Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval / Amplival microscope Apl 1,4 condenser with iris diaphragm - photo gallery

This is description of this part:

Carl Zeiss Jena Apl 1.4 aplanatic bright-field microscope condenser complete with condenser holder and iris diaphragm.

Basic specifications:
Manufacturer: Carl 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.

What is this part needed for?

• if you own a used microscope without a condenser
• if your microscope is equipped with a standard Abbé condenser with a numerical aperture of N.A. 1.2
• if you already have a condenser but it is damaged or of poor optical quality
• if you want to modify this condenser holder to install a dark-field condenser
• if you need components from this condenser for your own DIY projects

What category does this part belong to?

Condensers [ link ] [More Condensers]

Who manufactures this part?

• Carl Zeiss Jena - VEB Carl Zeiss Jena DDR (former East Germany) [ link ] [More Carl Zeiss Jena]
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• aus Jena

What microscope does this part come from?

Mikroskop Carl Zeiss Jena Ergaval [ link ] [More from Ergaval]

What microscopes or components is this part compatible with?

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