Leica MZ6, MZ16 A, MS5, MZ125, MZ16 FA, MZ95, MZ75 Transmitted-light stand, bright and dark field

Transmitted-light stand, bright and dark field

The illumination of the transmitted-light stand bright and dark field consists of a fiber-optic light guide and a light source.

Observe the safety regulations from the manufacturer of the light source.

￿Unplug the fiber-optic light guide from the connection in the stand.

￿Fit the side-faced column to the transmitted-light base as described on page 23.

￿Fit the microscope carrier and stereomicroscope as described on page 34.

￿Attach the fiber-optic light guide at the stand and the light source.

Starting up Before using the light source, read the corresponding user manual.

Transmitted light, Bright field is suitable for examining translucent objects featur- bright field ing contrasting structures. The object is directly illuminated

from below and is seen in its natural colors against a bright background.

￿Slide handle to the right until the stop: bright field.

Transmitted light, Dark field offers more information for objects poor in contrast dark field with rather poorly marked or very fine structures. In this case, the light beams penetrate the object at a flat angle. Fine detail

structures and contours contrast brilliantly and brightly from dark background.

￿Slide the handle out to the right: dark field.

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