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Description of this part for the microscope.

Gleitfett grades differ in their parameters.

Gleitfett I E10 and Gleitfett II E75 were supplied with the Carl Zeiss Jena micromanipulator.
The Gleitfett III E410 offered here was supplied with the Carl Zeiss Jena Neophot-21 microscope.

This MAY suggest (although I have no proof in the form of manufacturer documentation) that the lower numbers (I and II) and the lower values of the "E" parameter (E10 and E75) were intended for finer mechanisms - and may therefore have a lower viscosity, for example. The III E410 grease, with its high "E" value, was supplied with a heavy microscope built around massive mechanics - so it may well be thicker.

This grease can of course be used on microscopes from other manufacturers as well - a few are listed in the "compatibility" section, but that is by no means a complete list.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Gleitfett grades differ in their parameters.

Gleitfett I E10 and Gleitfett II E75 were supplied with the Carl Zeiss Jena micromanipulator.
The Gleitfett III E410 offered here was supplied with the Carl Zeiss Jena Neophot-21 microscope.

This MAY suggest (although I have no proof in the form of manufacturer documentation) that the lower numbers (I and II) and the lower values of the "E" parameter (E10 and E75) were intended for finer mechanisms - and may therefore have a lower viscosity, for example. The III E410 grease, with its high "E" value, was supplied with a heavy microscope built around massive mechanics - so it may well be thicker.

This grease can of course be used on microscopes from other manufacturers as well - a few are listed in the "compatibility" section, but that is by no means a complete list.

Description of this part for the microscope.

was also sold under the name Reichert-Jung CryoCut-E. Why? After Leica acquired Reichert-Jung, both companies sold technically identical products for a certain period under their own brands while maintaining separate model names. All service and spare parts are identical for both devices.

This knife holder is therefore compatible with:
- Reichert-Jung CryoCut-E
- Leica CM1800

However, it is highly likely that it also fits other models with the same or similar design, because knives are compatible across many models and a well-designed knife holder was often used in multiple subsequent models.

Other commonly used names for the entire device:
- cryotome
- cryostat
- microtome
- cryo-microtome
- freezing chamber

Other names used for this component:
- knife / blade holder
- knife / blade mount
- knife / blade clamp

Note that different terms are used for the knife in microtomes / cryotomes:
- PL: nóż
- PL: ostrze
- EN: knife
- EN: blade
- DE: Messer
- DE: Mikrotommesser
- DE: Klinge
- DE: Mikrotomklinge

Description of this part for the microscope.

the same device that was also sold under the name Leica CM1800. Why? After Leica acquired Reichert-Jung, both companies sold technically identical products for a certain period under their own brands while maintaining separate model names. All service and spare parts are identical for both devices.

This knife holder is therefore compatible with:
- Reichert-Jung CryoCut-E
- Leica CM1800

However, it is highly likely that it also fits other models with the same or similar design, because knives are compatible across many models and a well-designed knife holder was often used in multiple subsequent models.

Other commonly used names for the entire device:
- cryotome
- cryostat
- microtome
- cryo-microtome
- freezing chamber

Other names used for this component:
- knife / blade holder
- knife / blade mount
- knife / blade clamp

Note that different terms are used for the knife in microtomes / cryotomes:
- PL: nóż
- PL: ostrze
- EN: knife
- EN: blade
- DE: Messer
- DE: Mikrotommesser
- DE: Klinge
- DE: Mikrotomklinge

Description of this part for the microscope.

head)

Basic parameters:
- Manufacturer: Reichert Austria
- Eyepiece diameter: 23.2 mm
- Mount type: dovetail connection
- Mount diameter: 40 mm
- Interpupillary distance adjustment: yes
- Diopter adjustment: yes, for one eye

Compatible with models:
- Reichert Biopan
- Reichert Neopan
- others with a head mount diameter of 40 mm

Description of this part for the microscope.

it is a solidly manufactured construction from Reichert Austria, highly sought after on the used microscope market.

Note - if the spacing of the mounting holes matches, this attachment can also be installed on stages from other manufacturers.

Note - Reichert Austria produced specimen holders with fixed clamps as well as models with a spring-loaded clamp. Here I show and offer the spring-loaded version.

In the photos visible in the gallery you can see the exact dimensions of the element described and offered here. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located in the assembly in order to clearly identify this microscope part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions. Additionally, in the last photo an arrow indicates which element is being referred to and where it is located in the microscope head, in order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

08 160/-
Color correction: Planachromat
Numerical aperture: 0.08
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS

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

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

10x
Correction: Achromat
Numerical aperture: 0.24
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 45 mm
Cover glass: no
Immersion: no
Thread: RMS
Info: PI = polarization-interference objective (red ring).

Compatible with the following PZO condensers:
- PZO KPI 2
- slit condenser
PI objectives are among the components of the PZO UPI set (i.e. the so-called DIC).

VERY IMPORTANT: the marking on the objective is "PI" (in lowercase: "pi"), meaning [P]-polarization [I]-interference.
In many descriptions available on the Internet, you can find information that this is a PLAN objective. This is an ERROR caused by misinterpreting the marking as PL.

Note: another INCORRECT piece of information often found online is that these are DIC objectives. This is not true.
DIC according to Pluta (niem: DIC nach Pluta), sold by PZO, achieves the DIC effect (i.e. a 3D relief image) using standard achromatic PZO objectives (and not only those). Objectives marked PI with a red ring are not required for this.

It can be used with any microscope from any manufacturer that supports RMS objectives, TL=160 mm, FL=45 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

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

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

eyepieces can be used with microscopes from any manufacturer, as long as the microscope supports eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 23.2 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscopes from any manufacturer, as long as the microscope supports eyepieces with a mounting diameter of 23.2 mm.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

Manufacturer: Lomo
Magnification: 20x
Model: 20 0.40 P
Numerical aperture: 0.40
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 33 mm
Cover glass: yes, 0.17 mm
Thread: RMS + Pol adapter
Info: P = Polarization

This is an objective designed for transmitted light work with a cover glass.

The RMS thread objective is mounted on a dedicated slide-in adapter that allows it to be used in Lomo MIN series and Lomo Polam series microscopes. Of course, the objective can be unscrewed and another objective can be mounted in the adapter.

The objective itself, once removed from the adapter, is a standard objective that can be used in virtually any microscope with an RMS thread. It is a so-called "short objective" (focal length 33 mm). When a 12 mm adapter is added, the total length becomes 45 mm, allowing it to be used with newer microscopes from any manufacturer.

Lomo polarization objectives with RMS thread can be installed in an RMS-M27 adapter and then used in microscopes such as Lomo Biolam M, Lomo Biolam I, Lomo Lumam, or Lomo ML-2. I have also frequently seen such objectives used in Zeiss Axio series microscopes with M27 thread.

The Pol adapter also allows precise centering of the objective relative to the entire optical path - this requires tools (keys / tools).

Info: I have repeatedly seen information stating that this RMS-Pol adapter is compatible with Leitz Wetzlar polarization microscopes - however, I have not personally verified this.

In summary, this objective is dedicated to Lomo MIN-1, MIN-4, MIN-5, MIN-6, MIN-8, Lomo Polam R-113, Polam L-211, Polam L-213, Polam R-311, Polam LMPR microscopes - but it is practically compatible with any microscope from any manufacturer that supports 160 mm objectives.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Note - this model of microscope objective is very often used for macro photography and focus stacking. More information on this can be found at the end of this description.

Manufacturer: Lomo
Magnification: 9x
Model: PLANACHR 9x0.20 P
Numerical aperture: 0.20
Optical correction: planachromatic (flat field)
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 33 mm
Cover glass: optional, can be used but is not required
Thread: RMS + Pol adapter
Info: P = Polarization

The RMS thread objective is mounted on a dedicated slide-in adapter that allows it to be used in Lomo MIN series and Lomo Polam series microscopes. Of course, the objective can be unscrewed and another objective can be mounted into the adapter.

The objective itself, once removed from the adapter, is a standard objective that can be used in virtually any microscope with an RMS thread. It is a so-called "short objective" (focal length 33 mm). When a 12 mm adapter is added, the total length becomes 45 mm, allowing it to be used with newer microscopes from any manufacturer.

Lomo polarization objectives with RMS thread can be installed in an RMS-M27 adapter and then used in microscopes such as Lomo Biolam M, Lomo Biolam I, Lomo Lumam, or Lomo ML-2. I have also frequently seen such objectives used in Zeiss Axio series microscopes with M27 thread.

The Pol adapter also allows precise centering of the objective relative to the entire optical path - this requires tools (keys / tools).

Info: I have repeatedly seen information stating that this RMS-Pol adapter is compatible with Leitz Wetzlar polarization microscopes - however, I have not personally verified this.

In summary, this objective is dedicated to Lomo MIN-1, MIN-4, MIN-5, MIN-6, MIN-8, Lomo Polam R-113, Polam L-211, Polam L-213, Polam R-311, Polam LMPR microscopes - but it is practically compatible with any microscope from any manufacturer that supports 160 mm objectives.

Additionally, this objective is very often used for macro photography even without a microscope. This objective does not require a cover glass and works in the "direct-projection" technique, meaning it can be connected directly to a camera without additional optics. This allows achieving a very high magnification scale and great depth of field across the entire image when using focus stacking. The fact that this is a polarization objective (i.e. stress-free optics without internal glass tensions) further improves image quality at high magnifications.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Note - this model of microscope objective is very often used for macro photography and focus stacking. More information on this can be found at the end of this description.

Manufacturer: Lomo
Magnification: 3,7x
Model: 3,7 0,11
Numerical aperture: 0.11
Tube length: 160 mm
Focal length: 33 mm
Cover glass: optional, can be used but is not required
Thread: RMS + Pol adapter
Info: P = Polarization

The RMS thread objective is mounted on a dedicated slide-in adapter that allows it to be used in Lomo MIN series and Lomo Polam series microscopes. Of course, the objective can be unscrewed and another objective can be mounted into the adapter.

The objective itself, once removed from the adapter, is a standard objective that can be used in virtually any microscope with an RMS thread. It is a so-called "short objective" (focal length 33 mm). When a 12 mm adapter is added, the total length becomes 45 mm, allowing it to be used with newer microscopes from any manufacturer.

Lomo polarization objectives with RMS thread can be installed in an RMS-M27 adapter and then used in microscopes such as Lomo Biolam M, Lomo Biolam I, Lomo Lumam, or Lomo ML-2. I have also frequently seen such objectives used in Zeiss Axio series microscopes with M27 thread.

The Pol adapter also allows precise centering of the objective relative to the entire optical path - this requires tools (keys / tools).

Info: I have repeatedly seen information stating that this RMS-Pol adapter is compatible with Leitz Wetzlar polarization microscopes - however, I have not personally verified this.

In summary, this objective is dedicated to Lomo MIN-1, MIN-4, MIN-5, MIN-6, MIN-8, Lomo Polam R-113, Polam L-211, Polam L-213, Polam R-311, Polam LMPR microscopes - but it is practically compatible with any microscope from any manufacturer that supports 160 mm objectives.

Additionally, this objective is very often used for macro photography even without a microscope. This objective does not require a cover glass and works in the "direct-projection" technique, meaning it can be connected directly to a camera without additional optics. This allows achieving a very high magnification scale and great depth of field across the entire image when using focus stacking. The fact that this is a polarization objective (i.e. stress-free optics without internal glass tensions) further improves image quality at high magnifications. Info: https://www.closeuphotography.com/lomo-3-7x-objective/2017/12/24/lomo-37x-011-microscope-objective

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

diffuser)
- blue
- yellow
- green

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

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

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

1017
Magnification: 4x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.12
Cover glass: none
Thread: RMS
Tube length: infinity
Immersion: no

This objective is part of the standard equipment of the AO One-fifty microscope, but it is fully compatible with the AO One-ten model and allows the AO One-ten to be upgraded with plan achromatic optics. The AO Reichert Microstar 110 microscope is in fact an AO One-ten sold under a different name.

Description of this part for the microscope.

1023
Magnification: 40x
Numerical aperture N.A.: 0.66
Cover glass: yes, 0,17 mm
Thread: RMS
Tube length: infinity
Immersion: no

This objective is part of the standard equipment of the AO One-fifty microscope, but it is fully compatible with the AO One-ten model and allows the AO One-ten to be upgraded with plan achromatic optics. The AO Reichert Microstar 110 microscope is in fact an AO One-ten sold under a different name.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

does not have an angle tube, it is a so-called straight head
For microscope: Reichert Zetopan and its variants
Interpupillary distance adjustment: yes, by means of a control knob or mechanically by moving the eyepiece tubes apart
Diopter adjustment: yes, for one eye (on one eyepiece tube)
Mounting method to the microscope: unusual - specific to Zetopan microscopes, namely a 30 mm tube secured with a threaded retaining ring

On the used parts market, a binocular microscope head is described using many different names. These include:
- binocular microscope head
- binocular head
- binocular viewing head
- binocular observation head
- binocular attachment
- binocular tube
- binocular body
- optical head
- microscope viewing head
- straight binocular head
- straight observation tube
- eyepiece head
- bino head
- bino

Description of this part for the microscope.

Manufacturer: Reichert Austria
Compatibility: Reichert MeF-2 metallurgical microscope and the Reichert Zetopan microscope series (all models)
Rotation: 360 degrees with 0.1 degree accuracy using a vernier scale

If you would like to use this slide with a different microscope - carefully check the dimensions shown in the photographs.

Note - there is some confusion in commonly used terminology and foreign or even incorrect names are often used. The most common mistake is that the analyzer is referred to as a polarizer - and unfortunately this mistake is so widespread that it has to be taken into account. Examples of names used by microscope users include:
- polarizer
- polariser
- polarization filter
- polarising filter
- POL filter
- circular polariser
- CPL filter
- analyzer
- analyser
- analyzer slide
- analyzer filter
- POL analyzer
- polarization analyser
- polarization analyzer

This slide has two positions:
- for brightfield operation (zero glass with anti-reflection coating)
- for polarized light operation (rotatable polarization filter).

In the photo gallery you will find the exact dimensions of this slide, and the last photograph contains an excerpt from the Zetopan microscope manual showing this component. Additionally, the attached video demonstrates the filter rotation mechanism operated by the vernier scale.

Description of this part for the microscope.

US illuminator housing consisting of:
- dovetail mount with clamping screw used to attach the Lux-US illuminator to the Reichert Zetopan microscope
- intermediate tube with two slots for filter slides
- iris diaphragm (more precisely: field diaphragm)
- lens for collimating the light beam with focusing adjustment for the lamp filament

Information from the manufacturer's English-language catalogue "Zetopan Research Microscope. Price List, Effective December 1, 1976":
- This component belongs to the microscope illuminator. The catalogue number of the illuminator is: "Lux US" 9 14 41 04 and "Binolux 3 dual lamp housing" 9 60 05 21

In the photo gallery you will find precise dimensions of this microscope part, and the last photograph shows the complete Lux-US illuminator for the Reichert Zetopan microscope so that compatibility can be confirmed with certainty. In addition, the attached video demonstrates the mechanics of the moving components.

Older versions of the Reichert Zetopan microscope were equipped with a 6V 30W illuminator, while newer versions used the Lux-US illuminator with a 12V 100W halogen bulb. Currently (as of 2026), most hobby users of this microscope believe that this illuminator should be converted to an LED light source, whereas professional users still prefer a halogen bulb as a light source because it provides a full colour spectrum.
However, in both cases this illuminator housing is essential and must be repaired if damaged. Since it protrudes beyond the outline of the microscope (it is attached to the rear of the microscope base), it is exposed to mechanical damage.