Nikon ECLIPSE Si Instructions Manual page 4

3.10 Tips for Each Microscopy Method ................................................................................................ 92
3.10.1 Tips for Phase Contrast Microscopy ............................................................................... 92
3.10.2 Tips for Simple Polarizing Microscopy ............................................................................ 93
3.10.3 Tips for Diascopic Fluorescence Microscopy ................................................................. 94
3.10.4 Tips for Dark-field Microscopy ........................................................................................ 95
3.11 Combinations of Optical Parts ...................................................................................................... 96
3.12 Microscope Terminology .............................................................................................................. 97
Chapter 4 Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 98
4.1 Configuration Diagrams ............................................................................................................... 98
4.2 Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 99
4.2.1 Basic Configuration (for Bright-field Microscopy) ........................................................... 99
4.2.2 Configuration for Phase Contrast Microscopy .............................................................. 103
4.2.3 Configuration for Simple Polarizing Microscopy ........................................................... 104
4.2.4 Configuration for Diascopic Fluorescence Microscopy ................................................. 105
4.2.5 Configuration for Dark-Field Microscopy ...................................................................... 108
4.3 Setting Up the Microscope ......................................................................................................... 109
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 111
5.1 Problems With the Microscope Image ....................................................................................... 111
5.1.1 Common Problems for Each Microscopy ..................................................................... 111
5.1.2 Problems in Phase Contrast Microscopy ...................................................................... 112
5.1.3 Problems in Simple Polarizing Microscopy ................................................................... 113
5.1.4 Problems in Diascopic Fluorescence Microscopy ........................................................ 113
5.1.5 Problems in Dark-field Microscopy ............................................................................... 114
5.2 Problems in Operation ............................................................................................................... 115
5.3 Electrical ..................................................................................................................................... 116
Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 117
6.1 Cleaning the Lenses .................................................................................................................. 117
6.2 Cleaning the Microscope ............................................................................................................ 117
6.3 Disinfecting the Microscope ....................................................................................................... 117
6.4 Storing the Microscope .............................................................................................................. 117
6.5 Periodical Inspections (Charged) ............................................................................................... 117
Chapter 7 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 118
7.1 Microscopy (Principles) .............................................................................................................. 118
7.2 Performance Properties ............................................................................................................. 119
7.3 Physical Properties .................................................................................................................... 120
7.4 AC adapter ................................................................................................................................. 120
7.5 Power Cord ................................................................................................................................ 121
7.6 Safety standards ........................................................................................................................ 121
7.7 External dimensions (unit: mm) .................................................................................................. 122
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