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With Ruler, you can add vertical and/or horizontal rulers in a variety of
colors on top of your live image.
1.
Get started with the app
Before using the application, make sure to specify which lens is
currently mounted on the microscope in the microscope camera
settings. If the mounted lens is not available in the microscope
camera settings, please perform a ruler calibration.
2.
System units
Choose your preferred system units (metrics or imperial) under the
General settings menu point in the setup menu.
3.
Ruler calibration
Perform a linear calibration of the Ruler app using printable
TAGARNO calibration rulers if the mounted lens is not available in the
microscope camera settings. If a calibration is not performed, the
Ruler app will be inaccurate.
Supported lenses are +3, +4, +5 or +10.
NB: Make sure to use the calibration ruler matching the mounted lens
as different lenses require different rulers.
NB: The system can only
support one +10 lens at a time.
4.
Activate the Ruler
Activate the Ruler by moving the slider to the right. Deactivate the
Ruler by moving the slider the left.
5.
Ruler direction
Turn the Ruler application on in the Applications menu with the left
and right arrow buttons on the XPLUS control box. Choose between
Horizontal (Top, Center, Bottom, Off) and Vertical (Left, Center, Right,
Off).
When moving the Ruler to a left, right, top or bottom position, the
precision can be affected. The lower the magnification, the lower the
precision. At minimum magnification with a +4 lens, the precision can
reach 5%.
6.
Ruler color
Set the ruler color to your prefered color to separate it from your
displayed object. Choose between 6 different colors: Yellow, blue, red,
black, white and green.
7.
Manual focus setting
When the Ruler is chosen, the system will automatically start in
manual focus setting to focus on the part of the object furthest away.
If needed, manually adjust the focus by adjusting the height of the
microscope to get the desired object in focus. Then, use the zoom in
and zoom out buttons to fine adjust the magnification.
If encountering problems finding focus, please use “Optimal Working
Distance” in the microscope camera settings menu, before using the
Ruler app.
8.
Save image with or without graphics
It is also possible to save an image with the Ruler graphics by long-
pressing the image button on the control box. Short-pressing the
button will save the image without graphics.
To access saved files, see manual section ACCESS SAVED PHOTOS.
9.
Application shortcut
When used as an application shortcut via the XPLUS control box,
the Ruler is switched on and off, based on its last setting.
Note: If both rulers are set to off when the application shortcut are
activated, the ruler will be set to the default position.
STANDARD APPS | RULER (2/3)
