Nikon SMZ800N User Manual

Chapter 4 Functions and Operations of the Devices
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Episcopic Illuminators
The episcopic illuminators which can be used with this microscope system are a coaxial episcopic illuminator, which is
attached between the zooming body and tube, a ring fiber illuminator, which is attached to the tip of the objective, and an
illuminator that has a flexible fiber for adjusting the illumination direction.
10.1
P-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator
A
ttach this episcopic illuminator of 1.5x magnification to the
position between the zooming body and the tube. The C-FLED2
LED Light Source for Fiber Illuminator is used as its light source.
The light from the light source is led into the device by the
two-branch fiber and episcopic illumination is generated along the
optical axis. This illuminator is suitable for observing mirror-like
samples.
A
1/4 λ plate (optional) is supplied to prevent flare in the imaging
system due to light reflected into the optical system.
There are two types of 1/4 λ plates: a 1/4 λ plate for 1x or lower
objective, and a 1/4 λ plate for 1.5x objective. Screw the plate in
the tip of the corresponding objective.
The brightest illumination is generated when the yellow indication
is at the front. Select the position that has the optimum brightness
and contrast for observation.
P-CI Coaxial Epi Illuminator
Color temperature compensation filter
If the image appears yellowish during coaxial episcopic
observation, color shade can be adjusted by screwing a
color temperature compensation filter into the tip of the
fiber on the light source side.
Note that the brightness will be reduced approx. 50%
when a color temperature compensation filter is used.
Fiber tip on the light source side
Restriction
See the following table for the types of objectives usable with the
coaxial epi illuminator and the recommended zoom magnifications.
Usable objectives and recommended zoom magnifications
Objective
Zoom magnification
SMZ800N Zooming Body SMZ1270/1270i Zooming Body
0.5X 3x - 4x -
0.75X 2x 2x
1X 1.5x - 1.5x -
1.5X 3x - 3x -
2X Unusable Unusable
* Shading or vignetting may occur in the low zoom magnification range.
For details on using the light source, refer to the instruction manual for the light source.
P-CI Coaxial
Epi
Illuminato
r
C-FLED2 LED Light Source
for Fiber Illuminato
r
1/4 λ plate
Color temperature
compensation filter

Nikon SMZ800N Specifications

General

Brand	Nikon
Model	SMZ800N
Category	Microscope
Language	English