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BX61
3-3 Stage
}The following description deals with biological specimens. When observing a metallurgic specimen, it is more convenient
to replace the special stage or slide holder with the stage plate. (For details, refer to the instruction manual for the BX-RLAA.)
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Placing the Specimen
# The dimensions of the slide glass should be 26 x 76 mm with thick-
ness of 0.9 to 1.2 mm, and the cover glass should have thickness of
0.17 mm.
# When observing very large specimens, remove the slide holder and
place the specimen directly on the stage.
Microscopy with Double-Slide Holder (Fig. 17)
1. Press the stage DOWN button @ or stage escape button to lower the
stage.
2. Open the specimen holder clamping lever ² and place the specimen
slides on the stage by sliding each slide from the front.
3. After placing the slides as far as they will go, gently release the clamping
lever.
Microscopy with Single-Slide Holder (Fig. 18)
The specimen slide can easily be placed by sliding it into the slide holder
from the front.
Examining a whole specimen
Use one of the thin slide holders listed below that cause less interference
with the objectives
*.
· U-HRD-4
· U-HLD-4
· U-HLS-4
*
The applicable objectives are ones are ones with 40X or less
magnification (except Apo series).
Using an Oil Immersion Objective
Adsorption of immersion oil can cause the specimen to drift. In such
cases, it is recommended to use the optional BH2-SCB-3 specimen clip
³ for oil immersion objectives. (Fig. 19)
Using an Oil Immersion Condenser
It may be effective to use the optional U-SVRO (right-hand knob) or U-
SVLO (left-hand knob) slotted stage which prevents close contact be-
tween the specimen and stage.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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