How to control microscope through computer login?

[Richard Cole]

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I charge a flat access fee for all general equipment (microtomes, basic
scope etc.) that is not attached to a computer.  For the computer controlled
workstations I have switched from Pgina to a commercial product worktime
(very inexpensive and works great).

 

Rich

 

 

Richard Cole
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Director: Advanced Light Microscopy Core Unit
Wadsworth Center

 

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[Bjorn Tyrberg]

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To clarify: I am talking about usage that does not normally require the use of
the computer, such as screening samples through the eyepieces. We already
have a tracking software that creates a log as soon as someone logs in to use
the camera software. What I am after is a solution whereupon the power to the
microscope was controlled through login or through activation of a software, the
latter would then of course require login and the person would be tracked.

Best Bjorn

[Torsten.Fregin]

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Hi,

Maybe something like this?

http://www.electronic-software-shop.com/lng/en/usb-relay-board-with-4-relays-220v.html

The relays are probably not strong enough for the mic lamps, but maybe there is something
similar, more professional, on the market?

:-) Torsten

On 16 Mar 2012 at 13:46, Bjorn Tyrberg wrote:

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> To clarify: I am talking about usage that does not normally require the use of
> the computer, such as screening samples through the eyepieces. We already
> have a tracking software that creates a log as soon as someone logs in to use
> the camera software. What I am after is a solution whereupon the power to the
> microscope was controlled through login or through activation of a software, the
> latter would then of course require login and the person would be tracked.
>
> Best Bjorn

[Torsten.Fregin]

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or something like this?

http://www.amazon.de/Gembird-PCW-MS-5fach-Master-Überspannungsschutz/dp/B000KPS
3FY

The computer tells the different outlets when to switch "on" - you just have to make sure that
the microscope cables stay where they are...

:-) Torsten