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10 Accessories and System Expansions | 10.14 Condenser, achromatic-aplanatic 0.9 BF DF PhC DIC
10.14 Condenser, achromatic-aplanatic 0.9 BF DF PhC DIC
Purpose
Condensers are used to optimize the transmitted light illumination. The condenser is usable for
brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast and DIC applications.
Position
The condenser is mounted on the condenser carrier of the stand.
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Fig. 104: Condenser, achromatic-aplanatic 0.9 BF DF PhC DIC
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Front lens
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Lever for switching the front lens in/out
(left/right)
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Knurled ring for adjusting the position
of the 5-positions turret disk
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Sliding control for setting the aperture
diaphragm
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Dovetail ring mount
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Display field of the adjusted turret disk
position
10.14.1 Assembling the Condenser, Chromatic-aplanatic 0.9 BF DF PhC DIC
Info
If an additional component, e.g. a polarizer, has been mounted beneath the condenser carrier,
the stage carrier should be removed before installing the condenser.
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Fig. 105: Installing the condenser, achromatic-aplanatic 0.9 BF DF PhC DIC
Instruction Manual ZEISS Axioscope 5, Axioscope 5/7 MAT | en-US | Rev. 13 | 430035-7344-001
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