EXI-600 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES
ACCU-SCOPE
®
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5.2.9.
Differential Interference Contrast (DIC): Component installation
DIC observation is highly sensitive to dust in the optical system. Use special care (e.g., wear dust-free
nitrile or vinyl gloves) when handling DIC components to ensure they are free of dust and fingerprints.
Installation of DIC condenser prisms should be performed ONLY by ACCU-SCOPE-authorized
service technicians. The instructions below are for informational purposes only.
Insert or exchange a DIC prism
in the condenser turret
Remove the condenser from the
condenser carrier of the
transmitted illumination pillar.
Remove the dust cover on the top
of the condenser.
Rotate the condenser turret until
either the DIC or DIC II position is
centered in the opening.
Remove the retaining ring if
present.
Set the DIC condenser prism into
the opening. Be sure to align the
groove of the prism with the pin in
the opening, and that any writing is
oriented upright (“40X”, not
“ ”). Ensure that the prism is
completely seated in the opening.
DIC position: for 10X objective.
DIC II position: for 20X/40X/60X
objectives.
Thread the retaining ring into
place, and replace the dust cover.
Repeat as necessary for another
DIC condenser prism.
Mount the condenser back in the
condenser carrier on the pillar.
Installing the analyzer and
objective prisms
Remove the analyzer dust plug
located under the fluorescence
cube turret.
Insert the DIC analyzer slider.
The analyzer slider has 2
positions (in/engaged and
out/disengaged) indicated by
Dust cover
Retaining Ring
DIC prism
Analyzer Dust
Plug
Groove
