Olympus U-UCD8A Instructions Manual - Page 4

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IMPORTANT

· The U-UCD8A is a motorized universal condenser that can be used for advanced research applications

by combining it with the BX-UCB control box and U-HSTR2 hand switch (interlocking with other motor-

ized modules is also available by running the BX2 software on a PC).

· Simply by replacing the optical elements, the condenser permits a quick changeover between a variety of

microscopy under transmitted light, including the brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, Nomarski differen-

tial interference contrast (DIC) and simple polarized light observations. The top lens can be swung in and

out to deal with objectives with low magnification (1.25X*) to high magnification (100X). In addition, brightfield

and Nomarski DIC observations using oil immersed objectives are also available by changing the top

lens with an oil immersed top lens.

* The U-FWT filter wheel and the U-FWCO1.25X low-magnification correction lens are required.

Getting Ready

1. This manual pertains only to the motorized universal condenser unit. Before using this unit together with

the microscope (BX or BX2 series), make sure that you have carefully read and understand both manuals,

and understand how the two units should be used together.

2. This attachment is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe

impact.

3. Make sure that no dirt, fingerprints, etc. are left on the lens surface.

4. Avoid using excessive manual force to the motorized parts. Otherwise, they may be damaged.

5. Swing out the top lens before attaching or detaching the condenser to or from the microscope.

6. Be sure to center the condenser before use. At maximum decentration of the condenser, the top lens and

stage holder may interfere with each other, making swinging out of the top lens impossible.

7. Remove the condenser from the microscope before attaching or removing the optical elements.

8. Do not clamp the optical element centering screws too tightly.

9. If the optical element centering screws are tightened too much while no optical element is installed, it

may be impossible to return the screws to their original positions.