Angle Adjustment Adaptor (Optional); Inserting The Specimen Holder - Leica EM TXP Operating Manual

4.9

Angle adjustment adaptor (optional)

If the sample needs to be accurately aligned (+/-5°) an angle adjustment adaptor can
be inserted instead of the above mentioned adaptor.
Swivel the specimen pivot arm in the 90° viewing position (chapter 8.1). Insert
adaptor to its end stop position. Swivel specimen pivot arm to the 0° position (chapter
7.5.). Adjust adaptor with the horizontal set screw (located at the top position) and the
vertical set screw (located on the right hand side). Use the reticule of the eyepiece for
alignment after opening the knurled head clamping screw. Use the indication marks
on the set screw for the 0 position.
4.10

Inserting the specimen holder

The specimen holder is inserted in one of the adaptors and locked with the locking
screw. The adjustment mechanism (9) of the pivot arm permits centring of the
specimen into the middle of the field of view (chapter 7.4.)
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