VI Basic Operations

MICROSCOPE

 

 

 

 

6 Using the Microscope Control

 

 

Objective <Shows magnification and NA value of the objective >

Compatible only with Nikon 80i/90i microscopes that have motorized or intelligent nosepieces attached.

1The menu indicates the magnification and NA value of the current objective in the nosepiece column .

NOTE:

*Before using this function, you must set up the objective information from a PC with the setup software. For more information, refer to the instruction manual for your microscope.

*Use microscope control menu 1 to change objectives.

Stage position (Z axis) <Shows the address along vertical axis>

Compatible only with the Nikon 90i microscope.

1The menu indicates the height of the current Z (focus) position (i.e., position along the Z axis) .

NOTE: Use microscope control menu 1 to adjust focus.

Optical zoom <Shows the optical zoom magnification>

Compatible only with microscopes incorporating the DIH.

1If the camera head is connected to the rear port of the DIH, the menu indicates the

magnification in the optical zoom column for the current optical zoom incorporated in the rear port of the DIH.

NOTE:

*Use microscope control menu 1 to change the magnification of the optical zoom.

*If the checkbox on microscope control menu 1 is checked, zoom magnifications will not be displayed. If the camera head is connected to the rear port of the DIH, make sure the checkbox is unchecked.

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