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Description of this part for the microscope.

supply:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Model: NAG 2...12V 100W
Catalogue number: 39 25 85
Input: 100-110-120-127-220-240 V
Output: 12 V
Output power: 100 W
Power connector: separate computer-type power cable
Potentiometer: yes, smooth brightness adjustment

Designed for any microscope illuminator using a light source (lamp) rated at up to 100 W and operating at 12 V. It is most commonly used with external HAL 100 halogen illuminators (so-called Lampenhaus units), for example in reflected-light EPI illuminators.

This power supply can be used with illuminators and microscopes from any manufacturer. Here are several configurations verified in practice:
- compatible with the PZO Biolar DIC microscope fitted with the PZO OH-1 halogen illuminator, replacing the PZO ZM-100 or PZO ZH-100 power supply
- if the internal power supply in the base of an Olympus BH-2 BHS microscope fails, the original halogen illuminator can be powered using this external Zeiss power supply
- compatible with the large external halogen illuminator used for reflected-light EPI illumination on Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival Pol and Vertival microscopes
- also compatible with the Reichert Zetopan microscope equipped with the LUX-US 12 V 100 W halogen illuminator

Note – different manufacturers and different illuminators may use different pin spacing in their 12 V connectors. It may therefore be necessary to modify the connector in order to connect it to this Zeiss power supply.

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supply:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss
Model: NAG 6V 20W stab.
Catalogue number: 45 84 15 - 9901
Input: 100-120-230-240 V
Output: 6 V
Output power: two outputs. It can supply either 2 × 10 W or 1 × 20 W
Power connector: separate computer-type power cable
Potentiometer: yes, smooth adjustment

This power supply has a maximum output power of 20 W and provides two outputs, allowing two 10 W illuminators to be connected and operated simultaneously.

However, it is a universal power supply and can be used with any microscope illuminator using a light source (lamp) rated at up to 20 W and operating at 6 V. Since most Zeiss microscopes use 6 V 15 W lamps, this power supply is suitable for virtually every microscope equipped with such illumination.

This power supply is most commonly used with microscopes employing 6 V 10 W halogen lamps, where both the transmitted-light illuminator and the reflected-light EPI illuminator are connected to the same power supply. Examples include:
- Zeiss D / DR / DRC / SV (Stemi) stereo microscopes
- Zeiss KF-2 biological microscope
- Zeiss ID2 inverted microscope

Special illuminators designed to work with this power supply were even manufactured for the Zeiss D / DR / DRC stereo microscopes:
- transmitted-light base "Zusatz für Durchlicht" with a 10 W halogen lamp
- auxiliary illuminators "Leuchte 10" / "Leuchte 10 S" with a 10 W halogen lamp
- vertical illuminator "Epileuchte" with a 15 W incandescent lamp

"Leuchte 10S" illuminators on a flexible arm, together with this particular power supply, are frequently used as a source of side reflected illumination for the Zeiss KF-2 biological microscope.

Examples of other microscopes whose 6 V 15 W illumination is compatible with this power supply:
- Zeiss Standard 16 / WL / GFL
- Zeiss Universal / Photomicroscope
- PZO Biolar
- PZO MST-130 / 131
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval / Amplival
- Carl Zeiss Jena SM-xx
- this power supply can also be used externally to power the halogen illuminator of Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed microscopes if the internal power supply fails (Jenamed uses a 6 V 20 W halogen lamp)

Note – different manufacturers and different illuminators may use different pin spacing in their 6 V connectors. It may therefore be necessary to modify the connector in order to connect it to this Zeiss power supply.

Description of this part for the microscope.

In Carl Zeiss Standard series microscopes (with the exception of the Standard Junior teaching microscope), the condenser is not mounted in a circular clamp. Instead, it is fitted with a circular dovetail ring that slides into the condenser mounting guide.

This mounting interface is used on, among others, the following microscope models:
- Zeiss Standard 14 / 16 / 18 / GFL
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89
- Zeiss Standard 20 / 25 / 25 ICS
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope I / II / III RS
- Zeiss Ultraphot

The ring has a diameter of 41.3 mm and three mounting holes used to attach it to the condenser. It also features a tapered recess that engages with the locating pin in the condenser holder, ensuring correct positioning of the condenser.

When attached to a condenser made by another manufacturer, this ring makes it possible to use, for example, the PZO KPI-2 DIC condenser and dozens of other condensers on Zeiss Standard-class microscopes.

Note regarding the mounting diameter: during nearly 50 years of production of this microscope series, the dovetail diameter was always approximately 42 mm, but it was never exactly identical. Depending on the production year, the material (plastic, aluminium or brass), and the condenser type (classic Abbe condenser or phase contrast disc condenser), the actual diameter may range from just over 41 mm to almost 43 mm. This relatively large tolerance is a consequence of the condenser holder design. The holder incorporates spring loading, a locating pin and centring/locking screws. As a result, condensers fitted with a mounting ring between approximately 41 mm and 43 mm in diameter can almost always be mounted securely and remain well centred.

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microscope base. It transfers the light beam from the illuminator, homogenises it (the image of the filament is diffused by means of a diffuser), and then properly collimates it using a collimating lens. The prepared light beam is then directed to the deflecting mirror (this is a separate microscope component).

This is part of the transmitted-light optical path. The diffuser (frosted ground glass) and the collimating lens are housed inside a metal enclosure that serves as a heat sink for the halogen lamp. The complete assembly forms the illuminator housing.

This particular collector with frosted ground glass was removed from a Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope (also known as Zeiss PM / Zeiss Phomi).
It fits the following microscopes (this is not a complete list):
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (Zeiss PM / Phomi)
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II (Zeiss PM2 / Phomi II)
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS (Zeiss PM3 RS / Phomi III)
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Ultraphot
- most likely also Zeiss Standard 16 / 18 / WL / WL 89 / GFL microscopes

VERY IMPORTANT: This component is intended for the 6V 15W incandescent illuminator. Zeiss microscopes may be equipped either with a 6V 15W incandescent illuminator (a tubular illuminator inserted into the microscope base) or with an external halogen Lampenhaus mounted to the rear of the microscope base. Microscope versions equipped with a halogen illuminator use a different illuminator holder than the one presented here.

Other names used for this component:
- illuminator holder with frosted filter
- illuminator tube
- illuminator holder with frosted ground glass
- sometimes the foreign-language term "Lampenhaus" is also used, although it is not a precise name for this component

The last photographs in the gallery show the base of a Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS. Arrows indicate exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope base, making it possible to identify this component unambiguously.

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phase contrast and darkfield) allow a phase contrast condenser to be configured individually. This makes it possible to use exactly the observation techniques and exactly the microscope objectives required.

Basic parameters of this phase annulus:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Condenser marking: "2"
For objectives: marked "Ph2", i.e. magnifications from 16x to 40x
Material: glass mounted in a metal retaining ring with flange
Outside diameter of the retaining ring: 22 mm
Phase annulus glass diameter: 16 mm
Height of the retaining ring: 3.5 mm

Important: this microscope component (phase annulus / phase diaphragm) is not intended for any specific microscope model. It is a component used to upgrade or repair a microscope phase contrast condenser. It is not intended for upgrading or repairing one specific condenser model. Many Carl Zeiss condenser models have a suitable opening into which this phase annulus can be inserted.

This particular phase annulus was removed from a fluorescence phase contrast condenser — an older version of the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78. Before installing it in your condenser, carefully compare the shape of its housing and the dimensions of the retaining ring.

The last photograph in the gallery shows the turret disc of a Zeiss phase contrast condenser. An arrow indicates this very phase annulus — the one offered here — already installed.

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removed from a Zeiss Standard GFL microscope, but it also fits condenser holders used, among others, in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14 / 16 / 18
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (Zeiss PM / Phomi – all models)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

In these microscope models, the condenser has a dovetail mounting ring. This dovetail includes a notch into which the spring-loaded screw presented here engages. You can see what this mounting ring looks like and how the notch is shaped in the photo gallery of item No. 99625 in this database.

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Zeiss Standard GFL microscope, but it also fits condenser holders used, among others, in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard 18
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89

This filter holder accepts filters with a diameter of 32 mm.

This is not only a replacement service part used when the original filter holder has been damaged (for example, if the spring tab or retaining latch has broken). Many owners of Carl Zeiss Standard microscopes modify their microscopes by attaching another (additional) filter holder to the condenser holder. This is exactly the component required for such a DIY modification.

This filter holder can also be attached to the condenser holder of the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Ultraphot
However, these microscope models were originally equipped with a different type of filter holder.

The last photographs in the gallery show examples of use — this filter holder fitted with a blue filter and with a DIY insert made using a 3D printer.

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condensers.

Basic parameters of this clear glass insert:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Material: glass mounted in a metal retaining ring with flange
Outside diameter of the retaining ring: 22 mm
Diameter of the clear glass disc: 16 mm
Height of the retaining ring: 3.5 mm

Below are some example applications for this clear glass blank. It can be printed or fitted with, among others:
- a phase annulus or darkfield annulus matching the original one that was installed in the condenser but has become damaged
- an annulus missing from the condenser
- coloured Rheinberg rings
- oblique illumination diaphragms producing a DIC-like effect
- a Hoffmann modulation contrast pattern
- phase annuli for objectives made by other manufacturers, for example Carl Zeiss Jena PhV
- any completely custom DIY design

This particular clear glass ring insert was removed from a fluorescence phase contrast condenser — an older version of the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78. Before installing it in your condenser, carefully compare the shape of its housing and the dimensions of the retaining ring.

Interchangeable diaphragm carriers (whether for phase contrast or, for example, darkfield) make it possible to configure a phase contrast condenser exactly as required. This allows the condenser to support precisely the observation techniques and microscope objectives needed.

The clear glass blank presented here is not a component intended for any specific microscope model. Instead, it is used to upgrade or repair a microscope phase contrast condenser. Likewise, it is not dedicated to any specific condenser model. Many Carl Zeiss condenser models have a suitable opening into which this complete insert can be fitted and customised with your own pattern.

The last photograph in the gallery shows the turret disc of a Zeiss phase contrast condenser. An arrow indicates the clear glass ring insert offered here, already installed.

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entire specimen when using low-magnification objectives. In Carl Zeiss Standard series microscopes it is mounted in a pivoting holder located within the condenser holder assembly.

This particular holder complete with the wide field lens was removed from a Zeiss Standard GFL microscope, but it also fits condenser holders used, among others, in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard 18
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89

The lens can be removed from its holder (as shown in the accompanying video) and used for other DIY projects. The very fact that it is removable (and sometimes even falls out by itself) is the reason why it is missing from many used microscopes. The component offered here is intended to solve exactly this problem.

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inside the microscope base. It includes a mechanism that allows these filters to be inserted into or removed from the light path using control buttons. Since more than one filter can be placed in the light path at the same time, the mechanism also includes an additional (seventh) button that removes all filters from the light path simultaneously. Because of this seventh button, some descriptions incorrectly state that the microscope base contains seven filters.

The following filters are installed in this filter cassette:
- NCB filter (blue conversion filter that transforms yellow incandescent lamp light into naturally white light), Zeiss P/N 46 78 50 (yellow stripe on the push button)
- VG 9 green filter, Zeiss P/N 46 78 05 (green stripe on the push button)
- two neutral density filters 0.5, Zeiss P/N 46 78 40 (light grey stripes on the push button)
- neutral density filter 0.12, Zeiss P/N 46 78 41 (grey stripe on the push button)
- neutral density filter 0.03, Zeiss P/N 46 78 42 (dark grey stripe on the push button)

Combinations of the neutral density filters provide stepwise light transmission values ranging from 1.5% to 100%.

Each of these filters can be removed from its holder, resulting in a standard 32 mm round microscope filter that can also be used in microscopes made by other manufacturers. In addition, any other 32 mm round filter can be installed in this filter cassette, allowing the filter set of the microscope to be configured freely.

This filter cassette with its complete control mechanism fits all versions of Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope microscopes (also known as Zeiss PM or Zeiss Phomi) as well as Zeiss Universal microscopes. However, there are also some less common variants of the Zeiss Universal that do not include this filter mechanism inside the microscope base. Importantly, the Carl Zeiss Ultraphot microscope does not use this component.

The last photographs in the gallery indicate with an arrow exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This allows unambiguous identification of the part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

applications.

Replaceable diaphragms (both for phase contrast and darkfield) for phase contrast condensers allow the condenser to be configured individually. Thanks to this, it can support exactly the observation techniques and exactly the microscope objectives that are required.

Important: by installing the fluorescence-polarization diaphragm presented here, a condenser currently equipped with standard phase contrast diaphragms can be upgraded with this unique function. A detailed description of the capabilities offered by this technique is provided below.

Basic parameters of this phase contrast diaphragm:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Condenser marking: "2". On the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78 this position is marked in blue
For microscope objectives: to obtain phase contrast operation, use microscope objectives marked "Ph2", i.e. objectives with magnifications from 16x to 40x
Substrate material: glass mounted in a metal holder with a flange
Ring material: polarizing film
Outside diameter of the retaining ring: 22 mm
Glass disc diameter: 16 mm
Retaining ring height: 3.5 mm

Important: this component (phase contrast annulus / phase contrast diaphragm) is not intended for a specific microscope model. It is a component for upgrading or repairing a microscope phase contrast condenser. It is not intended for upgrading or repairing any specific condenser model. Many Carl Zeiss condenser models have a matching opening into which this phase contrast annulus can be installed.

In the Carl Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78, the phase annuli in positions 2 and 3 are not ordinary openings in an opaque mask but openings in a polarizing film. The polarization direction of these annuli is N-S, so the direct light beam that forms the phase contrast image is linearly polarized. Since it is polarized, its intensity can be adjusted continuously with a second polarizer – without any mechanical parts, diaphragms or shutters.

This second polarizer can be any pair of rotatable polarizing filters. In the original Zeiss design, this is the Carl Zeiss light control unit P/N 47 72 20 with two independently rotatable polarizers mounted beneath the condenser. This makes it possible to switch on phase contrast while simultaneously reducing the illumination intensity to a safe level.

- when the polarizer is aligned parallel to the N-S axis of the annulus – full transmission, maximum phase contrast beam, full-strength phase contrast image;
- when the polarizer is crossed (E-W) – the annulus "goes dark", the objective phase plate no longer receives the direct beam, and the phase contrast image disappears;
- when the polarizer is set to intermediate positions – smooth adjustment of the contribution of the phase contrast image.

When the illumination source is a fluorescence lamp (or, of course, an LED FL light source), simply rotating the polarizer beneath the condenser (together with removing the excitation filter) allows the user to switch from a fluorescence image to a conventional phase contrast image. With the polarizer crossed and the excitation filter installed, the phase annulus is extinguished and only pure fluorescence is visible; as the polarizer is rotated, the phase contrast image gradually increases and is superimposed on the fluorescence image. The second polarizer in unit P/N 47 72 20 is additionally used to attenuate the overall illumination intensity (to protect the specimen or to control the specimen's exposure to fluorescence light).

And now an interesting note from the Ultraphot-shop website https://www.microscopeparts.eu/(http://www.the-ultraphot-shop.org.uk/bicolor.htm), © Spike Walker 2007:

Because the annulus is a linear N-S polarizer, it can be used to produce coloured phase contrast: when a two-colour polarizing filter (Cokin type) is placed between the microscope polarizer and the condenser annulus, the specimen takes on the colour of the illuminating annulus against the background colour of the remaining part of the disc – for example, an orange specimen on a green background when using a red-green filter.

This particular phase contrast annulus was removed from a fluorescence phase contrast condenser – an older version of the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78. Before deciding to install it in your condenser, carefully compare the shape of its housing and the dimensions of the retaining ring.

The last photograph in the gallery shows the turret from a Zeiss phase contrast condenser. The arrow indicates the phase contrast annulus offered here, already installed.

Description of this part for the microscope.

applications.

Replaceable diaphragms (both for phase contrast and darkfield) for phase contrast condensers allow the condenser to be configured individually. Thanks to this, it can support exactly the observation techniques and exactly the microscope objectives that are required.

Important: by installing the fluorescence-polarization diaphragm presented here, a condenser currently equipped with standard phase contrast diaphragms can be upgraded with this unique function. A detailed description of the capabilities offered by this technique is provided below.

Basic parameters of this phase contrast diaphragm:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Condenser marking: "3". On the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78 this position is marked in blue
For microscope objectives: to obtain phase contrast operation, use microscope objectives marked "Ph3", i.e. objectives with magnifications from 40x to 100x
Substrate material: glass mounted in a metal holder with a flange
Ring material: polarizing film
Outside diameter of the retaining ring: 28 mm
Retaining ring height: 6 mm

Important: this component (phase contrast annulus / phase contrast diaphragm) is not intended for a specific microscope model. It is a component for upgrading or repairing a microscope phase contrast condenser. It is not intended for upgrading or repairing any specific condenser model. Many Carl Zeiss condenser models have a matching opening into which this phase contrast annulus can be installed.

In the Carl Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78, the phase annuli in positions 2 and 3 are not ordinary openings in an opaque mask but openings in a polarizing film. The polarization direction of these annuli is N-S, so the direct light beam that forms the phase contrast image is linearly polarized. Since it is polarized, its intensity can be adjusted continuously with a second polarizer – without any mechanical parts, diaphragms or shutters.

This second polarizer can be any pair of rotatable polarizing filters. In the original Zeiss design, this is the Carl Zeiss light control unit P/N 47 72 20 with two independently rotatable polarizers mounted beneath the condenser. This makes it possible to switch on phase contrast while simultaneously reducing the illumination intensity to a safe level.

- when the polarizer is aligned parallel to the N-S axis of the annulus – full transmission, maximum phase contrast beam, full-strength phase contrast image;
- when the polarizer is crossed (E-W) – the annulus "goes dark", the objective phase plate no longer receives the direct beam, and the phase contrast image disappears;
- when the polarizer is set to intermediate positions – smooth adjustment of the contribution of the phase contrast image.

When the illumination source is a fluorescence lamp (or, of course, an LED FL light source), simply rotating the polarizer beneath the condenser (together with removing the excitation filter) allows the user to switch from a fluorescence image to a conventional phase contrast image. With the polarizer crossed and the excitation filter installed, the phase annulus is extinguished and only pure fluorescence is visible; as the polarizer is rotated, the phase contrast image gradually increases and is superimposed on the fluorescence image. The second polarizer in unit P/N 47 72 20 is additionally used to attenuate the overall illumination intensity (to protect the specimen or to control the specimen's exposure to fluorescence light).

And now an interesting note from the Ultraphot-shop website https://www.microscopeparts.eu/(http://www.the-ultraphot-shop.org.uk/bicolor.htm), © Spike Walker 2007:

Because the annulus is a linear N-S polarizer, it can be used to produce coloured phase contrast: when a two-colour polarizing filter (Cokin type) is placed between the microscope polarizer and the condenser annulus, the specimen takes on the colour of the illuminating annulus against the background colour of the remaining part of the disc – for example, an orange specimen on a green background when using a red-green filter.

This particular phase contrast annulus was removed from a fluorescence phase contrast condenser – an older version of the Zeiss condenser P/N 46 52 78. Before deciding to install it in your condenser, carefully compare the shape of its housing and the dimensions of the retaining ring.

The last photograph in the gallery shows the turret from a Zeiss phase contrast condenser. The arrow indicates the phase contrast annulus offered here, already installed.

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47 20 03 - 9906 (alternative notation: 472003).

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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in the microscope base. In the operating manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) this component is identified as item 27 (figure on page 4, description on page 5).

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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be Zeiss catalog number P/N 25 444

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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hand side of the microscope base. In the operating manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) they are identified as items 18 and 30 (figure on page 4).

According to the operating manual, the "!" button "has several functions", while the "A" button is described as "camera shutter ready for photography".

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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left-hand side of the microscope base. In the operating manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) they are identified as items 14 and 15 (figure on page 4).

According to the operating manual, the "B" button opens the camera shutter electrically for as long as it is pressed. Releasing the button closes the shutter.

The "T" button opens the camera shutter and keeps it open. Pressing it again releases the mechanism and closes the shutter.

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) it is identified as item 13 (figure on page 4).

The indicator displays the supply voltage of the microscope illumination. The scale provides readings in the ranges of 0–12 V and 0–6 V.

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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In the operating manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) it is identified as item 16 (figure on page 4).

According to the manufacturer's operating manual, this is a brightness indicator used during photomicrography.

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes it possible to identify the component unambiguously.

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Carl Zeiss Jena microscope heads with a wide field of view (German: Grossfeld) have one eyepiece tube with diopter adjustment and a second one without it. Here I present the tube without diopter adjustment (straight eyepiece tube).

Basic parameters:
- Type: straight eyepiece tube
- Compatible eyepiece diameter: 30 mm
- Colour: white

Compatible with 30 mm microscope heads used, among others, in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Some Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab and Jenamed microscopes (for example the Jenamed Fluorescence) were factory-equipped with binocular heads accepting 23.2 mm eyepieces. In that case this end cap is **not** compatible with that binocular head. By "that" I specifically mean the binocular head, as this is a component of the head rather than of the microscope itself.

Interestingly, 30 mm wide-field binocular heads are also occasionally fitted to older microscopes from the Mikroval series (for example Ergaval and Amplival). When combined with GF-Planachromat or GF-Planapochromat objectives (the latter also used on the Docuval), this provides arguably the best optical combination available for Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes with a 160 mm tube length.

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hand when adjusting the interpupillary distance. It is a rounded metal cover that protects the eyepiece prism located underneath.

The last photo in the gallery shows a complete microscope head. An arrow indicates exactly which component is being described and where it is located inside the head, making it easy to identify.

Carl Zeiss Jena wide field microscope heads (those designed for 30 mm eyepieces) have two such components (two prism covers). They protect the prisms of the right and left eyepieces. Both covers are identical and interchangeable, so there is no constructional difference between the right-hand and left-hand cover.

This is a component for a microscope head, not for a specific microscope model.

This component fits microscope heads designed for 30 mm eyepieces used, among others, in the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Some Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab and Jenamed microscopes (for example the Jenamed Fluorescence) were factory-equipped with binocular heads accepting 23.2 mm eyepieces. In that case this end cap is **not** compatible with that binocular head. By "that" I specifically mean the binocular head, as this is a component of the head rather than of the microscope itself.

Interestingly, 30 mm wide-field binocular heads are also occasionally fitted to older microscopes from the Mikroval series (for example Ergaval and Amplival). When combined with GF-Planachromat or GF-Planapochromat objectives (the latter also used on the Docuval), this provides arguably the best optical combination available for Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes with a 160 mm tube length.

The Carl Zeiss Jena wide-field binocular head for 30 mm eyepieces is mechanically the same device as the Baader Mark V binocular viewer used with astronomical telescopes. They are based on the same binocular head; the Baader Mark V differs only in having a modified mounting interface, astronomical eyepiece adapters and, in some versions, different external markings. Consequently, the component offered here is also compatible with the Baader Mark V binocular viewer.

Metal cast or injection-moulded components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena have their own part numbers. This component is marked with the number 2630 (full designation: Si10 2630 / Si10 CZ 2630). In addition, the number "1" or "2" appears next to the part number to indicate whether it is the cover for the right-hand or left-hand prism. This is the only difference, because mechanically the right-hand and left-hand covers are identical.

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drive" automatic film advance.

Important: this is the so-called "extended cable" intended for cameras with automatic film advance (the so-called Winder). The standard cable for cameras without a Winder carries the Zeiss part number 47 17 84 - 0000 (or, in later revisions, with the suffix -9901).

This cable connects the dedicated electrical system connector located at the lower front of the Zeiss ICM 405 inverted microscope body to the camera control socket. It carries the shutter release signal from the microscope's side control panel as well as the return signals from the automatic exposure system and the exposure meter (integrated with the ASA/DIN slider, P/N 47 17 71). Unlike the standard version, this model of cable contains additional signal lines. After an exposure, it sends a control pulse to the camera's motor-drive (Winder), causing the film to advance automatically to the next frame without the microscope user having to touch the camera.

In the last photograph in the gallery, an arrow indicates the connector on the Carl Zeiss ICM 405 microscope into which this cable is plugged.

Important: the connector on the front of the Zeiss ICM 405 is not a standard PC Sync connector (used for ordinary flash units), but a proprietary multi-pin Zeiss system connector.

Description of this part for the microscope.

(Oberkochen, West Germany).

These microscope stages were fitted to, among others:
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (PM / Phomi)
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II (PM II / Phomi II)
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III (PM3 RS / Phomi III)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

The round Zeiss stages used on this microscope series incorporate the front-to-back travel mechanism within the main stage body. The side-to-side movement, however, is integrated into the specimen holder assembly itself. That is exactly the stage component presented here.

This is a component of the microscope stage rather than a component dedicated to a particular microscope model. Since this stage can be fitted to many Carl Zeiss microscopes, this specimen holder assembly is likewise compatible with numerous Carl Zeiss models.

This complete assembly consists of the following components:
- side-travel control knob
- internal worm shaft providing lateral movement
- specimen holder with spring-loaded specimen clamp
- the specimen holder is mounted on a carriage travelling along the worm shaft

Important: although this component belongs to a round rotating microscope stage, it is not part of a polarizing stage. It belongs to a standard transmitted-light stage intended for bright-field and dark-field microscopy.

The following dimensions determine compatibility and whether this assembly can be installed on a particular microscope stage:
- spacing of the two side locating pins: 33.5 mm, measured from the outside edge of one pin to the outside edge of the other
- diameter of the locating pins: 2.5 mm each
- centre-to-centre spacing of the locating pins: 31.5 mm
- diameter of the central mounting screw securing the assembly to the stage: 3 mm
- location of the mounting screw: centrally positioned between the locating pins

If the spacing of the locating pins matches, this assembly can also be installed on microscope stages manufactured by other companies.

Individual components of this assembly are frequently damaged. Replacing the complete assembly offered here can solve, among others, the following problems:
- when the side-travel control knob has been broken, bent or otherwise damaged; this is common because the knob protrudes beyond the outline of the microscope stage and is mounted on a relatively slender shaft
- when the mounting screw securing the complete assembly to the stage breaks; this is also common because the assembly projects beyond the flat surface of the stage
- when the worm shaft becomes worn, causing the specimen holder to move unevenly or, in some cases, preventing movement altogether
- when the spring inside the specimen clamp breaks; this is a well-known weakness of this design

The gallery photographs show the exact dimensions of this component. The final photographs additionally show the complete microscope stage from which this specimen holder assembly was removed. An arrow indicates the exact stage component being offered, making visual compatibility easy to verify. The accompanying video also demonstrates the operation of the spring-loaded specimen clamp.

Description of this part for the microscope.

under number 99667, you will also find the specimen holder in the long version – meaning with an extended length.

These stages are most commonly fitted to the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard GFL
- Zeiss Standard 14 / 16 / 18

This is a component of the microscope stage rather than a component dedicated to a specific microscope model. Since this stage can be used on many different microscope models, this specimen holder is likewise compatible with numerous Carl Zeiss Standard series microscopes.

The gallery photographs show the exact dimensions of this component and its mounting holes. The final photographs additionally show the complete microscope stage from which this specimen holder was removed. An arrow indicates the exact stage component being offered, making visual compatibility easy to verify. The accompanying video also demonstrates the operation of the spring-loaded specimen clamp.

Description of this part for the microscope.

plate with a photographic frame graticule showing the image frame for a small 35 mm film format inside the optical path.

The last photograph shows a Carl Zeiss ICM405 microscope, with an arrow indicating the location where this slider is inserted.

Description of this part for the microscope.

commonly fitted to the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14 / 16 / 18
- Zeiss Standard GFL

In this database, under number 99668, you will also find the specimen holder in the standard version – meaning not the long one.

This is a component of the microscope stage rather than a component dedicated to a specific microscope model. Since this stage can be used on many different microscope models, this specimen holder is likewise compatible with numerous Carl Zeiss Standard series microscopes.

The gallery photographs show the exact dimensions of this component and its mounting holes. The final photographs additionally show the complete microscope stage from which this specimen holder was removed. An arrow indicates the exact stage component being offered, making visual compatibility easy to verify. The accompanying video also demonstrates the operation of the spring-loaded specimen clamp.

Description of this part for the microscope.

mechanism is precise focusing - converting the horizontal movement of the adjustment knob into precise vertical movement.

This fine focus mechanism rack fits the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS

Description of this part for the microscope.

the front, in the centre of the binocular head, between the two eyepiece tubes. It is a round cover plate (end cap) carrying a scale from 55 to 75 indicating the interpupillary distance (eyepiece tube spacing).

The last photograph in the gallery shows the complete binocular head. An arrow indicates the exact component being offered and its location within the head, allowing it to be identified unambiguously.

This is a component of the binocular head rather than a component dedicated to a particular microscope model.

This component fits 30 mm eyepiece binocular heads used, among others, on the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Some Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab and Jenamed microscopes (for example the Jenamed Fluorescence) were factory-equipped with binocular heads accepting 23.2 mm eyepieces. In that case this end cap is **not** compatible with that binocular head. By "that" I specifically mean the binocular head, as this is a component of the head rather than of the microscope itself.

Interestingly, 30 mm wide-field binocular heads are also occasionally fitted to older microscopes from the Mikroval series (for example Ergaval and Amplival). When combined with GF-Planachromat or GF-Planapochromat objectives (the latter also used on the Docuval), this provides arguably the best optical combination available for Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes with a 160 mm tube length.

The Carl Zeiss Jena wide-field binocular head for 30 mm eyepieces is mechanically the same device as the Baader Mark V binocular viewer used with astronomical telescopes. They are based on the same binocular head; the Baader Mark V differs only in having a modified mounting interface, astronomical eyepiece adapters and, in some versions, different external markings. Consequently, the component offered here is also compatible with the Baader Mark V binocular viewer.

Description of this part for the microscope.

In the operating manual (available here: https://www.science-info.net/docs/zeiss/Photomicroscope3-Transmitted-Light.pdf) it is identified as item 17 (illustration on page 4).

According to the manufacturer's manual, this microscope component is used to adapt the automatic exposure system to the sensitivity of the film in use. The selector adjusts the setting in 3 DIN increments (from DIN 6 to DIN 39) or doubles the ASA values (from ASA 3.2 to ASA 6300).

Several names are used for this microscope model, including:
- Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III
- Carl Zeiss Phomi III
- Carl Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Phomi 3
- Zeiss PM3 RS

The photographs in the gallery include an arrow indicating exactly which component is being offered and where it is located on the microscope. This allows the part to be identified unambiguously.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope head to the microscope.

Basic specifications:
Mount type: dovetail
Diameter: 41 mm, the Carl Zeiss Jena and Lomo standard
Internal thread: 34 mm

The last photograph in the gallery shows a complete binocular head. An arrow indicates exactly which component is being offered and where it is located on the head, making visual identification straightforward.

This is a component of the microscope head rather than of any specific microscope model.

This component fits 30 mm binocular heads used, among others, on the following microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalab
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenatech
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

This 41 mm Carl Zeiss Jena dovetail mounting standard is commonly used:
- if you want to perform a DIY conversion and mount a microscope head from another manufacturer onto a Carl Zeiss Jena or Lomo microscope
- if you want to connect another dovetail-mounted accessory to a Carl Zeiss Jena or Lomo microscope, such as an Optovar magnification changer, a polarisation intermediate tube, a DIC head or an EPI reflected-light illuminator
- if you want to use the 34 mm internal thread to mount a photographic tube for a camera

Description of this part for the microscope.

Zeiss Jena
Model: Apl 1.4
Holder name according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Kondensor-Einhänger mo
Condenser name according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Aplanatischer Kondensor 1.4 mo / ms
Version: grey version from a Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscope (as opposed to the black version used, for example, on Carl Zeiss Jena Nf microscopes)
Numerical aperture N.A.: 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: yes, mounted in the condenser holder
Wide-field lens: yes, swing-out type
Removable top lens: yes, unscrewable
Mounting diameter: the optical section (the condenser without the iris diaphragm) has a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm and can be unscrewed from the condenser holder

The complete assembly consists of the following components:
- upper Apl 1.4 lens
- removable condenser (mo / ms)
- iris diaphragm attached to the condenser holder
- condenser holder mo
- swing-out wide-field lens
- two centring screws

The last photograph in the gallery shows a page from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Arrows indicate both this exact condenser holder model and the matching condenser.

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted using a dovetail guide located beneath the microscope stage. On the Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval this is a separate condenser mounting assembly, while on the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival the dovetail is integrated into the microscope stage support assembly.

Description of this part for the microscope.

positions: 6
- Thread: M25
- Mounting method: screw-mounted to the intermediate bracket (nosepiece holder), between the nosepiece and the microscope body

The complete objective nosepiece module for Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar or Jenaval microscopes consists of:
- the objective revolver (also called the objective nosepiece, nosepiece disc or objective turret)
- the intermediate mounting bracket (nosepiece holder).

In both microscope models, the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar and the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval, the first component—the objective revolver—is identical and interchangeable between the two models. Only the intermediate mounting bracket differs, as it attaches the revolver to the microscope arm. In other words, the nosepiece holder used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope is different from the one used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope, but both holders have exactly the same objective revolver attached to them.

This offer includes only the objective turret, without the mounting bracket.

The gallery contains photographs of a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope arm, with the objective nosepiece indicated by an arrow to clearly show its location. It also includes photographs of the complete module consisting of the objective revolver and its holder for the Jenalumar microscope, making it clear how these two components are connected.

This database also contains, under item number 99388, the complete objective nosepiece module with its holder for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

knobs (via a pinion mounted on the shaft between the knobs) into the vertical movement of the integrated microscope stage and condenser support. This support is mounted on a dovetail guide, which is an integral part of the focusing block (included with this assembly).

This mechanism is suitable for the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

Description of this part for the microscope.

objective nosepiece and the microscope arm. In the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope, a fluorescence filter cube slides into position above the objective revolver. Inside this holder there is a longitudinal dovetail guide along which the fluorescence filter cubes slide. It also contains a spring steel detent that provides a distinct "click" to indicate the filter position as the fluorescence filter cube is moved along the dovetail guide.

The objective revolver is attached to this holder with screws, and the complete assembly consisting of the holder and objective turret is then screwed to the microscope arm.

The complete objective nosepiece module for Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar or Jenaval microscopes consists of:
- the objective revolver (also called the objective nosepiece, nosepiece disc or objective turret)
- the intermediate mounting bracket (nosepiece holder).

In both microscope models, the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar and the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval, the first component—the objective revolver—is identical and interchangeable between the two models. Only the intermediate mounting bracket differs, as it attaches the revolver to the microscope arm. In other words, the nosepiece holder used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope is different from the one used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope, but both holders have exactly the same objective revolvers attached to them.

This listing includes only the intermediate holder for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar model, without the objective nosepiece.

Interestingly, this component is made of aluminium, whereas the corresponding component performing the same function in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope is manufactured from a ZnAl alloy. Cast or injection-moulded ZnAl components made by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers that allow them to be identified. In the Jenaval microscope this number is 2643 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2643). The objective nosepiece holder used in the Jenalumar does not carry such a number.

Another useful piece of information is that the sliding fluorescence filter cube from the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence microscope fits the dovetail guide incorporated into this nosepiece holder.

The gallery includes photographs of the complete assembly consisting of the objective nosepiece and its holder for the Jenalumar microscope, making it clear how these two components are connected.

This database also contains, under item number 99678, the separate objective revolver without the holder.

Description of this part for the microscope.

The complete set presented here consists of three components:
1. a small metal plate marked with the numbers 1 to 8 – these identify the terminal positions
2. an electrical tab terminal strip with eight terminals, housed in a plastic body
3. the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm with the printed 6V illumination wiring diagram

This set was removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope.

Components "1" and "2" (the numbered plate and the electrical tab terminal strip) are universal and fit the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol

Component "3" (the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm)
- fits the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope
- does not fit the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope
- I do not know whether it fits the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert or Jenapol microscopes, as I have not personally tested this.

The 6V supply wires coming from the power supply are connected to the input terminals on the underside of this electrical tab terminal strip. The power supply is built into the microscope base. The lampenhaus fitted with a 6V 25W halogen bulb is connected to the output terminals on the upper side. In the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and Jenalumar microscopes this supplies the transmitted-light illuminator. In the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert microscope it supplies the reflected-light illuminator.

In microscope versions equipped with two illuminators, only one of them can be powered from the power supply built into the microscope base, because the built-in power supply has a maximum output power of 25 W. The second illuminator requires an external power supply appropriate for the particular light source (a halogen lamp, a fluorescence light source, or—in the case of LED illuminators—an LED power supply with a dimmer).

This database also contains, under item number 99694, the same component together with the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope. You can compare the two versions to see the difference in the size of the rear sheet-metal cover between the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and Jenalumar models.

If you need only one component from this set—either the rear microscope arm cover or only the electrical tab terminal strip—please contact us by email or through social media.

Description of this part for the microscope.

objective nosepiece and the microscope arm of the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope.

The complete assembly (objective revolver ↔ holder ↔ microscope arm) is connected together with screws.

The complete objective nosepiece module for Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar or Jenaval microscopes consists of:
- the objective revolver (also called the objective nosepiece, nosepiece disc or objective turret)
- the intermediate mounting bracket (nosepiece holder).

In both microscope models, the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar and the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval, the first component—the objective revolver—is identical and interchangeable between the two models. Only the intermediate mounting bracket differs, as it attaches the revolver to the microscope arm. In other words, the nosepiece holder used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope is different from the one used in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope, but both holders have exactly the same objective revolvers attached to them.

This listing includes only the intermediate holder for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval model, without the objective nosepiece.

Cast or injection-moulded ZnAl components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers that allow them to be identified. This component bears the number 2643 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2643).

This database also contains:
- under item number 99678 the separate objective revolver without the holder
- under item number 99682 the separate objective nosepiece holder for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope
- under item number 99388 the complete objective nosepiece with holder for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval model

Description of this part for the microscope.

It is not an illuminator holder in the literal sense. The illuminator is secured with screws to the sides of the microscope's vertical arm. Instead, the central circular opening in this component is designed to receive and accurately position the cylindrical light-output section of the illuminator (lamphouse).

Microscopes designed for reflected-light operation (either exclusively or in addition to transmitted light), such as the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar, Jenavert and Jenapol-U, have a different upper horizontal microscope arm from models intended exclusively for transmitted light, such as the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval. The reflected-light arm includes a slot for filter sliders, a slot for an aperture slider and, of course, an angled mirror.

Interestingly, this component is also present in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscopes, even though the standard version of this model is not equipped with an EPI reflected-light illuminator. Since it is not used there, it is normally covered by the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm. This is exactly why the rear cover of the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope is shorter than that of the Jenaval model—it does not have to cover this component (see item no. 99679 in this database).

This component fits the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol

- in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope this component is hidden behind the rear sheet-metal cover and is not used
- in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar 50 this component receives the small 50W HBO fluorescence illuminator
- in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar 250 with the large integrated lamphouse, this component receives the light-output section of the 250W HBO fluorescence illuminator
- in the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert this component receives the 50W/100W halogen illuminator
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol microscopes may be equipped with various EPI reflected-light illuminators

Cast or injection-moulded ZnAl components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers that allow them to be identified. This component bears the number 2650 (full marking: Si10 2650).

Description of this part for the microscope.

Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

The function of this microscope component is to reflect the 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 finally the user's eyes.

This component is a metal casting with a circular opening. The mirror is mounted in this opening. The complete assembly is fastened to the microscope base with screws.

Metal cast or injection-moulded microscope components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers. The part to which the mirror is attached bears the number 2649 (full marking: Si10 CZ 2649).

Replacement of the right-angle mirror in Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes may be necessary in the following situations:
- if the mirror has become significantly scratched due to improper cleaning (minor scratches are usually not visible during normal use)
- if the reflective silver coating of the installed mirror has become oxidised
- if the mirror has been damaged, chipped or cracked, for example after becoming detached from its mount
- if the metal casting holding the mirror chips or breaks due to age, stresses caused by the mounting screw or mechanical damage

Description of this part for the microscope.

The complete set presented here consists of three components:
1. a small metal plate marked with the numbers 1 to 8 – these identify the terminal positions
2. an electrical tab terminal strip with eight terminals, housed in a plastic body
3. the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm with the printed 6V illumination wiring diagram

This set was removed from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope.

Components "1" and "2" (the numbered plate and the electrical tab terminal strip) are universal and fit the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol

Component "3" (the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm)
- fits the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscope
- does not fit the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope
- I do not know whether it fits the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert or Jenapol microscopes, as I have not personally tested this.

The 6V supply wires coming from the power supply are connected to the input terminals on the underside of this electrical tab terminal strip. The power supply is built into the microscope base. The lampenhaus fitted with a 6V 25W halogen bulb is connected to the output terminals on the upper side. In the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and Jenalumar microscopes this supplies the transmitted-light illuminator.

In microscope versions equipped with two illuminators, only one of them can be powered from the power supply built into the microscope base, because the built-in power supply has a maximum output power of 25 W. The second illuminator requires an external power supply appropriate for the particular light source (a halogen lamp, a fluorescence light source, or—in the case of LED illuminators—an LED power supply with a dimmer).

This database also contains, under item number 99679, the same component together with the rear sheet-metal cover of the microscope arm from a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope. You can compare the two versions to see the difference in the size of the rear sheet-metal cover between the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval and Jenalumar models.

If you need only one component from this set—either the rear microscope arm cover or only the electrical tab terminal strip—please contact us by email or through social media.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar

This cover serves two main functions in the microscope:
- it protects the power supply and all electrical components built into the microscope base, protecting both the electrical system and the user from electric shock
- it protects the optical components located inside the microscope base from dust and other contamination

The base of Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval, Jenalumar and similar microscopes contains part of the optical light path, and this area occasionally requires maintenance, especially cleaning. Since these microscopes are now more than 30 years old, it is not uncommon to find examples with this cover missing because it has been lost over the years.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jena microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- can also be installed in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert microscope to add transmitted-light capability

This component is located inside the microscope base. It receives the light beam from the illuminator, homogenises it (by diffusing the image of the lamp filament using a frosted filter acting as a diffuser) and then properly collimates it using a collimating lens. The prepared light beam then passes through another lens before reaching the right-angle mirror (sold as a separate component).

This part is well known on the secondary market among hobbyists and engineers building their own DIY optical projects, where it is frequently reused.

Interestingly, microscope versions intended exclusively for reflected-light operation (for example, the basic versions of the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert) do not contain this component because they do not have a transmitted-light optical path. However, both the microscope arm and the microscope base are identical to those used in transmitted-light models. This makes it possible to upgrade such an EPI microscope for transmitted-light operation by installing the complete lower transmitted-light optical path. The component offered here is one of the parts required for this conversion.

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates where this component is located inside the microscope, making it easy to identify.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Jena microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

This component serves almost exclusively a cosmetic purpose. At both the top and bottom of the sheet-metal cover there are openings through which the long screws pass. These screws secure the transmitted-light lamp housing to the rear of the microscope body (at the bottom) or the reflected-light EPI lamp housing (at the top).

Each microscope has two of these sheet-metal covers—one on the left side and one on the right. Both are identical, so there is no difference between the left-hand and right-hand cover.

The cover is attached using ordinary adhesive and, after many years, it may simply come loose and fall off. These covers are also sometimes lost during repairs or maintenance, so older microscopes are often missing them. Reattaching an original cover is an easy way to restore the microscope to its original appearance.

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates where this component is located on the microscope, making it easy to identify.

Description of this part for the microscope.

models:
1. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
2. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
3. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
4. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

1. In Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval microscopes, this lamp house is used as the transmitted-light illuminator.

2a. In Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar 50 microscopes (equipped with the small HBO 50 fluorescent lamp house, identical to the one used in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenamed Fluorescence microscopes), this lamp house serves as the transmitted-light source.

2b. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar 250 microscopes are equipped with a large integrated lamp house. The unit offered here is therefore not compatible with this model.

3. In Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol microscopes, this halogen lamp house is used both for transmitted light (mounted underneath) and for reflected light (mounted on the top). However, some Jenapol versions are equipped only for transmitted-light operation or only for reflected-light operation.

4. Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert microscopes are normally equipped with a different lamp housing for reflected light. However, when the original unit is missing, users often modify a lamp house like the one offered here for DIY projects. In addition, if a Jenavert is equipped with a transmitted-light optical path, this lamp house is used as its transmitted-light source.

The lamp house is attached to the microscope using two long screws. Unusually—and this often makes them difficult to find—the screws are removed FROM THE FRONT of the microscope. Their heads are accessible through openings in the white sheet-metal side covers of the microscope body. These covers with the screw openings are shown in this database under item number 99692.

This lamp house contains a filter wheel with four positions for 32 mm diameter round filters. It is fitted with the same filter configuration originally supplied by Carl Zeiss Jena for the Jenaval model:
- one position is empty
- Carl Zeiss Jena C312 blue filter
- Carl Zeiss Jena D282 grey filter
- Carl Zeiss Jena V231 green filter

The filter wheel is an optional part of this lamp house. The example offered here is fitted with it, but it can be removed and the illuminator will still function perfectly as a light source.

Cast or injection-moulded ZnAl components manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena carry identification numbers. The housing of this lamp house bears the number 2670 (full marking: 2670 Si10 CZ).

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates where this component is located in the microscope, making it easy to identify.

Description of this part for the microscope.

transformer assembly installed inside the microscope base. It converts an input voltage of 110–240 V into a 6 V output with a maximum power of 25 W. It is intended to power a halogen lamp house. An example of this lamp house can be found in this database under item number 99693.

This is not the power supply for the 50W/100W reflected-light lamp housing used on the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert. It is also not the power supply for the fluorescent lamp houses used on the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar.

Compatible with the following microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert

If you only need one component from this assembly—for example the transformer, one of the electronic circuit boards or just the potentiometer used to adjust the lamp brightness—please contact us by email or through our social media channels.

This complete assembly may be useful for solving the following microscope problems, among others:
- if the microscope illumination no longer works because of a faulty power supply. This may be caused by mains voltage surges, ageing electronic components or damage resulting from incorrect modifications (for example, conversion to LED lighting)
- if the illumination works but the brightness can no longer be adjusted because the potentiometer is worn out or defective

Originally, the complete power supply assembly (transformer, electronic circuit boards and wiring) is installed inside the microscope base, and it is offered here exactly in that configuration. How can it be used?
- the electrical components can be removed and used as spare parts to repair a damaged power supply
- the complete microscope base can be transplanted to another microscope (please note that it does not include any optical components)

An interesting DIY modification is to leave the power supply in the base offered here and then place the microscope on top of that base. This effectively raises the microscope while also providing an integrated power supply for a second lamp house.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope models:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenaval
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar
- Carl Zeiss Jena Jenapol
- can also be installed in a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert microscope to add transmitted-light capability

This component is located inside the microscope base and enables the microscope illumination to be adjusted according to the Köhler illumination principle.

Interestingly, microscope versions intended exclusively for reflected-light operation (for example, the basic versions of the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenavert) do not include this transmitted-light field diaphragm because they do not have a transmitted-light optical path. However, the microscope base is identical to that used in transmitted-light models. This makes it possible to upgrade such an EPI microscope for transmitted-light operation by installing the complete lower transmitted-light optical path. The field diaphragm offered here is one of the components required for this conversion.

In the last photograph, an arrow indicates where the transmitted-light field diaphragm is located inside the microscope base, making this component easy to identify.

Description of this part for the microscope.

unscrewed. It is mounted onto the dovetail guide located underneath the microscope stage carrier and secured with a clamping screw.

Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscopes were originally equipped with a condenser attached to the "MO" holder. This holder has a permanently mounted iris diaphragm and wide-field lens, while the condenser itself is screwed into the upper thread. In this configuration, the condenser cannot be exchanged.
The Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval uses a similar arrangement, whereas the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival was originally equipped with a panchromatic condenser.

If the user wishes to use other condensers (including those made by manufacturers other than Carl Zeiss Jena), the original condenser holder must be replaced with the MZ condenser holder. Once this has been done, any microscope condenser with a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm can be installed. Condensers with a 37 mm mounting diameter can also be used if they are fitted with a suitable adapter ring.

This is exactly such a holder for interchangeable condensers.

Basic specifications:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Original documentation name and model: Kondensor-Einhänger MZ
Colour: grey, the version manufactured for the Mikroval microscope series
Internal diameter: for mounting condensers with a 39.5 mm mounting diameter (for example the Carl Zeiss Jena cardioid darkfield condenser)
Condenser retaining screw: yes, central condenser clamping screw
Centering screws: yes, two condenser centering screws
Microscope mounting: dovetail

Although this component is grey, it is also compatible with older black Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes from the 1950s and 1960s (it simply will not look completely original unless it is repainted).

This condenser holder is compatible with, among others:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ng (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Polmi-A (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nu (the NU-2 version is grey)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Fluoval-2 (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival and its variants (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval (grey microscope)

Various names are used for this microscope component, including:
- condenser holder
- condenser carrier
- condenser mount
- condenser support

The last photograph includes an excerpt from the original manufacturer's documentation. An arrow indicates this exact model of condenser holder, making it easy to identify the component.

Description of this part for the microscope.

unscrewed. It is mounted onto a dovetail guide located underneath the microscope stage carrier. The condenser holder is secured to the guide with a clamping screw.

It can accommodate any microscope condenser with a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm, regardless of the manufacturer. Condensers with a 37 mm mounting diameter can also be used if they are fitted with a suitable adapter ring.

Basic specifications:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Original documentation name and model: Kondensor-Einhänger MZ
Colour: black, the version manufactured for the black Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes from the 1950s and 1960s
Internal diameter: for mounting condensers with a 39.5 mm mounting diameter (for example the Carl Zeiss Jena cardioid darkfield condenser)
Condenser retaining screw: yes, central condenser clamping screw
Centering screws: yes, two condenser centering screws
Microscope mounting: dovetail

Although this microscope component is black, it is also compatible with the newer grey Carl Zeiss Jena microscopes of the Mikroval series.

This condenser holder is compatible with, among others:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ng (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Polmi-A (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nf (black microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Nu (the NU-2 version is grey)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Fluoval-2 (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival and its variants (grey microscope)
- Carl Zeiss Jena Docuval (grey microscope)

Various names are used for this microscope component, including:
- condenser holder
- condenser carrier
- condenser mount
- condenser support

The last photograph includes an excerpt from the original manufacturer's documentation. An arrow indicates this exact model of the condenser holder, making it easy to identify the component.

Description of this part for the microscope.

reflector, performs two functions:
- it contains a barrier filter (emission filter) for the 450 nm wavelength
- it acts as an angular mirror, reflecting the light beam from the EPI fluorescence illuminator vertically downward through the objective toward the specimen.

This fluorescence filter cube fits the following EPI fluorescence microscopes:
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval Fluoreszenz
- Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval-2 (built on the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope platform)

Important – this microscope component does not fit the first version of the Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval microscope. The Fluoval microscope (without "2") does not use a filter cube. Instead, it has a simple permanently mounted swing-out barrier filter.

The filter cube has two positions:
- empty, for normal transmitted-light operation
- 450 nm for reflected-light fluorescence (EPI) operation

Mechanically, this filter cube is installed between the objective nosepiece and the microscope head. It slides into a dedicated slot and moves along a dovetail guide. On the Carl Zeiss Jena Laboval Fluoreszenz microscope, this slot is located in the additional upper horizontal arm of the EPI fluorescence illuminator. On the Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval-2 microscope, the slot is located in the EPI fluorescence arm, which is an integral part of the microscope. The Fluoval-2 is based on the Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscope, which has a modular design. Mechanically, the Fluoval-2 is essentially an Amplival equipped with an upper EPI fluorescence arm.

Sliding the cube along this dovetail guide switches between the empty position (transmitted light) and EPI fluorescence with the 450 nm filter.

Description of this part for the microscope.

diameter: 23.2 mm

This eyepiece allows the microscope image to be projected onto a surface such as a wall, ceiling or projection screen.

Originally, this eyepiece model was supplied with the Carl Zeiss Jena Pictoval projection microscope. It can also be installed on virtually any microscope from any manufacturer with a 23.2 mm eyepiece tube.

Important: Projecting a microscope image requires a very large amount of light, so a high-power illuminator is necessary.

Description of this part for the microscope.

are equipped with a base illuminator using a 6 V 15 W lamp. This can be replaced with:
a) a large 60-watt illuminator using a 12 V 60 W lamp
b) a halogen illuminator

This listing presents the illuminator described in option a), namely the 60 W incandescent lamp version.

Basic specifications of this illuminator:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Model: 60-watt illuminator
Lamp voltage: 12 V
Lamp house mounting method: circular dovetail
Cooling: passive. The entire large lamp house also serves as a heat sink, dissipating the heat generated by the 60-watt lamp
Lamp socket centering screws: yes, the lamp socket is equipped with centering screws
Diffuser: yes, inside the lamp house, in front of the lamp condenser lens (the so-called illumination collector), there is a matte diffuser mounted in a flip-out holder

This particular unit was removed from a Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope II. However, it is compatible with most microscopes of the Zeiss Standard series.

This illuminator fits the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 16 / GFL
- Zeiss Standard WL / WL 89
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- and also the Zeiss IM 35 / ICM 405 inverted microscope

The following is a quotation from the Zeiss Photomicroscope II instruction manual:

60-watt illuminator

Instead of the 6-v. 15-w base illuminator, the 60-watt illuminator may be firmly connected to the microscope stand. For this purpose, the collector tube with lamp condenser, 46 70 50, must be removed after unscrewing the bottom plate and replaced by the connecting tube, 46 70 41 (Fig. 15). The 60-watt illuminator is mounted in the usual manner with the aid of a dovetail ring, like a body tube, for example.

The variable transformer is identical to the one for the base illuminator and supplies voltages from 0 ... 20 volts. When this equipment is used, the red scale of the voltmeter applies.

Several important points should be mentioned:
- if your microscope is currently equipped with the standard 6 V 15 W illumination system, the illuminator mounting adapter must also be replaced (this is described in the instruction manual quoted above)
- the lamp house of this illuminator is finished in grey. Some Carl Zeiss Standard series microscopes have black, cream or hammered-finish housings. This illuminator is mechanically compatible with those models, although the colour may not be an aesthetically perfect match
- power supplies with a rated output of exactly 60 W are virtually unavailable on the second-hand market. In practice, 12 V 100 W power supplies are used to operate this light source
- please note that exactly the same (!) illuminator is also used on the Zeiss IM 35 / ICM 405 inverted microscopes. Please also refer to the description of illuminator No. 00697 in this database. YES – these are exactly the same illuminators. However, that particular unit was removed from an inverted microscope and therefore has its own separate description. You will also find additional photographs there. In the Zeiss IM 35 instruction manual, the lamp socket is referred to as "Lamp socket 60 P/N 46 80 15", while the lamp house is referred to as "Lamp housing with lamp condenser P/N 46 72 27"
- this illuminator can be used for both transmitted-light and reflected-light (EPI) illumination
- if you would like to manufacture your own DIY illuminator mounting adapter because you do not have the original Zeiss part (P/N 46 70 41), the following information may be useful: the circular dovetail on this illuminator has a diameter of 43 mm, which is the same as on many microscope condensers and mono-, binocular and trinocular microscope heads. This means that, for example, a microscope head mounting adapter can be used as the basis for manufacturing a custom DIY illuminator adapter

Important: The photographs show a lamp installed in the lamp socket. This lamp DOES NOT LIGHT because it is burned out. It is shown only so that you can see which lamp model is used in this illuminator.

Description of this part for the microscope.

This filter is mounted in the sheet-metal housing of the large HBO 250W fluorescence illuminator. This illuminator is part of a large mirror light beam splitter used in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes. The KG filter is designed to absorb heat (infrared radiation) emitted by the high-pressure HBO mercury lamp.

Please note that there is also a version of the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes with a small 50W HBO illuminator. This KG filter glass was removed from a large 250W illuminator.

On the used market, in microscopy forums and in microscopy groups, several names are used for this filter, all referring to the same type of filter:
- KG filter / KG glass
- heat filter
- heat absorbing filter
- heat absorption filter
- heat-absorbing glass
- heat absorption glass
- absorption filter
- IR filter
- infrared blocking filter
- infrared cut filter
- KG3 heat absorption filter

This microscope element is highly susceptible to damage. When this happens, the filter needs to be replaced, for example with the filter presented here. Here are examples of damage that can occur during use of the fluorescence illuminator and reasons why replacement of the filter may be necessary:
- the KG filter may crack or become cloudy due to overheating
- the filter may also chip or break as a result of mechanical damage, for example during transport
- the filter may sometimes be damaged during improper maintenance

High-performance heat filters such as this KG filter used with a 250W lamp are very often used by people building their own DIY projects. The housing with screw mounting makes this particularly convenient.

The last photo in the gallery shows the housing of the HBO 250W illuminator (lampenhaus), with an arrow indicating which element is being described and where it is located inside the illuminator. This makes it possible to identify the element unambiguously.

Description of this part for the microscope.

susceptible to damage, and good and efficient passive cooling is very important in an HBO 250W illuminator.

In Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes, the large HBO 250W fluorescence illuminator is attached to the Spiegelhaus for light beam splitting. It has two such heat sinks – one at the bottom and one at the top of the lamp housing.

For certainty, the photo gallery shows the exact dimensions of this element. The last photo shows the complete illuminator from which this element was removed, allowing the compatibility to be confirmed with certainty.

Description of this part for the microscope.

fluorescence illuminator behind the high-pressure mercury burner. In Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes, the large HBO 250W fluorescence illuminator is attached to the Spiegelhaus for light beam splitting.

The function of this element is to collect and reflect toward the KG filter the light that "shines and escapes to the rear".

This mirror, located directly next to the light source, is susceptible to damage, among other things due to exposure to high temperatures. Additionally, when the high-pressure mercury burner explodes (which occasionally happens), the mirror is very often damaged by the explosion.

The photo gallery shows the exact dimensions of this element. The last photo shows the HBO 250W illuminator for a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope, allowing the compatibility to be confirmed with certainty.

Description of this part for the microscope.

interface into which the microscope head is inserted and secured. It makes no difference whether a binocular or trinocular microscope head is mounted in this fitting.

- the inner diameter of this microscope head mount is 44 mm
- this mounting ring is attached to the microscope stand with three screws
- the ring has two small screws that both center and secure the microscope head, as they engage with the dovetail groove of the microscope head
- thanks to these screws, microscope heads with a dovetail diameter from 42.5 mm to 44 mm can be mounted in the ring
- the main spring-loaded clamping screw

This head mount was removed from a Carl Zeiss ICM 405 microscope, but it is also suitable for the IM 35 model.

The photos show the dimensions and exact appearance of this microscope component from multiple angles. Additionally, the last photo clearly shows where this head mount is located in the microscope.

Description of this part for the microscope.

the microscope body (see the last photo in the gallery). It is a replaceable component – the manufacturer provides various adapters for connecting different cameras at this location.

Basic parameters of this adapter:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Catalog number: 47 17 78 (another notation: 471778)
Mounting to the microscope body: 50 mm diameter dovetail ring
Camera mounting to the adapter: ring with a 70 mm inner diameter
Clamping screw: yes, there is a screw for securing the camera

This camera mount was removed from a Carl Zeiss ICM 405 microscope, but it fits any microscope with a compatible mounting interface. It originally had an analog Zeiss M35 camera mounted in it.

The photos show the dimensions and exact appearance of this component from multiple angles. Additionally, the last photo shows the Zeiss ICM 405 microscope with an arrow indicating where this component is located on the microscope. This allows the component to be accurately identified and located.

The Carl Zeiss ICM 405 inverted microscope is an advanced version of the Carl Zeiss IM 35 inverted microscope. The main differences between the ICM 405 and the IM 35 are the ICM 405's more advanced microphotography capabilities.

However, many users treat these two models as essentially the same microscope and use the name “Zeiss IM 35” for both, sometimes only specifying that it is a “Zeiss IM 35 with photo output”.

Both models were also sold under the Opton brand, in which case they are respectively called Opton IM 35 and Opton ICM 405. Users often refer to them as a “Zeiss Opton microscope”.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Mechanically, this photo tube is mounted inside the microscope body, below the microscope head mount. It splits the light beam (image) travelling through the microscope head and eyepieces to the user's eyes. Part of the light beam is directed to the universal photo output.

Basic parameters of this photo tube:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss (Oberkochen, West Germany)
Catalog number: 47 17 72 (other notation: 471772 or 471772-9901)
Mounting to the microscope body: the tube is mounted inside the microscope, with only the adjustable output extending to the outside (a simple tube)
Camera mounting to the adapter: a straight tube with an inner diameter of 35 mm extends from the side of the microscope body. The outer diameter of the mounting section is approx. 39 mm
Focus adjustment: yes, the tube has a helical focusing ring for precise focus adjustment
Light beam splitting mode: the light beam is split (it is not 0/100 or 100/0), unfortunately I do not know the percentage of the light split (no documentation available)
Light-splitting element: partially reflecting beam-splitting mirror (not a cemented prism block)

This photo tube was removed from a Carl Zeiss ICM 405 microscope. However, it is a completely universal light-splitting tube, so with suitable DIY mounts it can be used in practically any microscope or other optical device (astronomical telescope, binoculars, spotting scope, spectrophotometer, etc.). The universal interface for connecting an image-recording device (a straight tube with a 35 mm inner diameter) allows, among other things, the use of digital cameras or DSLR cameras (with suitable adapters). Since the light beam is split, this output can be used for “simul-focal live” observation, meaning that in real time the same image can be seen simultaneously through the microscope eyepieces and by the camera.

The photos show the dimensions and exact appearance of this component from multiple angles. Additionally, the last photo shows the Zeiss ICM 405 microscope with an arrow indicating where this component is located on the microscope. This allows the component to be accurately identified and located.

The Carl Zeiss ICM 405 inverted microscope is an advanced version of the Carl Zeiss IM 35 inverted microscope. The main differences between the ICM 405 and the IM 35 are the ICM 405's more advanced microphotography capabilities.
However, many users treat these two models as essentially the same microscope and use the name “Zeiss IM 35” for both, sometimes only specifying that it is a “Zeiss IM 35 with photo output”.
Both models were also sold under the Opton brand, in which case they are respectively called Opton IM 35 and Opton ICM 405. Users often refer to them as a “Zeiss Opton microscope”.

Note: In one discussion on the Mikroskopie-Forum.de forum, it is mentioned that this tube was also used in Carl Zeiss Axiomat microscopes. The user refers to this component as “Zeiss 47 17 72-9901 Kino- und TV-Anschluß”, but I do not have documentation for this component and therefore cannot confirm this.

Description of this part for the microscope.

head in Carl Zeiss Jena Pictoval projection microscopes (microprojectors). The adjustable tilt angle of the eyepiece tube, which held a projection eyepiece (usually f=100), allowed the position of the projected image on the projection surface to be changed.

Basic parameters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Eyepiece mounting diameter: 23.2 mm
Mounting to the microscope arm: 41 mm diameter dovetail ring

Because this microscope head has a Carl Zeiss Jena standard microscope mount (a 41 mm diameter dovetail ring), it can be mounted on most microscopes from this manufacturer (e.g. Carl Zeiss Jena Eduval, Laboval, Ergaval, Amplival, etc.), as well as on microscopes made by Lomo (e.g. Lomo Biolam), IOR and Meopta.

It seems useful to mention a few points:
- never look through this microscope head with the naked eye if a projection eyepiece is installed in it and the head is mounted in a Carl Zeiss Jena Pictoval microprojector. This may result in loss of eyesight due to the very high light output emitted by this microscope
- when mounting this microscope head on a microscope other than a Carl Zeiss Jena Pictoval, a different magnification scale may be obtained than with the original heads designed for the particular microscope model
- projecting a microscope image requires a great deal of light, i.e. a powerful illuminator. This is worth remembering if you intend to use this head to project an image from biological microscopes with standard incandescent illumination (e.g. 15 W 6 V), which is definitely not sufficient
- visual observation using this microscope head may be inconvenient because it has a different (smaller) tilt angle than standard monocular or binocular microscope heads

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope I
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS

There are two such roller guides in the focusing block (the so-called gear block) – one on the right side and one on the left side of the block. Both are identical.

Users and people involved in microscope repair and restoration very often use other names for this component, including incorrect ones, such as:
- bearing guide
- roller rail
- rail with ball bearings
- ball bearing guide

Description of this part for the microscope.

here is not a standalone lamp housing (such as part number 99693 in this database). It is an internal component of the large, integrated illuminator used in Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar 250 microscopes.

Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscopes are available in two main versions:
1. with two small illuminators – with a separate 6 V 25 W halogen illuminator in a small housing (for transmitted light) and a separate HBO 50 W fluorescence illuminator in a small housing (for reflected light)
2. with a large, integrated module consisting of a mirror light splitter, an integrated transmitted-light module with a 6 V 25 W halogen lamp, and a large lamp housing for HBO 250 W fluorescence illumination

The component offered here is part of the second version of the Jenalumar microscope.

Basic parameters of this illuminator module:
Supported lamp: Narva HLWS 6 V 25 W halogen lamp
6 V power connection: this illuminator is connected to the distributor rail (see part number 99679 in this database)
Cooling: passive, in two ways. The Narva HLWS lamp has integrated cooling in the form of “wings”, while the entire illuminator is covered with a cover incorporating a finned heat sink (this is a separate component and is not part of the illuminator offered here)

The photo gallery shows the exact dimensions of this component. The last photo shows the complete HBO 250 W illuminator for the Carl Zeiss Jena Jenalumar microscope, with an arrow indicating this halogen illuminator module. This makes it possible to identify exactly where this component is located within the complete large microscope illuminator.

Description of this part for the microscope.

0.17 mm
Thread: RMS
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Immersion: yes, oil immersion
Thread: RMS

Only towards the end of its operations did Hertel & Reuss begin producing microscopes with objectives having a 45 mm focal length. These were the Hertel & Reuss Labopan and Superpan models. Previously, microscopes from this company used objectives with a 37 mm focal length.

This objective fits practically any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that it has an RMS thread and supports objectives with TL=160 mm. Several examples of such microscopes are listed in the „Compatibility“ section, but this is not a complete list.

Description of this part for the microscope.

meters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Designation: Apl. 1,4
Name of the mount according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Kondensoreinhänger mfl 2, Bestellnummer 301080:021.26/0
Name of the condenser according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Aplanatischer Kondensor 1.4 mo / ms (applies only to the upper optical part)
Name of the condenser according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Kondensor hoher Lichtstärke mit Vorschaltsystem (applies to the entire module)
Version: grey colour with a black upper lens. Variant with a "dot" in the name after "Apl"
Numerical aperture N.A.: 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: yes, attached to the condenser mount
Wide-field lens: yes, it can be swung out of the optical path. This is the version with the large lens in a housing (see description below)
Removable upper lens: yes, it can be rotated
Mounting diameter: the optical part (condenser without diaphragm) has a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm and can be unscrewed from the condenser mount
Operating modes: the condenser can be used both as a dry condenser and as an immersion condenser

The entire part consists of the following elements:
- upper Apl. 1,4 lens
- screw-on/removable condenser (mo / ms)
- iris diaphragm screwed onto the condenser mount
- condenser mount model mfl 2
- swing-out wide-field lens
- two centering screws

This condenser is mainly used in Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Fluoval-2 fluorescence microscopes. It is optimal for use with high-numerical-aperture apochromatic microscope objectives. For precisely this reason, users often install it on Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval and Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscopes equipped with apochromatic objectives (Carl Zeiss Jena Apochromat).

It is worth mentioning again that this condenser can be used in two modes:
- without immersion oil on the upper lens of the condenser. In this case, it operates as a "dry condenser" and its numerical aperture N.A. is 0.9.
- with immersion oil on the upper lens of the condenser (i.e. underneath the microscope slide). In this case, it operates as an "immersion condenser" and its numerical aperture N.A. is 1.4, allowing a very bright image to be obtained – this is important in fluorescence microscopy or when using high-N.A. immersion objectives.

During production, this condenser was available in several versions:
- with a black upper lens, a dot in the model name (Apl. 1,4) and a wide-field module consisting of a single lens
- with a black upper lens, without a dot in the model name (Apl 1,4) and a single wide-field module consisting of several lenses (including one with a very small diameter)
- with a grey upper lens marked Apl 1,4mo2 and a single wide-field module consisting of several lenses (including one with a very small diameter)
- with a grey upper lens marked Apl 1,4mo2 and a wide-field module consisting of two independently swing-out lenses, each on its own mount

I have not found any information anywhere as to whether the above-mentioned versions differ in their operation. From experience, I know that they are used interchangeably – but I do not know whether any differences in operation can actually be noticed.

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on dovetail rails located underneath the microscope stage. In Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscopes, this is a separate condenser mounting block, whereas in Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Amplival microscopes, the dovetail is located on the microscope stage holder block.

The manufacturer describes this condenser as follows: "High-intensity condenser with an auxiliary system for illuminating large fields while imaging the field diaphragm. [...] The condenser of the FLUOVAL 2 can be used as a dry and immersion condenser of the highest aperture to achieve the highest possible excitation intensity. It is equipped with a switchable wide-field system that illuminates the large fields of low-power objectives while providing a sharp image of the field diaphragm in the object plane."

Description of this part for the microscope.

meters:
Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena
Designation: Apl. 1,4
Name of the mount according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Kondensoreinhänger mfl 2, Bestellnummer 301080:021.26/0
Name of the condenser according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Aplanatischer Kondensor 1.4 mo / ms (applies only to the upper optical part)
Name of the condenser according to the manufacturer's catalogue: Kondensor hoher Lichtstärke mit Vorschaltsystem (applies to the entire module)
Version: grey colour with a black upper lens. Variant without the "dot" in the name after "Apl"
Numerical aperture N.A.: 1.4
Aperture diaphragm: yes, attached to the condenser mount
Wide-field lens: yes, it can be swung out of the optical path. This is the version with the large lens in a housing (see description below)
Removable upper lens: yes, it can be rotated
Mounting diameter: the optical part (condenser without diaphragm) has a mounting diameter of 39.5 mm and can be unscrewed from the condenser mount
Operating modes: the condenser can be used both as a dry condenser and as an immersion condenser

The entire part consists of the following elements:
- upper Apl 1,4 lens
- screw-on/removable condenser (mo / ms)
- iris diaphragm screwed onto the condenser mount
- condenser mount model mfl 2
- swing-out wide-field lens
- two centering screws

This condenser is mainly used in Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Fluoval-2 fluorescence microscopes. It is optimal for use with high-numerical-aperture apochromatic microscope objectives. For precisely this reason, users often install it on Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval and Carl Zeiss Jena Amplival microscopes equipped with apochromatic objectives (Carl Zeiss Jena Apochromat).

It is worth mentioning again that this condenser can be used in two modes:
- without immersion oil on the upper lens of the condenser. In this case, it operates as a "dry condenser" and its numerical aperture N.A. is 0.9.
- with immersion oil on the upper lens of the condenser (i.e. underneath the microscope slide). In this case, it operates as an "immersion condenser" and its numerical aperture N.A. is 1.4, allowing a very bright image to be obtained – this is important in fluorescence microscopy or when using high-N.A. immersion objectives.

During production, this condenser was available in several versions:
- with a black upper lens, a dot in the model name (Apl. 1,4) and a wide-field module consisting of a single lens
- with a black upper lens, without a dot in the model name (Apl 1,4) and a single wide-field module consisting of several lenses (including one with a very small diameter)
- with a grey upper lens marked Apl 1,4mo2 and a single wide-field module consisting of several lenses (including one with a very small diameter)
- with a grey upper lens marked Apl 1,4mo2 and a wide-field module consisting of two independently swing-out lenses, each on its own mount

I have not found any information anywhere as to whether the above-mentioned versions differ in their operation. From experience, I know that they are used interchangeably – but I do not know whether any differences in operation can actually be noticed.

Mechanically, this condenser is mounted on dovetail rails located underneath the microscope stage. In Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval microscopes, this is a separate condenser mounting block, whereas in Carl Zeiss Jena Fluoval / Amplival microscopes, the dovetail is located on the microscope stage holder block.

The manufacturer describes this condenser as follows: "High-intensity condenser with an auxiliary system for illuminating large fields while imaging the field diaphragm. [...] The condenser of the FLUOVAL 2 can be used as a dry and immersion condenser of the highest aperture to achieve the highest possible excitation intensity. It is equipped with a switchable wide-field system that illuminates the large fields of low-power objectives while providing a sharp image of the field diaphragm in the object plane."

Description of this part for the microscope.

10
Cover glass: not required
Thread: RMS
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

This objective can be used both:
- with biological microscopes using transmitted-light illumination
- with inverted microscopes
- with microscopes with reflected-light illumination
- for macro photography by directly connecting it to a camera

This objective fits practically any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that it has an RMS thread and supports objectives for TL=160 mm. Several examples of such microscopes are listed in the "compatibility" section, but this is not a complete list.

Several facts are worth emphasizing:
- many Hund Wetzlar microscope models are identical to models sold by Will Wetzlar due to their joint production. For example, the BX300 and Wilovert models even have the same name. Therefore, Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with Will Wetzlar microscopes.
- the companies Eschenbach, Kremp Wetzlar, CBS Beck Kassel and Kosmos Stuttgart also used Will Wetzlar objectives, so Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with microscopes from these manufacturers – but it is worth checking the focal length first (37 mm or 45 mm)
- objectives with magnifications below 16x (e.g. 4x / 5x or 10x) fit both classic biological microscopes, microscopes with reflected-light illuminators and inverted microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

25
Cover glass: not required
Thread: RMS
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

This objective can be used both:
- with biological microscopes using transmitted-light illumination
- with inverted microscopes
- with microscopes with reflected-light illumination
- for macro photography by directly connecting it to a camera

This objective fits practically any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that it has an RMS thread and supports objectives for TL=160 mm. Several examples of such microscopes are listed in the "compatibility" section, but this is not a complete list.

Several facts are worth emphasizing:
- many Hund Wetzlar microscope models are identical to models sold by Will Wetzlar due to their joint production. For example, the BX300 and Wilovert models even have the same name. Therefore, Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with Will Wetzlar microscopes.
- the companies Eschenbach, Kremp Wetzlar, CBS Beck Kassel and Kosmos Stuttgart also used Will Wetzlar objectives, so Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with microscopes from these manufacturers – but it is worth checking the focal length first (37 mm or 45 mm)
- objectives with magnifications below 16x (e.g. 4x / 5x or 10x) fit both classic biological microscopes, microscopes with reflected-light illuminators and inverted microscopes.

Description of this part for the microscope.

65
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Thread: RMS
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Immersion: no (dry objective)
Thread: RMS

This objective fits practically any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that it has an RMS thread and supports objectives for TL=160 mm. Several examples of such microscopes are listed in the "compatibility" section, but this is not a complete list.

- many Hund Wetzlar microscope models are identical to models sold by Will Wetzlar due to their joint production. For example, the BX300 and Wilovert models even have the same name. Therefore, Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with Will Wetzlar microscopes.
- the companies Eschenbach, Kremp Wetzlar, CBS Beck Kassel and Kosmos Stuttgart also used Will Wetzlar objectives, so Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with microscopes from these manufacturers – but it is worth checking the focal length first (37 mm or 45 mm)

Description of this part for the microscope.

number: 46 07 01 - 9903
Magnification: 40x
Correction: achromatic
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.65
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Ph2: phase contrast

This particular specimen was used in a Zeiss KM microscope, but I have also seen this objective model in Zeiss KF-2 ICS and Zeiss Axiostar microscopes. It fits many microscope models from this manufacturer; some examples are listed in the "compatibility" section.

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

25
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Thread: RMS
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Immersion: yes, oil immersion
Thread: RMS

This objective fits practically any microscope from any manufacturer, provided that it has an RMS thread and supports objectives for TL=160 mm. Several examples of such microscopes are listed in the "compatibility" section, but this is not a complete list.

- many Hund Wetzlar microscope models are identical to models sold by Will Wetzlar due to their joint production. For example, the BX300 and Wilovert models even have the same name. Therefore, Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with Will Wetzlar microscopes.
- the companies Eschenbach, Kremp Wetzlar, CBS Beck Kassel and Kosmos Stuttgart also used Will Wetzlar objectives, so Hund Wetzlar microscope objectives can also be used with microscopes from these manufacturers – but it is worth checking the focal length first (37 mm or 45 mm)