NOTE: No lights should be turned ON. Please allow approximately 1 hour for the Dark
Reference acquisition
.
1. After the “Dark Reference” acquisition is over the system will be ready to operate
2. Turn ON the Epi-White lights using the Epi-White touch pad button
3. Place the focusing target on the Transilluminator platen
4. Click on Live/Focus
5. An image of the target will be seen on the imaging screen.
6. Using the lens control buttons on the membrane touch pad or the control panel that appears in
the PC screen, find the best Iris, Focus, and Zoom conditions to get a well-focused image of
the target.
7. Follow the procedure below to align the Camera with respect to the center of the platen
NOTE: For details on “Dark Reference Subtraction” refer to the Software Manual.
4.3.3 Aligning the camera and bracket (This applies to all systems):
Centering the CCD camera on the lens hole of the Universal Hood should give a perfect
alignment with the center of the UV transilluminator. To verify it please follow the below
instructions:
1. Place the focusing target in the center of the transilluminator.
2. Switch on the Epi-White light if not done already
3. Open the acquisition software. Select Live/Focus mode so that a live image of the target is
seen on the monitor.
4. Focus on the target.
5. Click on “Show Alignment Grid” button located near Live/Focus button. A red cross hair
will appear in the middle of the Imaging Area.
6. Loosen the bracket screws and move it slightly until the center of the target is matches with
the red X-mark in the image. Tighten the four screws to secure bracket in place.
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