Motorized stage

Main steps:
1.Remove manual stage and focus knob
2.Connect the focus module
3.Connect XY-stage
4.Connect cables
See photos below.
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. 
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Microscope backside after the module connection. 
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: conenction area, platform ledge. 
Conenct the module to the manual stage place using 3 screws. 
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Make sure that the platform ledge falls into the focus module groove.
4. Connect cables
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Connect 3 signal cabels to the control unit matching the red dots on the cable and connector. 
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Connect the power cable and turn on the control unit.  
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Finally, open the Celly App -> Settings -> Motorized Stage = On (can require app restart), Virtual Pad = On. Test the stage moving using the Virtual Pad.
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Outline

1. Remove manual stage and focus knob

2. Connect the focus module

3. Connect XY-stage

4. Connect cables