This is description of this part:
EPI reflected-light angle mirror assembly for the base of the Reichert Austria Zetopan microscope.
The Reichert Zetopan microscope uses a single light source (the illuminator attached to the rear of the microscope base). This light source is shared by both transmitted light (DIA) and reflected light (EPI). Inside the microscope base there are two light-directing mirrors operated by control knobs located on the top of the base housing. These controls are marked "EPI" and "MIX". The "EPI" switch moves a mirror into the light path, directing 100% of the light into the reflected-light illumination path (vertically upward through a dedicated lens located inside the microscope base). This is exactly the assembly offered here — the EPI reflected-light angle mirror switch complete with its mirror and movement mechanism.
Information taken from the manufacturer's English-language catalogue "Zetopan Research Microscope. Price List, Effective December 1, 1976":
- This component belongs to the microscope stand. The stand has catalogue number: 9 90 00 01
This component — or individual parts of it — is frequently damaged. Replacing it with the assembly offered here can solve, among others, the following problems:
- if the "EPI" control knob operating the mirror has become bent or broken
- if the light-directing mirror has cracked, chipped, become scratched due to improper cleaning, or its reflective surface has oxidised
- if the movement mechanism, gear, spring or guide pin has been damaged
The last photographs in the gallery clearly indicate, using an arrow, exactly which component is being offered and where it is located inside the microscope. This makes identification straightforward.
The video gallery also contains two videos. One demonstrates how this reflected-light angle mirror operates and moves while installed in the Reichert Zetopan microscope base. The second shows the component after removal, including close-up views from different angles and all of its moving parts.
What is this part needed for?
- service replacement part used to repair the Reichert Austria Zetopan microscope by replacing the complete reflected-light angle mirror assembly if the light-directing mirror has been damaged
