Nikon A1 User Manual

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Capturing Color Images
(Standard Detector)
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Chapter 4. Capturing Color Images (Standard Detector)
4.1 Run the NIS-Elements software.
(1) Click the icon to run the NIS-Elements software.
Note: When not only a confocal microscope is
connected but also a camera, the Driver
selection dialog box opens to select a
driver.
Select “Nikon Confocal” in the Driver
selection dialog box and click the [OK]
button.
4.2 Observe the sample through the microscope.
(1) Select the desired microscopy.
Press a function button on the Ti remote control
pad to select the desired microscopy.
Note: To prevent fading, close the fluorescent
shutter frequently. Use the ND filter to
look for the sample.
LAMP OPEN
C-HGFIE
HG CONTROLLER
POWER
SHUTTER
ND
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4.3 Switch the optical path to A1.
When the Ti remote control pad is available, press the [A1] function button to switch the optical path to A1.
If the Ti remote control pad is not available, switch the optical path to L100.
4.4 Click the [Laser InterLocked] button to reset blinking and to enable laser oscillation
with the software.
Note: If the optical path is not switched to A1, blinking cannot be reset even though the button is
clicked.
4.5 Select a scan mode.
Select
[Galvano].
Function buttons
(for selecting microscopy and A1)
SHUTTER
button
ND select
buttons

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