Nikon A1 User Manual

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Capturing Spectral Images
(Spectral Detector)
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Chapter 19. Capturing Spectral Images (Spectral Detector)
19.1 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.
19.2 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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19.3 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.
19.4 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.
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