Leica DMi8 - Integrated Modulation Contrast - IMC (TL)

5. OPERATION - TRANSMIT TED LIGHT CONTR AST ME THOD
5.13.7 Integrated Modulation Contrast – IMC (TL)
Leica DMi8 with manual Transmitted Light method
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position on the fluo turret, or select the "DAPI-TL" filter
cube.
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lyzer or IC prisms from the beam path.
Inserting the IMC module:
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the IMC module evenly from the front on the left side of
the microscope.
For a tiltable Transmitted Light arm:
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For a fixed Transmitted Light arm:
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side according to the eyepoint B, C or D of the objec-
tive.
Ensure that the "TOP" marking faces upwards.
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(Push in for IMC, pull out for the Brightfield).
IMC module for fixed Transmitted Light arm
1 IMC module
2 IMC modulator
3 Fine adjustment
4 Positioning depending on eyepoint B, C or D
IMC module for tiltable Transmitted Light arm
1 Position for objectives with eyepoint C
2 Position for objectives with eyepoint B
3 Brightfield position
4 Height adjustment
5 Fine adjustment
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IMC module used for fixed Transmitted Light arm
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