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INSTRUCTIONS
U-PCD2
Phase Contrast Condenser
This instruction manual is for use of the Olympus Phase Contrast Condenser Model U-PCD2. To ensure the
safety and obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recom-
mend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope. Retain this instruction manual
in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
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- Page 1 U-PCD2 Phase Contrast Condenser This instruction manual is for use of the Olympus Phase Contrast Condenser Model U-PCD2. To ensure the safety and obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recom- mend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope. Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
- Page 2 BEFORE USE This unit employs the UIS2/UIS optical system and should be used only with UIS2/UIS microscopes, eyepieces and objectives. Less than optimum performance may result if inappropriate accessories are used. Caution: If the condenser is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the unit may be impaired. In addition, the unit may also be damaged.
- Page 3 U-PCD2 NOMENCLATURE Phase Contrast Turret Condenser Aperture iris diaphragm lever Aperture is wide-open ex- cept when this is set at the brightfield position. Light annulus centering knob Phase contrast turret Mounting dovetail...
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY Mounting on the Microscope ² 1. Rotate the coarse adjustment knob @ to fully raise the stage. # Be careful not to raise the stage too much to avoid acci- dental contact with the objective lens and specimen. 2. Lower the condenser holder with the condenser height ad- justment knob ²...
- Page 5 U-PCD2 OPERATION Center the Phase Contrast Condenser 1. Rotate the phase contrast turret until the letter “0” can be seen in the central window, and open the aperture iris diaphragm fully. 2. Place a specimen on the stage, bring the 10X objective into the light path and focus on the specimen.
- Page 6 Phase Contrast Observation 1. Swing the objective of your choice into the light path. 2. Rotate the phase contrast turret until the turret index dot indicates the Ph number seen through the central window which corresponds to the Ph number indicated on the side of objective lens. 3.
- Page 7 U-PCD2 # The other phase annuluses should be centered in the same manner. In case Ph1 is indicated on both 10X and 20X objectives, for observation purposes, once the phase annulus is aligned for 10X, it’s unnecessary to realign the phase annulus for 20X.
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