Chapter 1 Names of Parts and Their Functions
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1.2.6 Nosepiece
Close the shutter
before opening the cover
of the filter cube slot.
C
Nosepiece (DIC sextuple nosepiece)
1.2.7 Objectives
Example of an objective (with correction collar)
Displaying the applicable microscopy
To perform each of Ph, DIC, IMSI, and NAMC microscopy, an objective applicable for the microscopy must
be used. An objective intended for a specific microscopy has a code which indicates the relationship of the
applicable type of microscopy and optical elements.
• Ph objective: Indicates a Ph code (PhL, Ph1 to Ph4) and the properties of a phase ring (DLL, DL, DM,
BM, ADL, and ADH).
• DIC/IMSI objective: Indicates the letter of DIC or IMSI and the applicable type of prism (N1, N2, and
NR).
• NAMC objective: Indicates a NAMC code (NAMC1 to NAMC3).
Nosepiece
When switching the objective,
turn the turret on the nosepiece.
•
Turning the turret clockwise:
Move to the next address on
the nosepiece.
•
Turning the turret
counterclockwise:
Move back to the previous
address on the nosepiece.
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3.9.1)
Objective
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3.10)
DIC slider slot
Insert the DIC slider in this slot
for DIC microscopy.
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3.9.2)
Correction collar
Use this collar to correct
the difference in thickness
of the cover glass of the
culture vessel.
Top lens
Lens at the top of the
objective
Graduations
Graduations of the
correction value
Color code
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Liquid immersion color code
None: Dry, black: oil, white: water, red:
others
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Magnification color code
black: 1x, gray: 2x, yellow: 10x, green: 20x,
light blue: 40x, dark blue: 60x,
white: 100x
Specifications
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Type
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Magnification/numerical aperture
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Liquid immersion type
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Mechanical tube length (∞) / Cover glass
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Working distance (WD)