Olympus U-UVF248 Instructions Manual - Page 12

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

}This adjustment consists of aligning the UV light guide with the center of

1. Set the light path selector lever @ of the reflected light illuminator to the

2. Place a specimen with a mirror surface on the stage.

3. Bring the specimen into focus by switching the objectives for visible light

4. The light path selector lever @ of the reflected light illuminator to the DF

5. Engage the MApo100X objective for UV observation into the light path.

6. Set the shutter selector lever of the light source box (@ in Fig. 1) to the

7. Bring the specimen into focus by observing the monitor for UV observa-

8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen slightly the three clamping screws ²

9. Insert the provided Allen screwdriver alternatively into the two adjustment

10. After completing the adjustment, be sure to tighten the three clamping

}Hereafter, the illumination center adjustment is not required until the UV

Adjusting the Illumination Center

the MApo100X objective for 248 nm UV observation.

BF position.

from the lowest to the highest magnifications.

position for UV observation.

upper position (marked \) to open the shutter.

tion. If the observation image is not displayed or abnormally dark, the

illumination center is deviated. In this case, the light guide mount should

be adjusted.

of the UV light guide mount.

screws ³ and turn the screws until the brightest observation image is

obtained.

screws ².

light guide is replaced. However, when a combined microscope is

changed or an AF unit is added, the illumination center needs to be

readjusted.

The UV light guide is a consumable part. It should be replaced when the

image is deteriorated to a degree it cannot be rendered brighter even by

adjusting the illumination center.

(Figs. 3 & 4)