Changing Color Splitter In P&C Reflector Module - Zeiss Axiostar plus Operating Manual

Axiostar plus
We recommend the following procedure if you
need to install filters without direction markings
(arrow):
Filters with reflective, dielectric layers should be
installed so that the reflective layer
Points out for an excitation filter (in relation
–
to the reflector module)
and
Points in for an emission filter (Fig. 2-28).
–
2.11.7 Changing color splitter in P&C
reflector module
Extreme care is required when attaching the
filter and color splitter to avoid damage to the
optical elements and to keep them clean.
We recommend ordering completely equipped
P&C reflector modules since changing the color
splitter has higher requirements.
To replace a color splitter:
•
Remove P&C reflector
reflector revolver.
•
Loosen both
(2-29/1) with a screwdriver.
•
Hold together both halves of the reflector
module, turn against
position and set aside.
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Start-Up
Attaching epi-fluorescence illuminator
module from
slotted screws
the installation
1 Locking filter (emission filter)
2 Reflective layer on emission filter
3 Color splitter
4 Reflective layer on the color splitter
5 Excitation filter
6 Reflective layer on the excitation filter
7 Illumination/Imaging beam path
Fig. 2-28 Inserting filter and color splitter
1 Slotted screws
2 Module half: emission
3 Module half: excitation
Fig. 2-29 Changing color splitter
Carl Zeiss
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