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OPERATION
ZEISS
Light Manager on the Axio Observer 5, 5 materials and ...
Axio Observer
110
431004-7244-001
12/2016
5.9
Light Manager on Axio Observer 5, 5 materials, and 7, 7 materials stands
The purpose of Light Manager is to generate specimen-dependent optimum illumination settings for the
various contrast techniques and magnifications used, and to save these temporarily or permanently so
that the user is able to reproduce these settings.
The Light Manager has three operating modes: OFF, CLASSIC and SMART. The precise function of each
mode depends on certain optional stand components. Use of the Light Manager on both stand types (5,
5 materials, 7, 7 materials) requires a coded or motorized nosepiece to be used. This allows the stand
electronics to detect when the nosepiece is rotated into a new position.
The Light Manager is available for transmitted light contrast techniques (brightfield, phase contrast, DIC)
and for reflected light fluorescent contrast techniques.
When using reflected light, the motorized FL attenuator (where used) will be included in the Light
Manager function.
The Light Manager is activated (CLASSIC or SMART) or deactivated (OFF) when the microscope is
switched on, depending on the configuration.
In transmitted light, the following parameters are saved for each nosepiece position (a motorized
condenser is required):
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three light intensities (brightness values) for brightfield, phase and DIC contrast techniques (different
phase stops and DIC prisms are not registered) and
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for brightfield and DIC, the aperture diaphragm
On reflected light on bio /med stands, the Light Manager operates in SMART mode in precisely the same
way as in CLASSIC mode. In reflected light, the Light Manager can only be used with the motorized FL
attenuator (not with the iris diaphragm slider).
The current FL attenuator settings are saved for each reflector position. Once the reflector turret has been
moved through all positions, the parameters can be permanently saved by pressing the LM-Set button.
Temporary changes can also be made.
Important:
Changes will only be correctly saved to the temporary memory and subsequently successfully
saved permanently if the relevant shutter is open.
The Light Manager only works if all the components involved are correctly configured.
The temporary memory is cleared when the microscope is switched off.
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