EXI-600 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES
ACCU-SCOPE
®
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Objective(s)
Use phase contrast objectives, identifiable by the green writing
on the objective barrel.
Match the objective with the condenser turret position:
Ph1 : 10X/20X objectives
Ph2 : 40X objective
Ph3/L : 60X or 4X objective, respectively
1.
Place a specimen on the stage.
2.
Focus on the specimen using the focus knobs.
3.
If necessary, recenter the phase contrast annulus in the condenser turret. See section 6.1.5.
4.
If desired, change side port light path selector or trinocular tube upper light path selector to a
camera port for imaging.
6.2.1.3.
Differential interference contrast (“DIC”) observation – Instrument configuration
Component
Position
Transmitted illumination shutter
On (open), light is coming out of the bottom of the condenser
Upper light path selector
Lower light path selector
Condenser turret position
“DIC” / “DIC II”
Magnification changer
1X
Fluorescence cube turret (if
installed)
Choose an open position (no filter cube installed)
Objective(s)
Match the objective with the condenser turret position:
DIC : 10X objective
DIC II : 20X/40X/60X objectives
Objective DIC prism
Ensure prisms are installed in slots below the corresponding
objectives
Rotatable analyzer
Fully inserted position
1.
Place a specimen on the stage.
2.
Focus on the specimen using the focus knobs.
3.
If necessary, reconfirm extinction of the condenser DIC component and the rotatable analyzer.
See section 6.1.6.
4.
If desired, change side port light path selector or trinocular tube upper light path selector to a
camera port for imaging.
