Leica DM4000M, DM4500P, DM5000B

6. Assembly

6.8 Polarizer and analyzer

Transmitted light polarizer: ICT/P

• Using the left clamping screw, fasten the ICT/P

transmitted light polarizer to the underside of

the condenser holder (Fig. 27).

• Make sure that the red index point on the

front of the polarizer is at 0.

• If necessary, insert the compensators (λ-, λ/4

plates or elliptical compensators) into the po-

larizer’s receptacle (Fig. 28) or into the com-

pensation slot.

Incident light polarizers:

R/P polarizer, rotating polarizer,

L/ICR polarizer, R/ICR polarizer

• Remove the plug cap on the right side of the

incident light axis (Fig. 29).

• Insert the polarizer into the receptacle until it

locks into place.

Caution:

Push the polarizer into the front receptacle only.

Motorized polarizer

• A motorized polarizer is already installed and

ready for operation in the DIC condenser.

Fig. 27 Assembly of the ICT/P transmitted light polarizer

1Clamping screw

Fig. 28 Inserting the compensators

Fig. 29 Inserting the polarizer

1The plug cap is replaced with the polarizer.