Multichannels

This dimension is useful to select two (or more) channels and add them in the acquisition sequences.

multi_channels_dimension
  1. Click on Add Channel.
  2. Select it in the list of the pre-configured wanted channel and customize their settings according to the sample.
  3. For each channel, you can apply some additional parameters:
    1. Z-stack: apply z-stack dimension;
    2. Z-Offset: apply a different offset if the focus varies;
    3. Shutter Blink: optimize shutter control to limit sample exposure and prevent photobleaching;
    4. Camera: select the one that you would like to use;
    5. Exposure(ms): adjust exposure time;
    6. Intensity: adjust the excitation light (depending of the light source of your system);
  4. Click on Live channel to have a preview of your settings.
  5. Once you have finished editing the dimension, click on Confirm.
    Note: After customizing the exposure time of the light intensity, click again on Live channel to update the image.
    Note: You can drag and drop channels to change their order.