ZEISS OPERATION Axio Imager 2
Operating the motorized microscope via the touchscreen of the TFT display
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Which contrast methods are available depends on the current microscope configuration. The following
contrast methods are available:
Abbr.
Method Requirements (these components must be present and
configured)
FL Fluorescence Reflected light shutter (standard),
FL filter set used in reflector turret
BF Brightfield Reflected light: Reflector turret with brightfield module
Transmitted light: Configuration of a transmitted-light illuminator
DIC Differential
interference contrast
Transmitted light: motorized achr. apl. condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC or
motorized LD condenser 0.8 H D Ph DIC
Reflected light: Motorized reflector turret with C-DIC module
PH Phase contrast Transmitted light: motorized achr. apl. condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC or
motorized LD condenser 0.8 H D Ph DIC
DF Darkfield Transmitted light: motorized achr. apl. condenser 0.9 H D Ph DIC or
motorized LD condenser 0.8 H D Ph DIC
Reflected light: Motorized reflector turret with darkfield module
C-DIC
TIC
Circular DIC, Total
Interference Contrast
Reflected light: Motorized modulator and coded or motorized reflector
turret with C-DIC module
POL Polarization contrast Transmitted light: motorized achr. apl. condenser 0,9 H D Ph DIC or
motorized 0.8 H D Ph DIC LD condenser available, polarizer in
condenser, analyzer module in reflector turret or analyzer slider
Reflected light: Polarizer / analyzer module in reflector turret
(5) Popup windows
Popup windows are overlaid on a page:
− To prompt the operator for additional entries: The operator must make a choice (e.g. adapt the
configuration after initialization, enter values, etc.).
− To display error messages or special information: The operator may have to confirm such messages
using the Close button.
− They display the operation status (wait time): Such windows close automatically.
When popup windows are open, the overlaid page cannot be operated.