Episcopic Illuminator; P2-Ci Coaxial Epi Illuminator - Nikon SMZ25 Instruction Manual

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Episcopic Illuminator

The illuminators which can be used for this microscope system include a coaxial episcopic illuminator, which is attached
between the zooming body and tube, a ring fiber illuminator, which is attached to the tip of the objective, and an illuminator
that has a flexible fiber for adjusting the illumination direction.

P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator

7.1
Attach this illuminator to the position between the zooming body
and the tube. The C-FLED2 LED Light Source for Fiber
Illuminator is used as its light source. The light from the light
source is led into the device by the two-branch fiber and episcopic
illumination is generated along the optical axis. This illuminator is
suitable for observing mirror-like samples.
A 1/4 λ plate is supplied with the illuminator to prevent flare at the
imaging system due to light reflected in the optical system. Attach
the plate to the tip of the 0.5x or 1x objective.
Before attaching the plate, remove the protection ring from the tip
of the 0.5x objective, and remove the correction ring from the tip
of the 1x objective.
The brightest illumination is generated when the while-circle
indicator is at the front. Select a position that has the optimum
brightness and contrast for observation.
Usage restriction
The type of objectives used for the coaxial epi illuminator and the
recommended zoom magnification are shown below.
Objective
P2-SHR Plan Apo 0.5X
P2-SHR Plan Apo 1X
P2-SHR Plan Apo 1.6X
P2-SHR Plan Apo 2X
* Shading or vignetting may occur in the low zoom magnification range.
For details about using the light source, refer to the instruction manual for the light source.
Chapter 4
Functions and Operations of the Devices
Compatible objectives and recommended zoom magnification
SMZ18 Zooming Body
Coaxial epi
illuminator
1/4 λ plate
P2-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator
Zoom magnification
3.8x -
4x -
Unusable
Unusable
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SMZ25 Zooming Body
2.5x -
4x -
Unusable
Unusable