Assembly And Operation Hbo Versions: Ocm 165 And Ocm 166 - KERN Optics OCM 161 User Instructions

8.3.1 Assembly and operation HBO versions: OCM 165 and OCM 166

Assembly
In order to put the fluorescence reflected light unit into operation, the following steps
have to be carried out.
1. The main body of the FL unit is already firmly connected with the microscope
housing and towers above the rear side of the microscope.
2. On this point the lamp housing must be mounted by help of two Allen screws.
3. Install the connecting cable between lamp housing and power supply unit.
4. Establish the power supply by attaching the mains cable.
5. Put the UV protective cover on the front edge of the stage.
6. Insert the slide for the beam path lock into the appropriate slot.
7. Prior to the first use of the FL unit you need to mount the HBO lamp to the inside
of the of the lamp housing.
8. For this procedure please refer to "Changing the lamp" on page 36/37.
(Remove the mounted lamp dummy in advance)
Operation
Before you use the reflected light unit for special fluorescence applications, it will be
favourable to adjust the microscope in the bright field mode. This includes the placing
of the sample, adjusting the interpupillary distance, pre-focussing, dioptre adjustment,
etc. After that you can go on with the usage of the fluorescence reflected light unit.
1. When using a HBO lamp at first there must be ensured, that the beam path lock
has been activated (place the slide accordingly).
2. Establish the power supply.
3. Press the main switch. If existing, you have to press the ignition after that in order
to illuminate the lamp. It lasts about 15 minutes until the lamp has gained a
maximum and stable illuminating power.
4. After placing the sample, you can bring the needed objective into the beam path.
5. Set the required position of the FL filter slide.
OCM 165: Select between Blue and Green
OCM 166: Select between Blue, Green, Violet and Ultraviolet
6. Now the beam path lock can be deactivated (place the slide accordingly).
7. Start the observation.
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