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The Zeiss AxioScanZ1 scanner is transported to each embryo collection location using a purpose designed transport box. | The Zeiss AxioScanZ1 scanner is transported to each embryo collection location using a purpose designed transport box. That allows simplified storage and transport of the scanner and all the required accessories. | ||
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Revision as of 16:36, 7 August 2017
The Digital Embryology Consortium is using a Zeiss AxioScanZ1 scanner for the digitisation of collections. Note that some collections, including the initial server test images, have come from pre-existing digital images from other scanners that are also included in the image database.
Slide scanning commenced in April 2015 at the Blechschmidt Collection, University of Göttingen, Germany.
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| Zeiss Axio-Scan Z1 | This plaque is attached to the scanner and acknowledges the contribution of a UNSW Foundation donor. |
Scanner Transport
The Zeiss AxioScanZ1 scanner is transported to each embryo collection location using a purpose designed transport box. That allows simplified storage and transport of the scanner and all the required accessories.
| This photograph shows the Axio-Scan inside its transport case, with both case sides removed. | This photograph shows the Axio-Scan inside its transport case, with half of the case removed. |
There is space designed under the transport table for storage of accessories and the associated computer.
| Accessory storage space | Computer storage space |
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