Chapter 3 Usage of Components
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3.12 Using the FL turret
3.12.1 Switching the Filter Cube
When switching the filter cube, turn the turret ring
manually to the right or left and stop it at the click
position.
Operation:
Turret ring
Filter cube
Turn the turret ring
until it clicks into position.
The filter cube
at the preceding or
succeeding address
enters the optical path.
The filter cube in the optical path can be checked
from the address display of the FL turret.
Close the shutter
before opening the cover
of the filter cube slot.
C
Close the shutter
before opening the cover
of the filter cube slot.
C
Using the FL turret
Filter cube replacement
For details on the procedure for replacing filter cubes within the FL turret, see “Chapter 7 Assembly of the
Devices.”
3.12.2 Using the Shutter of the FL Turret
The shutter inside the FL turret can be opened and
closed using the shutter lever.
Operation:
Shutter lever
FL turret shutter
Move the lever
to the O side (front).
The shutter opens.
Move the lever
to the C side (rear).
The shutter closes.
Close the shutter
before opening the cover
of the filter cube slot.
C
Opening and closing the FL turret shutter
Use of FL turrets in a two-tier configuration
FL turrets can be used in a two-tier configuration by mounting a stage up kit.
When adopting a two-tier configuration, for example, use the lower tier for Epi-FL microscopy by attaching
an epi-fluorescence attachment, and use the upper tier for experiments by attaching a photo-activation
device. For details on how to use FL turrets in a two-tier configuration, see the instruction manual for the
Ti2-LAPP system.
This manual basically describes the FL turret on the first (lower) tier and, also describes the turret on the
second (upper) tier as required.
Filter cube
display pocket
Turret ring
Address
indication
Address
indication
Shutter lever
