User guide

Fluor-S MAX MultiImager
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9.3 Step II. Position/Focus
Note: When you click on the Position or Focus button, the light inside the
Fluor-S MAX box automatically turns off. This is because if you focus
with the camera at maximum aperture (see note below), leaving the light
on would make it difficult to view the image. To turn the light on while
positioning or focusing, hold down the SHIFT key when clicking on the
button.
Position
The next step in acquiring an image is centering your gel or other object
within the camera frame. To do this, click on the Position button. The Fluor-S
MAX will begin capturing a “live” image and updating it every second.
With the Position button selected, look at the image in the acquisition
window while you position your object in the center of the platen. If you have
a zoom lens on the camera, you can adjust the magnification while you
position.
You can select the Show Alignment Grid checkbox to facilitate positioning.
Fig. 9-7. Fluor-S MAX alignment grid.
When you are finished positioning, click on the Stop button.