(meaning all referencing tasks are activated) if the system was newly installed. If you update or change components we recommend to perform the full referencing workflow again. As you have to change objectives and tilt the stand, read the Smartzoom 5 Instruction manual, where these procedures are described in detail.
The wizard contains instructions which will guide you through each step during a refer- encing task. The instructions are shown in the blue box in the middle of the wizard win- dow. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
As you have to mount an objective, please read the Smartzoom 5 instruction manual, where this procedure is described in detail. Note that you should always start referencing with having mounted the objective with the highest magnification (this depends on which objective you have bought).
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3 Referencing Tasks | 3.1 Stage (Angle-Stops) ZEISS 3. Click on the Start button within the wizard. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
After the Stage referencing (Angle-Stops) the wizard will continue with the next activated step. 3.2 Focus Position This referencing task will find the best settings for the Z-axis / Focus Position. 1. Mount the 1.6x objective. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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Ensure that the stage is empty and that the stand is in upright position. The angle-stops of the stage insert plate must be facing up. 2. Click on the Start button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
Note that we will not describe the referencing of the other objectives available as the procedure is exactly the same like de- scribed for this objective. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
After the referencing of the objective the wizard will continue with the next activated step. 3.4 Tilting Accelerometer This referencing task will find the best settings for the accelerometer. 1. Ensure that the stand is in upright position. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
1. Place the chessboard paper on your stage and align the paper with the top-right corner of the stage. Please notice that for this task the angle-stops of the stage insert plate must be facing down. 2. Ensure that the stand is in upright position. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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Note that this step must be performed twice: For the Overview Video Mode and for the Overview Still Image. à The image distortion will be calculated now. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
(2115-856). As you have to tilt the stand, please read the Smartzoom 5 instruction manual, where this procedure is described in detail. 1. Ensure that the stand is in upright position. Please notice that for this task the angle-stops of the stage insert plate must be facing down.
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4. Click on the Start button. à The stage moves to the center of the alignment sheet. 5. Check if the image is in focus. If not click on the AF button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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8. Now you have to manually tilt the stand for approximately 45 degree. 9. Drag the reference object you have chosen in step 6 to the center of the crosshair with the mouse and focus again. 10. Click on the Continue button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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16. Check if the image is in focus. If not click AF button. 17. Drag the reference object you have chosen in step 6 to the center of the crosshair with the mouse and focus again. 18. Click on the Continue button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
2. Mount the displayed objective. If the window shows “Mount the objective with the highest magnification, but not necessarily the 10x” use the 5,0x or 1,6x, if possible. Ensure that the stand is in upright position. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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The stage will move to the first position and the focus will zoom in to the first reference point. Check if the image is in focus. If not click AF button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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8. Move the center of position 2 to the center of the crosshair by dragging the image with the mouse. 9. Click on the Continue button. à The stage moves to the third reference point. Check if the image is in focus. If not click AF button. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
3. If necessary, move the live image with your mouse and drag the black sample point into the green frame. 4. Wait till the green cross is in the center of the black sample. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
The Stitching Referencing will be performed. 3.9 3D Referencing If you have an 1.6x objective for your Smartzoom 5 available, now the 3D referencing procedure has to be started by using the Smartzoom 5 Referencing Application. Note that this procedure has to be done only once.
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3 Referencing Tasks | 3.9 3D Referencing ZEISS 1. Start the Smartzoom 5 Referencing Application from the Windows start menu: Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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(Here we record and process a large number of data that are required for a correct display and processing of 3D data). Notice: Do not turn off the system and avoid vibrations! Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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Save and Exit: 7. Close the Smartzoom 5 Referencing Application. Your ZEISS Smartzoom 5 is now up to date and all new functions are available in the Smartzoom 5 software. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
1. Ensure that the angle stops are facing up 2. Clean your angle stops from dust or other dirt 3. Drag the mouse manually onto the angle stops until a red line appears 4. Tap continue Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
4 Troubleshooting | 4.2 Overview distortion correction: Upright position ZEISS Note: If this happens at every edge (position A,B,C,D) report it to the ZEISS customer support. 4.2 Overview distortion correction: Upright position During the Overview distortion correction the error “Please ensure that the column is in up- right position”...
3. Reconnect the power cables and start the microscope 4. Start the referencing app and perform the referencing again. If the red cross on the micro- scope appears after the restart or the problem persists after the restart, contact the ZEISS customer support.
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The following examples show how center point 1 can be set correctly and incorrectly. Wrong: Not sharp enough Tap on the AF- Button in the window to resolve this problem. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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Wrong: Incorrect position (1) You are on the left hand side from the correct position. Recognizable with the bold horizontal line that is right finer. The vertical line is stepped. Wrong: Incorrect position (2) Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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You are right hand side from the correct position. Recognizable with the bold horizontal line that ends on the right side. The vertical line is stepped. Correct: All lines have the same width. No line is stepped. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
4.6 Wrong error message after PC upgrade The wrong error message "No system serial number available" appears after starting the referenc- ing process on the new computer (known bug). Solution Click Save S/N and continue referencing. Quick Guide ZEISS Smartzoom 5 | en-US | Rev.1...
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