Transmitted Light Phase Ring Alignment - Molecular Devices ImageXpress Micro User Manual

Transmitted Light Phase Ring Alignment

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The FSE (Field Service Engineer) performs phase ring alignment when
installing the ImageXpress Transmitted Light option. After the phase ring
is aligned, the microscope generally holds its position for some objective
changes. However, the alignment should be checked periodically, or
when you see degradation of phase contrast image quality.
Phase ring alignment requires a special lens to be placed in position
before starting the phase ring adjustment procedure.
• On the ImageXpress Micro Standard and XL Systems, the optics
cover is removed and the flip-in lens is manually placed in
position for the phase ring adjustment. See
on the ImageXpress Micro Standard and XL Systems on page
• On the ImageXpress Micro XLS System, the flip-in lens is
manually placed in position for the phase ring adjustment
without removing the optics cover. See
the ImageXpress Micro XLS System on page
• On the ImageXpress Micro Confocal System, the phase ring
adjustment lens is placed in position for the phase ring
adjustment using the Meta Imaging Series Administrator
Software. See
ImageXpress Micro Confocal System on page
To use the flip-in lens on the ImageXpress Micro Standard and XL
Systems
CAUTION! Wear gloves, and do not touch, move, or otherwise damage
the mirror to the right of the flip-in lens.
1. Power off the instrument.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove both of the left side panels
of the instrument.
3. Use a 1/16 inch hex key to remove the black optics cover over the
lens.
Transmitted Light Option Operations
To use the phase ring adjustment lens on the
To use the flip-in lens
To use the flip-in lens on
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