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15. Installing the photomicro¬
graphic attachment
MICROFLEX Series (option)
Refer to the instruction manual of the
photomicrographic attachment for
detailed information about its assembly,
film loading, photomicrographic mode
selection, and photomicrographic
procedures.
• To install the photomicrographic
attachment on the side port:
Assemble the photomicrographic
attachment with reference to its
instruction manual.
Remove the cap from the side port.
Insert the PL projection lens into the
side port until its thrusting surface
contacts the sleeve. Install the
photomicrographic attachment to the
side port sleeve so that its finder faces
the front. Insert the connection ring
into the sleeve until the abutting point
firmly seats, then fix the ring securely
with the clamp screw.
In photomicrography, adjust the optical
path changeover dial on the right of the
base to D when focusing through the
eyepieces. When taking a photograph,
adjust the dial to C.
• To install the photomicrographic
attachment on the eyepiece tube port:
Assemble the photomicrographic
attachment with reference to its
instruction manual.
Remove the eyepiece tube by loosening
its clamp screw with the hexagonal
screwdriver.
Install the optional eyepiece tube
bracket by slightly tilting it toward the
dovetail groove, and secure bracket
with the clamp screw.
Install the eyepiece tube for upright type
microscope (optional triocular eyepiece
tube F or T) by fitting it over dovetail
mount of the eyepiece tube bracket,
then tighten the clamp screw.
Insert the PL projection lens into the
vertical tube of the eyepiece tube until
its thrusting end contacts the vertical
tube.
Mount the photomicrographic
attachment onto the vertical tube so
that the finder faces the front.
In photomicrography, set the optical
path changeover dial on the right of the
base to A. Direct the optical path to
the vertical tube by operating the
optical path changeover lever on the
eyepiece tube, etc.
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Now the assembly is completed.
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