Leica DMI4000B, DMI3000B, DMI6000B manual Integrated Modulation Contrast TL

8. Operation

8.2.7Integrated Modulation Contrast (TL)

Leica DMI3000 B:

¥Select a bright field objective with eyepoint A or C.

¥Select the slit illumination suitable for the magnification at the condenser.

¥Move the polarizer on the condenser into the beam path.

¥Remove all other optical components such as analyzers, polarizers or IC prisms from the beam path.

¥Slide the IMC front module to the correct eyepoint, A or C.

¥Insert a specimen.

¥Set the brightness at the light potentiometer

¥Focus the image with the focus wheels.

¥Use the knurled wheels on the slider and the polarizer for fine adjustment.

Leica DMI4000 B and Leica DMI6000 B:

¥Use the TL/IL function button to switch to transmitted light (TL).

¥Select the IMC contrast method (integrated modulation contrast). by pressing the variable button IMC.

Alternatively: press the variable button

CHANGE TL .

(For details on button assignments, please see the identification sheet.)

IMC will appear on the LeicaScreen. If you have a motorized condenser, the correct slit diaphragm and polarizer will be activated au- tomatically. Coded condensers must be switched manually.

¥Insert a specimen.

¥Select a suitable objective (eyepoint A or C).

¥Slide the IMC front module to the correct eyepoint, A or C.

¥Focus the image with the knob on the SmartMove or the focusing wheel and adjust the intensity with the INT function buttons.

¥Use the knurled wheels on the slider and the polarizer for fine adjustment.

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