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Description of this part for the microscope.

removed from a Zeiss stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

from a Zeiss stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

was removed from a Zeiss stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

removed from a Zeiss stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

stage surface - in other words: end stop.

This part was removed from a Zeiss stage P/N 47 33 56 (473356-9901), however stages with other part numbers (e.g. Zeiss P/N 4693640) have an identical design, therefore it most likely fits many models of round Zeiss stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope (so-called Zeiss Phomi)
- Zeiss Ultraphot

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

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss microscope stage on which no model designation was provided. Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/282). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

Note that there are two such guides in the stage. They are made of a soft, thin piece of brass sheet and are often damaged; the bearing rollers also frequently fall out of them.

In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss microscope stage on which no model designation was provided. Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/282). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss microscope stage on which no model designation was provided. Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/282). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss microscope stage on which no model designation was provided. Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/282). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

cover.

This microscope part was removed from a Zeiss microscope stage on which no model designation was provided. Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/282). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

part was removed from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions.

Description of this part for the microscope.

microscope stage. Both are the same, and there's no difference between right and left. This knob moves the worm shaft (link: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99272). The specimen holder carrier (link: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99273) is mounted on this shaft and moves the specimen holder sideways (lateral movement).

This microscope part was removed from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

This microscope part was removed from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the photo gallery there are detailed photos of this element together with the dimensions.

Description of this part for the microscope.

main plate (forward-backward, i.e. longitudinal movement). There are two such knobs in the microscope stage, and the right and left are different. This is the left knob.

This microscope part was removed from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

main plate (forward-backward, i.e. longitudinal movement). There are two such knobs in the microscope stage, and the right and left are different. This is the right knob.

This microscope part was removed from a Zeiss P/N 47 34 28 - 9901 (473428-9901). Over the years during which Zeiss produced such stages, numerous variants were created (I have personally seen five, for example https://www.microscopeparts.eu/microscope/281). Despite this variety, the construction is largely consistent, and most parts are identical.
It is therefore highly likely that the part shown and offered here is compatible with many variants of such microscope stages.

Such stages are interchangeable and can be installed in many Zeiss microscopes, however they are most commonly used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Standard 14
- Zeiss Standard 16
- Zeiss Standard GFL

Also often in:
- Zeiss Standard WL
- Zeiss Standard Universal

In the 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 order to clearly identify this part.

Description of this part for the microscope.

in microscopes:
- Zeiss Phomi (Zeiss Photomicroscope)
- Zeiss Ultraphot
- Zeiss Universal
and others, most often the Zeiss Standard series.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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

Mechanically, this toothed rack is located on the focusing block (gear block), beneath the dovetail guide. The microscope stage and microscope condenser are mounted on this guide.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

Description of this part for the microscope.

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.

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.

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.

Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope I
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III RS
- Zeiss Ultraphot

The module consists of the following elements:
- a metal push-pull rod with position markings (white, red and black stripes, as well as a blank/silver marking)
- a round knob screwed onto the end of this rod
- a mounting for attaching the rod to the prism housing
- a cover protecting and covering the internal mechanism

This component is susceptible to various types of damage, including:
- because the rod is quite long when pulled out (approx. 7 cm), it can easily become bent, especially during transport of the microscope. A bent rod can no longer smoothly switch the prisms in the optical path of the intermediate tube
- the Bakelite knob screwed onto this rod can easily chip or become unscrewed and lost
- any of these elements, including the protective cover, can be lost during microscope servicing

The last photo shows the complete intermediate tube, with an arrow indicating which element this is and where it is located. This allows for unambiguous identification of the service component presented here.

Description of this part for the microscope.

In Zeiss Universal / Zeiss Photomicroscope class microscopes, the intermediate tube (https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/99571) contains a mounting part onto which the nosepiece is slid. This nosepiece holder is identical in intermediate tubes without a magnification changer and in those with an Optovar.

This is exactly the part offered here - the holder used to attach the nosepiece to the intermediate tube.

This nosepiece holder includes:
- a male dovetail for mounting the nosepiece
- a clamping screw that locks the nosepiece in place once fitted
- an empty slot for an optional narrow slider
- two blanking covers for this slot
- an empty slot for a wide filter slider

This holder fits the intermediate tubes used in the following microscopes:
- Zeiss Universal
- Zeiss Photomicroscope I
- Zeiss Photomicroscope II
- Zeiss Photomicroscope III / III RS
- Zeiss Ultraphot

This is a service part for those who need to replace this component in their microscope. It is neither a complete nosepiece nor a complete intermediate tube.

Replacing this nosepiece holder can remedy, among others, the following problems:
- if the nosepiece wobbles after being mounted in the tube, slides on too easily and does not sit firmly
- if the nosepiece clamping screw is bent, broken off or lost
- if the slider slot is damaged

Over the years, the Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope series microscopes have acquired various names that users commonly call them by. These include, among others:
- Zeiss Photomikroskop
- PM, e.g. Zeiss PM II or Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Phomi, e.g. Zeiss Phomi II
It is also worth mentioning that Zeiss Photomicroscope microscopes were also sold under the Opton brand.

See the last photos in the gallery: one shows a complete intermediate tube, with an arrow indicating which part this is and exactly where it is located. The other shows two intermediate tubes side by side - one with the Zeiss logo and an integrated magnification changer, and one with the Opton brand logo, without a magnification changer. The comparison shows that both tubes have the same nosepiece mounting holder.
In addition, the video gallery contains a film showing how to remove and insert the blanking covers of the narrow slider slot and how to turn the clamping screw.

Description of this part for the microscope.

Photomicroscope III RS without its base - more precisely, its interior: the set of lenses and electronic components visible after removing the side cover. The stand is currently still complete and not yet dismantled. It will eventually serve as a parts donor (for-parts unit) for repairing other Zeiss PM III / PM III RS microscopes.

Contact us if you are looking for any spare or replacement part for Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope III microscopes. Even if the part is not currently visible in the photos and is not listed as a separate product in the database, it is inside this unit and available. Examples include:
- guides, bearings, shafts
- housing parts and covers
- electronic circuit boards (PCBs), cables and wiring
- small motors
- sensors, switches
- mounted lenses (lenses in their mounts)
- other parts, down to the smallest screw or spring

The parts listed are only examples - other components of this unit may also be available.

Over the years, Carl Zeiss Photomicroscope series microscopes have acquired various names that users commonly know them by. These include:
- Zeiss Photomikroskop
- PM, e.g. Zeiss PM III
- Zeiss Phomi, e.g. Zeiss Phomi III RS
It is also worth mentioning that Zeiss Photomicroscope microscopes were also sold under the Opton brand.

The video in the video gallery shows close-ups of individual parts of the stand and what is inside. This will help you determine whether the part you need is in there.

Description of this part for the microscope.

ring fitted, which compensates for the refractive error of one eye and lets you focus the image correctly. The tube without diopter adjustment is here: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/91069.

Basic parameters:
- Type: tube with diopter adjustment ring
- Diameter of eyepieces accepted: 23.2 mm
- Color: black

This tube fits the binocular heads:
- Zeiss 473016 (also written: 47 30 16-9901)
- Zeiss 473012 (also written: 47 30 12-9901)
- Zeiss 473011 (also written: 47 30 11-9901)
- Zeiss 473013 (also written: 47 30 13-9901)
and probably others, as Zeiss often used the same components in several head models.

Before fitting this tube into your own head you should above all:
- check the shape of the tube foot. For example, there is also a polarizing variant of the head, Zeiss 47 30 12-9902, in which the eyepiece tube seat has a different shape (you can see it here: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/00536)
- check how many screws hold it to the head
- check all the dimensions (the photos show a millimeter scale)

This is a service part for a microscope binocular head - not for one particular microscope model. Such a head can be mounted on many Zeiss microscope models (and even on microscopes from other makers), so no list of microscopes this tube fits can be given - it fits the head, and the user mounts the head wherever they want.

In the last photo, an arrow shows where this element is located inside the head, allowing precise identification.

Description of this part for the microscope.

ring. The tube with the adjustment is here: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/91070.

This tube fits the binocular heads:
- Zeiss 473016 (also written: 47 30 16-9901)
- Zeiss 473012 (also written: 47 30 12-9901)
- Zeiss 473011 (also written: 47 30 11-9901)
- Zeiss 473013 (also written: 47 30 13-9901)
and probably others, as Zeiss often used the same components in several head models, trinocular and photo heads included.

Before fitting this tube into your own head you should above all:
- check the shape of the tube foot. For example, there is also a polarizing variant of the head, Zeiss 47 30 12-9902, in which the eyepiece tube seat has a different shape (you can see it here: https://www.microscopeparts.eu/part/00536)
- check how many screws hold it to the head
- check all the dimensions (the photos show a millimeter scale)
- and of course check that the mounting diameter of your eyepieces is 23.2 mm

This is a service part for a microscope binocular head - not for one particular microscope model. Such a head can be mounted on many Zeiss microscope models (and even on microscopes from other makers), so no list of microscopes this tube fits can be given - it fits the head, and the user mounts the head wherever they want.

The last photo has an arrow showing where this part sits in the head, so you can identify it without any doubt.