Zeiss LSM 880 Operating Manual page 67

LSM 880
(1) Microscope settings on Axio Imager for
transmitted-light observation
• Set the reflector turret position to None and
click the On button for transmitted light.
• Pull out the push rod (Fig. 61/1) to switch the
beam path of the tube in LSM position.
• Control the brightness of the halogen lamp
with the potentiometer (Fig. 61/4) or the
Intensity % slider in the Microscope Control
tool.
• Set the required transmission value of the gray
filters in the Filter frame.
• Set the condenser and the luminous-field
diaphragm for KÖHLER illumination.
The laser-scanning mode automatically occludes
the halogen lamp even with Transmitted Light
activated (On).
• Click on the Locate tab in the Left tool area.
Press Online if needed.
• Place specimen on microscope stage.
− The cover slip must be facing up.
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CHAPTER 1 - SYSTEM OPERATION
Left Tool Area and Hardware Control Tools
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Fig. 60 Axio Imager.Z2 controls in the
Microscope Control tool
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