14. Use of the microscope (B-510FL /B-510LD1 / B-510LD2)
This section refers exclusively to the use of the reflected light fluorescence microscope.
For transmitted light operations, refer to this manual in chapters 8-9-10-11.
14.1 Microscope setting (B-510FL)
Centering the HBO mercury bulb.
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Wait around 5 minutes before proceeding with
this operation to allow the bulb to warm up
properly.
1. Turn on the mercury bulb by operating the power
supply main switch ①. (Fig. 59)
2. Turn the nosepiece into an empty position
(without objectives) and remove the protective
cap, or remove an objective from the nosepiece.
3. Place a piece of white paper on the table and
insert the fluorescent cube "B" into the optical
path. (Fig. 60)
4. Acting on the focus screw of the collector lens ②
and on the centering screws ③ try to obtain the
light spot of the bulb's arc. (Fig. 61-62)
①
②
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①
Fig. 59
B
G
Fig. 60
③
Fig. 61
Fig. 62