2004-11 Operating Manual for the LS Series Scanner No. 30001798 Rev. No. 1.5 5
Table of Contents
1 Safety
1.1 Instrument Safety .......................................................................... 1-1
2 General
2.1 Instrument Features ...................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Samples........................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Modes of operation.......................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Automation friendliness ................................................................... 2-4
2.1.4 Integrated Image Analysis Software Array Pro................................ 2-4
3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking & Inspection................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Remove Transport Lock ............................................................... 3-7
3.3 Filter Installation............................................................................ 3-8
3.4 Power Requirements..................................................................... 3-9
4 Technical Description
4.1 Optical System............................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Autofocus....................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Data Processing ............................................................................ 4-3
5 Operation
5.1 General Operating Features ......................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 Instrument Start Up ......................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Instrument Power On....................................................................... 5-2
5.1.3 Connect to Instrument ..................................................................... 5-3
5.1.4 Finish a Measurement Session ....................................................... 5-3
5.2 Insert Slide(s) into Slide Adapter ................................................. 5-4
6 LSServer, Scanner Shell and Download
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Overview.......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Hardware Requirements.................................................................. 6-1
6.1.3 Software Requirements................................................................... 6-2
6.1.4 Software Installation Procedure....................................................... 6-2
6.2 Tecan LS Scanner Interface ......................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Overview.......................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.2 Starting LS Scanner Interface ......................................................... 6-4
6.3 LSServer......................................................................................... 6-6
6.3.1 Starting the First Time ..................................................................... 6-6
6.3.2 Measurement Control...................................................................... 6-6
6.3.3 File Types used in LSServer ........................................................... 6-9
6.3.4 Measurement................................................................................. 6-11
6.3.5 Instrument...................................................................................... 6-26