6 Changing Components |
6.1 Overview
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6 Changing Components
6.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to change or replace components, for example to
attach a higher-resolution camera, replace the light source, or upgrade to an
advanced MNA.
6.2 Changing Objectives
Any standard Zeiss objective with the appropriate thread can be used with a
Primotech microscope. The name of the objective (e.g. Epi-plan 5x/0.13 W0.8)
contains the following information:
¢
Series (Epi-Plan)
¢
Magnification (5x)
¢
Numerical aperture (0.13)
¢
Screw connection (W0.8)
Procedure
1
Lower the stage.
2
Rotate the nosepiece so that the objective to be changed is at the back or side.
3
Unscrew the objective and remove it from the nosepiece.
4
Screw the objective into the protective tube.
5
Unscrew the new objective from its protective tube.
6
Screw the new objective into the nosepiece.
7
If you are using Primotech D/A POL or Primotech D/POL Conoscopy, center the
objective.
For more information, see Centering the Objectives [
33].
