The Microscope Setup Panel is located in the Devices Pane. The controls will vary based on the microscope manufacturer and configuration. All microscopes must be setup and configured in the manufacturer's software prior to being added to an HCImage Profile. The microscope is controllable through Microscope Setup panel, except for the Z position. Use the XYZ Stage Setup or Z Setup panel, for more information see "XYZ Stage Setup." For more information on setting up a microscope in HCImage, see Leica DMI8 or Olympus IX3.
Use the Fluorescence Module to manual change filter cubes or open the shutter. Hover the mouse over the filter cube buttons to display the name and position of the filter cube. Click the button to move the filter cube into position. In order to automate the filter cube selection go to the Filter Setup Panel in the Device Pane; for more information see "Filter Shutter Setup." To change the Observation or Contrast Method click the drop-down menu and select the desired contrast setup.
This displays all of the available objectives and condensers. The objective magnification is displayed on the button. To change magnification click the desired objective and it move into position. To change the condenser position use the Condenser drop-menu and select the desired position. Refer to the manufacturer’s Microscope Control Manual for details on the setup and operation of these devices.