Technical Dark Field Training in Vienna

Technical Dark Field Training in Vienna

Target Audience

Already experienced users of darkfield microscopes can quickly operate a newly acquired dark field microscope properly. Customers with little to no experience in the use of a dark field microscope, however, need a briefing for some processes such as the calibration of the dark field condenser, the iris setting, the use of immersion oil, the camera software etc.

This course is aimed at inexperienced clients who want to quickly learn the technical operation and receive useful hints.

Contents and Duration

The course takes about 1.5 hours and covers the following topics. If you are interested in certain topics, you may like to give us this in advance. The course can be held in German or English.

• How a dark field microscope works
• Operating elements of the OPTIKA dark field microscope
• Differences between the cameras for dark field applications
• Software Training: Learn to use all functionalities of the On-Screen menu of the camera
• Practical exercise: Calibration of the dark field condenser
• Practical exercise: Prepare a darkfield specimen
• Practical exercise: Connection and proper operation of cameras
• Practical exercise: Working with immersion oil
• Practical exercise: Cleaning of condenser lenses and after working with immersion oil

Course Fees and Participants Number

The course fee is charged per participant and is payable in advance by bank transfer, acceptance of cash is not possible. The course can take place also for only one participant, the maximum number of participants per course is six persons.

Training Equipment

• Microscope: OPTIKA dark field microscope
• Cameras: High-End camera from the curent offered dark field microscopy sets
• Display: Beamer or 27" monitor
• Other: Preparation and cleaning sets

Course Location and time

The course takes place in our office in Vienna, date and time can be arranged and is subject of availability.
Trainings during weekend are possible - at no extra charge
.