INSTRUCTIONS

BX-UCB
U-HSTR2
CONTROL BOX
HAND SWITCH

This instruction manual is for the Olympus Control Box model BX-UCB and Hand Switch model U-
HSTR2, both for use with the BX2 motorized microscope. To ensure safety, optimum performance
and familiarize yourself fully with the use of the motorized microscope, we recommend that you
study this manual thoroughly before operating the system. Retain this instruction manual in an
easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT — Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. — 1-2

1 NOMENCLATURE 3-4

2 OPERATION 5-6

2-1 Control Box BX-UCB ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Turning Power On 2 Functions of Indicator LEDs

2-2 Hand Switch U-HSTR2 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Attaching Indication Stickers 2 Grouping Panel Sheet

2-3 Operation Settings of the DIP Switches ............................................................................................................. 6

3 SPECIFICATIONS 7

4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8

5 ASSEMBLY - If you intend to assemble the unit by yourself, read this section first. - 9-10

PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ........................................................... 11-12

 IMPORTANT

The BX-UCB control box is the basic module for controlling the drive of a BX2 microscope with motorized
specification. It also incorporates the power supply for the microscope.
The U-HSTR2 hand switch has a button layout optimized for the motorized BX2 system.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before connecting cables, be sure to set the main switch of the BX-UCB control box to “ ” (OFF)”.
2. Make sure to ground the equipment for safety and for maintaining the electrical safety performance.
3. When installing the control box, leave spaces of more than 10 cm around it. (Note that the control box also has a
ventilation air inlet on the front panel).
4. Distribute the power cord and other cables away from the lamp housing and its surroundings. Otherwise, the cord or
cable coating may melt by heat and cause an electric shock hazard.
5. Never allow the push ring driver (U-FWT/O/R) or Allen wrench that is provided with an associated module or microscope
to enter the air vents on the control box. Otherwise, an electric shock and/or malfunction may occur.

Safety Symbols
The following symbols are found on the unit. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment in the
safest possible manner.

Symbol Explanation

Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury to
the user and/or damage to the equipment.

l Indicates that the main switch is ON.

Indicates that the main switch is OFF.

Transmitted lighting.

Reflected lighting.

1 Getting Ready
1. The control box and hand switch are precision equipment. Handle them carefully by avoiding any shock or impact, and
also connect each cable gently.
2. Do not use the equipment under a direct sunlight, in a place under high temperature and humidity or in a place subject
to vibrations. (For the operating environmental condition, see chapter 3, “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 7.)
3. While the main switch of the BX-UCB control box is set to “ I ” (ON), do not replace any module, plug or unplug any cable
or switch the light path manually to prevent malfunction (manual switching of the revolving nosepiece is permitted).
4. Never disassemble any part of the unit as this could result in mafunctions or reduced performance.

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2 Caution
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
equipment may also be damaged. Always use the equipment as outlined in this instruction manual.

The following symbols are used to set off text in this instruction manual.
: Indicates that failure to follow the instructions in the warning could result in bodily harm to the
user and/or damage to equipment (including objects in the vicinity of the equipment).
# : Indicates that failure to follow the instructions could result in damage to equipment.
} : Indicates commentary (for ease of operation and maintenance).

3 Intended use
This instrument has been designed to be used to observe magnified images of specimens in routine and research
applications.
Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than its intended use.

This device complies with the requirements of directive 98/79/EC concerning in vitro diag-
nostic medical devices. CE marking means the conformity to the directive.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 NOMENCLATURE
Make sure to connect the Olympus-specified module to each connector.
The PC in use should meet the IEC60950 requirements.
If any non-specified equipment is used, Olympus cannot guarantee any performance of the system.

Control Box BX-UCB

Indicator LEDs
· RMT: Lights at the time of remote control (in orange).
· ERR: Blinks in case of an error (in red).
Lights during attachment (in green).
· NP: Lights when the specified motorized revolving
nosepiece is attached.
· MU: Lights when the BX-RFAA or BX-RLAA is attached.
· RSHT: Shutter of the BX-RFAA.
· AS: Aperture iris diaphragm of the U-UCD8A or BX-RLAA.
· FW1:
· FW2: } Each indicator lights when the U-FWT, FWO or
· FW3: FWR is attached.
· TL : Top lens of the U-UCD8A.
· CDT: Turret of the U-UCD8A.
· Z/AF: Lights when the Z/AF board is attached.

DIP switches
Used for selection of operation
Main switch ( I : ON, : OFF) settings. (p.6)

RS232C connector (9-pin male) HS (Hand Switch) connector

PC connector

FW1/FW2/FW3 connectors

U-UCD8A connector

BX61/62 connector

RFAA/RLAA/NP connector

Transmitted light 100 W halogen lamp

housing connector

Reflected light 100 W halogen lamp housing Option slots (2 ch)

connector

Power cord connector

Option slot
Z board or AF board can be installed.

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Hand Switch U-HSTR2

}The functions of the buttons on this hand switch are variable depending on whether the attached vertical illuminator is the BX-
RFAA (on the upper stage) or the BX-RLAA (on the lower stage).
The button functions can be set arbitrarily when the PC control (remote control) is used.
}Above each button, attach the indication sticker corresponding to the function set for the button.

· TL (Top Lens) button · CDT - (Turret counterclockwise) button

· DF (Darkfield) button ·—
· RSHT (Shutter) button
· BF (Brightfield) button · CDT + (Turret clockwise) button
·— Connector

AS + (Aperture iris diaphragm

open) button

AS - (Aperture iris diaphragm

close) button

Reserve button

Projections for blind

touch operations
· MU + (Mirror Unit clockwise) button
·—

· MU - (Mirror Unit counterclockwise) button

·—

Objective buttons

Grouping Panel Sheets (3 types) Indication Stickers

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 OPERATION

2-1 Control Box BX-UCB

1 Turning Power On (Fig. 1)

Ensure that the modules to be used are connected properly.

² 1. Set the main switch @ to “ I ” (ON).
2. Ensure that the LED indicators ² corresponding to the connected mod-
ules are lit.
@
2 Functions of Indicator LEDs (Fig. 1)

1. RMT: Lights only at the time of remote control.

2. ERR: Blinks in case of an error. At this time, the associated indica-
Fig. 1 tors blink as described below.
3. NP to Z/AF: Each indicator lights when the corresponding module is
attached.

2-2 Hand Switch U-HSTR2

@
1 Attaching Indication Stickers (Fig. 2)

1. Attach each piece of the provided function indication stickers onto the
dented area @ above the button where the corresponding function is
set.
2. The indication stickers are given weak adhesive force intentionally so
that they can be removed and re-attached easily.
3. The indication stickers include two types of stickers carrying no indica-
tion on them.
· Light shield sticker: Attach to the dented area above a button with no
Fig. 2 function set.
· Blank sticker: Create a custom indication sticker by writing the function
name with oily ink and attach to the dented area above
the required button.

@ 2 Grouping Panel Sheet (Fig. 3)

Two sheets showing the function groups of buttons with enclosing lines
@ and a blank sheet ² are provided. Select and use the sheet that is
most convenient.
² · Sheet @ (front): Used when a PC is not combined.
· Sheet @ (back): Used when direct designation of the mirror unit or filter
wheel is intended.
· Blank sheet ²: Can be used by drawing desired grouping lines with
oily ink pen.

Fig. 3

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2-3 Operation Selection of the DIP Switches

}The allocated functions of the DIP switches are shown in the table below.
# Make sure the main switch is set to “ ” (OFF) before setting the DIP switches. The unit detects the new settings
only when the power is switched on, making those settings effective.

Bit Position (On: 1, Off: 0)

DIP Switch Function Detail
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 Buzzer prohibited Activates buzzer.
1 Does not activate buzzer.
0 0 Revolving nosepiece type** U-D5BDREMC/U-P5REMC/U-P5BDREMC
0 1 U-D6REMC/U-D6BDREMC
U-D6REMC/U-D6BDREMC
1 0 Not used.
1 1 Not used.
SW1 (upper row)
0 Reserved for manufacturer Fixed at off.
0 Reserved for manufacturer Fixed at off.
0 Freedom degree (number Searches when power is switched on.
of available holes) search*
1 Does not search when power is switched on.
0 Initialization prohibited Initializes.
when power is switched on
1 Does not initialize.
SW2 (lower row) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reserved for manufacturer All fixed at off.

}The shaded sections show factory settings (all set at off).

* The freedom degree (number of available holes) search is effective only when initialization is performed at
the time of switching on the power (DIP switches 7 of SW1is set at off). The compatible motorized modules
are U-FWT, U-FWR, U-FWO and BX-RFAA.
** When using the U-D6REM or U-D5BDREM, you do not have to set the DIP switches 2 and 3 due to the revolving
nosepiece's automatic selection function.

Regarding the RS232C Cable

# Be sure to use a commercially available RS232C straight cable. (Use of other cables may cause malfunction.)
Use a D-Sub 9P (female)-D-Sub 9P (female) connector. Be sure to set the main switches of the control box and PC
to “ ” (OFF) before connecting the RS232C cable.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Control Box BX-UCB
Power supply rating Input rating: 100 to 120/220 to 240 V , 50/60 Hz, 3.5/1.5 A
LED indicators · RMT (Remote) LED · ERR (Error) LED
· Module connection LED x 10
Option slots Power capacity (single slot)
Per board Total of 3 slots
+5 V 1 A max. 2 A max.
+15 V 1A 1 A (normal) + 1 A (motor load 20% duty)
+24 V 1 A max 2 A max.

Dimensions & weight 125(W) x 216(H) x 310(D) mm, approx. 5 kg (11 lb.)
Hand Switch U-HSTR2
Button functions Connects to the BX-UCB for use in the control of following operations.
(Can also be connected to Olympus AX70, AX80 or U-REMPS but the
operation is not normal in this case.)
When a PC is not used:
· With the BX-RFAA vertical illuminator, the hand switch controls opera-
tions including the shutter release, top lens, reserve, aperture iris dia-
phragm opening/closing, turret clockwise/counterclockwise rotation,
mirror unit clockwise/counterclockwise operation and objective switch-
ing (from 7).
· With the BX-RLAA vertical illuminator, the hand switch can control op-
erations including BF, DF, reserve, aperture iris diaphragm opening/
closing and objective switching (from 7).
When a PC is used:
· Any function can be assigned from the PC.
Dimensions & weight 147 (W) x 32 (H) x 108 (D) mm., approx. 0.37 kg (0.81 lb.)
Operating environment · Indoor use.
· Altitude: Max. 2000 m.
· Ambient temperature: 10 to 35°C.
· Maximum relative humidity: 80% (up to 31°C). The maximum humidity
decreases linearly at above 31°C, through 70% (at 34°C), 60% (at 37°C)
to 50% (at 40°C).
· Supply voltage fluctuation: ±10%.
· Pollution degree: 2 (in accordance with IEC664).
· Overvoltage category: II (in accordance with IEC664).

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Under certain conditions, performance of the microscope may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem
occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as appropriate. If you cannot solve the problem after checking
the entire list, please contact your local Olympus representative for assistance.

Problem Cause Remedy Page

a) ERR (Error) indicator blinks. Module corresponding to the indicator Connect the motorized module of the
blinking simultaneously with ERR is not simultaneously blinking indicator prop- 9
connected properly. erly.
b) Power cannot be turned on by set- Power cord is unplugged. Connect the power cord properly.
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ting the main switch to “ I ” (ON).
c) Communication through RS232C The RS232C cable in use is wrong. Use the specified RS232C cable. 6
is impossible. The RS232C cable is not connected Connect it properly.
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properly.
d) The Hand Switch buttons do not The hand switch is not connected prop- Connect it properly.
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work or the indicators do not light. erly.
e) A motorized module does not work The motorized module is not connected Connect it properly.
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or its indicator does not light. properly.
f ) The lamp will not light. The lamp housing connector is not con- Connect it properly.
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nected properly.
The transmitted/reflected light switch of Set to the correct position that you want
–
microscope is set erroneously. to use.
The lamp on-off switch of microscope is Set it to ON.
–
set to OFF.
The lamp is blown. Replace the lamp. –
g) The U-UCD8A or BX-RLAA is not Both modules are connected to the con- Unplug the connector of the module
functioning normally. trol box. (It is not permitted to use the U- that you do not want to use. 9
UCD8A and BX-RLAA together.)

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 ASSEMBLY

5-1 Assembly Diagram

Motorized revolving nosepiece
U-D6REM
U-D5BDREM
U-D6REMC
U-D6BDREMC
Filter wheel U-D5BDREMC
U-FWO Connection cable
U-P5REMC
U-FWR U-P5BDREMC
U-FWT

Connection cable
U-REMMT Vertical illuminator
BX-RFAA
BX-RLAA#
Microscope frame
BX61TRF
BX62TRF Motorized universal
condenser
U-UCD8A# P C

RS232C cable

Connection cable

100 W halogen lamp housing

U-LH100-3
Rear panel
Extension cord
U-RMT

Power cord
Control Box
BX-UCB

Hand Switch
U-HSTR2 Be sure to set the main switch to “ ” (OFF)
before connecting cables.

# The U-UCD8A and BX-RLAA cannot be used simultaneously. If both modules are used together, malfunction will
result. Do not connect unused modules to the control box.

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5-2 Detailed Assembly Procedures

Make sure that the main switch @ of the control box to “ ” (OFF)
before connecting the cable of the Hand Switch (and other mod-
ules) and the power cord. (Fig. 4)
The power cord and connection cables are sensitive to bending or
twisting. Do not apply excessive force to them.

@ 1 Connecting the Hand Switch Cable (Fig. 4)

Align the connector of the Hand Switch with the HS connector ² on the
² front panel of the Control Box and plug in firmly.

Fig. 4

2 Connecting the Power Cord (Figs. 5 to 7)

³ Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If no power cord is
| provided, please select the proper power cord by referring to the
section “PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD” at the
end of this instruction manual. If the proper power cord is not used,
product’s safety performance cannot be guaranteed.
1. Insert the connector | of the power cord into the power cord connector
³.
Connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet with 3
conductors including the grounding line. If the power outlet is not
Fig. 5
grounded properly, the electrical safety performance intended by
Olympus cannot be guaranteed.
2. Insert the plug ƒ on the other end of the power cord into the power
ƒ … outlet ….
Distribute the power cord at a distance from the lamp housing. If the
power cord comes in contact with a hot part around the lamp hous-
ing, the cord may be melted, causing an electric shock hazard.
3. Fix the connection cables on the microscope frame by using the pro-
vided cord clamps (with double-side adhesive tape). Set the condenser
cable with enough slackness to cope with the vertical movement of the
stage.
The provided cord clamps include two Large clamps † and four Small
Fig. 6 clamps ‡.They are intended to be used as shown in Fig. 7.
· Small: Attach lengthwise (3 positions) and widthwise (1 position) to the
left side of the microscope frame.
‡ · Large: Attach widthwise to the left rear panel of the microscope frame.

‡
Cord clamp
Fig. 7

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 PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “ Specifications ” and
“ Certified Cord ” below:
CAUTION: In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant the
electrical safety of the equipment.

Specifications

Voltage Rating 125V AC (for 100-120V AC area) or, 250V AC (for 220-240V AC area)
Current Rating 6A minimum
Temperature Rating 60°C minimum
Length 3.05 m maximum
Fittings Configuration Grounding type attachment plug cap. Opposite terminates in molded-on IEC con-
figuration appliance coupling.

Table 1 Certified Cord

A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 , or comprised of cordage marked with an
agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2. The fittings are to be marked with at least one of agencies listed in
Table 1. In case you are unable to buy locally in your country the power supply cord which is approved by one of the
agencies mentioned in Table 1, please use replacements approved by any other equivalent and authorized agencies in
your country.

Certification Certification
Country Agency Country Agency
Mark Mark

Argentina IRAM Italy IMQ

Australia SAA Japan MITI

Austria ÖVE Netherlands KEMA

Belgium CEBEC Norway NEMKO

Canada CSA Spain AEE

Denmark DEMKO Sweden SEMKO

Finland FEI Switzerland SEV

France United ASTA

UTE Kingdom BSI

Germany VDE U.S.A. UL

Ireland NSAI

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Tableau 2 – Câbles souples

Organisations officielles et méthode harmonisée de marquage des câbles
Méthode de marquage alterna-
tive, utilisant des gaines de
Marque harmonisée, imprimée
conducteurs colorées Noir-
ou gravée (peut être posée sur
Organisation officielle le câble ou sur la gaine isolante
Rouge-Jaune. (Longueur du
segment coloré en mm)
des conducteurs internes)
Noir Rouge Jaune

Comité Electrotechnique Belge (CEBEC) CEBEC <HAR> 10 30 10

Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) e.V. Prüfstelle <VDE> <HAR> 30 10 10

Union Technique d’Eletricité (UTE) UTE <HAR> 30 10 30

Instituto Italiano del Marchio die Qualita (IMQ) IMQ <HAR> 10 30 50

British Approvals Service for Electric Cables (BASEC) BASEC <HAR> 10 10 30

N.V. KEMA KEMA-KEUR <HAR> 10 30 30

SEMKO AB Svenska Elektriska Materialkontrollanstalter SEMKO <HAR> 10 10 50

Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik (ÖVE) <ÖVE> <HAR> 30 10 50

Danmarks Elektriske Materielkontrolle (DEMKO) <DEMKO> <HAR> 30 10 30

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) <NSAI> <HAR> 30 30 50

Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll (NEMKO) NEMKO <HAR> 10 10 70

Asociacion Electrotecnica Y Electronica Espanola (AEE) <AEE> <HAR> 30 10 70

Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) ELOT <HAR> 30 30 70

Insituto Portugues da Qualidade (IPQ) IPQ <HAR> 10 10 90

Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein (SEV) SEV <HAR> 10 30 90

Elektriske Inspektoratet SETI <HAR> 10 30 90

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) SV, SVT, SJ ou SJT, 3X18AWG

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) SV, SVT, SJ ou SJT, 3X18AWG

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