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6. Assembly
6.8 Polarizer and analyzer
Transmitted light polarizer: ICT/P
• Using the left clamping screw, fasten the ICT/P
transmitted light polarizer to the underside of
the condenser holder (Fig. 27).
• Make sure that the red index point on the
front of the polarizer is at 0.
• If necessary, insert the compensators (
λ
-,
λ
/4
plates or elliptical compensators) into the po-
larizer’s receptacle (Fig. 28) or into the com-
pensation slot.
Incident light polarizers:
R/P polarizer, rotating polarizer,
L/ICR polarizer, R/ICR polarizer
• Remove the plug cap on the right side of the
incident light axis (Fig. 29).
• Insert the polarizer into the receptacle until it
locks into place.
Caution:
Push the polarizer into the front receptacle only.
Motorized polarizer
• A motorized polarizer is already installed and
ready for operation in the DIC condenser.
Fig. 27
Assembly of the ICT/P transmitted light polarizer
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Clamping screw
Fig. 28
Inserting the compensators
Fig. 29
Inserting the polarizer
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The plug cap is replaced with the polarizer.
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