9. Contrast methods for Leica DM4000 B/DM4500 P/DM5000 B

For fine adjustment, use the knurled wheel above the objective turret.

9.2 Fluorescence

Switch to the fluorescence axis / fluores- cence cube (FLUO) by pushing the TL/IL func- tion key.

Apply a specimen and rotate a suitable objec- tive into place.

The current fluorescence filter cube is indi- cated on the display.

You may protect your specimen from fading by closing the incident light shutter.

Do so by pressing the SHUTTER variable but- ton.

(For details on key assignments, please see

the identification sheet.)

 

This symbol appears on the display:

Changing the fluorescence filter cube: By pressing the variable key

Cube or Cube

Bring the image into focus using the focus wheel and set the brightness using the INT function key.

The fluorescence intensity can be increased using the booster lens on the right side of the stand (Fig. 75). Leica recommends that you in- sert the booster lens into the front slot.

For multifluorescence, use of an excitation manager is recommended. The excitation manager is inserted into the stand up to the last click stop on the right side of the stand (Fig. 76). Leica recommends that you insert the excitation manager into the front slot.

Fig. 75 Inserting the booster lens

Fig. 76 Inserting the excitation manager

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Leica DM4000M, DM5000B, DM4500P manual Fluorescence, Do so by pressing the Shutter variable but- ton, Cube or Cube

DM4500P, DM5000B, DM4000M specifications

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