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18. Rectangular Mechanical Stage
This stage has a handle with a universal joint, which enables the handle angle to be
changed for smooth movement of the hand between the coaxial coarse/fine focusing
knob and the handle on this stage.
Normally, this stage is installed so that its handle is at the rear right, (page 42)
The stage may also be installed in the diagonally opposite position, with the handle
at the front left.
The stage has tapped holes in the top and bottom plates for mounting a manipulator
or other experimental devices. The tapped holes in the bottom plate are used to
mount a heat incubator. For the positions of these holes, see the figure below.
Two types of stage rings are available: 20mm dia. and 40mm dia. Use them
selectively according to the sizes of specimen containers.
Figure 4-18