# Motorized stage connection CX-23 {% embed url="" %} 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 {% endhint %}

Components of the set: motorized stage, tray and control unit (integrated with focus module)

### 1. Remove manual stage and focus knob ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FikEeDBslutDDuEgZjwPN%2F1-1%20initial.jpeg?alt=media\&token=31c00d71-a15a-4b76-a598-7dd5c751ddb5) Initial state. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FzKUuDOtfT26dVLB4ihuL%2F2%20screws.jpeg?alt=media\&token=bf97af06-709a-4391-b246-26a13c7637db) Unscrew 3 screws at the base of the manual stage to remove it. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FqIp4BQXe7DMDJ5P327U9%2F1%20%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD.jpg?alt=media\&token=846cccda-bd40-4213-91ab-c2fde392da10) Unscrew 4 screws at the stage-holder to remove plastic handle. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FnCDtPkYT4acPlDOtHJ8x%2F2%20%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8F%D1%82%20%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BA.jpg?alt=media\&token=645226bd-dccb-4d91-ba94-8eb082d53cbe) Manually unscrew the right fine focus knob. ### 2. Connect the focus module ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FU2Lo1ZfI4Ju4k4fP6rlt%2F3%20%D0%B1%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%BA%20z.jpg?alt=media\&token=e6c8daf6-ac7a-44f0-876f-029e22661247) Focus module, 4 screws and a screwdriver. Top rectangle - z-axe connection place, bottom rectangle - microscope backside connection place. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FHFFF15XZ0CXi5ATT1iII%2F4a.jpeg?alt=media\&token=3f72122f-b238-4e6a-9f9b-0619981582ed) Slide the shroud off and put the motor clutch on the knob screw. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2Fc0H6BjQajAl0kNymTWss%2F4%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BD%D1%8F%D1%8F%20%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C.jpg?alt=media\&token=a9c5bffd-98d5-49d5-b893-a38daa364625) Connect the module to the microscope backside using 4 screws. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FvPrvQzBNO9mFRCdBvysU%2F4b.jpeg?alt=media\&token=f19f908c-850f-4e47-804d-17a0e1dfac38) Microscope backside after the module connection. Finally, tighten the screws on the motor clutch and close the shroud. ### 3. Connect XY-stage ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FXHuA4RTofqwYN81xGkWD%2F5%20%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BA.jpeg?alt=media\&token=84988ded-336b-4ce8-9a21-f0320d4e5212) XY-stage, 3 screws, screwdriver. Rounds: connection area, platform ledge. Connect the module to the manual stage place using 3 screws. {% hint style="info" %} On the Olympus CX-21, the screws are screwed into the bottom of the stage. {% endhint %} ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FXsVu5bjXK9EKLxgGhap8%2F7%20%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5.jpg?alt=media\&token=62cdafcd-f5bd-4b0d-9890-d282d7d428b1) Make sure that the platform ledge falls into the focus module groove. ### 4. Connect control unit ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2F3Uh5vlG0m6wYNy6Oamg6%2F8.jpeg?alt=media\&token=c5fb36c3-c120-47fe-8f80-60305ba25bf3) Connect signal cables to the control unit matching the red dots on the cable and connector. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FAUmxoqPNLZWWO2eY48NF%2F6%20button.jpeg?alt=media\&token=9d0036e3-001d-4cbb-bdee-626447663a22) Connect the power cable and turn on the control unit. ![](https://357738419-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MJNQBgYLwFTXBIbt1TJ%2Fuploads%2FNXMOYovDuqAq5vZ5dtDJ%2F9.jpeg?alt=media\&token=c7a5b594-f6a0-41a8-a6ee-63da7217a512) 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 {% endhint %} Open the Celly App -> configure analysis -> Type = Blood (CBC). Check the settings (gear icon): * number of cells: 100-120 * sensitivity: 65-75% * crop: 0.15-0.20 * minimap: Off * Motorized Stage: On (can require app restart) * Motorized Slide Scan: Off * Adapter: Other * Recording: Off Start your test 🔴 and enjoy automation!