Reflected Light Simple Polarization Observation Procedures - Olympus MX63 Instructions Manual

5-3 Reflected light simple polarization observation procedures

· The performance of the polarizer may be deteriorated if it is exposed to the light for a long period
NOTE
(approx. 2000 hours continuously). If this happens, replace the polarizer.
· When using the mercury lamp housing, be sure to use the U-25L42 filter to prevent the polarizer from
tarnish.
Set the main switch to (ON).
Select OP (optional mirror unit).
Place a sample for observation on the stage.
Engage the 10X or 20X objective in the light path
using the objective selection button and
bring the sample into focus.
Adjust the aperture diaphragm.
Engage the objective with the magnification to be used
in the light path and bring the sample into focus.
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[Trinocular tube only]
Push in the light path selection knob.
Set the analyzer.
Adjust the brightness
(illumination voltage).
Adjust the interpupillary distance.
Adjust the diopter.
Adjust the brightness.
Operation part
Main switch
Observation light path selection knob
Light path selection knob
X-axis/Y-axis knobs
Objective selection button
Coarse focusing knob / Fine focusing
knob
Analyzer insertion slot
Light intensity knob
Interpupillary distance adjustment
scale
Diopter adjustment ring
Aperture diaphragm open/close
button
Objective selection button
Coarse focusing knob / Fine focusing
knob
Light intensity knob
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