Olympus IX73 - Attaching the Condenser

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c
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Universal Condenser (U-UCD8)
Attaching onto the UCD Adapter
Using the Allen screwdriver, loosen the two setscrews
a
on the
IX-ADUCD UCD adapter.
Push in the U-UCD8 universal condenser horizontally into the
adapter until the condenser’s positioning pin fits into the positioning
groove on the mount dovetail.
Tighten the two setscrews
a
using the Allen screwdriver.
Attaching onto the Illumination Column
Rotate the condenser height adjustment knob
b
to raise the con-
denser to the upper limit position.
Loosen the condenser clamping knob
c
.
Insert the mount of the UCD adapter into the mount dovetail of the
condenser holder (the condenser turret should be positioned on
the right hand side). Push the UCD adapter horizontally into the
condenser holder until the condenser’s positioning pin fits into the
positioning groove on the mount dovetail.
Tighten the condenser clamping knob
c
.
Optical element indices
The optical element indices attached on the U-UCD8 are not vis-
ible because the U-UCD8 is used upside down. Make your own
reminder such as a list of the optical elements inserted in the turret.
Use the provided number stickers/indication plates.
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Loosen the condenser clamping screw.
Fit the condenser into the mount dovetail
a
on the condenser
holder, and push in the condenser until its positioning pin
b
fits
into the positioning groove on the mount dovetail.
Tighten the condenser clamping screw.
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Attaching the Condenser
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