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U-DPCAD DOUBLE PORT ADAPTER This instruction manual is for the Olympus Double Port Adapter Model U-DPCAD. To ensure the safety and obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself full with the use of this equipment, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating it. Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
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U-DPCAD By installing this adapter on the trinocular observation tube of a BX, BX2, BX3 or IX2 series microscope using UIS optics (except for the IX series microscopes) or on the side port of an IX2 series microscope, it will be possible to mount two video cameras on a single microscope.
Getting Ready 1. When mounting a video camera with horizontal shooting direction, the video camera weight should be no more than 1 kg. When mounting a video camera with vertical shooting direction, its weight should also be no more than 1 kg. 2.
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U-DPCAD Assembly (Note) The image pickup fields of applicable C-mount video cameras are as shown on the right. 2/3-inch CCD video camera (FN 11) Field number Trinocular Observation Tube 1/2-inch CCD video camera (FN 8) C-mount video camera IX2 Side Port...
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1. Using the Allen screwdriver provided with the microscope frame, loosen the clamping screw on the trinocular observation tube or side port. 2. Fit the mount dovetail of the U-DPCAD and lightly tighten the clamping screw for temporary clamping. Rotate the U-DPCAD to collect inclination, then tighten the clamping screw firmly.
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U-DPCAD UIS Mirror Unit }When the built-in full-reflection mirror unit is replaced with a mirror unit with dichroic mirror only, it is possible to lead the light flux obtained by wavelength separation to the transmitted light and reflected light ports.
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². 6. Attach the replacement cover @ and light path selector lever ² to the original positions. ƒ }Perform the same procedure when attaching a UIS mirror unit on the other side of the U-DPCAD. … Fig. 3...
U-DPCAD Operation Adjusting the Microscope 1. Turn on the microscope light source and adjust the parts of the microscope system to make it ready for observation. 2. Pull out the light path selector knob of the trinocular observation tube to select the photomicrography light path. If the side port of an IX2 series microscope is in use, set the light path for the side port path.
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