Olympus MX63 - Setting the Analyzer and the Polarizer for Transmitted Light Illumination

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When (OP) is selected for observation light path
Insert the polarizer (U-PO3)
a
in the polarizer insertion slot.
Polarizer insertion position Light path
First level (pulled out) Empty hole
Second level (pressed in) Polarizer
When DF is selected for observation light path
If the DIC slider is engaged in the light path, remove it from the light path.
Engage the 10X objective or 20X objective in the light path and bring
the sample into focus approximately.
If the cover or the dummy slider is attached to the analyzer insertion
slot or the polarizer insertion slot, remove it.
Insert the analyzer (U-AN360-3)
a
in the analyzer insertion slot.
Analyzer insertion position Light path
First level (pulled out) Empty hole
Second level (pressed in) Analyzer
Rotate the analyzer rotation dial to set to 0°.
Insert the polarizer (U-PO3)
b
in the polarizer insertion slot.
Analyzer insertion position Light path
First level (pulled out) Empty hole
Second level (pressed in) Polarizer
Rotate the analyzer rotation dial
c
so that the observation field of
view becomes the darkest (crossed nicols).
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Setting the analyzer and the polarizer for
transmitted light illumination