Zeiss LSM 710 User manual

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Contents

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Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1

Starting the System ............................................................................................................... 2

Introduction to ZEN – Efficient Navigation .......................................................................... 5

Setting up the microscope................................................................................................... 10

Configuring the beam path and lasers ............................................................................... 12

Scanning an image............................................................................................................... 17

Storing and exporting image data ..................................................................................... 22

Using the ConfoCor 3 module............................................................................................. 23

Switching off the system..................................................................................................... 29

Introduction

This LSM 710 / LSM 710 NLO and ConfoCor 3 Quick Guide describes the basic operation of the

LSM 710 / LSM 710 NLO and ConfoCor 3 Laser Scanning microscopes with the ZEN 2009 software.

The purpose of this document is to guide the user to get started with the system as quick as possible in

order to obtain some first images from his samples.

This Quick Guide does NOT replace the detailed information available in the full user manual or in the

manual of the respective microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Observer, Axio Examiner).

Also, this Quick Guide is written for a user who is familiar with the basics of Laser Scanning Microscopy.

For your safety!

Observe the following instructions:

The LSM 710 / LSM 710 NLO and ConfoCor 3 Laser Scanning Microscope, including

its original accessories and compatible accessories from other manufacturers, may

only be used for the purposes and microscopy techniques described in this manual

(intended use).

In the Operating Manual, read the chapter Safety Instructions carefully before

starting operation.

Follow the safety instructions described in the operating manual of the microscope

and X-Cite 120 lamp / HBO 100 mercury lamp.

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Starting the System

Switching on the LSM system

!Switch on the main switch (Fig. 1/1) and the

safety lock (Fig. 1/2).

!When set to ON the power remote switch

labeled System/PC provides power to the

computer. This allows use of the computer and

ZEN software offline

!To completely switch on the system, now press

the Components switch to ON. This starts the

other components and the complete system is

ready to be initialized by the ZEN software.

Switching on the X-Cite 120 or the HBO

100 mercury lamp

!Switch on the main switch of the X-Cite 120 /

HBO 100 lamp for reflected light illumination

via the power supply as described in the

respective operating manual.

Switching on the Ar-ML Laser

!If the Ar-ML laser is required, switch it on via

the toggle switch (Fig. 2/2) on the power supply

and turn the key (Fig. 2/1).

The laser is automatically kept in standby mode

for 5 minutes to warm up.

!Set the idle-run-switch (Fig. 2/3) to run. It takes

about 50s until the laser has reached the set

output power (green LED) provided the warm

up time of 5 minutes is already completed.

!Adjust the required power level with the control

knob (Fig. 2/4) (default position should be

11 o’clock).

Fig. 1 Power remote switch

Laser - Fertigung GmbH

laser

run

Fig. 2 Power supply of Ar-ML laser

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Starting the ZEN software

!Double click the ZEN 2009 icon on the WINDOWS desktop to start the Carl Zeiss LSM

software.

The ZEN Main Application window and the LSM 710 Startup window appear on the

screen (Fig. 3)

In the small startup window, choose either to start the system (Start System hardware for acquiring new

images) or in Image Processing mode to edit already existing images. Toggle the little

symbol to

view the Boot Status display and get the additional Offline / Demo button option:

Choosing Start System initializes the whole microscope system and activates the entire software

package for new image acquisition and analysis.

The Image Processing mode ignores all hardware and activates only data handling and image

processing functionality for already acquired images.

The Offline / Demo mode reads the current hardware database but does not activate the system

hardware for use. Instead, it simulates the system hardware for training purposes.

Upon clicking the Start System button, the Image Processing button changes to a Cancel

button. Click Cancel to interrupt/stop the Startup of the system.

After Startup, the ZEN Main Application Window (Fig. 4 and Fig. 5) opens. To benefit from all of ZEN's

features, run the window in its full screen mode.

Fig. 3 ZEN Main Application window at Startup (a) and the LSM 710 Startup window (b

and c)

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Fig. 4 ZEN Main Application Window after Startup with empty image container

Fig. 5 ZEN Main Application Window after Startup with several images loaded

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Introduction to ZEN – Efficient Navigation

The ZEN 2009 interface is clearly structured and follows the typical workflow of the experiments

performed with confocal microscopy systems:

On the Left Tool Area (Fig. 4/D) the user finds the tools for sample observation, image acquisition,

image processing and system maintenance, easily accessible via four Main Tabs (Fig. 5/1). All functions

needed to control the microscope can be found on the Ocular Tab, to acquire images use the

Acquisition Tools (Fig. 5/3and 4). Arranged from top to bottom they follow the logic of the

experimental workflow. The area for viewing and interacting with images is centered in the middle of the

Main Application Window: the Center Screen Area. Each displayed image can be displayed and/or

analyzed with many view options available through view tabs which can be found on the left side of the

image. According to the chosen view tab, the required view controls appear in View Control Tabs below

each image. File management and data handling tools are found in the Right Tool Area (see Fig. 4 and

Fig. 5).

Color and brightness of the interface have been carefully adjusted to the typical light conditions of the

imaging laboratory, guaranteeing optimal display contrast and minimal stray light for high-sensitivity

detection experiments. The ZEN software is optimized for a 30" TFT monitor but can also be used with

dual-20" TFT setups.

A focus in the development of ZEN 2009 was to fulfill the needs of both basic users and microscopy

specialists. Both types of users will appreciate the set of intuitive tools designed to make the use of a

confocal microscope from Carl Zeiss easy and fast:

The Show all concept ensures that tool panels are never more complex than needed. With Show all de-

activated, the most commonly used tools are displayed. For each tool, the user can activate Show all

mode to display and use additional functionality (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Show all mode

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More features of ZEN 2009 include:

The user can add more columns for tools to the Left Tool Area or detach individual tools to

position them anywhere on the monitor. To add a column, drag a tool group by the title bar (e.g.,

Online Acquisition) to the right and a new tool column automatically opens. Alternatively use the

context menu "move toolgroup to next column". To detach a tool, click on the little icon on the

very right end of the blue tool header bar (Fig. 7).

Another unique feature in Imaging Software is the scalable ZEN interface. This Workspace Zoom

allows adjustment of the ZEN 2009 window size and fonts to the situational needs or your

personal preferences (Fig. 7).

Setting up conventional confocal software for a specific experiment can take a long time and is

often tedious to repeat. With ZEN these adjustments have to be done only once – and may be

restored with just two clicks of the mouse. For each type of experiment one can now set-up and

save the suitable Workspace Layout. These configurations can also be shared between users.

For most controls, buttons and sliders, a tool tip is available. When the mouse pointer is kept over

the button, a small pop-up window will display which function is covered by this tool/button.

These are just some of the most important features of the ZEN interface. For a more detailed description

of the functionality for the ZEN 2009 software, please refer to the User Manual that is provided with

your system.

Fig. 7 ZEN Window Layout configuration

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Setting up a new image document and saving your data

To create a new image document in an empty image container, click the Snap or the

Auto Exposure button. For an empty image document press the New button.

The new document is immediately presented in the Open Images Area. Remember, an unsaved 2D

image in the active image tab will be over-written by a new scan. Multi-dimensional scans or saved

images will never be over-written and a new scan will then automatically create a new image document.

Acquired data is not automatically saved to disc. Make sure you save your data appropriately and back it

up regularly. The ZEN software will ask you if you want to save your unsaved images when you try to

close the application with unsaved images still open.

There is no image database any more like in the earlier Zeiss LSM software versions.

Fig. 8 New image document in the Open Images Areas

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Advanced data browsing is available through the ZEN File Browser (Ctrl + F or from the File Menu).

The ZEN File Browser can be used like the WINDOWS program file browser. Images can be opened by

double-click and image acquisition parameters are displayed with the thumbnails (Fig. 9). For more

information on data browsing please refer to the detailed operating manual.

Fig. 9 File Browser

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