diff --git a/_pages/NikonTi2.md b/_pages/NikonTi2.md index b294760b..c7da8fcb 100644 --- a/_pages/NikonTi2.md +++ b/_pages/NikonTi2.md @@ -62,19 +62,21 @@ Supported since the 20180220 nightly builds (1.4 and 2.0beta). ### Installation -First, install Nikon's **Ti2 Control** Windows software from the [Nikon +1. Download and install Nikon's **Ti2 Control** Windows software from the [Nikon Healthcare's Software Developer Toolkit site](https://nisdk.recollective.com/microscopes) (registration required). -Make sure it can control your microscope. - -If you are running Micro-Manager release 2.0.0 or a 2.0 series nightly + - If you are running Micro-Manager release 2.0.0 or a 2.0 series nightly build dated 2022-03-02 or earlier, or any MM 1.4 (release or nightly), you probably need Ti2 Control 1.2.0. - -If you are running anything newer, please try the latest Ti2 Control + - If you are running anything newer, please try the latest Ti2 Control 2.x first. +2. Copy the file `C:\Program Files\Nikon\Ti2-SDK\bin\Ti2_Mic_Driver.dll` into the Micro-Manager folder. +3. The NikonTi2 should then appear as an available device in the Hardware Configuration Wizard. -Next, copy the file `Ti2_Mic_Driver.dll` into the Micro-Manager folder. -The file is located at `C:\Program Files\Nikon\Ti2-SDK\bin`. +### Troubleshooting -NikonTi2 should then appear in the Hardware Configuration Wizard. +- If `NikonTi2` only shows as `NikonTi2 (unavailable)` in the config wizard, ensure that you have moved the `Ti2_Mic_Driver.dll` into the same directory as the `mmgr_dal_NikonTi2.dll` library and have *not* renamed `Ti2_Mic_Driver.dll`. +- If the `NikonTi2` folder is available in the config wizard, but you only see the `*Ti2-Simulator` device available: + - Make sure that your microscope is powered on and connected to the computer (you may have to restart micro-manager if you powered it on after starting micro-manager). + - Make sure the SDK can control your microscope *without* going through micro-manager, for example by running `C:\Program Files\Nikon\Ti2-SDK\bin\Ti2Sample.exe` and confirming that your microscope responds to button presses. + - If all goes well, you should see one or more devices in addition to the Ti2-Simulator, for example a Ti2-Eclipse microscope may appear as `*Ti2-E__0: Nikon Ti2 microscope`.