This document is an assembly manual for the Nikon MDFM-QFXL filter cube, which provides instructions and precautions for installing the filter cube.
This manual provides safety guidelines and detailed assembly steps for the Nikon MDFM‑QFXL filter cube used with Nikon E200‑E1000, TS100, TE200, and TE300 microscopes. It covers handling of optics, identification of coated versus uncoated sides of the dichroic mirror, and proper orientation of emission and excitation filters.
The procedure includes unpacking, separating the emitter and exciter halves, installing the dichroic mirror (Part # MD568), mounting the emission (3.5 mm) and excitation (5.0 mm) filters, and re‑assembling the cube with the correct screw lengths. Contact information for Thorlabs worldwide is provided for further support.
| Filter cube model | MDFM-QFXL |
|---|---|
| Emission filter mount thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Excitation filter mount thickness | 5.0 mm |
| Dichroic mirror part number | MD568 |
| Number of assembly screws | 4 |
The emission filter mount ring is 3.5 mm thick and the excitation filter mount ring is 5.0 mm thick.