) allows it to be used with microscopes from other manufacturers, including:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lg
- Carl Zeiss Jena Lumipan
- Lomo Biolam
- Lomo MBB-1A
- PZO MB-10
- Nikon S
- Olympus KHC

Description of this part for the microscope.

(12,5)
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm
Eyecups: yes, one pair

These eyepieces are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Technival / Technival-2
- Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval / Citoval-2

The Carl Zeiss Jena Technival and Citoval microscopes (older type without the number "2") are grey in colour, while the Technival-2 and Citoval-2 models are white. These eyepieces are white, which means they are intended for the newer versions of the Carl Zeiss Jena Citoval-2 and Technival-2 stereo microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

bright field
- dark field
- oblique illumination
- phase contrast

It can work with phase objectives of different magnifications and from different manufacturers (it is sufficient to manually adjust the ring diameter).

Basic parameters:
Manufacturer: Leitz Wetzlar
Model: Heine condenser
Mounting diameter: 39.5 mm
Numerical aperture N.A.: variable, up to 1.4

This Heine condenser was designed for microscopes with a condenser holder in the form of a circular clamp (e.g. Leitz SM microscopes). It is not a condenser that slides into mounting rails (as found, for example, in the Leitz Orthoplan microscope).

This condenser fits microscopes from many manufacturers (e.g. PZO, Steindorff Berlin, Zeiss, Carl Zeiss Jena, Leitz, Kremp Wetzlar, Will Wetzlar and many others) equipped with a 39.5 mm condenser holder.

Description of this part for the microscope.

although incorrectly, referred to as "Lomo")
Model: 20 0,40
Magnification: 20x
Correction: Achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.40
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 33 mm
Cover glass: 0.17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Serial number: 01234

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 and FL=33 mm.

After installing a 12 mm adapter, this combination of adapter and objective will function as an objective with FL=45 mm.

This objective is attractive mainly to collectors because:
- there are very few microscope objectives with the LZOS logo on the secondary market
- the objective has a so-called "golden serial number": 01234

Description of this part for the microscope.

a complete coarse focus mechanism (macro movement) and coaxial fine focus mechanism (micro movement)
- a complete base with illuminator holder, field diaphragm and filters
- a complete arm with tube holder and EPI illumination selector switch

See also item no. 99584 in this database – it is a similar microscope body that differs only in a few details.

The complete Zeiss Photomicroscope microscope stand may be useful in the following situations:
- if you are assembling your own microscope and purchasing individual components in order to build a system that fully meets your expectations
- if you own a Zeiss Universal microscope and would like to replace it with a Photomicroscope II model, it is sufficient to replace the stand because the remaining components are compatible
- if you own a Zeiss Photomicroscope microscope but its stand is in very poor condition, damaged or incomplete: it has non-functional vertical movement knobs, a damaged diaphragm, or other mechanical problems

Description of this part for the microscope.

Carl Zeiss Jena, PZO, Meopta, Olympus, IOR and others.

This tube makes it possible to connect a camera or photographic camera to a trinocular head or directly to the microscope body, even when no trinocular head is installed.

Originally, this adapter was designed for the Lomo TRN-1 trinocular head. This head was used in Lomo Polam polarizing microscopes from the early 1970s onwards.

Several remarks regarding the model designation of the trinocular head for which this component was originally intended:
- the name Lomo TRN-1 is the Latin alphabet designation. In Cyrillic script the model designation appears as TPH (for example model TPH1Y4.2), and this designation is used in the manual for the Lomo Polam L-211 microscope
- the vast majority of these trinocular heads are not marked with any model designation
- the Envirotools website http://www.envirotools.hu/ateso_fenyu_polarizacios_mikroszkop.htm refers to this trinocular head as HU-POL

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates exactly which component is being offered and where it is located in the Lomo Polam microscope, allowing this part to be identified unambiguously.

Basic technical parameters of this tube:
Mounting method to the trinocular head or microscope: 41 mm dovetail mount (this is also the Carl Zeiss Jena standard)
Camera mounting method: male M39 thread
Alternative camera mounting method: since the M39 thread can be removed, a plain smooth tube with a diameter of 35 mm remains
Additional optics: yes, the original optics are installed inside, although they can be removed, leaving only an "empty tube".

This is not "a tube dedicated to a specific microscope model". It is a tube originally mounted on the third port (photo port) of a trinocular head. Since a trinocular head can be installed on microscopes other than the model with which it was originally supplied, this tube can be regarded as a universal accessory.

These technical parameters make it possible to use this tube with virtually any microscope manufactured by:
- Lomo (for example Biolam, Polam, MBB-1A and others)
- Carl Zeiss Jena (for example Ergaval, Amplival, Jenamed and others)
- IOR, Meopta and other manufacturers using a 41 / 41.5 mm dovetail mount

In addition, a 41 mm dovetail tube can easily be mounted on microscopes equipped with a 42 mm or 43 mm opening, for example:
- Olympus (for example CH, CH-2, BH-2 models)
- PZO (for example Biolar, Studar, MB-30 and others)

The entire list of microscope manufacturers and models given above may also be treated as a list of microscopes compatible with the Lomo TRN-1 trinocular head. Indeed, many examples can be found on the Internet showing this head being used with microscopes made by manufacturers other than Lomo.

Because this tube is equipped with an M39 thread by default, almost any camera or photographic camera can be attached by means of a suitable adapter, for example:
- devices with M42 threads
- devices with C-mount threads
- Nikon, Sony, Olympus and other camera standards

This is therefore a universal photo tube featuring a 41 mm dovetail on one side and either an M39 thread or a 35 mm tube on the other side.

In the image gallery, every photograph includes a millimetre scale, and in addition, the dimensions of the dovetail, tube and thread have been measured with calipers so that compatibility can be determined precisely.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Wetzlar
Model: 160/0,17 EF 100/1.25 OEL PHACO 3
Magnification: 100x
Correction: semi-plan achromat
Numerical aperture: 1.25
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Immersion: yes, oil
Thread: RMS
Specimen protection: yes - spring-loaded
Info: PHACO 3 = phase contrast

Some important information about this objective:
- the designation "EF" means "Extended Field" - this is a semi-plan achromatic objective with an 18 mm field of view, which should be taken into account when selecting suitable eyepieces
- the semi-plan achromatic correction is "almost flat" - it is no longer an achromat, but not yet a plan achromat
- this objective can be used in brightfield, but phase contrast operation requires a compatible phase contrast condenser or a slide (slider) with a phase ring diaphragm
- the designation PHACO 3 means that for phase contrast operation a phase contrast condenser set to ring "3" should be used (the equivalent setting used by Zeiss is called "Ph3")
- this objective can be used with microscopes designed for objectives with a 170 mm tube length, but in such a case the optical path must be extended by 10 mm - most commonly by pulling the eyepieces out of the tubes by 10 mm

This objective can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer together with a compatible phase contrast condenser. Naturally, the microscope must be compatible, i.e. it must support RMS objectives, TL=160 mm and FL=45 mm - or have adapters that make such adaptation possible (for example thread adapters).

Description of this part for the microscope.

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Magnification: 20x
Field of view: 8
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm
Designation: PK = plan compensating - recommended for use with plan achromatic objectives, but they also work perfectly with achromatic and apochromatic objectives

Due to their very high quality, these eyepieces are often used together with microscopes from other manufacturers, especially when Carl Zeiss Jena Planachromat objectives are installed.

Important: these eyepieces can be used both with finite tube microscopes (e.g. 160 mm) and infinity-corrected microscopes. This means that they can be used, for example, both on a Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope and on a Carl Zeiss Jena NU-2 microscope.

Note - in my opinion, eyepieces with such a high magnification are recommended rather for "inspection" than for continuous work. I deliberately write "I recommend" because this is my personal opinion based on practical use and not on the manufacturer's documentation.
An eyepiece magnification of 20x should rather be treated as a zoom without revealing additional details (the resolution is not increased). This is important, for example, in heads with built-in magnification (e.g. Carl Zeiss Jena heads with built-in magnification of 1.5x or 1.6x) - when working with a 100x oil immersion objective, we theoretically obtain 100*1.5*20 = 3000x, while physics does not allow the human eye to magnify visible light beyond approximately 1250x - therefore this is a so-called "empty magnification".

Description of this part for the microscope.

allows two filters to be inserted into the EPI optical path, for example a frosted diffuser filter, a blue colour-balancing filter or a green filter used to facilitate metallurgical observations.

The photographs in the gallery show the exact dimensions of this slide.

Description of this part for the microscope.

not intended for so-called "thick" objectives
Thread in the cap: no, the cap of this objective case does not contain a thread for attaching an RMS objective

This objective case can be used to store so-called "short" objectives (DIN 33 mm), longer objectives (DIN 37 mm), and long objectives (DIN 45 mm), provided they are not the so-called "thick" type.

Various names are used on the secondary market for a microscope objective case, including:
- objective case
- microscope objective case
- objective container
- microscope objective container
- objective storage case
- objective storage container
- objective box
- objective storage box
- protective objective case
- objective lens case
- objective lens container
- dust protection case
- transport case for microscope objectives
- microscope objective holder case
- storage canister for microscope objectives

Each case has the Zeiss-Winkel logo on its cap.

Although this case is of greatest interest to users and collectors of objectives made by the manufacturer Zeiss-Winkel, it can of course be used to store objectives from any manufacturer.

Description of this part for the microscope.

the eyepieces are removed for transport or storage inside the wooden carrying case. Installing the caps prevents dust from entering the microscope head and reaching the internal prisms.

The offer applies to 2 (two) pieces, i.e. one pair. Each individual end cap features the original PZO logo.

These end caps fit stereo microscopes from any manufacturer, provided they use eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 34 mm:
- PZO MST-1 / MST-2
- PZO MST-130 / MST-131 / MST-132
- PZO MST ZOOM
- PZO KLP-21 / KLP-22 colposcopes
- DIY devices (e.g. queen bee insemination equipment) built using PZO MST stereo microscopes
- Meopta DM23
- Carl Zeiss Jena Stemi SM-16 / SM-20 (the so-called SM-xx series)
- medical optical instruments (e.g. ophthalmic slit lamps) manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena and based on the SM-xx stereo microscope platform

These end caps do not fit microscopes using eyepieces with diameters other than 34 mm:
- they do not fit PZO MST-110 / MST-127 stereo microscopes because these use 23.2 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Lomo MBC-1 / MBC-2 stereo microscopes because these use 30 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Lomo MBC-9 / MBC-10 stereo microscopes because these use 32 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Carl Zeiss Jena Technival / Citoval stereo microscopes because these use 23.2 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Carl Zeiss West Germany stereo microscopes because these use 30 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Euromex E-series and Z-series stereo microscopes because these use 30.5 mm eyepieces
- they do not fit Hertel & REUSS STE-series stereo microscopes because these use 31 mm eyepieces

The FAQ section of this database explains that these are genuine original parts rather than 3D-printed reproductions. It is worth repeating here: these are original vintage PZO plastic end caps. They are not generic "no-name" caps and they are not DIY parts made on a 3D printer.

The last photographs in the gallery show an example of these end caps installed on the head of a PZO MST-130 stereo microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

supply:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Model: VWH 200/C 250 f-3b
Manufacturer P/N: 39 26 34 (also written as 392634)
Supported fluorescence lamps: HBO 200 W/4 L1, HBO 200 W/4 L2 and CSI 250W
Input voltage: 220 V – 240 V
Power rating: 900 VA

This power supply was supplied as standard with Zeiss Photomicroscope microscopes (commonly known as the Zeiss Phomi) whenever the microscope was equipped with an HBO high-pressure fluorescence illuminator (also referred to as a burner or lamp).

The same or very similar illuminators with identical electrical specifications were used in, among others:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Ultraphot
- such illuminators were also occasionally adapted for use with other microscope models, including those made by other manufacturers
Therefore, this power supply is suitable for all of the applications listed above.

Please note: the last photograph shows a dent in the housing. This does not affect the operation of the unit. Since the dent is located on the underside of the housing, it is not visible when the power supply is standing on a laboratory bench.

IMPORTANT: Always protect your eyesight when working with UV illumination. Never exceed the recommended service life of HBO high-pressure lamps. Always follow the operating instructions supplied with the fluorescence illuminator.