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Switching the microscope on/off
Axiolab 5
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3.4
Switching the microscope on/off
•
Switch the microscope on/off using (Fig. 3-32/
1
)
the on/off switch.
•
If available, select the transmitted or reflected
light illuminator by pushing the
TL
4
)
or
RL
3
) button.
The respective indicator light is continuously
illuminated in green.
•
Adjust image brightness using the
Intensity/LM
knob (Fig. 3-33/
2
).
To do this, take hold of the recessed grips of
the knob with your fingertips and turn it to the
desired position.
Pressing the
Intensity/LM
knob initiates further
functionality, see sections 2.4.8 and 3.5.
•
Select
Permanent
or
ECO
mode (Fig. 3-33/
5
)
for using the microscope illumination.
If
Permanent
mode is active: The illumination is
continuously switched on.
If
ECO
mode is active: The illumination switches off
after 15 minutes without action.
Only Axiolab 5 stand, Bio-TL/FL:
•
Select the desired LED for fluorescence
application using the LED selection knob
(Fig. 3-33/
1
).
Fig. 3-32
Mains switch on left side of
microscope
Fig. 3-33
Intensity/LM knob and illumination
modes
