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.MICROSCOPE. VI Basic Operations
6 Using the Microscope Control
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6.2.5 Connecting a Motorized U-EPI
You can connect a motorized U-EPI to the DS-L1 to switch objectives and filters, to display the
status of each objective and filter, and to open and close the shutter.
6.2.6 Connecting a Modular Microscope
You can use the specified USB-232c adapter to connect a Nikon modular microscope to the
DS-L1.
You can view information on the position of the modular microscope's motorized nosepiece and
adjust the nosepiece position from the DS-L1 menu.
NOTE:
* Use only the specified USB-232c adapters for this function.
* Do not connect or disconnect the USB-232c adapter when the DS-L1 is on.
* Use the USB-232c adapter only when the modular microscope is connected.
The system will not function properly if nothing is connected, or if
instruments other than the modular microscope are connected.
1) Use a USB-232c adapter to connect a modular microscope to the DS-L1.
2) Turn on the modular microscope, then turn on the DS-L1.
3) To switch to a certain nosepiece, open the menu and select the corresponding number.
4) After switching nosepieces, confirm that the selected number icon is indicated by a red
border and that the nosepiece number and the objective information are displayed.
NOTE:
* Information entered during calibration will be displayed in the information
column of the current objective.
* Switching objectives will delete all overlay data, with the exception of the
XY scale and the scale currently displayed. For more information on overlay
data, refer to the description of the TOOL menu.
* Switching objectives will also change the XY scale and the scale currently
displayed.