This is description of this part:
This is the central prism of the PZO MND-5 binocular head, responsible for splitting the light beam into the left and right optical paths.
The prism is equipped with metal holders that allow adjustment of the prism in order to achieve perfect image collimation, that is, so that the images for the left and right eye are aligned.
VERY IMPORTANT: this is a central prism (beamsplitter). It is neither a left nor a right prism and cannot replace them.
Other commonly used names:
- central prism of the binocular head
- beamsplitter prism
- optical path prism - central
- prism (common)
- angle prism (common)
- cemented prism (common)
- mirror prism (common)
- prism block (common)
This is a service element (repair part) of the PZO MND-5 binocular microscope head. Please note that this is an element (component) for a microscope part (binocular head) and not for a specific microscope model.
In the photos showing the complete head, an arrow indicates which element it is and where it is located in the head, in order to clearly identify this part.
What is this part needed for?
- if your head is delaminating, chipped, cracked, scratched, or discolored on the prism
- if the mirror surface is oxidized
- if fungus (mold) has destroyed the anti-reflective surface
