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Axiolab 5
Using the Light Manager function
ZEISS
05/2019
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Using the Light Manager function
The Light Manager (LM) function saves the ratios of the set light intensities between different
combinations of objective and reflector turret positions for a given light source. When changing the light
intensity of one objective/reflector combination, the light intensities of other combinations will also
change according to the set ratios. This ensures that users don't need to repeatedly set up light intensities
for each objective/reflector combination when switching between samples which require different
illumination intensity.
After switching on the microscope, the previous setting of the Light Manager will be restored.
Disable/enable the LM function
To disable the LM function, proceed as follows:
•
Press one of the
Snap
buttons
and
the
Intensity/LM
knob simultaneously for at least 1.5 seconds.
The indicator light blinks in the following sequence: GREEN / ORANGE / GREEN
To enable the LM function, proceed as follows:
•
Press one of the
Snap
buttons
and
the
Intensity/LM
knob simultaneously for at least 1.5 seconds.
The indicator light blinks in the following sequence: GREEN / GREEN / GREEN
Save light intensity ratios using the LM function
1.
Switch to the first objective and/or reflector positions of interest.
2.
Set the desired light intensity.
3.
Press the Intensity/LM knob for at least 1.5 seconds.
4.
The light intensity for this objective/reflector combination is then saved. When using LED as light
source, after the light intensity is saved, LED is switched off for 300 ms. This is visible through
eyepieces and serves as an indicator for the user.
5.
Proceed by switching to the second objective/reflector combination, and press the Intensity/LM knob
for at least 1.5 seconds. Now a ratio between the first and the second objective/reflector
combinations is established.
6.
Repeat step 5 to set light intensity ratios for more objective/reflector combinations.