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GX53
d
c
e
4-6 Using the analyzer/polarizer for reflected light observation
If the DIC slider is engaged in the light path, remove it from the light
path. For details, see “Inserting the DIC slider" on page 36.
Engage the 10X objective or 20X objective in the light path and bring
the sample into focus approximately.
If the cover or the dummy slider is attached to the analyzer insertion
slot a or the polarizer insertion slot b , remove it.
Insert the analyzer GX-AN360 c into the analyzer insertion slot a .
Analyzer insertion position
light path
First level (pulled out)
Empty hole
Second level (pressed in)
Analyzer
Insert the polarizer GX-PO d or GX-POTP into the polarizer insertion
slot b with the display surface facing to the front side.
Polarizer insertion position
Light path
First level (pulled out)
Empty hole
Second level (pressed in)
Polarizer
Rotate the analyzer rotation dial e to adjust the analyzer.
Observation with crossed nicols*:
Set the index of the dial to the
position shown in the picture on the
right.
Observation without crossed nicols*:
Rotate the dial while looking at the observed image to set to the
position where the desired image is visible.
* The crossed Nichols means the state that the field of view becomes the
darkest.
During DIC observation, the analyzer rotation dial must be set
to the crossed Nichols state.
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2
3
4
5
6
Dial
Index
TIP
a
b
Using the connection plate
Connecting the analyzer (GX-AN360 c or GX-AN) with the polarizer (GX-PO
d or GX-POTP) using the connection plate f provided with the polarizer
as shown in the picture allows you to attach or detach the polarizer and
the analyzer at the same time.
d
f
c
