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Common troubleshooting issues

1)  Darker image on one side (vignetting)

Observations & likely cause

•  Image appears darker on one side, known as vignetting
•  Often observed when changing from split-mode to single-channel (bypass) mode due to 

sub-optimal mirror positioning.

Resolution

•  Locate the ‘Trim’ adjustment on the underside of the unit and loosen the clamp screw if required.
•  Slide the Trim adjustment until both images are evenly illuminated.
•  The Trim control can then be locked in place by re-tightening the clamp screw.

Summary of Contents for OptoSplit II

Page 1: ...annel images rather than just the overlay Calibrate the unit as per the set up guide and approach troubleshooting firstly with the calibration cube supplied consisting of a 50 50 mirror Make a detaile...

Page 2: ...rs darker on one side known as vignetting Often observed when changing from split mode to single channel bypass mode due to sub optimal mirror positioning Resolution Locate the Trim adjustment on the...

Page 3: ...cause Illumination is inconsistent over both images Often symptomatic of a poorly aligned light source which has not been setup for K hler illumi nation unrelated to the image splitter Resolution Remo...

Page 4: ...ty can be affected Split control should always be turned ANTI CLOCKWISE i e this moves the two images apart for the best split results Resolution Identify which is the reflected shorter wavelength ima...

Page 5: ...email sales cairn research co uk tech cairn research co uk 44 0 1795 590140 www cairn research co uk Flowchart for confirming camera orientation is correct and images are split correctly...

Page 6: ...research co uk 4 Edges of the OptoSplit aperture appear rough Observations likely cause Rough non uniform feature in focus on diaphragm aperture blade Most likely cause is dirt highly magnified on the...

Page 7: ...instructions below This adjustment is required if when initially installed the aperture blades are slightly out of focus due to the individual position of the camera sensor However this adjustment is...

Page 8: ...ing your imaging software Focussing the Camera on the Aperture If the Optosplit II aperture is not in sharp focus then adjust the fine focus on the camera as follows Set an aperture size of less than...

Page 9: ...dentify this error is if the V control moves an image horizontally which indicates the camera is in the incorrect orientation 6 Two emission channels are non parallel Resolution Refer to the OptoSplit...

Page 10: ...al These LS units include longer focal length custom lenses to minimise image distortion and can be used with any camera sensor size Resolution If you are unsure whether you have an LS OptoSplit Large...

Page 11: ...d by differences in intensity of the emitted fluorophores Resolution The OptoSplit can be supplied with an additional Neutral Density kit to reduce the intensity of the brightest channel Four neutral...

Page 12: ...han being caused by it Resolution The OptoSplit can be supplied with a Corrector Lens kit as an additional accessory Three weak crown glass lenses are typically supplied labelled as follows IO137 Foca...

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