Zeiss Axio Observer 3 materials - Page 115

OPERATION
Axio Observer TFT display touchscreen on the Axio Observer 7, 7 materials ZEISS
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(1) Tabs
Tabs are used to select subsidiary functions. These are displayed in the controls area. A maximum of six
tabs are available per page.
(2) Illumination/shutter
The RL shutter button for reflected light and TL shutter button for transmitted light are displayed on the
right side of the controls area. For transmitted light, the shutter is switched according to configuration.
The Off and On buttons function as switches, i.e. the shutter in the optical path of the microscope is
either open or closed.
(3) Operation
This area contains controls relevant to the option selected on the navigation bar and the selected tab.
(4) Contrast Manager
At the bottom of the controls area, there is a bar on which are displayed buttons for selecting the
contrast technique. The contrast techniques available depend on the current microscope configuration.
The following contrast techniques may be available:
Abbr. Procedure
FL Fluorescence
BF Brightfield
PH Phase contrast
DIC Differential interference contrast
The contrast techniques arise from the interaction between the condenser, reflector turret,
shutter positions and other parameters. The current contrast technique is displayed on the TFT
display. No contrast technique is displayed for manual settings (e.g.
empty reflector turret
position with open RL shutter).
(5) Pop-up windows
Pop-up windows are displayed in order to:
− prompt the operator for additional entries. The user must make a selection (e.g. adjust the
configuration after initialization, enter values, etc.)
− display error messages or special information. Some messages require the user to acknowledge the
message by pressing Close
− display the operating status (waiting time). These windows close automatically
When a pop-up window is open, it is not possible to operate the page underneath.