Nikon Eclipse Ti-E User Manual

Chapter 3 Operation
3.8 Condenser Operation
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3.8 Condenser Operation
3.8.1 TI-C Condenser Turret (System Condenser)
Figure 3-19 TI-C Condenser Turret
(system condenser)
The condenser has two functions: the first is to focus
the dia illumination light, and the second is to apply
optical modulation to enable the various microscopy
methods.
Traditionally, the condenser had to be changed
depending on the microscopy method.
On the other hand, a system condenser can have up
to five condenser cassettes in its turret, each with
different optical elements. Thus, the microscopy
method can be changed simply by rotating the turret.
The condenser cassettes can be freely arranged on
the turret, as long as they are compatible with the
condenser lens (there are three types). Condenser
cassettes can be changed without removing the
condenser from the microscope, allowing several
microscopy methods to be used within a short time
span.
When using the TI-CT-E Motorized Condenser
Turret, refer to the instruction manual provided
with TI-HUBC/A Hub Controller A.
Phase contrast microscopy
When performing phase contrast microscopy, use a condenser cassette that has the same Ph code as the
objective and the external phase contrast ring, and center the annular diaphragm after moving the condenser
cassette into the optical path. Be sure to fully open the aperture diaphragm. If the aperture diaphragm is not
fully open, the optical path will be blocked.
Comparison of condenser lenses
The following three types of condenser lenses can be attached to the TI-C Condenser Turret.
Table: Comparison of condenser lenses
LWD condenser lens CLWD condenser lens ELWD condenser lens
NA 0.52 0.72 0.3
Working distance 30 mm 13 mm 75 mm
Supported
microscopy methods
Bright-field, phase
contrast, DIC
Bright-field, phase contrast Bright-field, phase contrast
Supported
condenser cassettes
Bright-field: A
Phase contrast:
PhL, Ph1, Ph2, Ph3
DIC: DIC L, DIC M, DIC H
HMC: MC1, MC2, MC3
Bright-field: A
Phase contrast:
Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, Ph4
Bright-field: A
Phase contrast:
PhL, Ph1, Ph2
Remarks
Supporting condenser
refocus clamp
Requires TI-DF condenser
adapter.
Refocusing clamp
Condense
r
centering knob
Condense
r
focus knob
Condenser
focus knob
Condenser lens
Aperture diaphragm
open/close leve
r
Turret and
condenser cassette

Nikon Eclipse Ti-E Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	Eclipse Ti-E
Category	Microscope
Language	English