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OPERATION 

Carl Zeiss 

Activate / Deactivate Auto Focus 

Auto Focus equipment 

 
 

 

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425131-7044-001 

06/2013 

4.4

 

Activate / Deactivate Auto Focus 

 

Lay the sample on the stage. 

 

Use the focus drive of the microscope to move the speciment into the capture range of the objective 
and operate the Auto Focus once or continuously. For this puropse press  the 

Home / Microscope

 

button on the TFT display. Then press 

XYZ

 and select the 

Auto Focus

 tab. 

 

Press the 

On / Standby

 button to activate / deactivate the Auto Focus. 

 

"Work / Load" can also be used at smaller magnifications and for reflective surfaces (see section 

4.7 on page 30). Note the restrictions given in section 4.7 on page 30. 

 

To avoid errors, the surface of the sample  should always be within the capture range of the 

objective and be sufficiently reflective. See also Table 3  on page 26, Surface of sample  and 

recommended settings. 

 
The two statuses 

Working / Standby

  are shown 

by a variable status icon (Fig. 14) on the TFT 

display. During this time the controller shows the 
status message 

Working 'xx' s / Standby

Error messages are visualised by means of a red 
dot with a white "X" next to the status icon. 
If the Auto Focus cannot find a clear focal plane 
during  focusing  once, it will discontinue the 

focusing  procedure after 6 attempts and an error 

message will be displayed on the controller.   
If error messages appear, consult the 

Troubleshooting

 section on page 33. 

 

The Auto Focus can alternatively be activated / deactivated in accordance with the specifications 

or the menu of the imaging software (Axio Vision, version 4.9.1 or later). 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Fig. 14  Display forms of the status icons for 

Auto Focus on the TFT display in On / 
Standby status (left and central) and 
visualization of error messages. 

Summary of Contents for Auto Focus

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Auto Focus equipment...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...approval to do so has been obtained Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages All rights including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design are reserv...

Page 4: ...17 2 7 2 Ambient conditions 17 2 7 3 Operating data 18 3 INSTALLATION 19 3 1 Connecting Auto Focus 19 3 2 Camera deflection 21 3 3 Auto Focus objectives 21 3 4 Insert damping filter 21 4 OPERATION 22...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS Auto Focus equipment Carl Zeiss 06 2013 425131 7044 001 5 5 5 Other fault events 35 5 6 Service 36 6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 37 7 INDEX 38...

Page 6: ...module 20 Fig 7 Rear view of controller and connections 20 Fig 8 Manual camera deflection 425103 0000 000 for left side port 21 Fig 9 Front view of controller 22 Fig 10 TFT display Home screen with Au...

Page 7: ...rries a mark This operating manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the owner operator personnel The warnings and advisory notes used throughout this operating manual have th...

Page 8: ...ift fuses and shorting of fuse holders is prohibited The manufacturer cannot accept liability if the device or individual assemblies or parts thereof have been used for any other purpose The same will...

Page 9: ...ntroller is designed to work within a voltage range of 100 V to 240 V 10 at 50 to 60 Hz without additional voltage conversion Voltage to the Axio Imager 2 is supplied from the separate internal power...

Page 10: ...ed in cases of natural wear in particular wearing parts or improper handling The manufacturer will refuse any liability for damage resulting from incorrect operation negligence or unauthorized interve...

Page 11: ...should be taken into consideration for the different objective magnifications These differ depending on the system configuration work mode and sample surface The maximum capture range of Auto Focus se...

Page 12: ...ection side port left manual 425103 0000 000 or successor or camera deflection side port left motorized 425104 0000 000 or successor The following firmware and software versions or newer versions are...

Page 13: ...422050 9902 000 EC Epiplan 20x 0 4 H M27 422050 9903 000 EC Epiplan 20x 0 4 HD M27 422050 9960 000 EC Epiplan 20x 0 4 HD M27 422050 9961 000 EC Epiplan 40x 0 6 M27 422060 9901 000 EC Epiplan 40x 0 6 H...

Page 14: ...20x 0 50 HD M27 422350 9960 000 EC Epiplan Neofluar 20x 0 5 DIC M27 000000 1156 521 EC Epiplan Neofluar 20x 0 5 HD DIC M27 000000 1156 524 EC Epiplan Neofluar 20x 0 5 Pol 000000 1170 667 EC Epiplan N...

Page 15: ...Focus varies depending on the type of objective the objective magnification and the optical characteristics of the sample The positioning accuracy and the speed of the Auto Focus vary depending on th...

Page 16: ...tails can be found in section 4 2 on page 23 Changes in the focus position are registered by the sensor with any deviations being automatically compensated by the direct access of the controller to th...

Page 17: ...ensor module ca 1300 g Controller ca 4800 g 2 7 2 Ambient conditions Transportation in packed state Permissible ambient temperature 40 C to 70 C Storage Permissible ambient temperature 5 C to 40 C Per...

Page 18: ...DIN EN 61326 1 Line input voltage 100 V AC to 240 V AC 10 No line voltage conversion required Line frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 80 VA Fuses according to IEC 60127 fc12 focus controller T...

Page 19: ...0 000 or successor An Axio Imager 2 Axio Imager Vario stand with motorized Z axis drive focusing objective turret is required in order to operate Auto Focus Retrofitting to existing older Axio Imager...

Page 20: ...left side camera deflection Connect the Auto Focus to the controller To do so insert the Firewire cable into the connections of the Auto Focus Fig 6 2 and the controller Fig 7 4 Then insert the contro...

Page 21: ...ntered manually via the TFT display MTB This helps ensure that the magnification factor reference number is stored and that the focus position can be correctly calibrated via the TFT or the MTB for th...

Page 22: ...extension socket Once power is available the control programs of the Auto Focus and the microscope will start automatically and communication between the two programs will be established via the CAN...

Page 23: ...the Options button It is important to follow the instructions for setting up the Auto Focus given in section 4 8 on page 31 Setting focus reference values First press the Microscope button on the TFT...

Page 24: ...cycles is shown in the Period field To change the period press the Period button Select or redefine period Fig 12 The period can be selected using pre defined periods continuous 1 s 2 s 5 s etc or ca...

Page 25: ...inadvertent adjustment of the focus and therefore the creation of an offset See also section 4 3 page 27 Focusing is carried out entirely by the Auto Focus if activated Resolution and Speed The Exact...

Page 26: ...afer structured Reflective Partially reflective Thin film solar cells Partially reflective Diffuse TFT displays Reflective Metallographic sample Reflective Partially reflective Semiconductor masks Ref...

Page 27: ...Auto Focus Standby Turn off the Auto Focus the Auto Focus is now in standby mode Once Perform one Auto Focus search Cancel Cancel the Auto Focus search Auto Focus options Options Call up change the Au...

Page 28: ...ctive and be sufficiently reflective See also Table 3 on page 26 Surface of sample and recommended settings The two statuses Working Standby are shown by a variable status icon Fig 14 on the TFT displ...

Page 29: ...status The LED is turned off within a period Working xx s status or in Standby status A Z offset can be set manually in the On status using the focus wheel the TFT Display or the imaging software Axi...

Page 30: ...used upon If the Work Load by AF option is selected the Work Load run is slower than if it is deactivated With the Axio Imager Vario it is also important to note that the focal plane must be within th...

Page 31: ...nce values of individual objectives can be deleted from the user list by using the Reset button in the MTB This deletes the objective currently in use from the user list The deleted values are removed...

Page 32: ...2 Replacement of fuses in the fc12 Auto Focus controller Make sure the power cable is disconnected before changing any fuses In the event of a fuse failure the cause must be identified and a possible...

Page 33: ...isplay Has a sample actually been inserted and a typical region on the sample been selected Shift to a different XY position of the sample Pronounced irregularities scratches on the sample may result...

Page 34: ...r reconfiguration when using the Auto Focus again for the first time Cable connection interrupted Reactivate the Auto Focus If the cable connection was interrupted Shut down the Auto Focus and the mic...

Page 35: ...Auto Focus signal from being detected The Auto Focus starts to jump between two planes when moving the sample The structure being focused upon may be parallel to the signal structure of Auto Focus Rot...

Page 36: ...t be performed by anyone other than Zeiss Customer Service experts or specially authorized technicians To request service please contact your regional representative office or For additional informati...

Page 37: ...INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Auto Focus equipment Carl Zeiss 06 2013 425131 7044 001 37 6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The products device parts and procedures described in this manual are protected by patent law...

Page 38: ...NDEX Page C Copyright 3 D Dimensions 17 E Error messages 34 G General view of components 12 I Installation 19 Instrument care 32 N Notes regarding operational safety 7 O Operation 22 P Product descrip...

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