VI Basic Operations

MICROSCOPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 Using the Microscope Control

 

 

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Select the rapid transfer mode icon

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The appearance of the cursor will change to indicate that the DS-L1 is set to rapid transfer

 

 

mode

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2)Left-click anywhere on the screen. The stage will move to that position, with its center aligned with the point just clicked.

3)Repeat Step 2 to reposition the stage quickly.

4)Right-click anywhere on the screen to exit rapid transfer mode.

Objective <Changes objectives>

Compatible only with the Nikon 90i incorporating a motorized nosepiece.

1In the nosepiece column , select the nosepiece number corresponding to your desired objective. The objective is switched to the one that is attached to the nosepiece number you've selected.

2After switching objectives, confirm that the selected number icon is marked with a red border and that the nosepiece number, the objective magnification, and NA value are displayed.

NOTE:

*Before this function can be used, you must first set up objective information from a PC using the setup software. For more information, consult the instruction manual for your microscope.

*If you are using an intelligent nosepiece, only the objective magnification and NA value are displayed.

*Selecting icon shows detailed information on the objective being used. Select the X mark on the detailed information display screen to turn the detailed information display screen off.

*Right-clicking on the icon representing a nosepiece number shows the magnifications and NA values of all registered objectives. You also can select the desired objective from within this display to change objectives.

*The magnifications and NA values of objective in use are also displayed on the "microscope status display/microscopy setup menu" (MIC Info menu).

*When you change the objective, the diascopic illumination aperture diaphragm, diascopic illumination field diaphragm, condenser, Focus and ND filter also are changed accordingly. For more information, refer to the instruction manual for your microscope.

*When you change the objective, all the overlay data, excluding the XY scale and the scale currently displayed, is deleted. For detailed information about the overlay data, refer to the description of the "TOOL" menu.

*When you change the objective, the XY scale and the scale currently displayed also are changed.

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