Leica B523 manual Placing the sample, Objectives

movement in y-direction (back and forth), lower in x-direction (side to side). If you need to rotate the stage to get the image in any wanted angle, open the rotation lock by unscrewing it and then rotating the stage by hand (circle in Figure 2). Re-screw the lock after use!

Figure 2. Adjustment wheels for stage control (arrows) and rotation lock (circle)

2.3 Placing the sample

Place your sample on the specimen stage by manually widening and releasing the spring-operated object holder (Figure 3).

2.4 Objectives

Select an appropriate objective (Table 1) by manually turning the black rim of the objective revolver (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Objective revolver (red arrow) and sample holder

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