Olympus CKX53 - Observation Method (Fluorescence Observation); Inserting the Shutter for Reflected Light Illumination (Fluorescence Set); Inserting the Umbra Shield (Ambient Light Shielding Plate) (Fluorescence Set); Turning on the Light Source (Mercury Burner) (Fluorescence Set)

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Inserting the shutter for reflected light illumination (Fluorescence set)
3-4 Observation method (Fluorescence observation)
Hold and slide the knob of the filter slider for reflected light illumination
and engage the shutter of the slider in the light path.
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Turning ON the light source (mercury burner) (Fluorescence set)
Turn ON the main switch. The illumination light will stop flickering and stabilize in 5 to 10 minutes after ignition.
・Do not turn ON or OFF the main switch at short interval since it affects a life of the burner. If you pause
the observation for a short time, try not to turn OFF the main switch.
・The mercury burner cannot be reignited until the mercury vapor has cooled down and liquefied. Turn ON
the main switch after 10 minutes.
· For details, refer to the instruction manual for each power supply unit.
· The discharge type mercury burner may not be ignited from the beginning on rare occasions due to its
characteristics. If it is not ignited, turn OFF the main switch and turn ON again after 5 to 10 seconds.
· Keep pressing the reset button of the hour counter until it shows "0.0" for sure.
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Inserting the umbra shield (ambient light shielding plate) (Fluorescence set)
Reducing the noise caused by the ambient light acquires the clear
fluorescent image.
Rotate the umbra shield and engage it in the light path.
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For safety when performing the fluorescence observation, be sure to follow cautions described in
"CAUTION - Illumination light for fluorescence observation -"(page 3) and "CAUTION - Mercury lamp
housing -"(page 4).
CAUTION
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