Nikon A1 User Manual

Chapter 3. Operation of the Microscope A1
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3.5 Joystick Controller Operation (Controller for Driving the Motorized Stage)
[1] Joystick
Use the joystick to move the motorized stage in the X and Y directions.
The direction of movement of the stage varies according to the direction at which you tilt the joystick. The
speed of movement of the stage varies according to the angle at which you tilt the joystick.
[2] XY Stage Operation Mode Switch
This rotary switch is on the tip of the joystick.
Use it to change the operation mode (Coarse/Fine/ExFine) of the XY stage when controlled via the
joystick.
[3] Constant Speed Switch
Use this switch to store the XY stage movement speed and switch to constant speed mode.
Press this switch while moving the XY stage via the joystick to store the current movement speed as the
constant speed.
To cancel constant speed mode, press this switch again.
[4] Focus knob
This knob has the same function as the focus knob supplied with the microscope.
Turning this knob varies the focus of the microscope.
Pressing the Z speed switch changes the mode among Coarse, Fine and ExFine.
Coarse
Fine
+Y
+X-X
-Y
Ex Fine
Coarse
Fine
Ex Fine
Z Speed
XY Speed
Constant Speed
Joystick Controller
XY Speed - Coarse/Fine/ExFine
indicator
(displays XY stage operation mode)
Z Speed - Coarse/Fine/ExFine
switch/indicator
(switches/displays focusing knob
resolution)
Joystick
XY Stage Operation Mode Switch
Focus knob
Constant Speed
switch/indicato
r
(switches/displays joystick
operation mode)

Nikon A1 Specifications

General

Type	Confocal Microscope
Software	NIS-Elements
Laser Lines	405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm, 640 nm
Detector	GaAsP PMT detectors
Imaging Modes	Confocal, Spectral, FRAP
Scanning Method	Galvanometer-based scanning
Objectives	Compatible with Nikon CFI objectives
Dimensions	Varies with configuration
Weight	Varies with configuration
Laser	Multiple laser lines available