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Description of this part for the microscope.

mechanical design.

This is the spherical rear reflector mounted inside the fluorescence illuminator behind the lamp. Its function is to collect and reflect the light that is emitted backwards and would otherwise be lost, directing it towards the collimating lens.

This particular reflector was removed from a fluorescence illuminator used on a Nikon Optiphot microscope. Hg 100W / HBO 100W illuminators of this type, or mechanically identical versions using the same rear reflector, were fitted to, among others:
- Nikon Optiphot
- Nikon Labophot
- Nikon Microphot

Therefore, the reflector presented here is also compatible with these microscopes. However, it should primarily be regarded as a replacement part for the fluorescence illuminator rather than for a specific microscope model.

When may the rear reflector need to be replaced?
- High-pressure fluorescence lamps used as the light source in these illuminators may explode, damaging the rear reflector and often the collimating lens as well.
- In addition, because the reflector is located immediately next to the light source, it is exposed to very high temperatures and is therefore susceptible to thermal damage.
- Another common issue is oxidation of the reflective surface over the course of decades. When this happens, the reflector loses its optical performance and the entire illuminator produces significantly less light.

Important: Nikon EPI fluorescence illuminators of that period were manufactured in several different lamp house versions. They are most commonly referred to simply as:
- Nikon Hg 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W HG Lamp House
- often the model is Nikon LH-M100CB-1

For confirmation of compatibility, the photo gallery includes precise dimensions of this component. The last photograph also shows the complete illuminator from which this reflector was removed, allowing compatibility to be verified with confidence.

Description of this part for the microscope.

lamp house.

This is the illumination collector lens combined with a heat absorbing filter that absorbs the heat generated by the light source (mercury arc lamp).

This particular collector lens and heat absorbing filter assembly was installed in a fluorescence illuminator used on a Nikon Optiphot microscope. Hg 100W / HBO 100W illuminators, or similar models with the same mechanical design and identical optics, were used in, among others, the following microscopes:
- Nikon Optiphot
- Nikon Labophot
- Nikon Microphot

Therefore, the optical module offered here is also compatible with these microscopes. First and foremost, it is a replacement part for repairing the illuminator rather than a specific microscope.

When may it become necessary to replace the heat absorbing filter or the collector lens that collimates the light beam?
- the high-pressure mercury arc lamps used as the light source in these illuminators may explode, damaging the rear reflector and often also the collimator lens.
- in addition, the collector lens located immediately next to the light source is particularly susceptible to damage due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
- another very common failure is that the filter simply cracks because of mechanical damage (although it is mounted without mechanical stress - it is intentionally fitted with slight clearance).

Important: Nikon EPI fluorescence illuminators from that period were manufactured with several different lamp house designs. They are most commonly referred to simply as:
- Nikon Hg 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W HG Lamp House
- often the model is Nikon LH-M100CB-1

For verification, the photo gallery includes precise dimensions of this microscope part. The last photograph also shows the complete illuminator from which this microscope part was removed, allowing compatibility to be confirmed with certainty.

Description of this part for the microscope.

illuminator housing.

This is the finned radiator mounted on the top of the fluorescence illuminator housing.

This particular finned radiator was originally installed in a fluorescence illuminator fitted to a Nikon Optiphot microscope. Hg 100W / HBO 100W fluorescence illuminators, as well as similar versions with the same mechanical design using the same passive finned radiator, were used in, among others, the following microscopes:
- Nikon Optiphot
- Nikon Labophot
- Nikon Microphot

Therefore, this cooling component is also compatible with these microscopes. Above all, it is a replacement part for repairing the fluorescence illuminator rather than a specific microscope.

The relatively fragile fins of this radiator are susceptible to mechanical damage (please note the small chipped area clearly shown in the video). In a fluorescence illuminator using a 100 W high-pressure mercury burner, efficient passive cooling is extremely important.

Important: Nikon EPI fluorescence illuminators from that period were manufactured with several different lamp house designs. They are most commonly referred to simply as:
- Nikon Hg 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W HG Lamp House
- often the model is Nikon LH-M100CB-1

For verification, the photo gallery includes the exact dimensions of this component. The last photograph also shows the complete fluorescence illuminator from which this finned radiator was removed, making it possible to confirm compatibility with complete confidence.

Description of this part for the microscope.

illuminator housing.

This particular mounting screw was part of a fluorescence illuminator installed on a Nikon Optiphot microscope. Hg 100W / HBO 100W fluorescence illuminators, as well as similar versions with the same mechanical design, were used in, among others, the following microscopes:
- Nikon Optiphot
- Nikon Labophot
- Nikon Microphot
- and the EPI fluorescence illuminators used with these microscopes

This mounting screw is frequently exposed to damage because it protrudes beyond the outline of the illuminator housing. As a result, it is often bent or even broken, especially during transport.

Important: Nikon EPI fluorescence illuminators from that period were manufactured with several different lamp house designs. They are most commonly referred to simply as:
- Nikon Hg 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W
- Nikon HBO 100W HG Lamp House
- often the model is Nikon LH-M100CB-1

For verification, the photo gallery includes the exact dimensions of this mounting screw. The last photograph also shows the complete fluorescence illuminator from which it was removed, making it possible to confirm compatibility with complete confidence.

Description of this part for the microscope.

5x
Magnification: 2.5x
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm

Please note: this is a "CF" projection photo eyepiece, meaning "Chrome Free" (chromatic aberration free). The eyepiece itself carries no chromatic correction - for correct results it has to sit in the microscope objective. In the case of Nikon, those are the CF (CFN) and CFI objectives.

The standard 23.2 mm mounting diameter allows it to be used in the projection tubes of many microscopes from various manufacturers - both biological and stereo ones.

It has to be said that this is a very universal projection eyepiece. In the "compatibility" section I list only a small part of the microscopes this photo eyepiece can be used with.

From the experience of people I know, only testing a projection eyepiece yourself on a specific microscope setup gives you certainty about how it will behave.

With every configuration - different objectives, a different tube length, a different photo adapter, camera, DSLR, sensor size - the user will get a different result.

This applies to tests both on microscopes with finite tube length optics (for example the Nikon Labophot with 160 mm optics) and infinity optics (for example the Nikon Eclipse E600 infinity), and both on older stereo microscopes (for example the Nikon SMZ-10) and somewhat newer ones such as the Nikon SMZ-1500.

Description of this part for the microscope.

5
Magnification: 5x
Field number F.N.: 25
Mounting diameter: 23.2 mm

Please note: PLI is a series of projection eyepieces assigned to the CFI60 system (optics corrected for infinity / "I" as in "infinity"). I have, however, personally seen eyepieces from this series used on microscopes with optics corrected for a finite tube length (160 mm, to be precise).

This eyepiece contains no chromatic correction lenses, so that correction has to be built into the objective (in the case of Nikon objectives these are the CF / CFN / CFI series).

The standard 23.2 mm mounting diameter allows it to be used in the projection tubes of many microscopes from various manufacturers - both biological and stereo ones. It therefore has to be regarded as a very universal projection eyepiece. In the "compatibility" section I list only a small part of the microscopes this photo eyepiece can be used with.

From the experience of people I know, only testing a projection eyepiece yourself on a specific microscope setup gives you certainty about how it will behave.

With every configuration - different objectives, a different tube length, a different photo adapter, camera, DSLR, sensor size - the user will get a different result.

This applies to tests both on microscopes with finite tube length optics (for example the Nikon Alphaphot with 160 mm optics) and infinity optics (for example the Nikon Eclipse TS-100 infinity), and both on older stereo microscopes (for example the Nikon SMZ-2T) and somewhat newer ones such as the Nikon SMZ-18.