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Setting and Restoring Home and Focus Positions (Screen 5).
In some situations, for example when using the large X-Y stage in a lowered position, it may be
desirable to adjust the Home and Focus positions. Here’s how to do it.
First, select Screen 3 on the microscope controller display and select the 10x objective. Then
select Screen 4 and select Z-mode (top right).
Setting the Home position
Using the controls on the microscope controller, raise the
nosepiece all the way to the top, or to a level that allows
you to change your sample without interference from the
objectives. Note the Set/Clear Limits button (bottom left)
which has two parts, the Up/Down symbol
and the
word Home
.
On the Set/Clear Limits button, push the Home button
on the Set/Clear Limits button (it will turn red). The
button will now be labelled Set/Clear Home Position.
To set the Home position, hit the Set button (it will turn
red). The Home position indicator will appear.
To clear the Home position, hit the Clear button. It will
also turn red. The Home button will go gray.
