
Axiovert 25, Axiovert 25 C, Axiovert 25 CFL
08/99 B 40Ć012 e
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2.4.4 VAREL contrast
VAREL contrast provides a reliefĆlike image of specimens and can be used as an alternative to phase
contrast. VAREL contrast can also be used on curved surfaces, e.g. 96 microtiter plates, for which no
contrast can be achieved with phase contrast (no flush ring positioning!).
• Preparations as described in section 2.4 and
2.4.1.
• Open the aperture diaphragm (2Ć18
ā/ā1)
completely.
• Insert the specimen with the suitable holding
frame in the holding clips (2Ć18
ā/ā4) of the
specimen guide.
• From the right, push the Phā/āHā/āVar slide
(2Ć18ā/ā3) into the slider mount on the 0.4 or
0.55 condenser up to the VAREL position.
• Swivel in the required VAREL objective.
• Use the adjusting screw (2Ć18ā/ā5) to move the
left or right VAREL diaphragm opening (after
selecting the engaging position) until
optimum VAREL contrast is achieved (reliefĆ
like impression).
NOTE Microtiter plates:
Select the opposite VAREL ring of
the diaphragm for illumination at
the edge of the cavity; in the
middle of the cavity, the left or
right VAREL ring can be used.
Figure 2Ć19 VAREL contrast with microtiter plates
Specimen field with relevant pupil image of the VAREL diaphragm
(diaphragm appears rotated by 180°)
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B
Figure 2Ć18 VAREL contrast observation
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