LB 983 NightSHADE Operating Manual Quick Start
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4.1.12 Installing Fluorescence Filters
Excitation Filter Slider
The NightSHADE LuFlu is equipped with automatic filter changers for the excitation and emis-
sion path. The excitation filter is located on a filter slider, which is accessible after opening the
cover on the front panel of the NightSHADE. The filter slider can hold five excitation filters with a
diameter of 25 mm (1 inch). The 6
th
position is reserved for luminescence measurements to
avoid incoming light through the fibre optic.
This fluorescence filter option is not available on LuLU and IKLu versions.
Filters placed in the filter slider should be fixed with the snap rings provided with the device.
Using excitation filters the inprinted arrow on the filter should match the arrow printed on the flu-
orescence filter housing. The arrow should face the sample, turning away from the light.
The filter slider can be ejected via the indiGO software. The eject command can be found under
To eject the slider select .
When loading the filter please observe the correct installation direction (arrow on the filter
wheel).
To reload the slider, select . After that the slider will be initialized by the NightSHADE.
Emission Filter Wheel
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