Getting Started This manual is for the installation of the Fluorescence Illuminator to the Continuµm FT-IR Microscope. The Olympus BX-FLA manual, and the Continuµm Service Manual are required for installation and operation. Before starting this installation, verify that the Continuµm is performing properly by checking the transmission energy, reflectance energy and signal to noise levels.
Install the new dichroic mount Insert a 3/32 Allen Key into the clearance hole located on the front-right of the Continuµm. Loosen the set-screw, and then slide out the upper dichroic mount. Hold the new sliding dichroic mount as shown at left. Part number 0045-334 Insert the new dichroic mount into the compartment on the right side of the Continuµm.
Align the dichroic assembly Look through the viewer and focus on the mirror and check the centering of the viewer to the aperture image. If the aperture image is not centered, turn the two diagonal adjustment screws on the back of the new dichroic assembly (as shown at left) to center it (this is the only case when the technician is allowed to use these adjustments).
Mount the Fluorescence Illuminator Mount the Fluorescence Illuminator to the dove mount (where viewer was previously attached) so that the lamp housing is positioned to the right. Lock the Fluorescence Illuminator in place by tightening the set screw. Mount the viewer to the dove mount on top of the Fluorescence Illuminator and lock in place by tightening the set screw.
Reassembly Replace the nosepiece cover on the right side of the Continuµm and tighten the screws Part number 4009-534 Pull the dichroic mount to the “out” position. Follow the Olympus BX-FLA Manual for the following operations 1 Attaching the lamp cable to the power supply. 2 Centering the Field Iris and Aperture Iris.
Caution For a full explanation of the cautions refer to Olympus BX- FLA Manual Installation Do not handle the burner because finger oils will cause damage to the burner. Burner life The burner life is 200 hours. The counter in the power supply will keep track of the hours.
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Appendix A LIGNING THE ETICLE EFERENCE QUARE O THE EFLEX PERTURE MAGE 1. Select reflection viewing mode by pressing the mode selection switch on the front panel. Alignment setscrews 2. Use the stage X and Y position knobs to position the gold mirror of the sample slide directly under the infrared objective.
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Appendix A LIGNING THE ETICLE EFERENCE QUARE O THE EFLEX PERTURE MAGE ’ CONT Alignment setscrews 9. Replace the Binoc / Trinoc onto the mount and tighten the lock screw. 10.While viewing the aperture image through the eyepieces, use two 5/64 balldrivers to center the aperture image to the reticle reference square.
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