Olympus MF2 Filter Cube Assembly Manual
21396-D02 Rev A, August 27, 2010
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Note: The threads are not parallel with the face of the cube. Take extra care to make sure the retainer
ring is threaded properly onto the cube. The ring should rotate smoothly and easily when threaded
properly. Tighten the retainer ring using the supplied spanner wrench, or Thorlabs Spanner, until snug.
Figure 9. Note the orientation of the emission filter and retainer ring
Step 10
Place the excitation filter into the filter
cube with the arrow facing down into
the mount. Carefully thread the retainer
ring (lip side facing inwards) onto the cube.
Take extra care to make sure the retainer
ring is threaded properly onto the cube. The
ring should rotate smoothly and easily
when threaded properly.
Tighten the retainer ring using the supplied
spanner wrench.
Figure 10. Installing the excitation filter
The emission filter
and retainer ring are
tilted when properly
installed
Retainer
Ring
Excitation
Filter
