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Leica MZ16 F – User manual 17Leica MZ16 F – Assembly
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3.6.2 Simple filter holders
Three simple filter holders are included in the
scope of delivery of the Leica MZ16 F. These filter
holders have two empty openings for the observa-
tion beam paths. The third opening, to the illumi-
nation beam path, is closed. Use these filter
holders
– if you want to work briefly (no more than
15 seconds) without fluorescence illumination.
To avoid overheating the filter holder, do
not use the filter holder to block the mercury light
for more than 15 seconds.
– If you want to block the mercury light for longer
than that, activate the UV shutter (see page 19).
– if you want to change to transmitted light or
incident light observation without fluorescence.
– at all times in empty filter changer positions, in
order to protect yourself from UV radiation and
protect the system from dust.
If you are using fewer than four filter hold-
ers with fluorescence filters, always insert the
included simple filter holders with closed illumi-
nation beam path into the available positions.
Otherwise, there is a risk of danger to the eyes
from direct UV radiation from the third beam path.
3.6.3 Inserting the filter
When inserting the filter sets, avoid touch-
ing the filters if at all possible in order to avoid
fingerprints. If you touch them, clean the filters
using a soft, lint-free cloth and pure alcohol.
̈ Insert the filter holder (6.1) into the filter
changer such that the label (e.g. GFP1) is
upright and legible on the right side of the
slide slot.
• Ensure that the contour of the filter holder
matches the contour of the microscope.
̈ Rotate the filter changer by hand until it latches
into place.
• If the filter holder has not been inserted
correctly, the filter changer does not rotate.
Insert a total of four filter holders.
3.6.4 Slot for filter slide
There is a slot (6.2) in the filter changer system for
an individually selectable filter, for example a gray
filter.
Fig. 6 Filter changer, equipped with filter holders
1 Filter changer with filter sets
2 Filter slide for filter holder with individual filters