This is description of this part:
Complete microscope stand of the Zeiss Photomicroscope II microscope (another name for this model is Zeiss Standard Phomi II).
The stand includes:
- a complete coarse focus mechanism (macro movement) and coaxial fine focus mechanism (micro movement)
- a complete base with illuminator holder, field diaphragm and filters
- a complete arm with tube holder and EPI illumination selector switch
See also item no. 99584 in this database – it is a similar microscope body that differs only in a few details.
The complete Zeiss Photomicroscope microscope stand may be useful in the following situations:
- if you are assembling your own microscope and purchasing individual components in order to build a system that fully meets your expectations
- if you own a Zeiss Universal microscope and would like to replace it with a Photomicroscope II model, it is sufficient to replace the stand because the remaining components are compatible
- if you own a Zeiss Photomicroscope microscope but its stand is in very poor condition, damaged or incomplete: it has non-functional vertical movement knobs, a damaged diaphragm, or other mechanical problems
What is this part needed for?
- for people assembling their own microscope from individually purchased components
- for people who need to replace a poor quality stand with a properly functioning one
- other situations in which such a microscope stand may be required are listed in the description