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OverviewΒΆ

After a certified installer sets up the Inscoper hardware, connects all components, and installs both the Inscoper Imaging Software and the Inscoper Configurator, these elements form the operational basis of the system.

The Inscoper Configurator is a robust tool for setting up microscopy systems integrated with the Inscoper Device Controller. Use this tool to define, connect, and manage hardware components to generate a configuration tailored to specific research requirements.

The diagram below illustrates the physical architecture of a typical system. The computer communicates with hardware through two paths: via the Inscoper Device Controller, which manages hardware connected to its physical ports, or directly via external drivers such as Micro-Manager or a custom driver.

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    D1["Hardware 1"]:::hw_dc
    D2["Hardware 2"]:::hw_dc
    DN["Hardware N"]:::hw_dc

    E1["Hardware A"]:::hw_ext
    E2["Hardware B"]:::hw_ext

    C -->|"Inscoper Box driver"| DC
    DC --- D1
    DC --- D2
    DC --- DN
    C -.->|"Micro-Manager driver"| E1
    C -.->|"Custom driver"| E2

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Mermaid Diagram

The Configurator produces a system configuration file that the Inscoper Imaging Software (IIS) and the standalone Inscoper API load to initialize and operate the connected hardware. The diagram below shows each tool's role and the users who interact with it.

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    SI["System Integrator<br/>Inscoper staff<br/>Advanced user"]:::actor
    U["User"]:::actor
    C["Configurator"]:::tool
    F["Configuration"]:::artifact
    I["Inscoper Imaging Software"]:::tool

    SI -.->|"configures"| C
    C  -->|"generates"| F
    F  -->|"loads into"| I
    U  -->|"operates"| I

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Mermaid Diagram

Target Audience

  • System integrators who install microscopy systems controlled by Inscoper Device Controllers.
  • Advanced users who perform hardware modifications or adjustments (with appropriate precautions).

Contents

This documentation provides step-by-step guides for key configuration tasks, including defining connected devices and pre-configuring the IIS.

Support

If you encounter issues during configuration, please contact Inscoper Support.