Inexpensive automation of the Leitz Orthoplan microfluorometer using pneumatic components
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An automated version of the Leitz Orthoplan MPV I measuring microscope is described. Air powered cylinders are used to place shutters in the main light paths and to move mirrors. Valves connected to the cylinders are sequentially activated by a motor driven shaft provided with cams, which also activates a microswitch connected to a digital voltmeter. Thus a fixed time relationship is obtained between exposure to excitation light and measurement of photomultiplier output. The system described offers a cheap and highly reliable method for fast automatic microfluorometry.
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TNO Identifier
227933
ISSN
00221759
Source
Journal of Immunological Methods, 7(2-3), pp. 255-270.
Pages
255-270
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