AmScope ME580 Series - Adjusting the Diaphragm (-2 L Model Only)

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ME580 Series
User’s Manual
Operaon
Adjusng The Diaphragm (-2L Model Only)
By changing the aperture (hole size) of the iris diaphragm, you can adjust the background brightness. Adjust
the aperture of the iris diaphragm by sliding the iris dial le or right unl the desired aperture is achieved
(where the numerical marking corresponds to the magnicaon of the objecve in use). Best results are
achieved by having the aperture slightly larger than the eld of view, or matching the numbers on the dial.
While looking into the microscope, adjust the aperture smaller than the eld of view to be seen, then enlarge
unl it touches the outer edge, and a lile further, if not simply matching it to the numerical value on the ad-
justment of the condenser.
Some color lters are included on some models as well, which are used to create addional contrast. These
are installed on a swing out arm underneath the condenser. And nally, the best results are typically seen
when the condenser is as close to the stage as possible, adjusted by the knob to the le of the condenser.
Note: -2L models are the only models with a substage condenser. Non -2L models do not have a hole in the
stage to allow light through it, nor a substage condenser, nor a boom illuminaon system.