Objective Lens Assembly; Filter Slider Assembly - AMG evos User Manual

assembly
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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important!
Use a filter assembly for brightfield.
Figure 3
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objeCtiVe lens assembly

The color-coded objectives match the color-coding label on the objective turret.
When properly installed, EVOS will "know" which objective is in place and adjust
the lighting and image capture parameters to suit.
1.
Carefully remove the
vessel holder
2.
To prevent contamination to optical components, turn the
select wheel
from the optical path, before removing and installing the objective.
3.
Install the objectives into the corresponding positions in the
turret located inside the stage assembly (see labels).
Note: Make sure the color coding on the objectives matches the color
coding label on the turret so the automatic settings will work.
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4.
Turn the
Please note that EVOS models AME-3201 and AME-3204 are configured for use
specifically with the following objectives:
4x Phase Contrast, AMG part #AMEP-4602 (Olympus part #1U2C522P)
10x Phase Contrast, AMG part #AMEP-4603 (Olympus part #1U2C144P)
20x Phase Contrast, AMG part #AMEP-4604 (Olympus part #1U2C146P)
40x Phase Contrast, AMG part #AMEP-4605 (Olympus part #1U2C149P)
Use with any other objectives besides those listed above will void AMG's warranty
support for your EVOS model AME 3201 or AME 3204 microscope.

filter slider assembly

Three filter slider assemblies are included with all EVOS microscopes. For
brightfield applications you mUst use the pinhole or diffuser filter.
Due to variances in sample size, color and thickness, actual filter use may
differ from the standard filter use described below.
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pinhole filter slider assembly
•
diffuser filter slider assembly
(10x/20x/40x)
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Green filter slider assembly:
magnifications (optional)
Note: AMG strongly recommends NOT replacing or tampering with the lens
element as it may cause damage to the filter assembly.
1.
Insert the
condenser assembly.
2.
Adjust focus, contrast, and/or illumination and view specimen on
screen.
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circular stage plate
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(MECHANICAL STAGE) from the stage assembly.
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left 1/2 click, to move the objective turret
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objective select wheel to switch between objectives.
: brightfield, low magnification (4x/10x)
: brightfield, high magnification
may be used for phase-contrast at all
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filter slider assembly into the filter slider slot on the
(Figure 1 - PLAIN STAGE)
(Figure 2 - MECHANICAL STAGE)
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(PLAIN STAGE) or the
objective
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away
objective
(Figure 3)
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