Microscopio Nikon 50i PDF

R-4758.
Microscope
ECLIPSE 50i
ECLIPSE 55i
Repair Manual
Volume-1
NIKON CORPORATION
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Table of Contents
Foreword ..................................................................................................................... P.5
Notes for Repair .......................................................................................................... P.5
Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................... P.5
1.
Tools ........................................................................................................................... P.6

1-1. Tools for General Use and Preparations ............................................................... P.6
1-2. Tools for Special Purposes ................................................................................... P.7
1-3. Preparations ......................................................................................................... P.8
2.
Specifications................................................................................................................ P.9
2-1. 50i ......................................................................................................................... P.9
2-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.13
3.
Optical Systems ........................................................................................................ P.20

3-1
50i ....................................................................................................................... P.20
3-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.21
4.
Connection Diagrams ............................................................................................... P.22

4-1. 50i ....................................................................................................................... P.22
4-2. 55i ....................................................................................................................... P.23
5.
Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting ....................................................................... P.24

5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow ......................................................... P.24
5-2. Removing Main Unit ........................................................................................... P.26
5-3. Disassembling/Assembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i) ................................... P.27
5-3-1 Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.27
5-3-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.33
5-4. Disassembling/Assembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i) ..................... P.42
5-4-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.42
5-4-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.46
5-5. Disassembling/Assembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i) .................... P.52
5-5-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.52
5-5-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.59
5-6. Disassembling/Assembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i) .................................. P.68
5-6-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.68
5-6-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.71
5-7. Disassembling/Assembling ND Filter Block (For 50i) .......................................... P.75
5-7-1. Disassembling ................................................................................................ P.75
5-7-2. Assembling .................................................................................................... P.77
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Table of Contents
5-8. Disassembling/Assembling Lighting Block (For 50i) ........................................... P.79
5-8-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.79
5-8-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.82
5-9. Disassembling/Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i) ........................... P.85
5-9-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.85
5-9-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.87
5-10. Disassembling/Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i) .......................... P.89
5-10-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.89
5-10-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.91
5-11. Disassembling/Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i) ......................................... P.93
5-11-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.93
5-11-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.94
5-12. Disassembling/Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i) ................. P.95
5-12-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.95
5-12-2. Assembling ................................................................................................... P.97
5-13. Disassembling/Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i) .............................................. P.99
5-13-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................. P.99
5-13-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.100
5-14. Disassembling/Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i) .................................... P.102
5-14-1. Disassembling ............................................................................................ P.102
5-14-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.104
5-15. Disassembling/Assembling Switch Board (For 55i) .......................................... P.106
5-15-1. Disassembling ............................................................................................ P.106
5-15-2. Assembling ................................................................................................. P.108
5-16. Disassembling/Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i) ........................................P.110
5-16-1. Disassembling .............................................................................................P.110
5-16-2. Assembling .................................................................................................. P.111
5-17. Stage Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i) .....................................................................P.112
5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i) ..........................................................P.115
5-19. Condenser Holder Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i) .................................................P.117
5-20. Condenser Holder Upper Limit Stopper Position Adjustment (For 50i/55i) ....... P.121
5-21. LED Position Adjustment (For 55i) .................................................................... P.122
Foreword
R-4758.B
Foreword
1. This manual is for ECLIPSE 50i and ECLIPSE 55i.
Where an item is common for both ECLIPSE 50i and ECLIPSE 55i, (For 50i/55i) is included
in the title.
Where an item is exclusive to either ECLIPSE 50i or ECLIPSE 55i, (For 50i) or (For 55i) is
included in the title.
For the Stage and Ergonomic Binocular Tube, refer to the ECLIPSE 50i/ECLIPSE 55i
Repair Manual Volume-2.
2. This repair manual has been written to be used as the textbook for the repair training course.
This manual is organized so that trainees can understand the mechanical and optical
construction of the microscope by practicing repair procedures from the beginning to the end.
3. The table of contents of this manual includes every item that might require repair and can
efficiently be used as the guide for repair.
4. Unplug the power cable and wear work-gloves before starting work.
Take extra care to avoid injury from sharp edges or projections and electric shock by touching
live components.
Notes for Repair:

- Use an appropriate screwdriver for the screw head slot. (Especially take care of the (+) slot
head screw).
- The plastic parts must be cleaned with a neutral solvent.
If an organic solvent (ether, thinner, alcohol, etc.) is used, discoloring or deterioration of the
part might occur.
- When cleaning the glass parts, take care to remove dust using a blower, etc. and wipe the
parts with a lens tissue moistened with alcohol or alcohol-ether mixture.
Safety Precautions
WARNING (For ECLIPSE 50i)
The lamp and surrounding areas (including the lamp house) become very hot during and
immediately after a period of illumination.
- To avoid risk of burns, do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during or
- Make sure the lamp and surrounding areas have cooled sufficiently before attempting
to the replace lamp.
- To avoid risk of fire, do not place fabric, paper or highly flammable volatile materials
such as gasoline, petroleum benzine, paint thinner or alcohol near the lamp house
while the lamp is lit or during a period of around thirty minutes after the lamp has been
turned off.
- To avoid risk of burns, wait at least thirty minutes after the lamp is turned off to give it
sufficient time to cool.
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1. Tools
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1-1. Tools for General Use and Preparations

Tool No
Name
Illustration
Remarks
J21084
Hex-key set
Set (x6)
T91400
(+) Screwdriver set
Set (x4)
T91000
(-) Screwdriver set
Set (x6)
T91204
(+) Wood handle driver
Diameter 6 mm
T91102
(-) Wood handle screwdriver
T91305
Width 5.5 mm
2.5mm
(+) Screwdriver bit

(For JCIS screw M2, M2.6)
115mm
90mm
T91320
(+) Screwdriver bit holder
T92041
Tweezers AA
T92162
Compass spanner A
T92163
Compass spanner B
E719
8mm
Handlap
(Alcohol container)
1. Tools
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1-2. Tools for Special Purposes

Tool No
Name
Illustration
Remarks
1 reading collimator
Stage tilt adjustment

Condenser holder tilt
adjustment
J28003
Parallel mirror

Condenser holder tilt
adjustment
J25298
Centering tool
Stage centering
adjustment
J25481
80i sub stage tool A
Stage centering
adjustment
J25299
Centering rod
Stage centering
adjustment
J28005
1. Tools
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1-2. Tools for Special Purposes/Preparations

Tool No
Name
Illustration
Remarks
J25295
Standard straight tube
LED position
adjustment
J25172
Centering telescope
LED position
adjustment
J25260
Ph tool ring
LED position
adjustment
Spring scale
Torque adjustment
1-3. Preparations
Alcohol (or alcohol-ether mixture), Lens tissue, Blower, Gasoline (for cleaning),
Bamboo stick (for applying lubricant, adhesive), Brass (or tin) foil, Dial gauge
For Lubricant and Adhesive: Refer to Repair Parts Lists (50i: KR-7483.A, 55i: KR-7485.A,)
2. Specifications
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2-1. 50i
I. Overviews
1. Model Number
MBA85010: ECLIPSE 50i, Using halogen lamp as light source L
MBA85020: ECLIPSE 50i, Using halogen lamp as light source R
II. Main Items

1. Mounting System
- For nosepiece: Square dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using tool.
- For eyepiece tube: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using clamp screw.
- For intermediate attachments: Eyepiece tube mounting dovetail and main
body top surface (Using M4 screw (4 pcs.))
2. Main Body Top Arm and Stand Blocks
- Height from table top to eyepiece mounting surface: 330 mm
- Height from table top to stage top: 199 mm
- Max. width: 208 mm
- Foot: With vibration-proof damper (4 pcs.)
3. Elevation Block
- Focusing system/Stage up-down system: Using roller races
- Stage up-down stroke: Upward 2 mm/Downward 28 mm
- Sub stage and up-down movement guide: DC integrated type
- Stage mounting system: Round dovetail (not compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens mounting system: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens up-down stroke: 27 mm
- Condenser lens stroke upper limit position: Adjustable (using tool)
- Condenser lens centering: 3 mm diameter
2. Specifications
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2-1. 50i
4. Coarse/Fine Focus Block
- Coarse focus handle: 13.8 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: 3)
- Fine focus handle: 0.1 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: approx. 413)
- Minimum reading: 1 micron
- Coarse motion handle torque: Adjustable
- Refocusing mechanism: With one-touch refocusing mechanism (with
operation lever)
When the sub stage is lowered to the lower limit position by pushing the lever
down, the sub stage is locked to this position.
When the sub stage is lowered 2 mm further from this position by pushing
the lever down, the lock mechanism is canceled. The sub stage is returned
to the former position.
The rotary damper controls the return of the sub stage at a constant speed.
5. Lighting Block
- Composed of collector lens, field lens (f = 89.7), field stop, and filter
- Filter: ND8 (Detachable)
- Lemon-skin filter (2 pcs.): Built-in (Not detachable)
- Diameter of field stop: 1 to 30 mm diameter (design value: 0.8 to 30.5 mm
diameter)
- Field stop control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Filter control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Additional filter (diameter: 45 mm, thickness: 3 mm): Up to two filters can be
attached tilting 5 degrees above the field lens.
6. Light Source Block
- Lamp ratings and type: 6V/30W halogen lamp, PHILIPS 5761
- Average lamp life: 100 hours (listed on product brochure)
- Lamp house detachable
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2. Specifications
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2-1. 50i
III. Configurations and Functions
1. System Diagram
(Described for eyepiece tube, intermediate attachments, nosepiece, stage,
Condenser lens, and polarizer)
C-TEP DSC Port
:Option
(MBB76600)
Binocular Tube
Trinocular Tube F
Trinocular Tube T
C-TE Ergonomic Tube
(MBB72100/72105)
(MBB73100/73105)
(MBB73110)
(MBB76500)
J-FL 50i55i Epi-Fluorescence
Teaching Unit F to F
Attachment (MBE84000)
(MBB75100)
Teaching Unit S by S type B
Double Port 0/100

(MBB74105)
(MBB75110)
Double Port
Main Teaching Unit
(MBB74100)
MBB75120
Teaching Unit S by S type A
Double Port 0/100

(MBB74105)
Magnification Module
MBB75130
Intermediate Tube w/Simple
(MBB75500)
Analyzer (MBB75370)
Drawing Tube
(MBB75400)
Objective Lens
(CFI60)
Intermediate Tube
Eyelevel Riser
w/Analyzer (MBB75360)
(MBB75710)
Condenser (dry)
(MBL12000)
C-N Sextuple Nosepiece

(MBP71300)
Condenser (oil)
(MBL12001)
J-CY Cytodiagnostic Unit

(MBP89000)
A/A Condenser
(MBL71400)
Swing-out Condenser
(MBL11300)
C-SR Left Handle
C-SR Right Handle
Stage (MBC71610)
Stage (MBC71600)
50i Halogen Lamp L

(MBA85010)
50i Halogen Lamp R
(MBA85020)
Holder 1C (MBC75040)
Simple Polarizer
C-HL2 Specimen
Holder 2R (MBC75010)
Holder 2L (MBC75020)
(MBL71100)
LWD Achromat
Condenser (MBL75000)
C-HC1 Specimen
C-HR2 Specimen
Abbe Condenser
(MBB75370)
Polarizer with First-order
Red Tint Plate
(MBB75380)
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Achromat Swing-out
Condenser 1-100X
(MBL71300)
PH Turret Condenser
(MBL73100)
2. Specifications
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2-1. 50i
2. Restrictions (Following products are not installable.)
- Condenser lens
D-CUD-E Automatic U condensor (dry) (MBL78500)
D-CUD U condensor (dry) (MBL78600)
- Intermediate attachments
D-FL U-EPI Fluorescence (MBE74100)
D-DH-E DIH E (MBD76100)
D-DH DIH M (MBD76200)
- Stage
C-SRR Right handle R stage (MBC71500)
C-SLR Left handle R stage (MBC71600)
D-S-E Automatic XY stage (MBC76100)
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2. Specifications
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2-2. 55i
I. Overviews
1. Model Number
MBA85040: ECLIPSE 55i, Using LED as light source L
MBA85050: ECLIPSE 55i, Using LED as light source R
II. Main Items

1. Mounting system
- For nosepiece: Square dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using tool.
- For eyepiece tube: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
Can be attached and removed using clamp screw.
- For intermediate attachments: Eyepiece tube mounting dovetail and main
body top surface (Using M4 screw (4 pcs.))
2. Main Body Top Arm and Stand Blocks
- Height from table top to eyepiece mounting surface: 330 mm
- Height from table top to stage top: 199 mm
- Max. width: 208 mm
- Foot: With vibration-proof damper (4 pcs.)
3. Elevation Block
- Focusing system/Stage up-down system: Using roller races
- Stage up-down stroke: Upward 2 mm/Downward 28 mm
- Sub stage and up-down movement guide: DC integrated type
- Stage mounting system: Round dovetail (not compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens mounting system: Round dovetail (compatible with E series)
- Condenser lens up-down stroke: 27 mm
- Condenser lens stroke upper limit position: Adjustable (using tool)
- Condenser lens centering: 3 mm diameter
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2. Specifications
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2-2. 55i
4. Coarse/Fine Focusing Block
- Coarse focus handle: 13.8 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: 3)
- Fine focus handle: 0.1 mm per rotation (reduction gear ratio: approx. 413)
- Minimum reading: 1 micron
- Coarse motion handle torque: Adjustable
- Refocusing function: Refocusing with a single touch of the lever (with
operation lever)
When the sub stage is lowered to the lower limit position by pushing the lever
down, the sub stage is locked to this position.
When the sub stage is lowered 2 mm further from this position by pushing
the lever down, the lock mechanism is canceled. The sub stage is returned
to the former position.
The rotary damper controls the return of the sub stage at a constant speed
5. Lighting Block
- Composed of collector lens, field lens (f = 89.7), field stop, and filter
- Filter: LA60 (Detachable)
- Lemon-skin filter (2 pcs.): Built-in (Not detachable)
- Diameter of field stop: 1 to 30 mm diameter (design value: 0.8 to 30.5 mm
diameter)
- Field stop control: Right-hand side of the microscope base
- Filter control: Right-hand side of microscope base
- Additional filter (diameter: 45 mm, thickness: 3 mm): Up to two filters can be
attached tilting 5 degrees above the field lens.
6. Light Source Block
- White LED array (7 LEDs are used.)
- Lamp house detachable
7. Electric System
- Brightness control dial: Rotary system, located on the right-hand side of the
microscope base.
- Preset switch: Push-button, located on the right-hand side of the microscope
base.
- Lithium-ion battery mounting port: Located on the back of the LED array board.
- Input connector: Located on the back.
- Power connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.
- Signal connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.
- Hand-switch connector for Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit: Located on the back.
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2. Specifications
R-4758.B
2-2. 55i
7-1
Power Input
The microscope uses power from an AC adapter or from a battery, as follows.
When the power is supplied from an AC adapter, this has priority over any battery.
1. AC adapter input: Option
Input voltage: 12 V/1.5 ADC
Specified AC adapter: Manufacturer: ILAN ELECTRONICS LTD
Model: F1650K
- Rated input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC/1.2 A max. (when inputting 115
VAC), 47 to 63 Hz
2. Specified Lithium-ion rechargeable battery: Option
Manufacturer: Nikon: Code: EN-EL1
Rating: 7.4 V/720 mAh
Specified battery charger: MH-53 or similar
Note: UR-421 (SANYO Electric Co., Ltd) can be used as the equivalent
battery charger.
7-2
Power Output (For Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit)

Supply power to Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit.
- DC 12 V/1 A max.: Current limitation (approx. 1A within 1 sec)
- DC 12V/0.5 A max.: Continuous supply
7-3
Battery Run Time

1. When Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is not used
4.5 hours minimum: When observed continuously at an LED light source at
maximum light intensity using a new rated-capacity battery
10 hours minimum: When observed continuously at 40% of the maximum current
The following are assumed for this case:
- Maximum illuminance using the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit with
PlanApo40x and a CB filter attached
- 4 lx (eyepiece illuminator reading)
2. When Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is used (Reference value)
Approx. 3.5 hours: Run time at maximum light intensity assuming that the
magnification of the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is changed 5 times a
minute
7-4. Battery Charge Time (Reference value)

Approx. 100 minutes: When a specified battery charger is used
7-5. LOW-Battery Detection
LOW-Battery is displayed when the battery voltage lowers to 7.13 +/-0.2 V
during operation. The Power LED blinks at a cycle of approx. 5 Hz.
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2. Specifications
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2-2. 55i
7-6. Battery Shutdown Detection
When the battery voltage reaches 5.75 +/-0.16 V during operation, the
microscope shuts down to prevent the lithium battery from over discharging.
It takes 3 to 30 minutes (reference value) from LOW-Battery detection for
the microscope to shutdown.
The time depends mainly on the number of charge/discharge repetition times,
ambient temperature, and LED luminance setting.
To reboot the microscope, replace the battery with a charged new battery or
switch the power source to the AC adapter.
7-6-1.Replacing Battery
Remove the lamp house cover and replace the battery in the battery
pocket with a new one.
7-7. White LEDs
Seven white LEDs NSPW510BS (Nichia Corporation) are used
(luminous intensity rank = S or R, color tone rank = b1 or b2, maximum
drive current = 22 mA/LED).
7-8. LED Current Variation Range
Approx. 0.05 to 22 mA per LED
Current variation dynamic range: Approx. 440 times
Total current of seven LEDs is controlled at a constant value.
Current variation at maximum light intensity: 5% (reference value)
7-9. Brightness Control
The LEDs light intensity is adjusted with the master brightness control
knob on the operation panel.
The current variation characteristics (B characteristics) vary with the
master brightness control knob characteristics (A characteristics).
When the alternate preset switch is pressed, the light intensity adjustment
is switched to the preset brightness control which can be adjusted using a
(-) screwdriver through the adjustment hole of the operation panel.
The preset brightness control knob is visually set to the neutral position
(half of maximum light intensity) at the factory prior to shipping.
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2. Specifications
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2-2. 55i
7-10. LED Current Control by Varying Magnification of Ergo-View Cytodiagnostic Unit
When the magnification of the Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit is set to a
high value, the LED current increases to approx. 3.2 times, which makes
the LED brighter. However, the magnification is limited to the maximum
LED current 22 mA.
The LED current does not depend on the magnification of the Ergo-View
cytodiagnostic unit while the preset switch is ON.
7-11. Life of White LED (Reference data)
According to the reference data provided by the manufacturer, the relation
between LED operating time and light intensity is as shown below. The life
of white LEDs is calculated assuming that the light intensity at the
beginning of test = 100% and operating time = 8 hours/day, 250 days/year
Ambient
temperature
Ta = 25 C
Ta = 25 C
Ta = 25 C
Operating
current
IF = 20 mA
IF = 20 mA
IF = 10 mA
Operating
time
3500 hours
8000 hours
8000 hours
Light
intensity
70%
55%
90%
Life of LED
1.75 years
4 years
4 years
7-12. Input/Output Connectors

- Input connector for cytodiagnostic unit switch: 3.5 diameter mini-jack
Connect the cable of the cytodiagnostic unit hand switch.
- Input/output connector for cytodiagnostic unit signal: 3.5 diameter mini-jack
Connect the signal cable of the cytodiagnostic unit.
Input/output the hand switch signal and magnification signal.
- Power output connector for cytodiagnostic unit: DC jack
Connect the cytodiagnostic unit power supply cable.
Note: The shape of this connector differs from the power input
connector.
- Power input connector: DC jack
Connect the power output plug of AC adapter.
7-13. Indicators
- Power ON/OFF indicator LED (Green): Located on the right side
operation panel of the microscope base
- Lamp house high temperature caution label
- Rated current indication seal
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2. Specifications
R-4758.B
2-2. 55i
III. Configurations and Functions
1. System Diagram
(Described for eyepiece tube, intermediate attachments, nosepiece, stage,
Condenser lens, and polarizer)
C-TEP DSC Port
:Option
(MBB76600)
Binocular Tube
Trinocular Tube F
Trinocular Tube T
C-TE Ergonomic Tube
(MBB72100/72105)
(MBB73100/73105)
(MBB73110)
(MBB76500)
J-FL 50i55i
Epi-Fluorescence
Teaching Unit F to F
(MBB74105)
(MBB75100)
Teaching Unit S by S type B
Double Port 0/100
Double Port
(MBB74100)
(MBB75110)
Main Teaching Unit
Double Port 0/100

(MBB74105)
MBB75120
Magnification
Teaching Unit S by S type A
Module
MBB75130
Drawing Tube
(MBB75400)
C-ER Eyelevel Riser

(MBB75710)
Objective Lens
(CFI60)
A/A Condenser
C-N Sextuple
(MBL71400)
Nosepiece
Swing-out Condenser
J-CY Cytodiagnostic
(MBL11300)
Unit (MBP89000)
A/A Condenser
(MBL71400)
LWD Achromat
C-SR Left Handle
C-SR Right Handle
Stage (MBC71610)
Stage (MBC71600)
Condenser
55i LED L
MBA85040
55iLED R
C-HC1 Specimen
(MBA85050)
Holder 1C (MBC75040)
C-HR2 Specimen
C-HL2 Specimen
Holder 2R (MBC75010)
Holder 2L (MBC75020)
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Achromat Swing-out
Condenser 1-100X
(MBL71300)
2. Specifications
R-4758.B
2-2. 55i
2. Restrictions (Following products are not installable.)
- Condenser lens
D-CUD-E Automatic U condenser (dry) (MBL78500)
D-CUD U condensor (dry) (MBL78600)
DF condenser (dry) (MBL12000)
DF condenser (oil) (MBL12001)
PH condenser (MBL73100)
- Intermediate attachments
D-FL U-EPI Fluorescence (MBE74100)
D-DH-E DIH E (MBD76100)
D-DH DIH M (MBD76200)
C-ISA simple analyzer (MBB75350)
C-IA Analyzer (MBB75360)
- Stage
C-SRR Right handle R stage (MBC71500)
C-SLR Left handle R stage (MBC71600)
D-S-E Automatic XY stage (MBC76100)
- Others
Simple polarizer (MBB75310)
Polarizer with first-order red tint plate (MDW10200)
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3. Optical Systems
R-4758.B
3-1. 50i
The following optical system is based on the ECLIPSE 50i.
The cemented lens surfaces are omitted from the drawing because the lens direction only
is of concern here.
Field stop
6V 30W
Diffuser
ND8
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3. Optical Systems
R-4758.B
3-2. 55i
The following optical system is based on the ECLIPSE 55i.
The cemented lens surfaces are omitted from the drawing because the lens direction only
is of concern here.
Mat surface
Evaporated surface
Field stop
Evaporated
surface
LED arrays
Mirror
Lemon skin
Color compensation filter
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4. Connection Diagrams
R-4758.B
4-1. 50i
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4. Connection Diagrams
R-4758.B
4-2. 55i
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5. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting
R-4758.B
5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow

< ECLIPSE 50i >
26
Removing Stage/Eyepiece tube/Nosepiece/Condenser lens
Elevation Block
29
Fine/coarse focus block
Brightness control board
52
Disassembling/Assembling
fine/coarse focus block
Removing fine/coarse focus block

85
Removing power supply assembly
89
Removing brightness control dial

68
67
Removing field stop block
Fine torque adjustment
89
29
brightness control board
Removing elevation block

29
Condenser holder block
42
ND filter block
condenser holder
Removing condenser holder
47
30
elevation block
75
ND filter block
Knob/rack engaging adjustment
Power supply assembly
85
Removing lamp
34
Roller race movement adjustment
86
power supply assembly
38
Installing condenser holder
Seesaw switch
38
Installing elevation block
Lighting block
113
79
80
diffuser
Removing lamp
81
80
116
93
seesaw switch
collector lens
Removing lighting block
Stage centering adjustment
81
cable with lamp socket
118
Condenser holder tilt adjustment
Field stop block
122
Condenser holder upper
limit stopper position adjustment
68
70
Disassembling mirror/lens

69
39
Installing fine/coarse focus block
74
Cleaning adhesive coating surface
of mirror/lens
Disassembling/Assembling blade
72
40
74
Blade mount position adjustment
Elevation block movement check

using fine/coarse focus handle
Cementing mirror/lens
72
Installing field stop block

40
Re-focusing mechanism
operation check
73
Diaphragm open-shut dial
operation check
NOTE: The number at upper right of the frame shows the page of this item.
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5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow

< ECLIPSE 55i >
26
Removing Stage/Eyepiece tube/Nosepiece/Condenser lens
Elevation Block
29
Switch board
52
fine/coarse focus block
Removing fine/coarse focus block

103
Removing control board
107
Removing brightness control dial

68
67
Fine torque adjustment

29
107
switch board
Removing elevation block

29
42
Color compensation filter unit
condenser holder
Removing condenser holder
47
30
elevation block
95
Removing color compensation

filter unit
Knob/rack engaging adjustment
96
color filter unit
34
Roller race movement adjustment
Seesaw switch
38
Installing condenser holder
38
Light source Unit
Installing elevation block
111
seesaw switch
103
Diffuser unit
99
Removing diffuser unit
Removing control board

113
LED board
Disassembling lens/diffuser
116
105
Stage centering adjustment
Installing control board

118
Condenser holder tilt adjustment

122
Field stop block
68
69
Disassembling/Assembling blade
40
40
70
Disassembling mirror/lens
39
Elevation block movement check

using fine/coarse focus handle
101
Installing diffuser unit
Installing fine/coarse focus block
101
of mirror/diffuser
123
LED position adjustment
Condenser holder upper

limit stopper position adjustment
Re-focusing mechanism
operation check
100
104
74
of mirror/lens
72
74
Blade mount position adjustment

Cementing mirror/lens
72
Installing field stop block
73
Diaphragm open-shut dial
operation check
NOTE: The number at upper right of the frame shows the page of this item.
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R-4758.B
5-2. Removing Main Unit

Before disassembling and assembling the inside mechanisms of the microscope,
remove the main unit. This will make it easier to disassemble and assemble the internal
parts, and re-adjust the optical system.
1. Eyepiece tube
2. Nosepiece
Loosen the eyepiece clamp screw beneath

the eyepiece tube, and remove the
eyepiece tube.
Loosen the clamp screw on the side of the

nosepiece, and remove the nosepiece.
Nosepiece
Eyepiece tube
Clamp screw
Clamp screw
3. Stage
4. Condenser lens
Loosen the set screw on the front side of

the stage using a hex-key, and remove the
stage.
Set screw
Loosen the set screw on the condenser

receptacle using a hex-key, and remove the
condenser lens.
Stage
Set screw
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Condenser lens
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5-3-1.Disassembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)

- Disassembling the elevation block is not usually necessary, but if liquid (water etc.)
has dropped into the microscope, it should be disassembled.
- The two roller races (#A3) fixed to the attaching plate must not to be disassembled at
the same time. When reassembling one roller race, the other (assembled) roller race
is used as a reference for adjustment.
- Some screws are fixed with adhesive. Apply alcohol to melt the adhesive on these
screws.
- When disassembling the elevation block, remove the lamp cover from the lamp
house.
The lamp and surrounding areas (including the lamp house) become very hot
during and immediately after a period of illumination.
To avoid risk of burns, do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during or
- To avoid risk of fire, do not place fabric, paper or highly flammable volatile
materials such as gasoline, petroleum benzine, paint thinner or alcohol near the
lamp house while the lamp is lit or during a period of around thirty minutes after
the lamp has been turned off.
- To avoid risk of burns, wait at least thirty minutes after the lamp is turned off to
give it sufficient time to cool.
5-3-1. Disassembling
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Remove the eyepiece tube. (Refer to Section 5-2.)

Remove the objective lens.
Remove the condenser lens. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
Remove the nosepiece. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
Remove the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
While pressing the two portions of the lamp
cover (#223) in the arrow directions (a)
shown in the photograph, move it in the
arrow direction (b) to remove.
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
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(b)
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7. In the case of 50i, disconnect the lamp
(#227) to prevent damage.
8. Pull out the hexagonal driver (#248).
9. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6) (#254), and remove the
plastic cover (#202).
10. Remove the cap (#233).
11. In the case of 50i, remove the power
supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
In the case of 55i, remove the control board
of the light source unit. (Refer to Section
5-14.)
12. Place the microscope upside down.
13. Remove the five special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the
bottom cover.
Plastic cover (#202)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6)(#254)
Lamp (#227)
Hexagonal driver (#248)

Bottom cover
Special hexagon bolts

(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
Fine/coarse
focus block
14. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#51), and remove the
15. Insert a (-) 2 mm screwdriver into the spaces on both sides of the plastic cover
shown in the photograph to release the lock of the claws.
[NOTE]
When releasing the lock, take care not to break the claws.
Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#51)
(-) screwdriver
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Claws of plastic cover
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16. Hold the fine/coarse focus block firmly by
hand, and remove the two hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 12) (#52).
Remove the fine/coarse focus block and
the plastic cover from the microscope
base.
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52)
17. While holding the elevation block by hand,

place the microscope to its original position.
[NOTE]
Since the fine/coarse focus block is
removed, the movement of the elevation
block is not fixed.
Therefore, when the microscope is placed
to its original position, be sure to keep hold
of the elevation block.
Elevation block
Hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M4 x 16) (#53)
18. While holding the elevation block firmly by

hand so that it does not drop, remove the six
hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16)
(#53) to remove the elevation block.
19. Remove the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) (#442), and remove the
condenser holder block.
Condenser holder
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Hexagon socket head

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20. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#441) on the front and
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8) (#442) on the rear. Remove the plastic
cover (#410).
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Hexagon socket head

cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#443)
21. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt

(M3 x 12) (#443) of the stroke limitation
screw.
22. Remove the two hexagon socket head cap
plate spring (#412) (with the rubber plate).
bolts (M3 x 8) (#442), and remove the cap
(#415) and rotary damper (#414).
Hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M3 x 8)(#442)
(Stroke limitation screw)
Cap (#415), Rotary

damper (#414)
Plate spring (#412)
24. Tighten a set screw (#452) on the side of

the sub body.
shaft supporter (#407).
Hexagon socket head

Shaft supporter
(#407)
Set screw (#452)
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5-3-1. Disassembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)

26. While holding the top surface of the rack
(#406) by finger, loosen the set screw
tightened in step 24.
[NOTE]
When the set screw is loosened, the rack
will pop out by the power of the two coil
springs.
Be sure to hold the top surface of the rack
to prevent injury or damage to the
surroundings when the rack pops out.
Set screw (#452)
Rack (#406)
Rack (#406)
27. Remove the rack, coil spring (#405), coil

spring (#404) and spring guide (#403).
Coil spring
(#404)
Coil spring
(#405)
Spring guide
(#403)
Sub body
28. Remove the two plate washers from the

hole of the sub body.
[NOTE]
The two plate washers are only installed
on some microscope. If they are not
installed, go to step 29.
Plate washers (2 pcs)
Sub body
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5-3-1. Disassembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)

29. Place the elevation block right-hand side
down, and fully loosen the four set screws
(#447).
30. Remove the four hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 16) (#418), and remove
the roller race (#A3) on the left side of the
elevation block. Remove the sub body
from the elevation Block.
[NOTE]
When removing the roller race, the
cylindrical rollers (12 pcs each on up and
lower sides) might fall. Be careful not to
lose them.
The guide rails (#417) and separators
(#408) are also removed at the same time.
Set screws (#447)
Elevation block
Sub body
Roller race (#A3)
31. If there is a rusty or worn section on the

cylindrical rollers, separator and/or guide
rails (#417), replace it with a new one.
32. If there is a rusty section on the mounting
surface of the roller races and attaching
plate (#402), scrape it using a scraper.
Roller race (#A3)
Hexagon socket head cap

bolts (M3 x 16) (#418)
Mounting surface
Attaching plate
(#402)
Roller race (#A3)
The disassembly of the elevation block is completed.

The disassembled parts should be washed and cleaned.
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5-3-2. Assembling Elevation Block (For 50i/55i)

5-3-2.
Assembling
1. Paste the two guide rails to the two roller

races using lubricant L4010 as a substitute
for adhesive.
2. Paste the guide rails to the races on both
sides of the sub body using lubricant
L4010 in the same way as step 1.
Attaching plate
(#402)
Guide rails (#417)

Sub body
Roller race (#A3)
3. Apply lubricant L4010 to the roller race on

the attaching plate assembled in step 1,
and place the separator and twelve
cylindrical rollers on the roller race.
Roller race (#A3)

Attaching plate (#402)
Cylindrical rollers
(12 pcs) (#409)
Separator (#408)
Roller race (#A3)
4. Apply lubricant L4010 to the roller race on the sub body, and place the separator and
twelve cylindrical rollers on the race.
5. Assemble the sub body to the roller race on the attaching plate, and lightly tighten the
roller race with the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 16) while pressing it to
the sub body.
Cylindrical rollers
(12 pcs) (#409)
Sub body
Roller race (#A3)

Sub body
Separator
(#408)
Attaching
plate (#402)
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Hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M3 x 16) (#418)
R-4758.B

6. Move the sub body fully right and left, and adjust the position of the separator so that
the edges of the separator and the roller race coincide.
Also adjust the position of the separator on the opposite side in the same way.
Sub body
Sub body
Roller race (#A3)

Roller race (#A3)
Edges of the separator and

the roller race are coincided.
Edges of the separator and

the roller race are coincided.
7. Move the sub body so that the set screw

Set screws (#447)
on the attaching plate is adjacent to the
cylindrical roller.
8. Tighten the set screw close to the
cylindrical roller with the following
tightening torque using torque driver.
Tightening torque: 1 kg x cm
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8, and tighten the
remaining three set screws in the same
way.
Hexagon socket head
Roller race (#A3)
10. Tighten the four hexagon socket head cap
cap bolts (M3 x 16)(#418)
bolts to fix the roller race.
11. Move the sub body, and check the
following:
Sub body
- The cylindrical roller and separator are
still in position.
Spring scale
- The sub body moves smoothly and
lightly without slack.
Push the sub body and check, using a
spring scale, that 50 to 100g pressure is
required to effect movement. If not to meet
the specification, repeat steps 7 to 10.
[NOTE]
When the four hexagon socket head cap bolts securing the roller race are firmly
tightened, the sub body sometimes loses its movement. In this case, perform steps
7 to 10 again.
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Apply lubricant
12. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the

four set screws tightened in steps 8 and 9.
13. After inserting the two plate washers into
the 13 mm diameter hole of the sub body,
apply lubricant L4010 to the inner surface
of the hole.
[NOTE]
The two plate washers are only installed
on some microscope. If the plate washers
were present during disassembling, be
sure to insert them in this step.
Plate washers
(2 pcs)
Sub body
14. Put the spring guide into the hole of the sub body, and insert its tip into the center
hole on the spring retainer (#432).
[NOTE]
Be sure to insert the spring guide tip into the spring retainer hole.
15. Apply a light coating of lubricant L3047 to the whole surfaces of the two kinds of coil
springs.
16. Fit the lubricated coil springs into the hole of the sub body.
Tip of the
spring guide
Spring retainer (#432)
Coil spring (#404)
Coil spring (#405)
Spring guide (#403)
Sub body
Sub body
17. Install the rack to the sub body while

fitting the two coil springs into the hole of
the rack.
Rack (#406)
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the rack in the direction
as shown in the photograph.
Two coil springs

and spring guide
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Sub body
R-4758.B

18. After pushing the rack into the hole so that
the edges of the rack and the sub body
coincide, lightly tighten a set screw.
Set screw (#452)
Rack (#406)
19. Install the shaft supporter to the sub body while inserting the spring guide tip into the
center hole of the shaft supporter, and tighten it using the two hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 6).
[NOTE]
After tightening the bolts, check again that the spring guide tip is inserted into the
spring retainer hole on the opposite side.
Shaft supporter
(#407)
Hexagon socket head

Spring retainer
(#432)
Tip of the
spring guide
(5013_1)
Sub body
20. Loosen the set screw lightly tightened in

step 18.
[NOTE]
When the set screw is firmly tightened, the
refocusing function cannot operate.
Loosen this set screw.
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Tip of the
spring guide
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21. Tighten the hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 12) of the stroke limitation screw.
22. Tighten the plate spring (with rubber plate) using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).
When tightening, adjust the position of the plate spring so that the edge of the plate
spring is parallel to the edge of the boss on the attaching plate.
23. Tighten the cap and rotary damper using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).
bolt (M3 x 12) (#443)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 8) (#442)
Make parallel the edges of the plate spring

with the boss on the attaching plate.
Plate spring (#412)
Cap (#415) and

Rotary damper
(#414)
Plate spring (#412)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
24. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) on
the front and two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8) on the rear.
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#441)
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25. Install the condenser holder block, and
firmly move it in the direction of the arrow.
Tighten it with three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8).
[NOTE]
Be sure to tighten the condenser block
while moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Hexagon socket head

26. While holding the elevation block so that it does not drop, tighten it using the six
hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16).
[NOTE]
Be sure to tighten the bolts while pushing the elevation block in the direction of the
arrows.
Elevation block
Elevation block
Hexagon socket head

27. While holding the elevation block, place the microscope upside down.
[NOTE]
Since the fine/coarse focus block is removed, the elevation block is not fixed.
Therefore, when placing the microscope to the original position, hold the elevation
block by hand.
28. Perform the following adjustments:
- Stage tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-17.)
- Stage centering adjustment (Refer to Section 5-18.)
- Condenser holder tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-19.)
- Condenser holder upper limit stopper position adjustment (Refer to Section 5-20.)
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29. Set the elevator and the coarse/fine focus
drive in the following assembly positions:
[Assembling positions]
With the main body turned upside down (photo):
Elevator: Lowest position
Coarse/fine focus drive: Where the limit
screw of the gear contacts the lower limit,
as shown in the photograph on the right.
(This applies to both right-handle and
left-handle designs.)
Limit screw: To be assembled

at this position
Bottom view
After these adjustments are completed,
place the plastic cover under the fine/coarse focus block, and hold these parts by hand firmly.
While engaging the gear of the fine/coarse focus block with the rack of the elevation
block, insert the two pins on the microscope into the two standard holes on the
fine/coarse focus block. Tighten the fine/coarse focus block using the two hexagon
socket head cap bolts (M3 x 12).
[NOTE]
The fine/coarse focus block can be installed to the microscope in both (right and left)
directions. Be sure to install it in the same orientation as disassembling.
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52)
Standard holes
Pins
Fine/coarse
focus block
Gear
Rack
Plastic cover
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[Checking the assembly position of coarse/fine focus drive]
When the elevator is at the highest position,
its edge should be approximately 1 mm
higher than the edge of #402.
1mm
#402
elevator
Lateral view
Edge of #402
Edge of elevator
30. Put the two claws on right and left sides of the plastic cover (#411) into the two
longitudinal holes of the plastic cover (#410).
31. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10).
Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10)(#51)
Claws
Longitudinal holes
32. Tighten the bottom cover using the five

special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).
Bottom cover
Special hexagon bolt

(M3 x 6) (#239)
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(M3 x 6) (#239)
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33. Return the microscope to the horizontal position.
34. When the coarse focus knob and the fine focus knob are turned, check that the
elevation block moves smoothly.
35. When the elevation block is pushed down by hand, check that it moves smoothly.
Check that the elevation block is locked when the elevation block is fully pushed down,
and that the elevation block is moved upward when the elevation block is pushed
down again.
36. In the case of 50i, assemble the power supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
In the case of 55i, assemble the control board of the light source unit. (Refer to
Section 5-14.)
37. In the case of 55i, perform the LED position adjustment. (Refer to Section 5-21.)
38. Tighten the plastic cover using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
39. Install the cap.
40. In the case of 50i, connect the lamp to the lamp socket.
41. Move the lamp cover in the opposite direction of the arrow, and install it to the plastic
cover.
42. Install the hexagonal driver to the plastic cover.
Cap (#233)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)
43
44.
45.
46.
47.
Install the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)

Install the nosepiece. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
Install the condenser lens. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
Install the objective lens.
Install the eyepiece tube. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
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Lamp cover (#223)
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5-4-1. Disassembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i)

- Disassembling the condenser holder block is not usually necessary, but if liquid (water
etc.) has dropped into the microscope, it should be disassembled.
- The two dovetails (#437 and #438) fixed to the condenser holder block must not be
disassembled at the same time. When re-assembling the dovetail, the other
(assembled) dovetail is used as a reference for assembling.
screws.

-
When disassembling the condenser holder, remove the elevation block from the
microscope base.
Be sure to keep the items described in WARNING of the elevation block.
(Refer to Section 5-3.)
Condenser
holder block
1. Remove the elevation block from the

microscope base according to the steps 1
to 18 of Disassembling in elevation block.
condenser holder block from the elevation
block.
3. Loosen the set screw (#446), and pull out

the lever (#439).
4. Loosen the set screw (#446), and pull out
the knob block of the condenser holder
block.
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 8)(#442)
Lever (#439)
Set screws
(#446)
Knob
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5. Remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt
(#445) of the stroke limitation screw.
6. Slide the condenser holder block to
remove it from the block (#422).
Condenser holder
Block (#422)

dovetail (#437 or #438).
[NOTE]
When reassembling the dovetail, the other
(assembled) dovetail is used as the
reference for adjustment.
Dovetail (#438)
Block (#422)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolt (#445)
Dovetail (#437)
Hexagon socket head

8. If there is a rusty section on the mounting surface of the dovetail and block, scrape it
using a scraper.
Disassembling male dovetail (#455) and rack (#456)

male dovetail (#455) from the condenser
holder block.
Condenser holder
Male Dovetail (#455)
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10. Remove the two special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 4) (#457), and remove the rack
(#456) from the removed male dovetail.
Male Dovetail (#455)
Rack (#456)

(M3 x 4)(#457)
Disassembling condenser receptacle (#421)

11. Remove the set screw (#444).
12. Fully loosen the two knobs (#A6).
Condenser holder
Set screw (#444)
Knobs (#A6)
spring retainer (#436).
14. Remove the condenser receptacle (#421) from the condenser holder.
[NOTE]
The plate spring (#435) is removed at the same time.
Spring retainer (#436)
Plate spring (#435)
Condenser
receptacle
(#421)
Condenser holder
Condenser holder
Hexagon socket head

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Disassembling knob block
Remove two special washers (#429),

Belleville spring (#430) and special
washer (#440).
15. Loosen the set screw (#446) fixing the

knob (#428).
16. Turn the knob counterclockwise to
remove it from the gear (#426).
Knob (#428)
Gear (#426)
[NOTE]
When removing the knob, the two special
washers (#429), Belleville spring (#430)
and special washer (#440) might fall. Be
careful not to lose them.
Set screw (#446)
17. Remove the shaft supporter (#424) from

the gear.
Gear (#426)
The disassembly of the condenser holder block is completed.

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5-4-2. Assembling Condenser Holder Block (For 50i/55i)

5-4-2. Assembling
When the male dovetail, rack, condenser receptacle, and knob were removed, assemble
these parts first, and then assemble the condenser holder according to the steps 1 to 13.
The assembling procedures for the male dovetail, rack, condenser receptacle and knob
are as follows:
- Assembling for male dovetail and rack: steps 14 to 17
- Assembling for condenser receptacle: steps 18 to 22
- Assembling for knob: steps 23 to 28
1. Lightly tighten the removed dovetail (#437
or #438) to the block using the two hexagon
Dovetail (#438)
Block (#422)
2. Insert the male dovetail on the condenser

holder to the block. While pushing the two
dovetails inside, tighten the two hexagon
socket head cap bolts.
[NOTE]
Move the condenser holder block in the
direction of the arrows, and tighten the
hexagon socket head cap bolts.
Dovetail (#437)
Hexagon socket head

Condenser holder
Male dovetail (#455)
Dovetail (#437)
Block (#422)
3. Move the condenser holder block in the

arrow directions, and check that the
condenser holder block moves smoothly
and lightly without slack.
If the condenser holder block does not
move smoothly and lightly without slack,
perform step 2 again.
4. Apply lubricant G7826 to the sliding
surfaces of the dovetail.
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5. Tighten the hexagon socket head cap bolt
of the stroke limitation screw.
Condenser holder
Block (#422)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolt (#445)
6. Install the knob of the condenser holder to

the block, and engage the gear of the knob
and the rack of the condenser holder
block.
Block (#422)
(#422)
Knob block
7. Put the rod into the hole of the shaft

supporter through the hole of the block.
While holding the knob, move the rod in
the direction shown in the photograph. The
gear should engage firmly with the rack.
Check that the condenser holder moves
smoothly by turning the knob.
If the rotation of the knob is heavy, perform
the adjustment again using the rod.
Knob (#428)
Block (#422)
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8. Fix the knob using the set screw.
Apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.
9. Install the lever to the block, and tighten it
using the set screw.
Apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.
Lever (#439)
Lever (#439)
Set screws (#446)

Set screws (#446)
Knob
Knob
10. Install the condenser holder block, and

firmly move it in the direction of the arrow.
Tighten it with three hexagon socket head
cap bolts (M3 x 8) to the elevation block.
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the condenser block
while moving it in the direction of the arrow.
Condenser holder
Condenser holder
Condenser holder
Hexagon socket head

11. While holding the elevation block by hand so that it does not drop, tighten it using the
six hexagon socket head cap bolts (M4 x 16).
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the elevation block while pushing it in the direction of the arrows.
Hexagon socket head
Elevation block
Elevation block
Hexagon socket head

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12. After the installation is completed, perform the following adjustments.
- Stage tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-17.)
- Condenser holder tilt adjustment (Refer to Section 5-19.)
- Condenser holder upper limit stopper position adjustment (Refer to Section 5-20.)
13. After adjustments are completed, assemble the elevation block according to the steps
29 and later of Assembling in elevation block. (Refer to Section 5-3.)
Assembling male dovetail (#455) and rack (#456)

14. Tighten the rack to the male dovetail using
the two special hexagon bolts (M3 x 4).
(#455)
(#456)
Rack
(#456)
15. Lightly tighten the male dovetail to the

condenser holder using the two hexagon
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 4) (#457)
Condenser holder
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Hexagon socket head

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16. Put the two parallel rods (2 mm diameter) into the grooves of the male dovetail and the
holes of the condenser holder. This sets the relative positions of the male dovetail and
the condenser holder.
17. Firmly tighten the two hexagon socket head cap bolts lightly tightened in step 15.
After tightening the bolts, pull out the two parallel rods.
2 mm dia. rod

2 mm dia. rod
Condenser holder
Condenser holder
Assembling condenser receptacle (#421)

18. Assemble the condenser receptacle and
plate spring to the condenser holder.
Plate spring (#435)

Condenser
Receptacle (#421)
Condenser holder
19. Apply lubricant G7826 to the specified

portion of the spring retainer as shown in
the photograph.
20. Install the spring retainer to the condenser
holder as shown in the photograph, and
tighten it using the two hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
Apply lubricant
Spring retainer
(#436)
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21. Apply lubricant G6053 to the tip of the set
screw, and then thread it to the condenser
holder.
22. Screw the two knobs, and adjust the
position of the condenser receptacle so
that it is mostly located in the center of the
condenser holder.
Condenser holder
Set screw (#444)
Assembling knob block

23. Apply lubricant L4010 to the specified
portion of the gear as shown in the
photograph.
24. Insert the gear into the shaft supporter.
Apply lubricant
Gear (#426)
25. Apply lubricant L4010 to the end of the

shaft supporter.
26. Apply lubricant L4010 on both surfaces of
special washer (#440), special washer
(#429), Belleville spring (#430) and special
washer (#429), and install them to the shaft
of the gear in order.
27. Screw the knob to the gear shaft until it
stops.
[NOTE]
Take care not to pinch the washers
assembled in step 26.
Knob (#A6)
Insert special washer (#440), special washer (#429),

Belleville spring (#430) and special washer (#429) in order.
Knob (#428)
Gear (#426)
Set screw (#446)
28. Tighten the set screw to fix the knob with the gear.
After tightening the set screw, apply adhesive #757 to the screw threads.
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5-5-1. Disassembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i)

-
Some screws are fixed with adhesive. Apply alcohol to melt the adhesive on these
screws.
The following steps 1) to 8) describe the procedure with the fine/coarse focus block
installed to the microscope. But steps 1) to 8) can also be performed when the
fine/coarse focus block has been removed.
1. Remove the fine focus handle cover

(#325).
Fine focus handle cover (#325)
2. Remove the circular nut (#302), and then

turn the fine motion handle (#324)
counterclockwise to remove.
When removing the fine motion handle,
grasp the fine motion handle on the
opposite side.
Fine motion
handle (#324)
Circular nut (#302)
3. Remove the Delrin washer (#314),

Belleville spring (#313) and Delrin washer
(#314) from the fine motion axle (#323).
Remove the Delrin washer (#314), Belleville

spring (#313) and Delrin washer (#314).
Fine motion axle (#323)
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4. Remove the fine motion handle (#303) (with the fine motion handle rubber cap (#301))
on the opposite side from the microscope base.
The fine motion axle (#323) is removed at the same time.
If replacement of the fine motion handle or the fine motion axle is required, replace
these parts after removing the fine motion handle rubber cap (#301) and circular nut
(#302).
Circular nut (#302)
Fine motion
axle (#323)
Fine motion handle (#303) (with

the fine motion handle rubber cap)
5. Insert a hex-key into the specified hole

shown in the photograph, and loosen the
two set screws (#353) fixing the thrust
retainer (#334).
6. Turn the thrust retainer (#334) counterclockwise to remove.
Fine motion
handle (#303)
Fine motion handle

rubber cap (#301)
Hex-key
Thrust retainer (#334)
7. Remove the Delrin washer (#315) and

spacer (#312) from the coarse motion axle
(#310).
Remove the Delrin washer

(#315) and spacer (#312).
Coarse motion axle (#310)
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8. Pull out the coarse motion handle (#304)
from the microscope.
The coarse motion handle with the gear
case (#307) and coarse motion axle (#310)
are removed.
Remove the friction disk (#318) and two
wave washers (#316).
[NOTE]
When removing the coarse motion handle,
the ball bearing (#337) may be detached at
the same time. Remove the ball bearing
using tweezers etc.
Check the rotation of the removed ball
bearing using tweezers etc.
If replacement of the gear case or the
coarse motion axle is required, hold the
replacement parts firmly, and turn the other
parts counterclockwise to remove.
Remove the friction disk (#318)

and two wave washers (#316).
Coarse motion
handle (#304)
Gear case (#307)

Perform the following steps when the fine/coarse focus block is removed from the
microscope base.
Bottom cover
9. Remove the eyepiece tube. (Refer to
Section 5-2.)
10. Remove the objective lens.
Special
hexagon bolts
11. Remove the condenser lens.
(M3 x 6) (#239)
12. Remove the stage. (Refer to Section 5-2.)
(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the bottom
cover.
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(M3 x 6) (#239)
Fine/coarse
focus block
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16. Insert a (-) 2 mm screwdriver into the spaces on both sides of the plastic cover shown
in the photograph to release the lock of the claws.
[NOTE]
When releasing the lock, take care not to break the claws.
(-) screwdriver
Claws of plastic cover
17. Hold the fine/coarse focus block firmly by

hand so that it does not drop, and remove
the two hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 12) (#52). Remove the fine/coarse
focus block and the plastic cover.

bolts (M3 x 12) (#52)

gear axle (#327) from the removed
fine/coarse focus block.
Gear axle (#327)
Hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M3 x 10) (#352)
Pinion housing (#305)
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19. Remove the Teflon washer (#336), gear
(#326) and Teflon washer (#336) from the
removed gear axle.
Remove the hexagon socket head cap bolt
(#354) tightened to the gear.
Gear (#326)
Teflon washer
(#336)
Gear
Gear axle
(#327)
Teflon washer
(#336)
20. Remove the pinion (#309) from the pinion

housing (#305).
Hexagon
Hexagon
socket
socket
head
head
capcap
boltbolt
(#354)
(#354)
Pinion (#309)
21. Turn the torque adjustment ring (#306)

counterclockwise to remove it from the
pinion housing.
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Torque adjustment
ring (#306)
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22. Remove the two kinds of ball bearings
(#337 and #338) and special washer
(#339) from the pinion using tweezers etc.
Check the rotation of the removed ball
bearings using tweezers etc.
[NOTE]
- Special washer sometimes remains in the
pinion housing. When removing, be very
careful.
- When removing the coarse motion axle,
the ball bearing (#337) is sometimes
removed at the same time.
Ball bearing (#338) and

special washer (#339)
Ball bearing
(#337)
Pinion (#309)
Disassembling gears inside gear case

Three hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M3 x 8), and remove the coarse
motion handle (#304).
Coarse motion handle (#304)

bolts (M3 x 8) (#351), and remove the gear
retaining plate (#308).
Gear retaining plate (#308)
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25. Remove the three gears (#319, #320 and
#321) from the gear case.
Gear case (#307)
Gear (#319)
Gear (#320)
The disassembly of the fine/coarse focus block is completed.

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Gear (#321)
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5-5-2. Assembling Fine/Coarse Focus Block (For 50i/55i)

5-5-2. Assembling
1. Fit the ball bearings (#337 and #338) into
the pinion.
Ball bearing (#338)
Pinion (#309)
2. Assemble the pinion into the pinion

housing.
Ball bearing
(#337)

Pinion (#309)
3. Tighten the hexagon socket head cap

bolt (#354) to the gear.
4. Apply lubricant G9110 to both ends of the
gear.
portions of the gear axle as shown in the
photograph, and insert the gear axle into
the hole of the gear.
Gear axle (#327)
Hexagon socket head

cap bolt (#354)
Apply lubricant
Gear (#326)
Apply lubricant
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6. Apply lubricant G9110 to the two Teflon
washers, and insert them to both ends of
the gear axle.
Teflon washer
(#336)
Gear (#326)
7. Tighten the gear axle to the pinion housing

using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 10).
Teflon washer
(#336)
Gear axle (#327)

bolts (M3 x 10) (#352)
Although the following steps can be performed where the fine/coarse focus block is
removed from the microscope base, the following describes the assembling steps where
the fine/coarse focus block is attached to the microscope base.
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8. Place the plastic cover under the fine/coarse focus block, and hold these parts by
hand firmly. While engaging the gear of the fine/coarse focus block with the rack of the
elevation block, insert the two pins on the microscope into the two standard holes on
the fine/coarse focus block. Tighten the fine/coarse focus block using the two hexagon
[NOTE]
The fine/coarse focus block can be installed to the microscope in both (right and left)
directions. Be sure to install it in the same orientation as disassembling.
Standard
holes
Gear
Hexagon socket head

cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#52)
Pins
Rack
Fine/coarse
focus block
9. Put the two claws on right and left sides of the plastic cover into the two longitudinal
holes of the plastic cover.
10. Tighten the plastic cover using the two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 10).
Claws
Longitudinal holes
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Bottom cove
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Assembling gears to gear case

12. Return the microscope to its original
position.
13. Apply lubricant G9110 to both ends of
each gear (#320, #321 and #319), and
insert them to the gear case in order.
Gear case (#307)
Gear (#319)
Gear (#320)
14. Put the gear retaining plate to the gear

case so that the slightly curved surface of
the gear retaining plate faces to the gear,
and tighten it using the two hexagon
[NOTE]
When assembling, be sure to install each
shaft of the three gears into each hole on
the gear retaining plate.
After assembling, check that all gears
rotate smoothly.
Gear (#321)
Gear retaining plate (#308)
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15. Tighten the coarse motion handle using
the three hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).
Coarse motion handle (#304)
16. Apply lubricant L3047 to the threads of

the pinion housing and torque adjustment
ring, and screw the torque adjustment
ring to the pinion housing until it stops.
Apply lubricant

Torque adjustment ring (#306)
17. Apply lubricant L3047 to both surfaces of

the two wave washers, and install them
to the pinion housing.
Wave washers (#316)
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18. Install the friction disk to the pinion housing.
When installing the friction disk, face its four
holes outward, and install its protrusion into
the key way on the pinion housing.
Protrusion
Four holes
19. Install the coarse motion axle (with coarse

motion handle) to the pinion housing.
Key way on the

pinion housing
Friction disk (#318)

Friction disk (#318)
Pinion housing
Coarse motion axle
20. Install the special washer to the coarse

motion axle.
Special washer (#339)
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21. Install the spacer to the coarse motion axle
into the pinion housing. When installing the
spacer, face the grooved surface of the
spacer outward as shown in the
photograph.
Spacer (#312)
Coarse motion
axle (#310)
Grooved surface
Outward this side
22. Apply lubricant L3047 to both surfaces of

the Delrin washer, and fit it to the coarse
motion axle.
Delrin
Delrin washer
washer (#315)
(#315)
Coarse
Coarse motion
motion axle
axle (#310)
(#310)
23. Apply lubricant L3047 to the surface with V-groove of the thrust retainer.
24. Screw the thrust retainer to the coarse motion axle until it stops. Insert a hex-key into
the hole, and tighten the two set screws.
25. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the two set screws.
Hex-key
Apply lubricant to the V-grooved surface
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26. Apply lubricant L3047 to the specified portions of the fine motion axle (with the fine
motion handle) as shown in the photograph, and insert it into the gear case.
Apply lubricant
Fine motion axle (with the fine motion handle)

Fine motion handle
27. Apply lubricant L3047 to the two Delrin

washers and Belleville spring, and fit them
to the fine motion axle.
(#314)
Fit the Delrin washer (#314), Belleville spring
(#313)
(#313) and Delrin washer (#314) in order.
(#314)
(#323)
Fine motion axle (#323)
28. Screw the fine motion handle to the fine

motion axle, and tentatively fix them with
the circular nut.
Fine motion
handle (#324)
Circular nut (#302)
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29. Tentatively install the fine focus handle cover.
30. Wrap the string around the fine focus handle cover as shown in the photograph, and
hook the spring scale on the end of the string. Pull the spring scale in the direction of
the arrow.
Check that the value of the spring scale meets the following specification when the
fine focus handle starts turning.
If not to meet the specification, change the installing position of the fine motion handle
screwed in step28, then check again.
Specification: 11.5 to 21 g
(Fine motion torque: 35 to 65 gf x cm)
Wrap the string around the fine focus handle cover, and hook the spring
scale on the end of the string. Move the scale in the direction of the arrow.
Fine focus handle

cover (#325)
31. After adjustment is completed, remove the fine focus handle cover once, and then
firmly tighten the circular nut.
After tightening, check that the fine motion handle is not slack even if the fine motion
handle on the opposite side is turned.
32. Apply adhesive #757 to the threads of the
circular nut.
33. Install the fine focus handle cover to the
fine motion handle.
Fine focus handle cover (#325)
34.
35.
36.
37.

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5-6-1. Disassembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i)

screws.
- If the mirror or the lens attached on the lens holder of the field stop block is
disassembled, perform steps 1 to 9 and steps 13 to 17.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Place the microscope upside down.
Bottom cover
Remove the five special hexagon bolts (M3
x 6) (#239), and remove the
Special
bottom cover.
hexagon bolts

(M3 x 6) (#239)
(M3 x 6) (#239)
7. Remove special screw (#208) fixing the

lever (#210).
Diaphragm
When removing the lever, the special
open-shut dial
washer (#209) might fall.
(#205)
Be careful not to lose it.
8. Remove the center shaft (#214) to remove
the diaphragm open-shut dial (#205).
Center
shaft (#214)
(#214)
Special screw
(#208)
Special
washer
(#209)
Lever (#210)
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cap bolts (M3 x 12) (#256) fixing the field
stop block.

bolts (M3 x 12) (#256)
Field stop block
10. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#254), and remove the
blade mount (#207).
[NOTE]
When the blade mount is removed, the eight blades (for 50i; #A1, for 55i: #260) are
removed at the same time.
Be careful not to lose them.
Be very careful not to bend or apply lubricant to the blade.
Blade (50i:#A155i:#260)
Blade mount (#207)
11. Remove the eight blades from the lens

holder (#204).
12. Remove the blade guide way (#206) from
the lens holder (#204).
Lens holder (#204)
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Disassembling mirror and lens
13. Scrape off the adhesive joints between the
mirror (#2) and the lens holder (#204).
Mirror (#2)
Adhesive
14. Remove the mirror from the lens holder,

with care to avoid damage to the mirror.
If the adhesive cannot be removed, warm
it using a heat gun or the like.
Lens holder (#204)
Adhesive
15. Scrape off the adhesive from the perimeter

of the lens (#3).
Lens (#3)
Lens holder (#204)
Adhesive
16. Remove the lens from the lens holder.

If the adhesive cannot be removed, warm
it using a heat gun or the like.
17. Remove any remaining adhesive on the lens holder after the lens or the mirror is
removed completely. Then, clean the surface with alcohol.
The disassembly of the field stop block is completed.

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5-6-2. Assembling Field Stop Block (For 50i/55i)

5-6-2. Assembling
-
The assembling procedures for the lens and mirror are explained in steps 22 to 28.

portion of the blade guide way as shown in
the photograph.
Shaft
Apply lubricant outside surface
2. Insert the shaft of the blade guide way into

the groove of the lens holder, and fully turn
it in the direction of the arrow.
Lens holder (#204)
Shaft of the blade guide way
3. Install the eight blades to the blade guide

in the open state while putting the
projection of the blade into the groove of
the blade guide.
Blades (8pcs)
Lens holder (#204)
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4. Install the blade mount so that the slightly
curved surface of it faces the blade.
[NOTE]
When assembling, be sure to insert the
projection of the blade into the hole of the
blade mount.
Projection of the blade
2 mm dia. rod
Blade mount
2 mm dia.
rod
5. Insert the two 2 mm diameter rods into the

two specified holes shown in the
photograph so that the relative position of
the lens holder and the blade mount is
aligned.
6. Tighten the blade mount using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
7. Remove the two rods inserted in step 5.
8. When the blade guide way is turned by hand, check that the blades open and shut
smoothly.
9. While opening or shutting the blade 10 to 20 times, blow away any dust from the
blades using an airbrush or the like.
Hexagon socket head
10. Tighten the field stop block using the three
Field stop block
cap
bolt
(M3
x
12)
(#256)
Hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 12) (#256)

portion of the center shaft, and apply
adhesive #757 to the tip of its screw as
shown in the photograph.
12 Tighten the diaphragm open-shut dial to
the lens holder using the center shaft.
Center shaft (#214)
Apply lubricant
Diaphragm
open-shut
dial (#205)
Apply lubricant
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13. Apply lubricant G7813 to the shaft of the special screw.
14. While inserting the shaft of the blade guide way into the U-groove of the lever,
assemble the lever to the lens holder, and tighten it with special screw and
special washer.
Special screw (#208)
Special
washer
(#209)
Lever (#210)
U-groove
Shaft of the blade guide way
Lever (#210)
15. When the lever is moved by hand, check

Bottom cover
that the blades open and shut smoothly.
16. Tighten the bottom cover using the
Special
five special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Return the microscope to its original position.

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Assembling mirror and lens
22. Clean the adhesive coating surfaces on
the lens holder using alcohol.
23. Apply adhesive #2057 to the adhesive
coating surfaces of the mirror on the lens
holder.
24. Cement the mirror while pushing it against
the lens holder.
Mirror (#2)
Adhesive
Adhesive
Lens holder (#204)
25. Clean the lens with alcohol.

26. Place the lens onto the lens holder, with the less curved side facing the lens holder.
27. Bond the lens by applying adhesive (#2057) to a few positions around the lens and
shedding ultraviolet rays.
Lens (#3)
Lens holder (#204)
Small curved
surface of the lens
Adhesive
28. After the lens and mirror are cemented, blow away any dust from the lens and the
mirror using an airbrush or the like.
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5-7-1. Disassembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Remove the five special hexagon bolts (M3
Bottom cover
x 6) (#239), and remove the bottom cover.
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
7. Disconnect the connector connected to the brightness controller board (#501).

8. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255) fixing the harness, and
release the harness clamper.
9. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255), and remove the ND filter
block.
Remove the harness from the clamper on the ND filter.
Hexagon socket head
cap bolt (M3 x 8) (#255)
ND filter block
Brightness
controller
board (#501)
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Harness
connector
Clamper
ND filter block
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5-7-1. Disassembling ND Filter Block (For 50i)

10. Release three claws of the ND filter holder
(#215), and remove the ND filter (#6).
ND filter holder (#215)

Claws
ND filter (#6)
11. Remove the projections on the ND filter holder from the holes on the lever (#216) and
the lever supporter (#217).
Lever (#216)
Projection
Projections
Lever supporter (#217)
12. Pull out the two levers from the lever

supporter.
Levers (#216)
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5-7-2. Assembling
portions of the two levers as shown in the
photograph, and insert them into the holes
on the lever supporter.
[NOTE]
Do not apply lubricant other than the
specified portions.
Apply lubricant
Levers (#216)
Apply lubricant
2. Install the ND filter holder to the two levers and lever supporter in the direction as
3. Put the projections on the ND filter holder into each hole on the two levers and the
lever supporter.
Lever (#216)
Projection
Projections
Lever supporter
4. Install the ND filter to the ND filter holder

so that an evaporated surface is in the
orientation shown in the photograph.

Claws
ND filter (#6)
(An evaporated surface faces upward.)
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5. Put the harness into the hole on the ND
filter block, and secure it using the clamper.
Clamper
ND filter block
Harness connector
6. Tighten the ND filter block using a hexagon

socket head cap bolt (M3 x 8).
7. Secure the harness using a hexagon head
cap bolt (M3 x 8).
8. Connect the harness connector to the
brightness controller board.

bolt (M3 x 8) (#255)
ND filter block
Brightness
controller
board (#501)

Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

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Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
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5-8-1. Disassembling Lighting Block (For 50i)

- Some screws and diffuser are fixed with adhesive. Apply alcohol to melt the
adhesive on these.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

While pressing the two portions of the lamp
cover (#223) in the arrow direction (a)
shown in the figure, move it in the arrow
direction (b) to remove.
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
6. Disconnect the lamp (#227).

(b)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)
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10. Remove the power supply assembly.
cover.
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

Lighting block
bolts (M3 x 8) (#255), and remove
the lighting block.
Hexagon socket head

14. Remove the two diffusers (#4 and #5) from

the lens holder (#221).
Diffuser (#4)
Diffuser (#5)
Lens holder (#221)
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15. Remove the two screws (#257), and
remove the cable with lamp socket (#505)
from the lamp socket holder (#226).
Screws (#257)
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Cable with lamp

socket (#505)
16. Remove the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6), and remove the collector
lens (#1) and lamp socket holder (#226).
[NOTE]
When removing the lamp socket holder, the collector lens is removed at a same time.
Be careful not to drop or scratch the lens.
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Hexagon socket head cap bolts
M3 x 6(#254on both sides
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Collector lens
(#1)
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5-8-2. Assembling Lighting Block (For 50i)

5-8-2. Assembling
1. Clean the collector lens.
2. After installing the collector lens to the lens holder in the direction as shown in the
photograph, tighten the lamp socket holder using the four hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).
Collector lens
(#1)
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
Hexagon socket head cap bolts
M3 x 6(#254on both sides
3. Pass the cable of the cable with lamp

socket through the hole on the lamp socket
holder, and tighten the socket with the two
screws.
Apply adhesive #2014 to the spaces
between the screws and the lamp socket.
Screws (#257)
Lamp socket
holder (#226)
4. Apply adhesive #757 (Clear) to the side

edges of the two diffusers which contact
the lens holder.
5. Install the two diffusers to the lens holder in
the orientation shown in the photograph.
[NOTE]
Be sure to install the mat surface of the
diffusers in the orientation shown in the
photograph.
Diffuser (#5)
Cable with lamp

socket (#505)
Diffuser (#4)
Mat surface
Mat surface
Lens holder (#221)
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7. Install the lighting block, and firmly move it
in the direction of the arrows. Tighten it
with four hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 8).
Lighting block

Bottom cover
Hexagon socket head


(M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Install the power supply assembly. (Refer to Section 5-9.)
Tighten the plastic cover using the four hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 6).
Install the cap.
Connect the lamp to the lamp socket.
Move the lamp cover in the opposite direction of the arrow, and install it to the plastic
cover.
15. Install the hexagonal driver (#248) to the plastic cover.
Cap (#233)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)
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Lamp cover
(#223)
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16.
17.
18.
19.

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5-9-1. Disassembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)

1. While pressing the two portions of the
lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction (a)
shown in the figure, move it in the arrow
direction (b) to remove.
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
2. Disconnect the lamp (#227).

(b)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)

bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)

attaching plate (#231).
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5-9-1. Disassembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)

7. Disconnect the harness from the
Harness connector
connector (CN1) on the power supply
assembly (#502).
8. Remove the three hexagon socket
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)
head cap bolts
fixing the power supply assembly.
Power supply
assembly (#502)
(M3 x 6) (#254)
9. Lift up the power supply assembly, and

disconnect the harness connectors (CN2
and CN3). Then, remove the power supply
assembly.
Power supply
assembly (#502)
Connector (CN3)
Connector (CN2)
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5-9-2. Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)

5-9-2. Assembling
1. Connect the harness connectors to CN2
and CN3 on the power supply assembly.
Power supply
assembly (#502)
Connector (CN3)
Connector (CN2)
2. Tighten the power supply assembly using

Connector (CN1)
the three hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 6).
3. Connect the harness connector
Hexagon socket
to CN1 located at the top of the
head cap bolts
power supply assembly.
(M3 x 6) (#254)
4. Tighten the attaching plate (#231) using

the four hexagon socket head cap bolts
(M3 x 6).
Power supply
assembly (#502)

bolts (M3 x 6) (#254)
Attaching plate
plate (#231)
(#231)
Attaching
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5-9-2. Assembling Power Supply Assembly (For 50i)

5. Install the cap (#233).
6. Tighten the plastic cover using the four
7. Install the hexagonal driver.
8. Connect the lamp.
Cap (#233)
Hexagon
socket head
cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
Lamp (#227)
9. Move the lamp cover in the opposite

direction of the arrow, and install it to the
plastic cover.
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
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5-10-1. Disassembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Loosen a set screw (#258), and remove
the brightness control dial (#241).
Set screw (#258)
Brightness control dial (#241)

cover.
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
8. Remove the field stop block. (Refer to

Section 5-6.)
9. Disconnect the harness connector (J1) on
the brightness controller board (#501).
brightness controller board.
Brightness controller
board (#501)
Connector (J1)
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(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the two
bending plates from the brightness
controller board.
board (#501)
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Bending
Bending plates
plates (#218)
(#218)
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5-10-2. Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)

5-10-2. Assembling
1. Tighten the two bending plates to the
brightness controller board using the two
Brightness controller board (#501)

board (#501)
2. Tighten the brightness controller board

using the two hexagon socket head cap
bolts (M3 x 6).
3. Connect the harness connector to the
connector (J1) on the brightness controller
board.
Bending plates (#218)
Connector (J1)
4. Install the field stop block. (Refer to

Section 5-6.)
Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
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Special hexagon
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5-10-2. Assembling Brightness Control Board (For 50i)

6. Return the microscope to its original position.
7. Turn the shaft of the variable resistor so that the D-cut of the shaft faces top.
Install the brightness control dial to the shaft so that a set screw aligns with the
D-cut of the shaft, and then tighten the set screw.
When the brightness control dial is turned fully clockwise and counterclockwise,
check that the indication of the brightness control dial is aligned with the
indication on the cover.
Set screw (#258)
Shaft of the variable resistor
8.
9.
10.
11.

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5-11-1. Disassembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bottom cover
Remove the five special hexagon bolts
cover.
Special
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
7. Disconnect the terminals connected to the

seesaw switch (#511).
8. Release the claws on both sides of the
seesaw switch, and remove it outward.
Seesaw switch (#511)
Terminal (1 pin)
side
side
Claw
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5-11-2. Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 50i)

5-11-2. Assembling
1. Install the seesaw switch to the microscope, and secure it by the claws located on
both sides.
[NOTE]
Take care to install the correct orientation of the seesaw switch.
2. Connect the terminals to the seesaw switch.
[CAUTION]
Make sure you always connect to the correct wire to each pin.
1 pin: black wire of cable with AC socket (#503)
2 pin: black wire of cable with connector (#506)
3 pin: white wire of cable with AC socket (#503)
4 pin: white wire of cable with connector (#506)
Bottom cover side
Terminal (1 pin)
side
side
side
side
Terminals location
Claw

Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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Special hexagon
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5-12-1. Disassembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bottom cover
cover.
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
7. Disconnect the flat cable connector (#507)

from the switch board (#502).
Switch board (#502)

Connector
8. Remove a hexagon socket head cap bolt

(M3 x 8) (#255), and remove the color
compensation filter unit.
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5-12-1. Disassembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)

9. Release three claws of the ND filter holder
(#215), and remove the color compensation filter (#5).
Claws
Color compensation filter (#5)

10. Remove the projections on the ND filter holder from each hole on the two levers
(#216) and the lever supporter (#217).
Lever (#216)
Projection
Projections
11. Pull out the two levers from the lever

supporter.
Levers (#216)
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5-12-2. Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)

5-12-2.
Assembling

portions of the two levers as shown in the
photograph, and insert them into the holes
on the lever supporter.
[NOTE]
Do not apply lubricant other than to the
specified portions.
Apply lubricant
Levers (#216)
Apply lubricant
2. Install the ND filter holder to the lever supporter in the direction shown in the
photograph.
3. Put the projections on the ND filter holder into each hole on the two levers.
Projection
Levers (#216)
Projections
4. Install the color compensation filter to the

ND filter holder so that an evaporated
surface of the filter is in the orientation
Claws
Color compensation filter (#5)

(An evaporated surface faces upward.)
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5-12-2. Assembling Color Compensation Filter Unit (For 55i)

5. Put the connector of the flat cable through
the hole on the color compensation filter
unit.
6. Tighten the color compensation filter unit
using a hexagon socket head cap bolt
(M3 x 8).
7. Connect the connector of the flat cable to

the switch board.
Switch board (#502)

Connector

Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

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Special hexagon
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5-13-1. Disassembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bottom cover
cover.
Special
hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special hexagon
bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)

diffuser unit.
Diffuser unit
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bolts (M3 x 8) (#255)
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5-13-2. Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)

5-13-2. Assembling
1. Clean the adhesive coating surface of the
diffuser on the lens holder using alcohol.
2. Apply adhesive #2061 to the adhesive
coating surfaces of the diffuser on the lens
holder.
[NOTE]
Do not mistake the installing position of the
diffuser and the lens to the lens holder.
Diffuser (#4) (Mat surface is lowered.)
Adhesive
3. Cement the diffuser while pushing it

Lens holder (#221-1)
against the lens holder.
4. Clean the adhesive coating surface of the lens on the lens holder using alcohol.
5. Apply adhesive #2061 to the adhesive coating surfaces of the lens on the lens holder.
6. Install the lens to the lens holder so that the small curved surface of the lens faces the
lens holder. Cement the lens to the lens holder while pushing it against the lens
holder.
Lens (#1)
Large curved surface

Adhesive
Lens holder (#221-1)
7. After the lens and/or diffuser is cemented,

blow away any dust from the lens and
diffuser using the airbrush or the like.
8. Install the diffuser unit, and firmly move it in
the direction of the arrows. Tighten it with
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x
8).
Diffuser unit
Push it in these directions.
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Hexagon socket head

cap bolts (M3 x 8)
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5-13-2. Assembling Diffuser Unit (For 55i)

Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

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Special hexagon
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5-14-1. Disassembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)

1. While pressing the two portions of the
lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction
(a) shown in the photograph, move it in the
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)
(b)

Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

(M3 x 6) (#239)
5.
Remove the four special hexagon bolts

(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the control
board (#509).
6. Disconnect the flat cable from the
connector (J4) on the main board block of
the control board.
Connector (J4)
Control board (#509)
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5-14-1. Disassembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)

(M3 x 6) (#239) fixing the LED board
(#503).
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6)(#239)
LED board (with battery case) (#503)
8. Disconnect the LED board from the

connector (J2) on the control board.
Control board
Connector
Connector (J2)
LED board
9. While pressing the claw on the battery case (#224), remove the LED board from the
battery case.
[NOTE]
When removing the LED board, be careful not to deform the terminals on the LED
board.
LED board (#503)
LED board (#503)
Claw
Terminals
Battery case (#224)
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5-14-2. Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)

5-14-2.
Assembling
1. While pushing the claw on the battery case,

move the LED board in the opposite
direction of the arrow to install to the
battery case.
[NOTE]
When installing the LED board, be careful
not to deform the terminals on the LED
board.
LED board (#503)
Claw
Battery case (#224)
2. Connect the connector (J2) on the LED board to the control board.
3. Tighten the LED board to the control board using the two special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6).
Special hexagon bolts (M3 x 6)(#239)
Control board
Connector
Connector (J2)
LED board (with battery case) (#503)
LED board

(M3 x 6) (#229)
4. Connect the flat cable to the connector

(J4) on the main board block of the control
board.
5. Tighten the control board using the four
Connector
Connector (J4)
(J4)
Control
Control board
board (#509)
(#509)
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5-14-2. Assembling Light Source Unit (For 55i)

Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

plastic cover.
Lamp cover
(#223)
9. After the assembling is completed, perform the LED position adjustment. (Refer to
Section 5-21.)
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5-15-1. Disassembling Switch Board (For 55i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Loosen a set screw (#258) fixing the
brightness control dial (#241), and remove
the brightness control dial.
Set screw (#258)

bottom cover.
Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
8. Remove the field stop block. (Refer to

Section 5-6.)
9. Disconnect the flat cable with connector
(#507) from the connector (J1) on the
switch board (#502).
switch board.
Switch board (#502)
Connector (J1)
Flat cable with

connector
(#507)
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5-15-1. Disassembling Switch Board (For 55i)

(M3 x 6) (#239), and remove the two
bending plates from the switch board.

Switch board (#502)
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5-15-2. Assembling Switch Board (For 55i)

5-15-2.
Assembling
1. Tighten the two bending plates to the

switch board using the two special
hexagon bolts (M3 x 6).

Switch board (#502)
2. Tighten the switch board using the two

3. Connect the flat cable with connector to
the connector (J1) on the switch board.
Switch board (#502)
Connector (J1)
Flat cable with

connector
(#507)
4. Install the field stop block. (Refer to Section

5-6.)
Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
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Special hexagon
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5-15-2. Assembling Switch Board (For 55i)

6. Return the microscope to its original position.
7. Turn the shaft of the variable resistor so that the D-cut of the shaft faces top. Install the
brightness control dial to the shaft so that a set screw aligns with the D-cut of the shaft,
and then tighten the set screw.
When the brightness control dial is turned fully clockwise and counterclockwise, check
that the indication of the brightness control dial is aligned with the indication on the
cover.
Set screw (#258)

Shaft of the variable resistor
8.
9.
10.
11.

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5-16-1. Disassembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Bottom cover
bottom cover.
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
7. Disconnect the terminals connected to the

seesaw switch (#506).
8. Release the claws on both sides of the
seesaw switch, and remove it outward.

Terminal (1 pin)
side
side
Claw
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5-16-2. Assembling Seesaw Switch (For 55i)

5-16-2.
Assembling
1. Install the seesaw switch to the microscope, and secure it by the claws located on both
sides.
[NOTE]
Take care to install the correct orientation of the seesaw switch.
2. Connect the terminals of the cable to 3-pin
and 4-pin of the seesaw switch.
[CAUTION]
Be sure to connect the terminals to the
pins as far as they will go.
Terminal (1 pin)
side
side
Claw

Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolt
(M3 x 6) (#239)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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5-17. Stage Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i)

1. Set the 1 reading collimator (J28005) to
the dovetail for eyepiece tube mounting.
2. Set the parallel mirror (J28003) on the
stage.
Sub Stage
Parallel mirror
3. Set the collimator so that the X direction

scale is parallel with the traveling direction
of the X-axis of the stage.
Traveling direction of the X-axis of the stage
X direction
4. Measure the amount of deviation of the

center (O) of the scale image from the
center (O) of the collimator. Check the
amount of deviation meets the following
specification.
Y direction
Center (O) of
the scale image
X direction
Specifications:
X direction: within +/-1
Y direction: within +/-1
Center (O) of the collimator
If the specification is met, perform the stage centering adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-18.)
If not, perform the adjustment according to steps 6 and later.
Be sure to adjust Y direction first.
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If Y direction does not meet the specification:
5. Check that the scale image is shifted in
either direction.
Shift of (a) direction
Shift of (b) direction
6. Remove the 1 reading collimator, parallel mirror, and stage.

7. Remove the elevation block from the microscope base.
8. If the scale image is shifted to (a) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the elevation block as shown in the
photograph using adhesive #350.
If the scale image is shifted to (b) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the elevation block as shown in the
Scale image is shifted to (b) direction
Scale image is shifted to (a) direction
Paste the
brass foil.
Paste the brass foil.
9. Install the elevation block, stage, parallel mirror, and 1 reading collimator.
10. Check that the amount of deviation for Y direction meets the specification.
If the specification is not met, perform steps 6 to 10 again.
If the specification is met, check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the
specification.
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If X direction does not meet the specification:
11. Loosen the six hexagon socket head cap
bolts fixing the elevation block to the
microscope base.
12. Tilt the elevation block in the direction
shown in the photograph to meet the
amount of deviation for X direction meets
the specification.
13. Tighten the six hexagon socket head cap bolts.

14. Check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the specification.
If the specification is met, re-check the amount of deviations for both Y and X
directions meet the specifications.
15. After the stage tilt adjustment is completed, be sure to adjust the centering of the
stage. (Refer to Section 5-18.)
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5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i)

[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment should be completed. (Refer
to Section 5-17.)
1. Set the 80i sub stage tool A (J25481) to the
dovetail on the elevation block.
2. Set the centering tool (J25298) to the
round dovetail for the eyepiece tube
mounting, and secure it using the clamp
screw.
Centering tool
3. Insert the centering rod (J25299) to the

centering tool, and check that the tip of the
rod is inserted into the hole on the 80i sub
stage tool A.
If the rod is inserted: perform the condenser holder tilt adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-19.)
If not, perform the confirmation and
adjustment according to steps 4 and later.
Centering rod
Centering tool
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5-18. Stage Centering Adjustment (For 50i/55i)

4. Check that the centering rod is shifted
against to the 80i sub stage tool in either
direction.
If the rod is shifted to (a) direction:
This shift is generated by the accuracy of
machine when manufactured, and cannot
be adjusted to zero.
Therefore, continue with the condenser
holder tilt adjustment. (Refer to Section
5-19.)
If the rod is shifted to (b) direction:
Adjust the centering according to steps 5
and later.
Centering rod
80i sub
stage tool A
Center of the 80i sub stage tool A
5. Remove the centering rod and 80i sub

stage tool A.
6. Remove the elevation block from the
microscope base.
7. Paste the brass foil to the specified portion
of the elevation block as shown in the
Paste the brass foil in round marks position.
8. Install the elevation block, centering rod, and 80i sub stage tool A.
9. Check that the specification is met.
If the specification is met, perform the stage tilt adjustment again because the
elevation block is removed from the microscope base. (Refer to Section 5-17.)
10. After the stage tilt adjustment and stage centering adjustment are completed, be
sure to adjust the condenser holder tilt. (Refer to Section 5-19.)
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5-19. Condenser Holder Tilt Adjustment (For 50i/55i)

[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment (Section 5-17) and stage
centering adjustment (Section 5-18) should be completed.
1. Remove the stage.
2. Set the 1 reading collimator (J28005) to
the dovetail for eyepiece tube mounting.
3. Set the parallel mirror (J28003) on the
condenser receptacle of the elevation
block.
Parallel mirror
Condenser receptacle
4. Set the collimator so that the X direction

scale is parallel with the traveling direction
of the X-axis of the stage.
Traveling direction of the X-axis of the stage
X direction
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5. Measure the amount of deviation of the
center (O) of the scale image from the
center (O) of the collimator. Check the
amount of deviation meets the following
specification.
Specifications:
X direction: within +/-7
Y direction: within +/-7
Y direction
Center (O) of
the scale image
Center (O) of the collimator
If the specification is met, perform the condenser holder upper limit stopper position.
(Refer to Section 5-20)
If not, perform the adjustment according to steps 6 and later.
Be sure to adjust Y direction first.
If Y direction does not meet the specification:
6. Check that the scale image shifts in
either direction.
7. Remove the 1 reading collimator and

parallel mirror.
cap bolts, and remove the condenser
holder block from the elevation block.
Hexagon socket head

Elevation block
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9. If the scale image is shifted to (a) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the condenser holder block as shown in
the photograph using adhesive #350.
If the scale image is shifted to (b) direction:
Paste the brass foil to the specified portion of the condenser holder block as shown in
the photograph using adhesive #350.
Scale image is shifted to (b) direction
Scale image is shifted to (a) direction
10. Install the condenser holder block, parallel mirror, and 1 reading collimator.
11. Check that the amount of deviation for Y direction meets the specification.
If the specification is met, check that the amount of deviation for X direction meets the
specification.
If X direction does not meet the specification:
12. Loosen the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts fixing the condenser holder block
to the elevation block.
13. Tilt the condenser holder block in the
direction shown in the photograph to meet
the specification for the amount of
deviation for X direction.
14. Tighten the three hexagon socket head
cap bolts.
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Hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x 8)(#442)
Condenser
holder block
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15. Re-check the amount of deviation for X direction.
If the specification is met, check that the amounts of deviation for both Y and X
directions meet the specifications.
16. After the condenser holder tilt adjustment is completed, be sure to adjust the upper
limit stopper position of the condenser holder. (Refer to Section 5-20.)
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5-20. Condenser Holder Upper Limit Stopper Position Adjustment (For 50i/55i)
[NOTE]
Before performing this adjustment, the stage tilt adjustment (Section 5-17), stage
centering adjustment (Section 5-18), and condenser holder tilt adjustment (Section 5-19)
should be completed.
1. Loosen a set screw (#446) of the
condenser holder block. (The straight pin
of the stopper will pop up by the force of
the coil spring.)
Straight pin of the stopper
Set screw (#446)

2. Install the stage.
3. Install the condenser lens.
4. Set the specimen slide to the specimen
Paper (approx. 0.1
holder on the stage.
Specimen slide
mm thick)
5. Cut a sheet of paper (approx. 0.1 mm
thick) to about the same size as the tip of
the condenser lens, and place it on that tip.
Straight pin
6. While observing the specimen slide, turn
Stage
the knob of the condenser holder upward
Set screw
Condenser lens
until the paper on the condenser lens just
comes in contact with the specimen slide
on the stage.
7. While maintaining the position adjusted in
step 6, tighten the set screw loosened in
step 1.
8. Remove the specimen slide.
9. Remove the paper from the tip of the condenser lens.
10. Turn the knob of the condenser holder once to lower.
11. Turn the knob upward until it stops.
12. Place the specimen slide on the stage again, and check that the specimen slide does
not contact the tip of the condenser lens.
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5-21. LED Position Adjustment (For 55i)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Pull out the hexagonal driver (#248).
While pressing the two portions of the
lamp cover (#223) in the arrow direction
(a) shown in the figure, move it in the
Lamp cover
(#223)
(a)
(a)

(b)
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)

10. Remove the five special hexagon bolts (M3
x 6) (#239), and remove the
bottom cover.
Bottom cover
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)
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Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
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diffuser unit.

position.
13. Loosen the four special hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) fixing the control board.
14. Connect the AC adapter or the battery to
the microscope.
Diffuser unit

bolts (M3 x 8) (#255)
Control board (#509)
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15. Install the standard straight tube (J25295) to the microscope, and secure it using the
clamp screw as shown in the photograph.
16. Set the Ph tool ring (J25260) to the centering telescope (J25172), and set them to the
standard straight tube.
[Note]
The binocular tube installation is acceptable instead of installing the standard straight
tube, Ph tool ring, and centering telescope to the microscope, as shown in the
photograph.
Centering telescope
Ph tool ring
Binocular tube
Standard straight tube
Control board
17. Turn ON the power switch. The LEDs light

up.
18. Adjust the position of the control board so
that the center of the cross line on the
centering telescope and the center of the
central LED coincide.
Specifications:
Deviation between centers of the cross
Central LED
line and the central LED: Within 1.5 dev.
of scale
19. After the adjustment is completed, tighten the control board using the four special
hexagon bolts.
20. Re-check that the specification is met.
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After adjustment, assemble the parts and units in the following steps.
21. Turn OFF the power, and disconnect the AC adapter or the battery.
22. Remove the standard straight tube, centering telescope, and Ph tool ring.
Hexagon socket head
24. Install the diffuser unit, and firmly move it in
Diffuser unit
cap bolts (M3 x 8)
the direction of the arrows. Tighten it with
two hexagon socket head cap bolts (M3 x
8).
Push it in these directions.

Bottom cover
Special hexagon
bolts (M3 x 6) (#239)
Special
hexagon bolts
(M3 x 6) (#239)

position.
Cap (#233)
Hexagon socket
head cap bolts
(M3 x 6) (#254)
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plastic cover.
30.
31.
32.
33.

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Lamp cover
(#223)

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C 2004 NIKON CORPORATION

Tools ........................................................................................................................... P.6

Optical Systems ........................................................................................................ P.20

Connection Diagrams ............................................................................................... P.22

Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting ....................................................................... P.24

Notes for Repair:

1-1. Tools for General Use and Preparations

(+) Screwdriver set

(-) Screwdriver set

(+) Wood handle driver

(-) Wood handle screwdriver

(+) Screwdriver bit

(+) Screwdriver bit holder

1-2. Tools for Special Purposes

Stage tilt adjustment

Stage tilt adjustment

80i sub stage tool A

1-2. Tools for Special Purposes/Preparations

Standard straight tube

II. Main Items

C-TEP DSC Port

C-TE Ergonomic Tube

J-FL 50i55i Epi-Fluorescence

Teaching Unit S by S type B

Double Port 0/100

Double Port 0/100

C-N Sextuple Nosepiece

J-CY Cytodiagnostic Unit

C-SR Left Handle

C-SR Right Handle

50i Halogen Lamp L

II. Main Items

Power Output (For Ergo-View cytodiagnostic unit)

Battery Run Time

7-4. Battery Charge Time (Reference value)

7-12. Input/Output Connectors

C-TE Ergonomic Tube

Teaching Unit S by S type B

Double Port 0/100

Double Port 0/100

Teaching Unit S by S type A

C-ER Eyelevel Riser

C-SR Right Handle

Color compensation filter

5-1. Disassembling/Assembling/Adjusting Flow

Removing Stage/Eyepiece tube/Nosepiece/Condenser lens

Fine/coarse focus block

Brightness control board

Removing fine/coarse focus block

Removing brightness control dial

Fine torque adjustment

Removing elevation block

Condenser holder block

Removing condenser holder

Knob/rack engaging adjustment

Power supply assembly

Installing elevation block

Stage tilt adjustment

Removing lighting block

Stage centering adjustment

Removing field stop block

Blade mount position adjustment