Chapter 1 Names of Parts and Their Functions
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1.2 Nomenclature and Functions
1.2.1 Dia-illumination
Section
S.
F.
Dia-illumination section
Using the dia-illumination shutter
By using the dia-illumination shutter, illumination can be temporarily blocked while dia-illumination is turned
on. By closing the dia-illumination shutter during Epi-FL microscopy, the LED of the dia-illumination section
is prevented from emitting autofluorescence due to epi illumination.
Fixed filter slot
Up to 2 filters can be inserted.
(
☞
3.3.4)
Lamphouse for Dia
illumination
Control this lamphouse by the
dia-illumination ON/OFF button
and the light control volume.
(
☞
3.3.2 and 3.3.7)
Dia-illumination shutter knob
•
C (Close): Close the shutter.
•
O (Open): Open the shutter.
(
☞
3.3.1)
Field diaphragm (F.S.) dial
•
Turn right: Open the field
diaphragm.
•
Turn left: Close the field diaphragm.
(
☞
3.3.3)
Pillar for dia-illumination
(
☞
3.3.5)
Photobiological safety label