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4. Operation | 5. Functions |
4.1 Description
4.1.1 Fluorescence technology
Fluorescent substances light up (fluoresce) when irradiated with
4.1.2 Functional principle
With the Leica MZ16 F fluorescence stereomicro- scope, entire fluorescent specimens can be examined
The FLUOIII® filter system consists of a rapid filter changer for barrier and excitation filters and a fil- ter insert for a filter holder with your choice of fil- ter. A total of four filter sets can be used in the rapid filter changer. The filter sets are labeled (see table 22). An empty filter cartridge is also available for individual filter combinations. Each filter set includes two barrier filters to the visual beam paths and an excitation filter to the illumination beam path.
5.1Stereomicroscope settings and adjustments
We recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the controls of the Leica MZ16 F in transmitted light without the presence of fluores- cence illumination.
After switching on the
Familiarize yourself with the functional elements of the Leica MZ16 F such as the binocular tube, eyepieces, zoom magnification changer, focusing drive, stands etc. by referring to User Manual
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