3 First Steps |
3.3 Inserting the Sample
Primotech | Document 430055-9044-008 V.1.0; 03 / 2014
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3.3 Inserting the Sample
Primotech microscopes are suitable for a wide range of samples, for example
material or mineral samples.
The samples should be prepared according to your standard company or institution
guidelines and be within the guidelines specified in the technical data (see Physical
Dimensions and Key Specifications [
54]).
Procedure
1
Ensure the condenser tip (if available) is below the stage surface.
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For more information, see Specifying the Condenser Position [
27].
2
Lower the stage so that the sample can fit below the objectives.
The condenser automatically moves together with the stage. Ensure that the
stage is low enough so that none of the objectives collide with the sample
when rotating the objective nosepiece.
3
Place the sample on the center of the stage.
You can use the object guide (if available) to fix the sample in place. The object
guide has non-overlapping axis scales (e.g. 0-60 mm and 100-140 mm) so that
any coordinate pair is unambiguous.
4
If you know the area of interest already, move the sample so that the area is
illuminated.
– To move the sample on the rotatable stage, turn the corresponding screw
on the object guide.
– To move the sample on the static stage, turn the corresponding knob of
the coaxial drive under the stage.
5
If the microscope has a rotatable stage, turn it to the desired angle by pushing
the stage surface.
You can apply the 45° click-stop control under the stage to rotate the stage in
45° steps.
