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Filter Cube Assembly

 

Chapter 2: Assembly Instructions 

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TTN013152-D02

 

Chapter 2  Assembly Instructions 

2.1. Step 

Carefully unpack the TLV-U-MF2 Filter Cube assembly. Use a Thorlabs SM1 
Spanner Wrench (such as Item # SPW602) to remove the retaining rings from 
the excitation and emission ports (see Figure 1). 

 

Figure 1  Filter Cube Assembly with Retaining Rings 

Note the orientation of the retaining rings. The side of the retaining ring with the 
spanner wrench slots should always face away from the cube. 

2.2. Step 

Remove the two screws holding the filter cube together (see Figure 1; Phillips 
head, M2 threaded). Carefully separate the two filter cube halves. Take note of 
the excitation/emission filter halves (see Figure 2). 

 

Figure 2  Disassembling the Filter Cube 

Excitation 

Filter Half 

Emission 
Filter Half 

Retaining Rings 

Screws 

Summary of Contents for TLV-U-MF2

Page 1: ...TLV U MF2 Filter Cube Assembly for Olympus AX BX2 and IX2 Microscopes User Guide...

Page 2: ...Filter Cube Assembly Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety 1 Chapter 2 Assembly Instructions 2 Chapter 3 Regulatory 7 Chapter 4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts 8...

Page 3: ...regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the unit is operated correctly Handle all optics with care Gloves are recommended for optic installatio...

Page 4: ...e 1 Filter Cube Assembly with Retaining Rings Note the orientation of the retaining rings The side of the retaining ring with the spanner wrench slots should always face away from the cube 2 2 Step 2...

Page 5: ...mm and excitation 5 0 mm Note that the dichroic mirror has a beamsplitter coating on one side see Figure 4 Figure 4 Dichroic Filter Orientation When held at an angle the beamsplitter coated side will...

Page 6: ...lf as shown in Figure 6 Alternate tightening between the two assembly screws taking care not to allow movement of the dichroic mirror Check the orientation of the dichroic mirror by looking into the e...

Page 7: ...g ring above the filter to secure it Note The emission filter will not be parallel with the face of the cube Orient the filter cube so the excitation side is facing up Insert the excitation filter wit...

Page 8: ...Filter Cube Assembly Chapter 2 Assembly Instructions Page 6 TTN013152 D02 The assembled TLV U MF2 Filter Cube is shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Filter Cube with Filters Installed...

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