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Axioscope 5/7/Vario
Mounting optional components
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03/2018
430035-7344-001
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3.2.9
Changing the PlasDIC diaphragm
How to mount the slit diaphragm (426715-9000-
000):
•
Turn the PhC diaphragm that needs to be
replaced into the free aperture of the modulator
disk.
•
Screw the modulator disk’s centering screws
(
5
) with the aid of an Allen wrench
back until they stop.
•
Unscrew the adapter ring (
2
) of the
PhC diaphragm with the included tool
(
1
).
•
Remove the PhC diaphragm (
4
) and
spring (
3
).
•
With the aid of the tool (
1
), insert the
slitdiaphragm (
7
) with the cams into
the orientation grooves (
6
).
•
Screw in the adapter ring (
8
) included
with the slit diaphragm with the aid of the
appropriate tool (
1
).
3.2.10
Changing the PhC-DIC-PlasDIC
diaphragm on the
0.9 BF DF PhC DIC achromatic-
aplanatic condenser
The diaphragm is changed according to the
directions given in sections
ATTENTION
After inserting the DIC module, do not
tighten the condenser’s centering screw
again.
How to deactivate the pre-set diaphragm mechanism which automatically opens the diaphragm when
phase contrast occurs:
•
Remove the cover (
1
). Turn the screw (
5
) with the Allen wrench (AF 1.5) counter-
clockwise to the stop. You can now close the aperture diaphragm for contrasting procedures in DIC.
Fig. 3-49
Mounting the slit-diaphragm
Fig. 3-50
Changing the
PhC-DIC-PlasDIC diaphragm
