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IX81-ZDC2
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Put the specimen in the glass-bottom dish (with cover glass thickness
of 0.16 to 0.18 mm) and place the dish on the center of the stage.
} If the dish is prone to slide on the stage, attach the stage clips (IX-SCL)
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or use the provided weight.
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1. Run the “Application Software for PC.”
2. Set up the AF (autofocusing) functions.
The following parameters should be set to start AF.
In one-shot mode
· Offset : Setup of the amount of compensation between the cover glass
top surface and target position.
· AF zone : AF search zone (AF center, width and range)
In continuous focus mode
Confirm that the cover glass top surface is detected in the one-shot
mode before switching to the continuous focus mode.
} For details, refer to the instruction manual and Help of the application.
When using the MetaMorph application software, install IX2-
BSW Ver. 1.7 (in the CD provided with this product) in your PC
in advance.
Fig. 3
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Placing the Specimen
(Fig. 3)
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Setting the Focus Drift Compensation Function
CAUTION