General information
ZDC is available in two operating modes, the focus search mode or the continuous focus mode. If you are using Z-drift compensation you will need to set the following parameters depending on the mode you are using:
Focus Search Mode
- Offset: amount of compensation between the top surface of the glass coverslip and the sample
- Z-drift compensation search zone: includes the Z-drift compensation centre, width and range
Continuous Focus Mode
- make sure that the top of the glass coverslip is detected in the focus search mode before switching over to the continuous focus mode
- only available for oil and water immersion lenses
ZDC is only guaranteed to work with glass bottom dishes. I may work with other samples too. ZDC is not available with phase contrast lenses.