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b
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With the IX3-LWUCDA
} As a factory default, the dummy element is in the turret hole. Keep
the dummy element in a safe place because it will be used again
when the microscope is transported next time.
} In general, the turret No.[7] is defined as the bright field (BF) position,
and the dummy element remains in the turret hole.
Turn “
\
” OFF the IX3-CBM.
Remove the connector of the condenser from IX3-CBM.
Remove the condenser from the column (page 58).
Loosen the two clamping screws
a
and remove the top cover
b
.
Rotate the turret so that the turret holes to insert the optical ele-
ments come to the center.
Take out the condenser centering knobs (2 knobs) from the storage
area on the back side of the illumination column.
Insert the condenser centering knobs, and loosen the optical ele-
ment fixing screw while pushing the knob.
Hold a phase contrast ring (the dummy element when using this
system for the first time), and while lightly pushing toward the direc-
tion where the spring inside the turret is attached, hold the ring up
slowly and remove it from the opposite side of the spring.
Attach the phase contrast ring to be used to the turret hole by push-
ing it to the spring inside the turret.
Tighten the optical element fixing screw by using the condenser
centering knobs.
•
Be careful not to apply pressure to the ring slit inside the frame.
•
If the optical element centering knobs are attached, the turret
is unable to be rotated.
•
If the optical element fixing screws are loosened, the fixing
screws will interfere while rotating the turret. Be sure to tighten the
screws firmly. Do not tighten the optical element centering knobs
too much, this may deform the frames of the optical elements.
•
When using the IX3-LWUCDA, make sure to place the dummy
elements in the turret holes where any optical elements are not
engaged. If the dummy elements are not placed, the centering
devices in the turret holes may drop off inside of the turret by
the vibration of continuous rotation of the turret.
When all of the required optical elements have been mounted, at-
tach the cover and tighten the detaching screws.
Attach the condenser to the column and connect the connector of
the condenser to IX3-CBM.
Turn “ I ” ON the power in the sequence of PC, IX3-CBM and Touch
Panel Controller. (The turret position of the condenser will be initialized. )
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CAUTION
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Attaching the Phase Contrast Optical Elements
