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- Page 2 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action Disassemble Cube 1.1.1 The cube assembly has two filter retainer rings; one is located on the Exciter side and one is on the Emitter side as shown below. Emitter Retaining Ring Exciter Retaining Ring 1.1.2 Remove both filter retainer rings from the cube assembly.
- Page 3 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.1.2.2 Note that there are two distinctly different sides to the retainer rings. One is the “flat” Shoulder Side and one is the Open Side. The Open Side ALWAYS faces into the cube assembly and is tightened against the installed filter.
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Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action Install the Semrock Filter Set 1.2.1 The diagram below illustrates a cross section of the Zeiss ZHE cube for use in orienting and installing the Exciter, Dichroic and Emitter filters into the cube assembly. - Page 5 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.2 Remove the two Flat Head screws to separate the cube halves. Set the screws aside for reassembly later. Remove Screws 1.2.3 Separate the cube halves to prepare for assembly of the Semrock filter set. Note that there are two prongs used to locate and hinge the cube housing and a metal spring clip that is used to position and secure the Dichroic filter during assembly.
- Page 6 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.4 Assemble the Dichroic/Emitter half of the cube first. The Dichroic is positioned over the spring clip between the upright flanges at either end of the spring. Note that the clip locating tab is inserted into the notch at the side of the cube assembly. Locating Tab Dichroic Mounting Area Flanges face Up...
- Page 7 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.6 Install the Dichroic over the spring clip with the Reflective coated side facing up. Center the filter within the mounting area between the mounting flanges. Once the Dichroic is centered, insert the prongs of the hinge into the Exciter half of the cube and carefully fold the cube together keeping the Dichroic centered in its mounting area.
- Page 8 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.8 Fasten the cube halves together using the two flat head screws removed previously. Alternately tighten the screws until they are snug. Once snug, further tighten ¼ turn. 1.2.9 Orient the Emitter with the arrow pointing away from the cube as shown below. 8/12...
- Page 9 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.10 Place the filter inside the Emitter mounting area with the arrow pointing up. Note that the filter shoulder side faces outward. 1.2.11 Insert the filter retaining ring open side into the Emitter mounting area of the cube. Note that the cube threads are at an angle.
- Page 10 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.12 Locate the the THORLABS SPX602 Spanner Wrench. The spanner wrench blades are shown below. Spanner wrench blades 1.2.13 Insert the spanner wrench blades into the slots of the Emitter retaining ring. Tighten the ring snug against the Emitter filter.
- Page 11 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.14 Orient the Exciter with the arrow pointing into the cube as shown below. 1.2.15 Position the cube with the Exciter mounting area facing upward as shown below. Place the filter inside the Exciter mounting area with the arrow pointing in. Note that the filter shoulder side faces outward.
- Page 12 Zeiss ZHE Cube Assembly Procedure Step Action 1.2.16 Insert the retaining ring open side into the Exciter mounting area of the cube. Using your finger tips, carefully rotate the retaining ring to avoid cross threading. If the ring will not turn, it is not threaded properly – slowly turn the ring out and try again. Do not force thread the ring as it will turn freely if oriented correctly.