If the specific vessel brand or catalog number you have
is not in the CM30 system,
you can add it using a custom vessel template.
This helps ensure the system focuses properly during imaging.
Note that this template creator
only works for existing vessel shapes.
If you have a unique vessel type not in the system,
use the custom project mode
to set imaging locations in the live view.
To create a custom template from the home screen,
click on user, then settings,
and choose the vessel type on the left.
Here you can see all vessels
currently in the system and create your own.
Click create.
Choose the vessel type for your plate.
The manufacturer and model number you select
is just a starting point, so choose any similar option.
Next, type in the manufacturer
and model number for the vessel.
To set the Z position, click find Z focus.
Then choose the scan head that your vessel is on.
Click to different points in the vessel
and use the viewer to find the right focus plane.
Once you are happy with the focus,
click add to list.
Repeat this process five times.
Make sure to choose a range of positions
and positions from different wells if using a multi well plate.
The final Z focus base position
is an average of all the positions chosen.
Click apply.
Click apply again.
Your vessel is added to the list and ready to use.