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Optics Calibration Window
Use the Optics Calibration window to calibrate the instrument using
the Test Chip C as the calibration standard. (If the CFR Support
option is installed, only displays if the user has Perform Validation
access right.)
To open the Optics Calibration window, select Tools  Calibrate
Optics on the LabChip GX Main Window.
Figure 89. Optics Calibration Window
The Optics Calibration Window contains the following options and
buttons:
Reference Contrast - Contrast value from Test Chip C that will be
compared to the scan results Contrast.
Instrument Gain Correction - The current correction factor for the
instrument.
Chip Temperature (Target 35) degC - The current temperature of
the chip. The chip is always warmed to the target temperature to
more accurately calibrate the optics.
Background - The background measured on the current instrument
after focusing.
Contrast - The contrast measured on the current instrument.
New Correction Factor - The correction factor calculated from the
instrument (Reference Contrast / Scan Results Contrast).
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