UVP Life Science - Manual (Page 7)

UVP L IFE S CIENCE S OFTWARE
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Image acquisition using VisionWorksLS is controlled through the Acquisition Action Tab.
VisionWorksLS Acquisition Action Tab (Shown Selected in Yellow)
Capturing the first image using the UVP focusing target
Note: The UVP focusing target is a tool that resembles a gel and is used to practice image
capture techniques. If the UVP focusing target cannot be located, use a business card or other
similar object.
1. Place the UVP focusing target or similar object on the surface where the sample will be
imaged.
2. Open the Acquisition Action Tab and click on the Preview button. Using the image
preview on the computer screen, properly position the target. Once the target has been
positioned, close the darkroom door.
3. Adjust the camera settings by clicking
on the Camera Menu button. To
brighten the image, increase the
exposure time.
Exposure Time Adjustment
in the Camera Menu
4. If darkroom lighting is manually
controlled, turn on the white light Epi
Illumination switch. If darkroom
lighting is software controlled, turn on
the white light Epi Illumination
through the Lighting Menu.
Lighting and Filter Adjustment
in the Lighting Menu