Section 2 System Overview
2-4 System Configuration
2-4-1 System Units and Their Roles
Scan unit
This unit scans the laser beam in the X and Y
directions and detects the light that retums.
Microscope
A BX50 erect image
microscope for fluorescent
observation.
type
light
Vertical stand
This stand supports
the scan unit to
prevent excessive
load being applied to
the microscope.
Transmitted light:
detector (option)
This unit is used to
obtain transmitted light
images.
Vibration-free
stand
Special rubber legs
eliminate vibration.
Microscope desk
Hard copy device
This device copies
images onto 35mm
or Polaroid
film.
Control Unit
Used to control the
scan unit and convert
detected signals into
images.
Electromagnetic disk
A large-capacity storage device
for storing images as files.
Image monitor
Used to display laser
scanned images,
operation panel, etc.
Power controller
A special table-top
controller for power supply
connections other than the
laser and Illumination bulb
power supplies.
Computer
Used for LSD control and
for storing Images as
files.
Computer desk
Laser power supply
The power supply for the
laser oscillator.
Illumination power supply
_ The power supply for the
mercury vapor illumination.
Photo
2-1
BX50 System
L^ser
unit
Consists of a laser oscillator and fiber
coupling (argon laser shown to the left).
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