Leica MZ16 F user manual Simple filter holders, Slot for filter slide, Inserting the filter

3.6.2 Simple filter holders 3.6.3 Inserting the filter

Three simple filter holders are included in the scope of delivery of the Leica MZ16 F. These filter holders have two empty openings for the observa- tion beam paths. The third opening, to the illumi- nation beam path, is closed. Use these filter holders

–if you want to work briefly (no more than

15 seconds) without fluorescence illumination.

To avoid overheating the filter holder, do not use the filter holder to block the mercury light for more than 15 seconds.

–If you want to block the mercury light for longer than that, activate the UV shutter (see page 19).

–if you want to change to transmitted light or incident light observation without fluorescence.

–at all times in empty filter changer positions, in order to protect yourself from UV radiation and protect the system from dust.

If you are using fewer than four filter hold- ers with fluorescence filters, always insert the included simple filter holders with closed illumi- nation beam path into the available positions. Otherwise, there is a risk of danger to the eyes from direct UV radiation from the third beam path.

When inserting the filter sets, avoid touch- ing the filters if at all possible in order to avoid fingerprints. If you touch them, clean the filters using a soft, lint-free cloth and pure alcohol.

￿Insert the filter holder (6.1) into the filter

changer such that the label (e.g. GFP1) is upright and legible on the right side of the slide slot.

• Ensure that the contour of the filter holder matches the contour of the microscope.

￿Rotate the filter changer by hand until it latches into place.

•If the filter holder has not been inserted correctly, the filter changer does not rotate.

Insert a total of four filter holders.

3.6.4 Slot for filter slide

There is a slot (6.2) in the filter changer system for an individually selectable filter, for example a gray filter.

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Fig. 6 Filter changer, equipped with filter holders

1Filter changer with filter sets

2Filter slide for filter holder with individual filters

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