Axio Imager 2 OPERATION ZEISS
Illumination and contrast methods
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(4) Adjusting the transmitted-light DIC
with motorized four-position
modulator turret for transmitted light
• On the nosepiece, swivel in the objective
suitable for DIC.
• On the reflector turret, swivel in the analyzer
module DIC ACR shiftfree for transmitted light.
• On the modulator turret, swivel in the
appropriate DIC prism by pressing knob
(Fig. 198/1) for forward rotation or knob
(Fig. 198/2) for backward rotation of the turret.
• Adjust the luminous-field diaphragm and
aperture diaphragm according to KÖHLER.
• Set the optimum contrast by turning knob
(Fig. 198/2).
• If desired, the compensator λ can be inserted
into the slot for the analyzer slider located
above the nosepiece to create a differential
interference contrast (DIC) in color.
Fig. 198 Motorized four-position modulator
turret for transmitted-light DIC
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