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Figure 1. Zeiss Axioplan microscope.
2.2 Light source for fluorescence imaging
In case you want to use fluorescence light and it is not already on, check in the paper calendar when
the fluorescence light was turned off. Remember that you have to wait for at least 30 min before
you can turn the fluorescence light on after it has been turned off. If you do not wait long enough,
you risk of damaging the fluorescence bulb, which can explode releasing hot gaseous mercury.
Turn the mercury light on by pressing the button on the power supply that is on the shelf (Figure 2).
It takes a moment before the bulb will actually be lit.
Make sure you know the rules that determine when you should turn off the fluorescence light and
when to leave it on after using the microscope (see "Ending your imaging session", p. 23). You
should also know what else to do when turning off the mercury lamp.
Figure 2. Power supply of the fluorescence lamp.
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