# Motorized stage connection CX-23

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Main steps:

1. Remove manual stage and focus knob
2. Connect the focus module
3. Connect XY-stage
4. Connect control unit

{% hint style="info" %}
In modern models, the control unit is integrated into the focus module
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<figure><img src="/files/kDIrvN6quS2ZY7N2rDO2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Components of the set: motorized stage, tray and control unit (integrated with focus module)</p></figcaption></figure>

### 1. Remove manual stage and focus knob

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Initial state.

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Unscrew 3 screws at the base of the manual stage to remove it.

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Unscrew 4 screws at the stage-holder to remove plastic handle.

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Manually unscrew the right fine focus knob.

### 2. Connect the focus module

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Focus module, 4 screws and a screwdriver. Top rectangle - z-axe connection place, bottom rectangle - microscope backside connection place.

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Slide the shroud off and put the motor clutch on the knob screw.

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Connect the module to the microscope backside using 4 screws.&#x20;

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Microscope backside after the module connection.&#x20;

Finally, tighten the screws on the motor clutch and close the shroud.

### 3. Connect XY-stage

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XY-stage, 3 screws, screwdriver. Rounds: connection area, platform ledge.&#x20;

Connect the module to the manual stage place using 3 screws.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
On the Olympus CX-21, the screws are screwed into the bottom of the stage.
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Make sure that the platform ledge falls into the focus module groove.

### 4. Connect control unit

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Connect signal cables to the control unit matching the red dots on the cable and connector.&#x20;

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Connect the power cable and turn on the control unit. &#x20;

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Almost done! Let's check the CBC test. Set blood smears in the tray (thin part away from you), apply oil to the center of the slides.

{% hint style="info" %}
Before the app launch move up the stage to 100x lens level
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Open the Celly App -> configure analysis -> Type = Blood (CBC).&#x20;

Check the settings (gear icon):&#x20;

* number of cells: 100-120&#x20;
* sensitivity: 65-75%&#x20;
* crop: 0.15-0.20&#x20;
* minimap: Off&#x20;
* Motorized Stage: On (can require app restart)
* Motorized Slide Scan: Off&#x20;
* Adapter: Other&#x20;
* Recording: Off

Start your test 🔴 and enjoy automation!


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