Scale Slider (Ma2-Mr) - Nikon ECLIPSE MA200 Instructions Manual

3.20.2

Scale slider (MA2-MR)

Figure 3.20-2 Scale slider
* When inserting the slider into the slot, face its side with the indication toward the front of the microscope.
* To capture the scale using the camera, adjust the desired inserting position by checking the actual scale
position or area on the DS-L2 monitor or a PC monitor.
* Reticle patterns may not be clearly visible on a dark background as in the case of dark-field microscopy.
* Do not touch or press hard against the glass. It may cause damage to the scale reticle.
* Remove the dust on the glass with a soft blower or brush.
Chapter 3 Operation Details
Three items of reticles including "magnification,"
"length indication" by a line, and length indication by
the unit of "xx μm" are provided for photographic
images.
The reticle is compatible with 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X
and 100X objectives, and turn the dial of the slider to
switch to the reticle which suits the magnification of
the objective in the optical path. To increase the scale
magnification, turn the dial as the arrow in the left
figure shows.
When inserted, the scale slider is pressed down by a
leaf spring built inside the slot to adjust the desired
inserting position. Adjust its position to locate the
Reticle
reticle on the right hand side of the view-field.
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