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X-Cite® XYLIS User Guide
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b.
When unpacking the light guide (liquid or quartz fibre), take care not to bend sharply or
kink.
2.
Install the Microscope Adaptor (if applicable)
a.
Remove the protective wrap from the Microscope Adaptor, being careful not to touch
the lens surface.
b.
Insert the flange portion of the Microscope Adaptor into the light port on the
microscope, and secure it using the hardware provided on the microscope. (Refer to
relevant microscope user manual for complete instructions on mounting a standard epi-
fluorescence lamphouse.) General guidelines:
i.
Carl Zeiss – Tighten the hex fastener on the side of the light port with the 3mm
Hex Tool .
ii.
Leica - Tighten the hex fastener on the side of the light port with the 3mm Hex
Tool .
iii.
Nikon – Line up the “notch” with the pin on the microscope fitting, hold the
adaptor firmly against the light port, and twist the collar to lock the components
together.
iv.
Olympus - Tighten the hex fastener(s) with the 3mm Hex Tool. Depending on
the model, there may be one (1) fastener on the side, or two (2) fasteners
located at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions.
3.
Install the Light Guide
a.
Remove the red plug from the light guide port located on the front panel.
b.
Remove the red caps from the ends of the light guide.
c.
Insert the larger end of the light guide into the light guide port. For X-Cite XYLIS, the
light guide must be inserted up to the “B” line printed on the grey ferrule, see Figure 4.
[Note: If using an X-Cite 3mm or 5mm light guide with only one “insertion line” on the
grey ferrule, this line will be 20mm away from the light guide port.]
d.
Insert the smaller end of the light guide into the Microscope Adaptor (or light guide port
on the microscope/imaging instrument). Ensure that the light guide is fully inserted and
lock it in place with the thumbscrew (or appropriate fastener).
