Chapter 4 Assembly
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Attaching the EX Filter Slider
Attach the EX filter slider (excitation filter) to the microscope. The EX filter is inserted into the slot on the side
of the condenser.
1. Set the aperture diaphragm lever of the condenser
to the NA 1.25 side.
2. Pull the dummy slider out of the slot on the right
side of the condenser.
3. Insert the EX filter slider into the slot on the right
side of the condenser.
From the operating knob side, insert the slider so that
the text “BF” and the abbreviated name of the
microscopy method written on the slider are legible
from the front of the microscope.
The slider has protrusions to prevent incorrect
insertion, and cannot be inserted from the opposite
side. To remove the slider, you must operate the
knob.
4. Confirm that the operating knob is on the left side
of the condenser.
Attaching the EX filter slider
Removing the EX Filter Slider
To remove the EX filter slider, perform the following
procedure:
1. Set the aperture diaphragm lever of the condenser
to the NA 1.25 side.
2. While pressing the knob on the EX filter slider,
push the slider in from the left side.
3. Pull out the EX filter slider from the right side.
Removing the EX filter slider
Attaching the BA Filter Slider
Attach the BA filter slider (barrier filter) to the microscope. The BA filter is inserted into the front slot of the
nosepiece.
1. Pull the dummy slider out of the front slot of the
nosepiece.
2. Insert the BA filter slider into the front slot of the
nosepiece, making sure the BA filter slider is facing
the right direction.
During insertion, make sure the tilt of the front of the
filter matches the tilt of the nosepiece. The BA filter
slider cannot be inserted facing the opposite
direction.
Attaching the BA filter slider
NA 1.25 side
Knob
Push in
Pull out
BA filter slider
