Polarization - Leica DM5500 B Manuel D'utilisation

10.1.3 Polarization (IL)
• Switch to the incident light axis (IL) by push-
ing the TL/IL button.
• Select the POL (polarization) contrast method.
Do so by pressing the POL variable key.
Alternatively: Press the CHANGE RL
variable key.
(For key occupation please see "Identification
Sheet".)
The display of the Leica SmartTouch, menu
page 'Status' indicates POL.
Fig. 80 Insert polarizer
1 Polarizer
2 Knurled wheel for fine focusing
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2
10. Contrasting Methods for Leica DM6000 M
Automatic procedure:
• The ICR filter cube is automatically brought
into the light path.
Manual procedure:
• Rotate the appropriate polarizer (80.3) and the
IC/P analyzer (81.1) on the stand manually into
the light path. Also bring the polarizer and
analyzer into cross position until they reach
maximum darkness.
• Insert a specimen and select an appropriate
objective.
Fig. 81 Insert analyzer
1 Analyzer
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