BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPES

CX31 / CX41

REPAIR MANUAL

SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DIVISION

MARKETING DEPARTMENT

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CX31/CX41

INTRODUCTION

The CX31 is a biological microscope newly adopting the UIS optical system and is placed as the
successor to conventional CH30/40 microscopes, while the CX41 microscope is placed as the successor
to the CX40. The difference between these two microscopes is that the CX31 has a brightfield
configuration, while the CX41 is a system microscope that can be used with the CX40/BX2 systems.

This manual has been written on the premise that the service engineer already has experience repairing
the CH30/40 and CX40 microscopes. Therefore, the binocular tube section can be repaired by referring
to CH3-BI45 repair manual. The shape of the frame and the installation procedures are different from
that of CH30/40 or CX40 and so figures of the screw positions are provided at the beginning of section
C. Disassembly and Assembly Procedures.
The focusing guide unit and stage mechanisms are the same as the above conventional microscopes.
However, there are some differences in their installation position and shape such as the focusing guide
unit attached to the frame side, the hook position of wire, the shape of lower stage and X-guide. These
points will be explained in section D. Repair Procedure.
Voltage adjustments will be needed when replacing the rheostat ass’y (DZ290400) or circuit board
(DZ290300) respectively. These adjustments can be made by following the instructions given in this
manual.

This manual uses the following simplified method for explaining the disassembly and assembly
procedures.
- Disassemble them following the steps starting with (A).
- Assemble them following the disassembly procedure in the reverse order, while applying any
needed grease or adhesive, and while following any instructions in the “Remarks” column.
- The “Remarks” column provides important notes and supplemental information. Adjustments and
other procedures that cannot be adequately explained in the “Remarks” column are handled in
separate sections.
[Example]

Disassembly
No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks
(A) RACK ABSK3X8SA Reference direction: Right from the
2 pcs. (*1) rear.
(B) BOTTOM CUK3X4SA Screw positions: CUKHWB screws
PLATE 3 pcs. (*2) shown in C-2
CUKHWB3X6SA
1 pc.
(C) BASE CUTB3X10SA The base cover ass’y and collector
COVER 3 pcs. (*3) ass’y come off together.
SECTION When assembling, fit the collector
ass’y to the base cover ass’y and
mount them to the frame so that the
protrusion at the front end of base
cover ass’y is inserted into the inner
side of frame (align the right and left
surfaces).
(Screw positions: See C-2.)
Assembly
Supplement Reference page
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CONTENTS

A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT
1. Name and Code in OLYMPUS.......................................................................................................... A-1
2. Outline............................................................................................................................................... A-1
3. Features ............................................................................................................................................. A-1
4. Using Conditions............................................................................................................................... A-2
5. Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-3
5-1 CX31 ........................................................................................................................................ A-3
5-2 CX41 ........................................................................................................................................ A-5
6. Dimensions........................................................................................................................................ A-6

B. INSPECTION STANDARDS
1. Inspection Items and Methods........................................................................................................... B-1

C. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

1. Back Side Screw Positions ................................................................................................................ C-1
2. Bottom Side Screw Positions ............................................................................................................ C-2
3. Stage .................................................................................................................................................. C-3
3-1 X/Y Guide Unit........................................................................................................................ C-3
3-2 X/Y Knob Ass’y....................................................................................................................... C-4
3-3 CD-Holder Ass’y ..................................................................................................................... C-5
4. Focusing Guide Unit ......................................................................................................................... C-6
5. Coarse/Fine Focus Adjustment Knob................................................................................................ C-7
6. Arm Section....................................................................................................................................... C-9
7. Base Section .................................................................................................................................... C-10
7-1 Overall Configuration ............................................................................................................ C-10
7-2 Socket Mount Ass’y................................................................................................................C-11
8. Base Cover Ass’y and Collector Ass’y ........................................................................................... C-12

D. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Stage Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. D-1
1-1 X-Guide Adjustment ................................................................................................................ D-1
1-2 How to Wind the X-Wire ......................................................................................................... D-2
1-3 X-Shaft Rotation Adjustment................................................................................................... D-2
1-4 X-Wire Tension Adjustment .................................................................................................... D-3
1-5 Y-Guide Adjustment ................................................................................................................ D-3
1-6 Y-Shaft Rotation Adjustment................................................................................................... D-4
1-7 How to Wind the Y-Wire ......................................................................................................... D-5
1-8 Y-Wire Tension Adjustment .................................................................................................... D-5
1-9 X/Y Knob Tension Adjustment................................................................................................ D-6
2. Focusing Guide Adjustment .............................................................................................................. D-7
3. Optical Adjustments .......................................................................................................................... D-9
3-1 Preparations.............................................................................................................................. D-9
3-2 Parfocality and Optical Axis Adjustments ............................................................................... D-9
4. Electrical Unit.................................................................................................................................. D-10
4-1 CX31/41 Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................... D-10
4-2 Replacing Circuit Board/Rheostat Ass’y ............................................................................... D-10
4-3 Preparation of the voltage adjustments .................................................................................. D-11
4-4 Voltage Adjustments .............................................................................................................. D-11

E. JIGS AND TOOLS

1. List of Jigs and Tools..........................................................................................................................E-1

F. LUBRICANTS AND CHEMICALS

1. List of Greases ..........................................................................................................................F-1
2. List of Adhesives ......................................................................................................................F-1
CX31/CX41 A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT

A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT
1. Name and Code in OLYMPUS
The following frames are available for the CX2 system.
Model Name Description
CX31RBSF Right handle stage brightfield set CX31 frame
CX31LBSF Left handle stage brightfield set CX31 frame
CX41RF Right handle stage CX41 frame
CX41LF Left handle stage CX41 frame

2. Outline
(1) Microscope for education and laboratory, which provides all of the necessary performance and
functions with cost-efficiency.
(2) The CX31 and CX41 are UIS optical system microscopes.
(3) The CX31 is a set-up microscope for brightfield, and the CX41 is a system microscope.
(4) These microscopes are applicable to the world-wide voltage.

3. Features

CX31
(1) Preparation for observation is easily made since the eyepiece, observation tube, objective and
condenser have been set to the frame.

CX41
(1) Wide range of observation methods possible including phase contrast, simple polarized light, and
darkfield.
- Simple phase contrast illumination possible by attaching CX-PH1/2/3 (ring slit for phase contrast
observation) to CH3-CD/CX-SLC/CH3-CDP (condenser for CX41) in combination with the UIS series
phase contrast objective.
- Darkfield observation is possible by attaching the CH2-FH (filter holder) and CH2-DS (darkfield ring) to
the CX41 condenser.
(2) A slider method is used for the simple polarized light analyzer.
(3) Observation at 2X without uneven illumination possible by attaching the low-magnification
adapter (CX-LA) to the CX41 condenser.
(4) A photo system and various TV cameras can be attached to the U-CTR30-2.

CX31/41
(1) Even better observation images are provided by adopting the UIS optical system.
(2) Adaptable to any power source around the world (world-wide voltage).
(3) 6V30W Halogen bulb is used to provide bright illumination.
(4) Specimens can be easily set and replaced by adopting the inward-facing revolving nosepiece.
(5) Fatigue-free design allows user to operate with hands put on the desktop.
(6) Electric safety and radio wave disturbance standards ensure safety and reliability.
(7) The built-in field diaphragm unit provides high contrast image.
(8) Easy to operate as there is not protrusion by the stage's horizontal (X-axis) directional guide.
(9) The stage and condenser knobs are located at opposite positions to make operations easier.
(10) Convenient hand grips at the front and back of frame make it easy to carry the microscope.
(11) The Plan C series objectives provide excellent image flatness.
(12) The anti-contamination structure of the observation tube along with anti-fungus agent prevents
contamination by harmful particles.

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4. Using Conditions
CX31
(1) The CX31 was exclusively designed for brightfield observation and so optional units will be
needed for conducting other methods of observations.
*The CX31 is a set-up microscope, but it can still be used in combination with CX-SLC and U-
RFA-2.

CX41
(1) A field diaphragm image cannot be focused by the 40X and 100X objectives when using the
phase contrast condenser (CX-PCD).
(2) Shading may occur when the phase contrast condenser is used with a 4X objective and at the
minimum AS diameter.
(3) The followings are the system assembly restrictions.
1) The field number is 18 when CX-RFA-2 is combined with U-CBI30/CBI30-2 or U-
CTR30/CTR30-2. (This is because shading may occur when the field number is 20 and
PlanC40X or PlanC100X is used.)
*In case of the above combination, the eyepiece adapter (R18: field restricting ring), which is
included with CX-RFA-2, should be attached to the eyepiece.
*The U-CBI30 and U-CBI30-2 (U-CTR30 and U-CTR30-2) were produced at different
locations.
2) When using U-TBI-3, the CWH10X (field number: 20) should be used as eyepiece.
*Vignetting may occur when using WH10X (filed number: 22) with a 4X objective.
(4) CH3-CD, CH3-CDP and CX-SLC are condensers that can be used in combination with CX-LA
(low magnification adapter) and CX-AL (attachment lens).
(5) U-TV1X cannot be attached to the trinocular section due to mechanical interference.
(In this case, the new U-TV1X-2 should be used.)
(6) WHB10X and WHB10-H are the eyepieces that can be combined with U-CBI30-2.
(7) When the condenser for CX41 is combined with CX-AL, FS image can be focused at
magnifications between 10~40X.
(8) FS image cannot be focused when using the condenser for CX41 with CX-LA.
(9) When the condenser for CX41 is combined with CH2-DS, the objectives that can be used for
darkfield observation are N.A.0.65 and lower (40X and lower).

CX31/41
(1) FS image cannot be focused when using a 100X objective.
(2) An AS/FS ghost may occur when stopping down FS/AS diameter to the minimum.
(3) Be sure to turn OFF the main switch and unplug the power cord before replacing the bulb.
(4) When moving the stage, do not rotate the knob after coming into contact with the stopper.
(5) Do not move the stage by holding it or specimen holder without rotating the X/Y knob.
(6) Do not carry the microscope by holding the stage, X/Y knob or observation tube.
(7) When the light intensity adjustment knob is set near its maximum level and the main switch is
turned ON/OFF, there may be cases in which the protection circuit will operate and the lamp will
not light.
(8) Ambient Environment
Temperature: 0~40 degrees C (32~104 degrees F), Humidity: 30~90%, Altitude: within 2,000m
Pollution degree: 2 (based on IEC60664), Installation/Overvoltage Category: II (based on
IEC60664)
(9) When using immersion oil, there is the possibility of deteriorating the condenser lens.
(Use the specified immersion oil by OLYMPUS.)

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CX31/CX41 A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT

5. Specifications
5-1 CX31
Item Specifications Remarks
Optical System (1) UIS optical system (infinity corrected/
1
compensation-free)
2 Eyepiece (1) Inserted to the eyepiece sleeve Insertion diameter: φ23.2
(2) Field number: 20, Magnification: 10X
(3) The eyepiece is fixed to the sleeve of observation Screw (AC731800)
tube with a clamping screw.
3 Observation Tube (1) Circular dovetail type (mounted part) φ38
Fixed to microscope frame:
CX31RBSF: Attached using a clamping screw Screw (AC743900)
(Allen wrench included)
CX31LBSF: Attached using a clamping knob Knob (AA852600)
(2) With anti-fungus agent
(3) The observation tube can be rotated 360° when
the clamping screw or knob is loosened.
(4) Eyepiece sleeve diameter: φ23.2
(5) Siedentopf type, observation tube inclination: 30°
(6) Interpupillary distance adjustment: 48~75mm
(7) Diopter compensation: ±5 m-1 (left sleeve)
4 Revolving (1) Fixed quadruple nosepiece with inward tilt W20.32 P=36/inch
Nosepiece
5 Objective (1) Plan C series attached to the revolving nosepiece
6 Stage (1) X/Y coaxial vertical knob rotation Rubber grip equipped as
(2) X/Y movement: wire method standard
(3) Guide method: ball guide (CX-SHG)
(4) Operation range: Y direction = 50mm
X direction = 76mm
(5) Graduated scale in X and Y directions
X-scale: 0~50mm
Y-scale: 100~180mm
Minimum unit: 1mm for both X/Y
Minimum reading: 0.1mm by vernier
Graduation: Line width = 0.2mm, Height = 0.2mm
7 Specimen Holder (1) Attached to stage with screws
(2) Holding capacity: standard slide glass (76mm x
26mm)
Hold two slide glasses
Specimen thickness = 0.9mm~1.4mm
(3) Hold specimens with inclination angle of holder
8 Focusing (1) Coaxial coarse/fine adjustment knob
Mechanism (2) Stage height movement by roller guide (rack &
pinion)
(3) Full stroke range: 25mm
(4) Fine scale: 2.5 microns /1 graduation
(5) Coarse adjustment stroke per rotation: 39.6mm
(6) Fine adjustment stroke per rotation: 0.2mm
(7) Coarse adjustment knob
(with the tension adjustment mechanism)
(8) Simple stage upper limit stopper attached Don’t turn fine focus
adjustment knob after
coming into contact with
the stopper.

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CX31/CX41 A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT

Item Specifications Remarks

(1) Sleeve type Condenser insertion
(The condenser is fixed by the clamping knob.) diameter: φ36.8
9 Condenser Holder (2) Stroke: 28mm
(3) There is the condenser height adjustment knob
opposite from the stage X/Y knob.
10 Condenser (1) Numerical aperture: N.A.1.25 (when using Number of Diaphragm
immersion oil) blade: 6
(2) Aperture iris diaphragm: φ1.7~29mm
(3) φ32.5 daylight filter can be attached
(4) Integrated attachment lens for FS centering
11 Collector Lens (1) φ45 filter can be inserted. φ45.2, depth 1.5mm
12 Field Iris (1) Built-in field iris diaphragm
Diaphragm (2) Field iris diaphragm centering is performed by
moving the attachment lens positioned under the
condenser. (The centering knob is used.)
(3) The diaphragm image can be focused by a
4X~40X objective.
13 Transmitted Light (1) 6V30W Halogen bulb PHILIPS5761
Illumination / (2) Applied to "World-wide Voltage": (Average life: 100 hours)
Electrical Unit Use 100V or 200V
(100-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz)
Power consumption: 102VA/108VA (at 120/240V)
(3) Power cord can be attached.
(4) The bottom socket mount can be opened to
replace bulb.
(5) Light intensity adjustment performed by the rotary
knob
14 Dimensions Microscope and observation combined:
233(W) x 367.5(D) x 411(H) Unit: mm
Stage:
188(W) x 134(D) x 213(H)
*Refer to A-6 for the details.
15 Weight Approx. 8.0kg (including the observation tube)
16 Safety Standards (1) Safety standards: UL, CE
Noise standards: CE

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CX31/CX41 A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT

5-2 CX41
Item Specifications Remarks
1 Optical System (1) UIS optical system (infinity corrected
compensation-free)
2 Observation Tube (1) Circular dovetail type (mounted part) φ38
Fixed to microscope frame:
Attached using a clamping screw Screw (AC743900)
(2) Siedentopf type
(3) With anti-fungus agent
(4) The observation tube can be rotated 360° when
the clamping screw is loosened.
U-CBI30-2 U-CTR30-2
1) Filed Number 20 20
2) Observation 30° 30°
tube
inclination
3) Interpupillary 48~75mm 48~75mm
distance
adjustment
4) Diopter ±5 m-1 ±5 m-1 (left sleeve)
compensation
5) Light path None None U-CTR30-2: Fixed optical
selector path; binocular section
50%, TV-photo section
50%
3 Revolving (1) Fixed quintuple nosepiece with inward tilt W20.32 P=36/inch
Nosepiece (2) Slider inlet provided
4 Objective (1) Plan C series attached to the revolving nosepiece
5 Stage *Same as CX31.
6 Specimen Holder *Same as CX31.
7 Focusing (1) Stage upper limit stopped by simplified pre- When the stage upper limit
Mechanism focusing lever. is effective, the focusing is
*Otherwise, same as CX31. possible by turning the fine
focus adjustment knob.
8 Condenser Holder *Same as CX31.
9 Filter φ45 filter can be inserted to the collector lens section. φ45.2, depth 1.5mm
A daylight filter (32.5C-2) can be installed in the filter
holder or attachment lens and then attached under the
condenser.
10 Field Iris *Same as CX31.
Diaphragm
11 Transmitted Light *Same as CX31.
Illumination /
Electrical Unit
12 Dimensions Microscope and observation tube combined:
233(W) x 367.5(D) x 423(H) Unit: mm
Stage:
188(W) x 134(D) x 213(H)
*Refer to A-6 for details.
13 Weight Approx. 8.5kg (including the observation tube)
14 Safety Standards *Same as CX31.
*Refer to the Parts List (Binder No. 33-2) for the CX41 system diagram.

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CX31/CX41 A. OUTLINE OF PRODUCT

6. Dimensions
1) CX31

OLYMPUS
CX31

*398.3

305.6
0
3 4

1 6

212.2
160 244.7
233

2) CX41

OLYMPUS
*419.3

CX41
326.6

3 0 4

1 6
212.2

244.7

160
233
Unit: mm

The length marked with an asterisk (*) in the above figures may vary according to the interpupillary
distance. The ∗ numerical figure shown above indicates the distance when the interpupillary distance
is set at 62mm.

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CX31/CX41 B. INSPECTION STANDARDS

B. INSPECTION STANDARDS
1. Inspection Items and Methods
Inspection Item Standards Inspection Methods
Coarse/Fine Coarse focus *5.9~14.7N(600~1500gf) 1) Tie a string around the knob and
Focus adjustment knob *The above standard is then measure the tension when the
Adjustment tension based on the normal knob is rotated.
Knob function in coarse Tension gauge (30N): OT3223
Pre-focusing lever adjustment tension CX41:
(CX41) range 1) Lock the upper limit, lower the
Simple upper limit Adjustment range: stage and return the lock position:
stopper (CX31) 0.5~24.5N(50~2500gf) In the above state, confirm the
sound of the spring returning when
releasing.
2) Confirm that the coarse adjustment
knob does not rotate along with
the lock knob.
CX31:
1) Confirm that there is a complete
stop when coming into contact
with the upper limit stopper.
2) Confirm that the ring of stopper
(AD785000) rotates smoothly in
position adjustment range.
Fine focus 0.2~1.2N 1) Tie a string around the knob and
adjustment knob (20~120gf) then measure the tension when the
tension knob is rotated.
Tension gauge (3N): OT3225
Fine focus 1) Confirm that there is no rough
adjustment knob feeling.
rotation 2) Confirm that the knob does not
rotate naturally.
Focusing Guide Guide movement 0.8~1.5N(80~150gf) 1) Confirm the working force.
Unit Tension gauge (3N): OT3225
Base Cover FS movement 1) Confirm the smooth rotation.
Ass’y FS shape / 1) Confirm that the long side / short
minimum diameter side ratio is 2 : 1 or smaller.
2) Minimum diameter: φ1.7 or
smaller
Collector lens 1) No apparent contamination when
viewing from the top.
Stage Squareness against 0.1/75mm 1) Set the SKN004 to the revolving
optical axis nosepiece and confirm the front-
back, left-right squareness of the
stage.
(Not go through 0.1mm thickness)
Thickness gauge: OT1949
Clearance between In whole area: 1) Confirm a clearance by a thickness
stage and specimen Can go through 0.05mm gauge (OT1949).
holder thickness, but not go
through 0.7mm thickness
X/Y movement 1) Confirm that there is no
interference between the specimen
holder and the vernier, and
between the specimen holder (or X
guide) and the guide cover.

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CX31/CX41 B. INSPECTION STANDARDS

Inspection Item Standards Inspection Methods

Stage X/Y knob rotation X=0.5~0.8N(50~80gf)) Tie a string around the knob and then
Y=1.4~1.8N(140~180gf) measure the tension when the knob is
Difference between X and rotated.
Y tension: 0.9N or more Tension gauge (3N): OT3225
(90gf or more) * Refer to D-3, 5 for the X/Y wire
tension adjustment.
Revolving Rotation 1) Confirm that there is no rough
Nosepiece feeling.
2) Confirm that the nosepiece stops
at click position.
Condenser Vertical movement 1) Confirm that there is no rough and
squeaky feeling in the movement.
AS movement 1) Confirm that there is no rough and
squeaky feeling.
Observation Optical axis CH3-BI45 Repair Manual 1) Binocular section
Tube (Refer to E-2~E-12 of Use the standard eyepiece
repair procedure.) (KN0048: adapter-1 attached),
standard objective (KN0041) and
CX microscope frame.
2) Trinocular section
Refer to D-9.
Parfocality CH3-BI45 Repair Manual 1) Binocular section
(Refer to E-13~E-16 of Use the standard eyepiece
repair procedure.) (KN0048: adapter-1 attached),
FT36, standard objective
(KN0041) and CX microscope
frame.
2) Trinocular section
Refer to D-9.

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CX31/CX41 C. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

C. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

1. Back Side Screw Positions

Back Plate
Ass’y

Grounding Screw
*2
*1

: Screws attached to the frame CUK3X4SA 5 pcs.,

CUKHWB3X6SA 1 pc. (lower left: *1)
: Screws attached to the board chassis CUK3X4SA 3 pcs.,
CUKHWB3X6SA 1 pc. (lower right: *2)

Inside
from the back

Turn the coarse/fine focus adjustment

knob until the screws for the stage
holder and rack can be seen.
Rack Screws
ABSK3X8SA 2 pcs.

Stopper Holder Clamping Screws (CX41)/

Dummy mount Clamping Screws (CX31)
AD490100/AD783100: ACU3X4SA 1pc.

: Screws attached to the stage holder ABSK3X10SA 4 pcs.

: Screws attached to the guide cover CUTB3X8SA 3 pcs.
: Screws attached to the pinion section ACU3X4SA 2 pcs.
(Coarse focus adj. knob ass’y)

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2. Bottom Side Screw Positions

Bottom Plate

*1

Screws attached to the bottom plate

CUK3X4SA 3 pcs.,
CUKHWB3X6SA 1 pc. (bottom right: *1)
: Screws attached to the front cover CUKSK3X8SA 3 pcs.
(The two screws are under the rubber feet.)
Do not remove these screws unless absolutely necessary such as
replacing parts.

Knob Insertion Hole

Inside from the bottom

Lamp Cover Heat Shield Plate

: Screws attached to the base cover ass’y CUTB3X10SA 3 pcs.

: Screws attached to the hand rest-L/R CUTB3X8SA 6pcs.

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CX31/CX41 C. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

3. Stage
3-1 X/Y Guide Unit
*4

(B)

*1

(K)
*10

*3 (A)

(M) To stage
(L)
a
(N)

Stage holder
*11 reference *2
(I) *(J) direction

(H)
(G) a
From power
*9 switch

(C)
(D) *8
(F)

* When the X-wire (J) from the holder (I), secure the X-wire with tape to keep the X-
*5 wire wound around pully one time.
*6 (E) This will make adjustment easier if the center shaft (See C-4) does not need to be
*7 removed.

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) BACK CUK3X4SA 5 pcs. (*1) Remove the screws (*1, 2), and remove the back plate
PLATE CUKHWB3X6SA 1 pc. (*2) ass’y. Disconnect the cables from the circuit board and
ASS’Y ABSK3X10SA 4 pcs. (*3) the inlet cables from the power switch terminal.
Remove the screws (*3), and then remove the stage
holder. (See C-1 to check the screw positions.)
Stage holder reference direction: The low and right
from the back side.
(B) SPECIMEN AB3X8SA 2 pcs. (*4)
HOLDER
(C) VERNIER CUKSK3X6SA 2 pcs. (*5)
MOUNT
(D) HOLDER CUK3X6SA 2 pcs. (*6) OT1378
CSK3X6SA 1 pc. (*7)
(E) Y-WIRE See D-5 to adjust Y-wire.

(F) Y-GUIDE-L ABK3X8SA 4 pcs. (*8) OT2008 OT1378 Apply grease to the groove of Y-guide-L when the wire
OT1838 guides are replaced.
See D-4 to apply adhesive.
(G) BALL B3UO 12 pcs. OT2008 Apply grease to the balls.

(H) Y-CASING

(I) HOLDER CUK3X6SA 2 pcs. (*9) OT1378

CSK3X6SA 1 pc. (*10)
(J) X-WIRE See D-2, 3 to adjust X-wire.

(K) SPECIMEN CUK3X4SA 3 pcs. (*11) OT2008 OT1378 Apply grease to the groove of specimen holder mount
HOLDER when wire guides are replaced.
MOUNT
(L) X-GUIDE OT2008 OT1838 The X-guide and specimen holder mount come off
together.
Apply grease to the groove of X-guide when wire
guides are replaced.
Apply adhesive between parts, (K) and (L). (See D-1.)
(M) BALL B3UO 8 pcs. OT2008 Apply grease to the balls.
(N) X-CASING

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3-2 X/Y Knob Ass’y

(X-pulley)

X-shaft ass'y

Grease applying
positions.
Grease: OT2008
Bearing

*Apply grease to the

sliding surface.
(Y) Grease: OT2008

Face the groove side of bushing to

the arrow direction, and insert the
bushing on the center shaft (Y). Bushing
Apply grease to the inner
circumference.
Grease: OT2008

(X)

(R)
*Apply grease to the inside
of Y-shaft. *2
Grease: OT2008

(W)
(V)

*4
(U)
(Q)
(P)
(T)
(S)
*3
*Apply enough grease to the
grease to fill the groove on the *1
top of X-knob.
(O)
Grease: OT2008

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(O) X-KNOB AWU3X4SA OT2008 *Apply grease to the groove on the top.
2 pcs. (*1)
(P) WASHER OT2008
(Q) SPRING Thickness of washer is different in (Q) and (V).
WASHER (Q) is thin washer.
(R) Y-KNOB AWU3X4SA Move the Y-knob in the arrow direction by turning it.
2 pcs. (*2)
(S) RING ACU2X4SA X-shaft adjustment: See D-2.
2 pcs. (*3)
(T) WASHER OT2008
(U) NUT ACU2X6SA Y-shaft adjustment: See D-4.
2 pcs. (*4)
(V) SPRING (V) is thicker than (Q).sides.
WASHER
(W) WASHER OT3189 Apply enough grease to the washer.
(X) Y-SHAFT OT2008 *For grease, see the above figure.
(Y) CENTER OT2008 Use a box wrench to remove the center shaft when the X-wire
SHAFT is not coiled around the X-pulley.
(The X-shaft ass’y and bearing come off together.)
*Apply grease to the sliding surface (shaded portion on the
above fugure).
*For X/Y knob adjustment, See D-6.

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3-3 CD-Holder Ass’y

(A)

Apply grease (0T2029).

(C) (H)

(D)
(E)
(B)
*3 (I)
*1 *5
(G) (F)
*2

Apply grease (0T2029) to the sliding

surface (shaded portion).
Apply grease to the left side, too.
*4

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) STOPPER
SCREW
(B) CD- OT2029 Remove CD-holder through the arrow direction.
HOLDER See the above figure to apply grease.
Wipe away any exuding grease from the outer guides
after assembling.
(C) SLEEVE ANU3X6SA Do not diassemble (C) to (F) unless replacing some
3 pcs. (*1) of them.
(D) PIN ACU3X4SA
1 pc. (*2)
(E) SPRING
(F) RACK CUKK3X6SA
2 pcs. (*3)
(G) OUTER ABSK3X10SB
GUIDE 4 pcs. (*4)
(H) CD KNOB OT2029 See the above figure to apply grease.
ASS’Y Be careful grease not to adhere to CD knob. (Place
CD knob ass’y to the left side for SVR, and to the
right side for SVL.)
(I) SPRING ABSK3X6SA OT2029 Adjust CD knob tension by bending the spring plate.
PLATE 2 pcs. (*5) Apply grease to the groove on the backside of spring
plate.
(There should not be rough or squeak feeling in the
vertical movement.)
Reference: The tension is 3.9 ∼ 7.8N (400 ∼ 800gf)
when CD-holder is operated upward in
the range of 10mm by turning CD knob
counterclockwise.

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4. Focusing Guide Unit

a
*5

(G) (J)

(I)
c
(F)
a
(E)
*1 c
TO STAGE

b
(A) (H)

*6
(B)
Base cover ass’y *3

*4 *2
(C) (D)

b Collector ass’y

* Before disassembling the focusing guide unit, remove the back plate ass’y, disconnect the cables and remove
the stage holder. (See C-3.)

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) RACK ABSK3X8SA Reference direction: Right from the back side.
2 pcs. (*1) (See C-1 to unscrew.)
(B) BOTTOM CUK3X4SA (See C-2 to check CUKHWB screw position.)
PLATE 3 pcs. (*2)
CUKHWB3X6SA
1 pc.
(C) BASE CUTB3X6SA The base cover ass’y and collector ass’y come off
COVER 3 pcs. (*3) together.
SECTION (See C-2 to check the screw positions.)
(D) HAND CUTB3X8SA (See C-2 to check the screw positions.)
REST-R 3 pcs. (*4)
(E) GUIDE CUTB3X8SA (See C-1 to check the screw positions.)
COVER 3 pcs. (*5) The protrusion on the back right side of the guide
cover prevents the wire guides from slipping out the
bottom side.
Reference direction: Upward
(F) OUTER AB3X10SA OT2008 OT1837 See D-7, 8 to adjust the focusing guide unit.
GUIDE 5 pcs. (*6)
(G) INNER OT2008 Apply grease to the grooves when wire guides are
GUIDE replaced.
(H) ROLLER
(I) CASING
(J) WIRE OT2008
GUIDE

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5. Coarse/Fine Focus Adjustment Knob

Simple Stage
Upper Limit
Stopper
(only CX31)
(A) *1 *2

(F)

(D)
(G)
Coarse Adjustment
(B) Lock for Upper Limit
*7,8 (only CX41)
(E)
Dummy Mount
*3
(only CX31)
(K) (H)
(e)
(f) (L)
(M)
(I)
Stopper Holder
(N)
(only CX41)
(O)
(g) (i)
*4
(m )
(h) (d)

(r)
(a)
(p) (o)
(c)
(b)
(q) *5

(J) (n)

After tightening the ring (M) fully,

the reference angle when pushing *6
*(j) (l)
the lock knob onto the ring is 45
degrees. The upper limit stopper
will be effective when rotating (A)
(k)
clockwise from this position.
(C)
(0~20 degrees from horizontal
when clamped.)
*1
45
degrees
CK
LO

4 Apply grease (OT2008) to the shaft (j) of the fine focus adj. knob ass’y (C) and the sliding
surface:
Apply grease to the outer surface of the shaft. First, spread the grease by inserting it from the left
with rotating the fine adj. knob ass’y. Remove the fine focus adj. knob once. Again apply grease
to the shaft and then insert it to the right side. Use the lens tissue to wipe away any grease
exuding from the right and left.

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No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) PLATE
(B) FINE FOCUS ABS3X8SA
ADJ. KNOB 2 pcs. (*1)
(C) FINE FOCUS OT2008 OT1378 Do not disassemble it when this assemby itself
ADJ. KNOB is replaced. Adhesive has been applied to thread
ASS’Y on the shaft (j).
Apply grease to the circumference of the shaft
(j).
(D) SPRING OT2008 Be sure to the insert direction (See C-7).
WASHER
(E) WASHER OT2008 Apply grease to the outer surface.
(F) COARSE CWK3X6SA
FOCUS ADJ. 3 pcs. (*2)
KNOB
(G) FINE SHAFT ACU3X4SA OT2008 When screwing the coarse focus adj. knob ass’y
MOUNT 2 pcs. (*3) (J) into the fine shaft mount (G), be sure to
insert while confirming that gear ass’y (o), (p)
and (q) move smoothly. The gear pin may lift up
the plate (n) if the gears do not engage each
other. (About assembling the CX41 coarse
adjustment lock mechanism: same as the
CH30/40 and CX40 mechanism)
(H) WASHER OT2008
*(I) SPRING Hooking the spring: Refer to E-12 of the repair
procedure on BX50F repair manual.
( J) COARSE CWK2.6X5SA OT2012 Disassemble them following steps (m) to (r)
FOCUS ADJ. 3 pcs. (*4) when each individual part is replaced. Apply
KNOB ASS’Y CSK2.6X5SA grease to the gears.
2 pcs. (*5)
CUK2.6X6SA
1 pc. (*6)
(K) PINION ACU3X4SA Remove the back plate ass’y and disconnect the
SECTION 2 pcs. (*7) cables (See C-3) when the entire pinion section
is removed. (At this time, the screws can be
easily removed with the back side facing to the
top by laying down the frame.)
Remove the screws of inside from the back, and
then remove the rack. When the rack is attached,
push it to the right from the back side. (See C-1
to check the screw positions.) Loosen the screws
(*7) securing the pinion section from the back
and pull out the entire pinion section.
Tighten the screws (*7) so that they are aligned
with the rear V-grooves of the pinion mount (g).
The coarse focus adj. knob will have a play if
this alignment with the V-grooves is not
correctly made.
*(L) LOCK KNOB Remove it by inserting pins or precision screw-
driver into the 3 grooves while gradually raising
the claw section. See the bottom-left figure of
C-7 for the assembly positions on the ring
(5~20° from horizontal when clamped).
*(M) RING
*(N) STOPPER
RING
(O) STOPPER ACU3X4SA OT2006 Do not remove unless absolutely necessary.
HOLDER 1 pc. (*8) Loosen the back side screw. (See C-1 to check
(CX41) / the screw positions.) Use a tool such as a large
DUMMY plier with plastic thread, and rotate the stopper
MOUNT holder (dummy mount) counterclockwise to
(CX31) remove it. Apply grease to the thread of stopper
holder (dummy mount).
*CX41 only

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6. Arm Section

CX41 ARM CX31 ARM

(E)

*4 *3

(F)
*2
(B)
(A)

(D) (a)
Apply grease (b)
(OT2008) on the five
click-ball sections:
20mm range each
(d)
*1 *
(C) (G)
(c)
Arm reference
Attaching rubber ring of direction
nosepiece

Do not touch the RMS screw

(could result in rust or other
contamination).
Apply adhesive (OT1899) to the entire
circumference and the depressions.

(CX31)

CX41
No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks
(A) SLIDER CSK3X6SB
HOLDER ASS’Y 2 pcs. (*1)
(B) COVER PSTB2X4SA
2 pcs. (*2)
(C) SLIDER
HOLDER
(D) CLICK SPRING Be sure to have a click feeling, and the
dummy slider (AQ063400) can be easily
inserted and removed. (Adjust the feeling
by bending the click spring.)
(E) CAP
(F) ARM 41 AB5X65SA OT3189 Apply grease to the clamping screw (a).
4 pcs. (*3) Screw (*3) tightening force: 6N (60Kgf)
Reference direction: To the back and left
from the front. (See the above figure.)
(G) NOSEPIECE CUK2.6X16SA OT2008
4 pcs. (*4)
*CX31 revolving nosepiece cannot be removed from the arm separately, because nosepiece itself needs to be
disassembled to remove from the arm. Therefore, the entire CX31 arm ass’y (AW019700) will be handled as
assembled parts.
*Apply grease (0T3189) to the thread on the screw (c) for CX31RBSF, or knob (d) for CX31LBSF. Apply
grease (0T2012) to the thread of stopper (b). Wipe away any grease exuding from the thread.

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7. Base Section
7-1 Overall Configuration
Peel off a paper of double side tape
*The base cover ass’y and hand rest are from the rubber foot, and then
removed only when these parts are replaced attach the rubber foot on the bottom
or the guide cover (E) on C-6 is taken off. of base.
See C-2 to check the bottom section screw Lead the socket cables through
positions. the outside of the heat shield
(Remove the right hand rest if guide cover plate.
needs to be removed. See C-6.) Bind the cables at two
locations.
(with strapping band)
*4
(E)
*5

(F)

*3

(D)
*1
(A)

a (B)

*2
b
(C)
b

Base cover ass’y and

collector ass’y *Refer to the figure on the following page when the
socket mount ass’y (B) is disassembled.
Hand rest-L/R

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) HOLDER CUK3X4SA Attach to the section “a”.
2 pcs. (*1)
(B) SOCKET
MOUNT ASS’Y
(C) PLATE CUK3X4SA Attach to the section “b”.
2 pcs. (*2)
(D) LAMP COVER CUK3X4SA
2 pcs. (*3)
(E) PLATE CUK3X4SA
2 pcs. (*4)
(F) HEAT SHIELD CUK3X4SA
PLATE 1 pc. (*5)

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7-2 Socket Mount Ass’y

*2
(C) (B)

Attach socket
mount (B) while
pushing it in
arrow direction.

Pass the cable

through a pin.

(A)

(D) *1

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks

(A) SOCKET CUKSK3X8SA No necessary to disassemble the socket mount
MOUNT 2 pcs. (*1) (B) when only the socket ass’y (C) is replaced.
(B) SOCKET See the above figure to attach it.
MOUNT
(C) SOCKET ASS’Y 3PUK2X8SA
2 pcs. (*2)
(D) KNOB Remove it only when replaced. This part cosists
of two knobs.

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8. Base Cover Ass’y and Collector Ass’y

(B)
Base Cover Ass'y
(C)

Spring (F):
grease and adhesive locations (A)

a
(D)

(G)

Collector Ass'y
(F)
c
(A) (E)

(B)

c d
*1

(D) Lens Frame

Screws (C)
(CUTB3X10SA)

*Take off the screws (CUTB3X10SA 3 pcs.), and then remove the base cover ass’y and the collector
ass’y. (Refer to C-2 for the base cover ass’y.)

[Base Cover Ass’y]

No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks
(A) UPPER FRAME CUKSK3X8SA
2 pcs. (*1)
(B) WASHER
(C) GLASS
(D) DIAPHRAGM RING
(E) SPACER
(F) SPRING OT2008 OT1838 Referring to the above figure: Apply grease to
the “a” section, and apply a small amount of
adhesive to the spring insertion “b” section.
(G) DIAPHRAGM BLADE

[Collector Ass’y]
No. Parts Name Screws Grease Adhesive Remarks
(A) RING
(B) LENS OT1899 Referring to the above figure: Apply adhesive
to the “d” section (6 locations) except the ring
(A) and hook section. Place the cut section of
the ring (A) between “d” section.
(C) WIRE
(D) FROSTED GLASS

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D. REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Stage Adjustment

This section explains assembly and adjustment procedures based on the premise that the stage is
overhauled. Refer to steps, (A) to (Y), on pages C-3 and C-4 to disassemble the stage. (This section
provides explanation for right-handle stage.)

1-1 X-Guide Adjustment

1) Set the CASING (A) on the upper stage

and put the balls in the direction of the
“a” arrow, and then put the X-GUIDE
(B) on the balls.

Balls: 4 pcs. (Grease: OT2008)

Casing: 1 pc.
2) While holding the X-guide with upper
stage by a hand, turn the stage upside
a
down. Put the balls on the upper stage
in the direction of the “b” arrow. Next,
put the SPECIMEN HOLDER MOUNT
(C) on the balls and temporarily tighten
*2
b the screws to secure it temporarily.
(A) (B)

Screws: CUK3X4SA (*1) 3 pcs.

4 Place the casing so that both ends of
*1 (C) casing can be seen at the center of long
holes (*2) when the X-guide is
positioned in the middle of stroke.
Adhesive locations applied after X-guide adjustment: 3) Adjust the X-guide so that it moves
(Figure shown below) smoothly and evenly without any play,
and then tighten the screws firmly.
(Confirm that there are no play at the
left and right ends of stroke if swinging
the X-guide horizontally or vertically,
and reciprocate the X-guide around a
Apply adhesive to the
hundred times in the stroke to confirm.)
three screws. Apply adhesive between X-
Adhesive: OT1378 guide and specimen holder
mount. (two portions) 4 Confirm that there are balls underneath
Adhesive: OT1838 pressing points, while pressing the X-
guide.

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1-2 How to Wind the X-Wire

1) Use the screws to temporarily secure the
(B) WIRE HOLDER ASS'Y (A).

(D) Screws: CUK3X6SA 2 pcs. (*1)

(F)
CSK3X6SA 1 pc. (*2)

4 The two CUK3X6SA screws are used to

fix the wire holder ass’y and the
CSK3X6SA screw is used to adjust the
tension of X-wire.
(G) (A)
(B)
(H) (E)
*2 2) Set the end of X-WIRE (C) to the middle
(C) *1 hook of X-GUIDE (B) and then wind
around the X-PULLEY (D) one time.
(D)
(The X-guide is shown in the detached
(c) (b) state on the left figure, but it is already
(a)
attached in this step.)
(F)

4 In case where the CENTER SHAFT (E) is

(c) (b) (a)
removed, insert the X-shaft ass’y and
bearing into the center shaft. Wind the
wire around the X-pulley one time, and
then use a box wrench to screw in the
center shaft.

3) While keeping the state from step 2),

lead the X-WIRE (C) around the WIRE
HOLDER (F) of the wire holder ass'y, and
then set the other end of X-wire to the
left hook of the X-GUIDE (B).

1-3 X-Shaft Rotation Adjustment

1) Insert the Y-SHAFT (G) and Y-KNOB
(H) onto the CENTER SHAFT (E) (refer
(N) to the above figure).

2) Insert the WASHER (I) and SPRING

WASHER (J).
(M)
3) Insert the WASHER (L) and tighten the
(L) RING (M). At this time, adjust the X-
*3 shaft so that it can move smoothly and
there is not any play in the direction of
(K) arrows. After confirmation, fix the ring
with screws.

4 A slight play is allowable in this

(J) adjustment.
Reference: Amount of play 0.03 ∼
(I) 0.07mm

Screws: ACU2X4SA 2 pcs. (*3)

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1-4 X-Wire Tension Adjustment

1) Adjust the X-WIRE (A) tension by

means of screws (*2).
(A) *2 *1
Screws:
a CUK3X6SA (*1) 2 pcs. (clamping screw)
CSK3X6SA (*2) 1 pc. (adjustment screw)

b Standard 0.3~0.4N(30~40gf)
(2N fan-shaped tension gauge:
(B) OT3232)

4 Move the X-guide to the center of the

upper stage, press “a” of the X-wire
using the fan-shaped tension gauge
(OT3232), and adjust the tension so that
it is within the standard when the X-wire
comes into contact with the “b” wall.

2) After confirming that the tension is

within the standard, use the two
CUK3X6SA (*1) to fix the WIRE
HOLDER ASS'Y (B), and then apply
adhesive to the three screws.
Adhesive: OT1378

1-5 Y-Guide Adjustment

1) Place the CASING (D) on the Y-GUIDE

(C) of upper stage, and then put the balls
(E).

Balls: 6 pcs. (Grease: OT2008)

4 Since the Y-GUIDE (C) is fixed as the

reference side, it does not need to be
removed. If it is removed, fix it while
pushing to the reference surface in
downward direction.
The Y-guide adjustment can be more
easily performed by leaning the upper
(E) stage against the frame or another stable
object, and putting an object under the
(C)
(D) concave surface as shown in the left
figure.

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*1 (B) 2) Place the CASING (A) on the wires on

the upper groove of the LOWER STAGE
(A) (C), and then put the balls.
a

Balls: 6 pcs. (Grease: OT2008)

(C)
3) Use your hand to hold Y-GUIDE-L (B)
on the balls, then place the lower groove
section “b” of the LOWER STAGE (C)
onto the lower balls of the UPPER
STAGE (D). At this time, temporarily
secure the Y-guide-L to the “a” section
b with screws.

Screws: ABK3X8SA (*1) 4 pcs.

4) While pressing down the Y-GUIDE-L (B)

from clearance in lower stage, using a
large flat-blade screwdriver, adjust it so
(D) a that the lower stage can move smoothly
without play or rough feeling. (In
adjustment, move the stage back and
forth around a hundred times in stroke to
confirm. Align the positions of casings
to the same if necessary.)

4 Do not press down the Y-guide-L at a

b position where there are not any balls
underneath. This could result in dent on
the wire guides.

5) After completing the adjustment,

Reinforce the Y-guide-L with adhesive. securely tighten the screws (*1) and
Adhesive: OT1838 (3 portions) apply adhesive to the screws.
(Reinforce the Y-guide-L with adhesive
as shown in the left figure.)
Adhesive: 0T1378

1-6 Y-Shaft Rotation Adjustment

1) Loosen the screws (*2), and tighten the
NUT (D). At this time, adjust the Y-shaft
so that it can move smoothly and there is
not any play in the direction of the
arrows.
4 A slight play is allowable in this
adjustment.
Reference: Amount of play 0.05 ∼
(D)
0.1mm
*2 2) After completing the adjustment,
securely tighten the screws.

(E) Screws: ACU2X6SA (*2) 2 pcs.

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1-7 How to Wind the Y-wire

1) Use the two screws (*1) to temporarily
secure the HOLDER (A). (Refer to Figs.
1 and 2.)
2 3
*1 2) Set the wire following procedures 1 to 4
4 shown below.
1: Place one end of the Y-wire to the
1 right-side groove section of the holder.
↓
(A) (B) 2: Wind the Y-wire around the bottom
*2
3 pulley of the Y-shaft one time.
2 ↓
3: Lead the Y-wire from the bottom to
the top on the groove at the right-side
of the lower stage.
4
↓
1 4: Hook the Y-wire to the upper groove
of the wire holder (B).
Fig.1

1-8 Y-Wire Tension Adjustment

1) Use the adjustment screw (*2) to adjust
*2
*1 the Y-WIRE (C) tension.
(D) (C)

Screws:
CUK3X6SA (*1) 2 pcs.(clamping screws)
(f)
CSK3X6SA (*2) 1 pc. (adjustment screw)

Standard 2.5N~3.0N(250~300gf)
(5N tension gauge: OT3224)

4 Press the part shown by arrow using the

tension gauge (OT3224), and adjust the
tension so that it is within the standard
when the Y-wire comes into contact
with “f” wall of the LOWER STAGE (D).

2) After confirming that the tension is

within the standard, use the two
CUK3X6SA (*1) screws to fix the
holder, and then apply adhesive to the
three screws.
Fig.2 Adhesive: OT1378

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1-9 X/Y Knob Tension Adjustment

1) Loosen the screws (*1, 2) securing the
X-KNOB (A) and Y-KNOB (B), and then
adjust the knob tension by rotating each
knob.

Screws: AWU3X4SA (1, *2) 2 pcs. each

Standard: X/Y Knob Tension

*1
(B) X: 0.5~0.8N (50~80gf)
Y: 1.4~1.8N (140~180gf)
XY tension difference: 0.9N or more (90gf
or more)
(A)
*2
(3N tension gauge: OT3225)

2) Set the stage to CX microscope frame.

At this time, check that the stage holder
is attached to the reference surface
(downward and right) as shown on C-3.

3) Attach objective, eyepiece, condenser

and observation tube, and then set a
specimen on stage. Observe the
specimen and operate X/Y knob of
stage, and then check if there is
backlash, or following the movement.

4 If an image backlash exceeds 2 microns,

adjust again following the procedure in
1). Confirm that the knob tension is
within the above standard without a
backlash. If the tension is not within the
standard, again adjust the movement of
guide unit and tension of the X/Y wire.

After repairing the stage, as well as the focusing guide unit that is explained later, be sure to check the
right/left, forward/backward squareness of the stage (Jig: SKN0004, not go through 0.1mm thickness
gauge).

Standard: within 0.1/75mm

4 If the setting of stage holder is correctly made in 2), check the assembled condition of focusing
guide and stage guide units, and then readjust the defective part.

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2. Focusing Guide Adjustment

1) Disassemble focusing guide in
accordance with steps (A) through (E)
(A) on page C-6.
*1
2) Lay the microscope frame on its left
side and remove the GUIDE (A).

4 The adjustment work will be much

*2
easier if a suitable support is placed
between the work bench and the frame
to keep the frame parallel.
(B)
3) Remove the INNER GUIDE (B), and
take off ROLLERS (C) and CASINGS
(C) (D).
(D)
Screws: AB3X10SA 5 pcs. (*1)

4 Confirm that the wire guides are not

bent or dent on its surface, and replace
them if necessary.
Before assembling, confirm that there
is no dirt or other contamination along
the wire guide attachment surface.
Apply grease to the wire guide grooves
and then affix the wire guides. After
that, apply enough grease to the wire
guide (applied from within 10mm of
Upper side
(E) each end).

Grease: OT2008
Guide
groove 4) Place the CASING (D) in about the
section (D) middle position of the WIRE GUIDES
(E), and set the ROLLERS (C)
(C) alternately so that the direction of top
surface changes each other as shown in
the left figure.

Roller: 8 pcs.
Lower side
5) In the same manner as described above,
place the casing on the upper groove
section on the inner guide and set the
rollers.

4 Set the rollers so that they are facing in

the opposite direction as the
corresponding lower-side rollers.
(For upper-side rollers, refer to the left
figure.)
Roller: 8 pcs.

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6) Place the inner guide on the rollers on the

lower side.

4 Place the inner guide so that its stopper on

the underside is inserted into the hole
position (*2). (Refer to D-7.)

7) Place the OUTER GUIDE (A) on the

rollers on upper side of the inner guide,
and temporarily tighten the outer guide
with the screws.
Reinforce three portions by adhesive: OT1837
(A) (Adhesive applying range: 10mm)
Screws: AB3X10SA 5 pcs. (*1)
*1

8) Align the positions of casings to the same.

9) Evenly press down the outer guide in the

direction of the arrows to adjust the inner
guide movement in the working range.
After adjustment, temporarily tighten the
screws.

10) While moving the inner guide back and

forth around a hundred times, confirm the
inner guide can move smoothly without
play or rough feeling. If there are no
problems, firmly tighten the screws (*1).
Otherwise, return back to the step 9) and
readjust the inner guide movement.

Screws: AB3X10SA 5 pcs. (*1)

Guide working
0.8~1.5N (80~150gf)
force:
(3N tension gauge: OT3225)

11) If guide working force is within the

standard, apply adhesive (OT1837) to the
three portions between the frame and the
outer guide.
(Refer to the above figure.)

12) Refer to page C-6 of the disassembly and

assembly procedures. Assembly is
performed by following the steps in the
reverse order from (E) to (A).

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CX31/CX41 D. REPAIR PROCEDURE

3. Optical Adjustments
For the mechanism of binocular section, refer to the CH3-BI45 repair manual.

3-1 Preparations
Tools and Jigs:
(a) KN0048 (standard eyepiece; with adapters-1 and 2) + KC2040 (3mm ring adapter)
(b) KN0041 (standard objective)
(c) BXKN001 (UIS Standard straight tube; only straight tube part is used.)
(d) FT36

3-2 Parfocality and Optical Axis Adjustments

(A) 1) Parfocality Adjustment on Photo/TV port
1)-1 Attach BXKN001 (A) to the trinocular section.
Set KN0048 (a) and FT36 on BXKN001 and set
KN0041 on the revolving nosepiece.
1)-2 Check that the parfocality is within the standard
*1 shown below. If the parfocality is not within the
(B) standard, adjust by replacing the thickness of the
SPACER (C) under the DOVETAIL (B).
Spacer: AB898100 (t=0.05mm)
AB898200 (t=0.1mm)
AB898300 (t=0.3mm)
(C)
AB898400 (t=0. 5mm)
Standard: within ±0.1mm
(helicoid scale: within 1 graduation)

2) Parfocal Difference Adjustment between Binocular

*Refer to Fig. 20 of the Parts List (Binder
No. 33-2) when disassembling the entire
trinocular unit. After reassembling, be sure
to apply adhesive (OT1026) to the head of
the four screws (*2) to hold the TR-plate
(D). (Refer to the figure below.)
*2
(D)
and Photo/TV port
2)-1 Set KN0048 (with adapter-1) and FT36 to the right
sleeve of binocular tube and check the parfocality
position.
2)-2 While keeping the position checked by 2)-1, move
the above jigs to BXKN001. (At the time, use the
adapter-2 and KC2040 together.) Check that the
parfocal difference is within the standard shown
below. (Adjustment is made in the same manner as
described 1)-2.)
Standard: within ±0.5mm
(helicoid scale: within 0.5 graduation)
4 For the adjustment of binocular section, refer to the
repair procedure on E-13 to E-16 of CH3-BI45
repair manual.

3) Optical Axis Adjustment on the Photo\TV port

3)-1 Attach BXKN001 (A) to the trinocular section.Set
KN0048 (a) on BXKN001 and set KN0041on the
revolving nosepiece.
3)-2 Check the optical axis. If it is out of the standard,
loosen the three screws (*1: AB3X12SA) and
move the DOVETAIL (B) to adjust the optical axis.
Standard: within ±0.1mm
(reticle scale: within 1 graduation)

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CX31/CX41 D. REPAIR PROCEDURE

4. Electrical Unit
4-1 CX31/41 Wiring Diagram
U003

U001 U002 U004

S001 1 1
CN1 CN2
Main Board 2
X001 3 6V
INPUT
X002 Halogen
L N CN3 Bulb
E
100-120/
220-240VAC
50/60Hz Rheostat (AQ802400)
Ass’y Dimmer Cont

4 Voltage Adjustment
The circuit board ass’y (AQ802400) consists of the circuit board (DZ290300) and rheostat ass’y
(DZ290400). In case where the above parts are replaced as AQ802400, the voltage adjustments for the
circuit board ass’y are not necessary. However, voltage adjustments are necessary when individually
replacing either the circuit board (DZ290300) or rheostat ass’y (DZ290400). The followings explain
procedures for replacing, preparation and adjustment of the minimum and maximum voltages.

4-2 Replacing Circuit Board / Rheostat Ass’y

1) Remove the screws securing the BACK PLATE
ASS’Y (A).
(Refer to C-1 for the screw positions.)
*1
Screws: CUK3X4SA (*1) 5 pcs.
CUKHWB3X6SA (*2) 1 pc.

*3
(A ) 2) Disconnect the cables from CIRCUIT BOARD (B)
connectors.
CN1: Output side connector
*2 *4 CN2: Lamp connector
(B ) CN3: Rheostat ass’y connector
C N1

a
(C ) 3) Disconnect the inlet CABLES (C) from the power
switch terminals, and then take off the BACK
C N3 PLATE ASS’Y (A). (No need to disconnect the “a”
a
connection.)
C N2

4) Remove CIRCUIT BOARD (B). (Refer to C-1 for

the screw positions.)
(D ) Screws: CUK3X4SA (*3) 3 pcs.
CUKHWB3X6SA (*4) 1 pc.

5) Replace CIRCUIT BOARD (B)/RHEOSTAT ASS’Y

(D).
(RHEOSTAT ASS’Y (D): Refer to Fig. 18 of the
No. 33-2 Parts List.)
6) Connect the cables to each connector (CN1-
CN3).
7) Connect the cables to the power switch input
terminals. (Refer to D-11.)

Upper side: black Lower side: white

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4-3 Preparation of the Voltage Adjustments

1) Fully insert the contact pin of halogen bulb
AC inlet terminal
into the socket.

a
4 Use a new Halogen bulb in the voltage
b(up) adjustments.
(down)

(A) 2) Set the digital multimeter so that the

voltage of the CN2 2-pin can be measured.
CN1
CN3

CN2

b
(white)
a
(black)

Halogen bulb

4-4 Voltage Adjustments

Minimum Voltage Adjustment
1) Turn ON the power. Turn the light
intensity control knob (A) counterclock-
wise to lower the lamp brightness to its
lowest level.
CN1

2) Rotate the circuit board’s trimmer VR21 to

adjust so that the lamp output voltage
between the CN2’s 1 and 2 pins is within
the standard shown below using a digital
multimeter.
VR21

Standard: DC1.10~1.15V
VR23 (adjustment target: 1.123V)
CN3

CN2 Maximum Voltage Adjustment

1) Turn ON the power. Turn the light
intensity control knob (A) clockwise to
VR22 increase the lamp brightness to its highest
level.

∗ Do not turn the trimmer VR22 mounted on circuit board
because it is adjusted to the prescribed current value.
(VR22 is set for overcurrent protection)
∗ Do not touch the AC inlet terminals with power turned
on because they could cause an electric shock.
Be sure to turn off power during disassembly and
reassembly.
2) Rotate the circuit board’s trimmer VR23 to
adjust so that the lamp output voltage
between the CN2’s 1 and 2 pins is within
the standard shown below using a digital
multimeter.
Standard: DC 5.65~5.75V
(adjustment target: 5.70V)

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CX31/CX41 E. JIGS AND TOOLS

E. JIGS AND TOOLS

1. List of Jigs and Tools
No Name Page
BXKN001 UIS Standard straight tube D-9
FT36 Focusing telescope B-2, D-9
KC2040 3mm ring adapter D-9
KN0041 Standard objective B-2, D-9
KN0048 Standard eyepiece (including adapters-1 and 2) B-2, D-9
OT1949 Thickness gauge B-1, D-6
OT3223 Tension gauge (30N) B-1
OT3224 Tension gauge (5N) D-5
OT3225 Tension gauge (3N) B-1, 2, D-6, 8
OT3232 Fan-shaped tension gauge (2N) D-3
SKN0004 Gauge for checking stage tilt alignment B-1, D-6
Digital multimeter D-11

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CX31/CX41 F. LUBRICANTS AND CHEMICALS

F. LUBRICANTS AND CHEMICALS

1. List of Greases
<Greases>
No. Name Page
OT2006 Grease (heavy) C-8
OT2008 Grease (medium) C-3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, D-3, 4, 7
OT2012 MO grease C-8, 9
OT2029 Grease (heavy) C-5
OT3189 Silicone grease C-4, 9

2. List of Adhesives
<Adhesives>
No. Name Page
OT1026 Solvent-based adhesive (red) D-9
OT1378 Solvent-based adhesive (transparent) C-3, 8, D-1, 3, 4, 5
OT1837 Anaerobic adhesive (transparent) C-6, D-8
OT1838 Cyanoacrylate adhesive C-3, 12, D-1, 4
OT1899 Elastic adhesive C-12

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