User`s guide

MAC III Mode 11
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summed in to any or all of the drives by
using Sum External Drive on the Lock-in
tab of the Advanced AC Modes window.
SP_RX and SP_TX lines These serial lines are not currently used.
Once all connections have been made it is safe to turn on power to all
components.
Hardware and Sample Setup
Most hardware and sample setup options with MAC III are identical to
those for standard AAC and MAC Mode operation, as covered in
Chapter 6, “AC Modes.” Please refer to Chapter 6 for the steps required
to set up the microscope for imaging.
MAC III Software Controls
PicoView software provides two ways to access and control the various
imaging modes.
Simplified Controls From the Mode menu, select the imaging mode
you wish to use. PicoView will open a window
with only the options required for that mode and
will automatically adjust settings to typical values
for that mode. This is the way that you will most
often use MAC III.
Advanced Controls The Controls > Advanced > AC Mode window
displays all of the possible MAC III options. This
window is used to create custom imaging setups,
or when more control is needed over a predefined
mode.
Simplified Software Control Options
Selecting an operating mode from the Mode menu will provide a
window with just the controls needed for that mode and will