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Release Notes
ZEN core 3.14
New Features & Improvements
Known Issues & Bugs
ZEN core 3.13
New Features & Improvements
Known Issues & Bugs
ZEN core 3.12
New Features & Improvements
ZEN core 3.11
New Features & Improvements
ZEN core 3.10
New Features & Improvements
Software Videos
Getting started with ZEN core
What`s new in ZEN core 3.13
What`s new in ZEN core 3.12
Installation & Setup
System Requirements
ZEISS Microscopy Software
Requirements for ZEN core TCA- and NMI Microscope Systems
Minimum System Requirements for ZEN core NMI Systems
Requirements for Docker Desktop
Defining the Docker Image Location
Adapting the Resource Allocation for Docker Desktop Manually
Deactivating Experimental Docker Features
Compatible Cameras
Compatibility of Windows Versions to Machine Learning and AI Features
Changes to the Operating System
Separation of Operating System and User Data
Setting Up Storage Locations
Moving Default Directories
Configuration of Security Software
Before Installation
After Installation
Default Folders
Temporary Files
System Specific Folders
Summary
Installing ZEN core
Installing Docker Desktop with ZEISS Microscopy Installer
Licensing Software Products
Activating Licenses
Obtaining New Licenses
Installing ZEN Word Add-In
Installing Basler Pylon (for Visioner systems)
Installing Pylon USB3 Vision Driver
Installing Foot Switch
Installing TCA with two digital cameras mounted to a manual dual adapter
Installing Remote API Client (for SEM systems)
Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Start a Specific ZEN core (EM) Profile
Backing Up and Restoring Settings
Troubleshooting
Fixing a failing ZeissPy installation (Ordinal242/MKL-load-failed error)
Removing files from the System32 folder
Setting a new environment variable
Fixing runtime or compatibility issues for externally trained neural networks
Getting started & First Steps
Starting Software
Working with ZEN starter
Closing Software
Consuming Floating Licences
Basic Concepts
User Interface - Home Screen
Operating Modes
Job Mode and Free Mode
Customizing Workspace Zoom and Background Color
User Roles
Overview of Supervisor Tasks
Workbenches and Workbench Categories
Creating and Using Custom Workbenches
Tools and Parameters
Tool Set
Creating a Tool Set
Adding Tools to a Tool Set
Keeping Tool Sets Visible
Renaming a Tool Set
Closing a Tool Set
Templates, Images, and Documents
Data Handling
Basic Functionality
CAD Import
Importing a CAD Model
Creating an Overlay Image
Interactive Measurements
Adjusting Interactive Measurements
Using Interactive Measurement Tools
Layering Interactive Measurements
Adding an Annotation to Interactive Measurements
Editing Interactive Measurements
Hiding an Interactive Measurement
Changing Units of Measurements
Adding Measurements to a Live Image
Formatting Graphical Elements
Manual Extended Focus (EDF)
Acquiring EDF Images
Acquiring an EDF Image Manually
Acquiring an EDF Image Automatically
Panorama
Acquiring a Panorama Image (automatic)
Acquiring a Panorama Image (interactive)
Panorama (automatic) Workbench
Panorama (interactive) Workbench
Panorama Acquisition Options Tool
Third Party Import
ZEN Application Programming Interface
ZEN API User Interface
Supervised API Mode
Unsupervised API Mode
Enabling Unsupervised API Mode
Additional ZEN API Information and Reference
ZEN Data Storage Client
Configuring a ZEN Data Storage Archive
Opening an Image from ZEN Data Storage
Filtering Data in ZEN Data Storage
Creating a Collection for Data
Editing or Deleting a Data Collection
Sharing Job Results in Free Mode
Sharing Job Results in Job Mode
Creating Custom Metadata
Adding an Active Directory User
Browse Results with ZEN Data Storage
Searching and Filtering in Browse Results
Adding Job Results to Collections in Browse Results
Sharing Job Results Directly With Users and Groups
Moving a Single Image from ZEN Data Storage to a Job Result
Browse ZEN Data Storage Dialog
Stored Data Section
Image Control Section
Add to Collection Dialog
Manage Collections Dialog
Add/Edit Collection Dialog
Add Collection Access Dialog
Share and Manage Access Dialog
Load image from ZEN Data Storage Tool
Extended Focus Processing
Toolkits & Modules
Acquisition Toolkits
Multi-Channel Acquisition
Smart Setup
Configuring Multi-Channel Acquisition with Smart Setup
Operator Workflow - Counting Cells
2D Multi-Channel Acquisition Workbench
Channels Tool
Camera - Global Settings Tool
Smart Setup Dialog
Buttons to Optimize Acquisition Parameters
Smart Setup Proposals
Graphical Display of Proposals
Run Experiment Workbench
Select Experiment Tool
Multi-Dimensional Acquisition Workbench
Time Series
Extended Focus Processing
Guided Acquisition
Job Template for Guided Acquisition (Supervisor)
Job Template for Guided Acquisition (Operator)
Tiles & Positions
Acquiring a Tile Image
Acquiring a Tile Image with Extended Depth of Focus
Using Focus Support Points for Tile Images
Preview Images Tool
Tiles Options Tool
Tiles Setup (interactive) Tool
Tiles Setup (free drawing) Tool
Tiles Setup (manual) Tool
Tiles Setup (measurement area) Tool
Tiles Setup (multiple regions) Tool
Tiles Stitching Tool
Tiles (free drawing) Workbench
Tiles (interactive) Workbench
Tiles (manual) Workbench
Tiles (measurement area) Workbench
Tiles (multiple regions) Workbench
Tiles with EDF Workbench
Height Stitching and Blending Tool
Visualization and Analysis Toolkits
3Dxl
Opening an Image in 3D
Animating the 3D Volume
User Interface 3D View
3D Toolbar
3D Rendering Tab
Appearance Tab
Slices Tab
3D Workbench
Create Image Tool
Advanced Processing
Arithmetics
Binary
Edges
Morphology
Segmentation
Image Analysis
Creating an Image Analysis Setting
Running an Image Analysis
Operating the Image Analysis Wizard
Defining Measurement Classes
Specifying Region of Image to be Analyzed (Frame)
Configuring Object Detection (Automatic Segmentation)
Automatically Correcting Object Detection (Condition)
Manually Correcting Object Detection (Interactive Segmentation)
Defining Values to be Measured (Features)
Creating Custom Features
Creating Custom Statistical Features
Previewing Measurement (Measure)
Analysis Tab
Operator Workflow - Counting Cells (Loaded Images)
Image Analysis Workbench
Automatic Measurement Tool
Image Analysis Wizard
Classes
Frame
Automatic Segmentation
Smoothing Section
Sharpen Section
Threshold & Histogram Section
Color Model
Variance Section
Model Section
Select Model Dialog
Subtract BG Section
Object Size & Hole Section
Binary Section
Separate Section
Suppress Section
Segmentation Method Selection Dialog
Region Filter
Region Filter Editor Dialog
Interactive Segmentation
Features
Select Features of Individual Regions Dialog
Select Features of All Regions Dialog
Custom Feature Editor
Statistics
Custom Statistical Feature Editor
Results Preview
Measurement Features
ACP X Unscaled
ACP X Unscaled WCS
ACP Y Unscaled
ACP Y Unscaled WCS
Area
Area Convex (arivis)
Area Cut
Area Cut Unscaled
Area Filled
Area Filled Unscaled
Area Frame
Area Frame Unscaled
Area Percentage of Holes
Area Unscaled
Bound Back
Bound Back Unscaled
Bound Back Unscaled WCS
Bound Back WCS
Bound Bottom
Bound Bottom Unscaled
Bound Bottom Unscaled WCS
Bound Bottom WCS
Bound Center
Bound Center Unscaled
Bound Center Unscaled WCS
Bound Center WCS
Bound Depth
Bound Depth Unscaled
Bound Front
Bound Front Unscaled
Bound Front Unscaled WCS
Bound Front WCS
Bound Height
Bound Height Unscaled
Bound Left
Bound Left Unscaled
Bound Left Unscaled WCS
Bound Left WCS
Bound Right
Bound Right Unscaled
Bound Right Unscaled WCS
Bound Right WCS
Bound Top
Bound Top Unscaled
Bound Top Unscaled WCS
Bound Top WCS
Bound Width
Bound Width Unscaled
Center X
Center X Unscaled
Center X Unscaled WCS
Center X WCS
Center Y
Center Y Unscaled
Center Y Unscaled WCS
Center Y WCS
Center Z
Center Z Unscaled
Center Z Unscaled WCS
Center Z WCS
Circularity (arivis)
Compactness (arivis)
Convexity (arivis)
Count
Count Objects Direct Subclasses
Count per mm2
Diameter
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Filled
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Filled Unscaled
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Unscaled
Diameter Unscaled
Ellipse Angle
Ellipse Angle Unscaled
Ellipse Semi-Major
Ellipse Semi-Major Unscaled
Ellipse Semi-Minor
Ellipse Semi-Minor Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Major
Ellipsoid Semi-Major Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Mean
Ellipsoid Semi-Mean Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Minor
Ellipsoid Semi-Minor Unscaled
Feret Maximum
Feret Maximum (arivis)
Feret Maximum Angle (arivis)
Feret Maximum Unscaled (arivis)
Feret Minimum
Feret Minimum (arivis)
Feret Minimum Angle (arivis)
Feret Minimum Unscaled (arivis)
Feret Ratio (arivis)
Feret Vertical to Maximum (arivis)
Fiber Length
Fiber Length Unscaled
Form Circle
Frame Area Percentage
Frame Area Percentage Cut
Frame Data Area
Intellesis Segmentation
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Segmentation
Workflow Overview for Intellesis Segmentation
Operating Concept Intellesis Segmentation
FAQ/Terminology
Training User Interface Intellesis Segmentation
Intellesis Training Options
Postprocessing Options
Labeling Options
Image Import Section Intellesis Segmentation
Select Channel Dialog
Creating and Training an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Editing Classes
Importing an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Importing Labels from Binary Mask
Converting Segmentations to Labels
Renaming an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Using Deep Learning Networks for Image Segmentation
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Image Analysis
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Image Processing
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Multiphase Analysis
Changing the Tile Border Size for Deep Learning Networks
Using Intellesis Segmentation Models in OAD
Remarks and Additional Information
Feature Extractors
Intellesis Basic Features
Basic Features 25
Basic Features 33
Intellesis Deep Features
Change Border Size Dialog
Tile Border Size Example
Intellesis Segmentation Tool
Intellesis Denoising
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Denoising
Training User Interface Intellesis Denoising
Denoising Parameter Section
Creating and Training an Intellesis Denoising Model
Importing an Intellesis Denoising Model
Exporting an Intellesis Denoising Model
Using an Intellesis Denoising Model for Image Processing
Intellesis Denoising Tool
Intellesis Object Classification
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Object Classification
Workflow Overview for Intellesis Object Classification
Training User Interface Intellesis Object Classification
Classification Settings
Labeling Options Tab
Object Classification Table
Image Import Section Intellesis Object Classification
Creating and Training an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Importing an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Exporting an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Exporting an Intellesis Object Classification Model with Images
Using an Intellesis Object Classification Model for Image Processing
Intellesis Object Classification Workbench
Intellesis Object Classification Tool
Create Result Table Tool
ZEN Connect
Licensing and Functionalities of ZEN Connect
Loading an Image and Adding it to the ZEN Connect Project
Non Image Data
Raman Images
Import and Export
Importing a ZEN Connect Project
Importing an Image into a Session
Exporting Images from a ZEN Connect Project
Exporting a ZEN Connect Project
Exporting a ZEN Connect Project as a Video
Selecting and Clearing Carrier/Holder
Toggling the Display of Region Caption and Frame
Toggling the Visibility of Data
Selecting Region
Panning & Zooming
Toggling View Modes
Alignment
Activating the Alignment Process
Aligning Image Data
Aligning Non Image Data
Aligning Images with ZEN Connect Alignment Workbench
Using Regions of Interest in ZEN Connect
Drawing a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Deleting a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Renaming a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Zooming to a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Moving the Stage to a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Adding Measurements to a ZEN Connect Project
Editing Measurements in a ZEN Connect Project
Using the Global-Z slider
Creating a Snapshot of the Workspace
Workbenches/Tasks
Tools
Field of View Width Dialog
Pixel Size Dialog
Context Menu
Zooming
Moving or Hiding Images
Removing Data
Renaming Data
Starting a New Session
Clear Alignment
Shuttle & Find
Shuttle & Find Workflow
Calibrating the S&F Holder
Calibrating the S&F Holder Automatically
Showing SEM Acquisition Data
Correlative Sample Holders
Tips to Ensure Accuracy
GxP
Release Process of Job Templates and Job Results
Status of Job Templates
Activating Job Templates with one Signature
Activating Job Templates with two Signatures
Deleting Job Templates
Sign Job Results
Activating Job Results
Rejecting Job Results
Verification
Verifying Job Templates
Verifying Job Results
Audit Trail Concept
Actions to be Recorded in the Audit Trail
Checking Audit Trail
Exporting Audit Trail
SEM Deconvolution
Process and Algorithm of SEM Deconvolution
SEM Deconvolution Tool
Application and Workflow Toolkits
Cast Iron Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow
Cast Iron Analysis
Comparative Diagrams
The Concept
General Preparations
General Workflow
Comparative Diagrams
Comparative Diagrams Live
Chart Series Creator
Chart Series Creator Wizard
Comparative Diagrams Setup Tool
Comparative Diagrams Results Workbench
Comparative Diagrams Results View
Grain Size Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
Introduction to Standards
Planimetric Method
Intercept Method
Comparison Method
Intellesis Method
AI Instance Segmentation Method
Supervisor Tasks - Grain Size Analysis Workflow Configuration
Grain Size Analysis (Comparison)
Grain Size Analysis (Intercept)
Grain Size Analysis (Planimetric)
Result View
Result View Comparison Method Workflow
Result View Intercept Method Workflow
Result View Planimetric Method Workflow
Result View of Analysis Workflows with Trained Models
Saving Job Results
Report
Reference
Workbenches & Tasks
Tools
Image Selection Tool
Check Scaling Tool
Frame Setup Tool
Image Segmentation (Intercept) Tool
Image Segmentation (Planimetric) Tool
Interactive Image Segmentation (Intercept) Tool
Interactive Image Segmentation (Planimetric) Tool
Layer Thickness Measurement
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow
Layer Thickness Measurement
Layer Thickness Measurement with Intellesis
Adaptation of Detected Edges
Layer Thickness Measurement Workbench
Layer Chord Editing Tool
Layer Thickness Measurement Setup Tool
Preprocessing Settings Tool
Multiphase Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow for Multiphase
Multiphase Analysis with AI
Multiphase Histogram Tool
Multiphase Histogram Workbench
Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (NMI)
Introduction to Standards
Basic Principles of Inclusion Groupings
ASTM E45
ISO 4967
JIS G 0555
GB/T 10561
DIN EN 10247
SEP 1571
DIN 50602
Comparison of Standards
Concept
Operator Workflow
Supervisor Workflow
Supervisor Tasks - Workflow Configuration
Configuring the NMI Job Template by Switching the Active Branch
Toggling the Visibility of "Run silent" Tasks
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (Sample by Sample)
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Loaded Images
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides (Sample by Sample)
Operator Tasks - NMI Analysis Workflow
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (Sample by Sample)
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides (Sample by Sample)
Standard Template Editor
Opening Standard Templates
Configuring a Modified Standard Template
Adapting NMI Parameter
NMI Global Results View
Changing Inclusion Type
NMI Field Based Inspection View
Updating Live View by Interactive Stage Movement
Representation of Inclusions and Artifacts
Filtering the Field Based Inspection View
Reclassifying Inclusions in ROIs to Artifacts
Understanding the Statistic
Documentation
Data Results
Report
Technical Cleanliness Analysis (TCA)
Overview of Functionality
Applications in Technical Cleanliness
Component Cleanliness
Environmental Cleanliness
Oil Cleanliness
Cleanliness of Medical Devices
Correlative Analysis in Technical Cleanliness
Introduction to Standards
Common Characteristics
Supported Standards
VDA 19 Part 1; Inspection of Component Cleanliness
VDA 19.2 Technical Cleanliness in Assembly - Environment, Logistics, Personnel and Assembly Equipment
ISO 16232 Road Vehicle. Cleanliness of Components and Systems
VDI 2083 Part 21; Cleanroom Technology. Cleanliness of Medical Devices in the Manufacturing Process
ISO 4406 Hydraulic Fluid Power. Fluids. Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles
GB/T 14039 Hydraulic Fluid Power. Fluids. Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles
ISO 4407 Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluid Contamination - Determination of Particulate Contamination by the Counting Method Using an Optical Microscope
GB/T 20082 Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluid Contamination - Determination of Particulate Contamination by the Counting Method using an Optical Microscope
NAS 1638 National Aerospace Standard
SAE AS 4059 Revision G Aerospace Fluid Power - Contamination Classification for Hydraulic Fluids
Particle Test Standard (CC) (2010) Slide D45
Particle Test Standard (CC with OC) (2010) Slide D45
Comparison of Standards
Correlative Analysis
Understanding the Technical Background
POL Camera Technology
Applying Polarization Channel
Concept of Relative Image Brightness and Relative Threshold
Concept
Concept TCA
Concept of S&F with TCA
TCA with GxP
TCA with Intellesis Object Classification
Retraining a Model for TCA
Standard Template Editor
Understanding Approval Rating
Opening Standard Templates
Defining a Standard Template
Defining Basic Template Settings
Defining Length and Width Classes (Workbench Area)
Defining Length and Width Classes (Center Screen Area)
Measurement Parameters for Length and Width Classification
Defining the Approval Logic
Cleanliness/Contamination Classification
Cleanliness/Contamination Codes
Tasks and Workflows
Creating Workflows Using the Workflow Creator Wizard
Workflow Creator Settings
Supervisor Workflow
Acquiring Images - Best Practice
Applying the Shading Correction
Defining an Image Acquisition Profile
Defining the Tiles Region Setting
Defining the Focus Correction Setting
Optional: Using TCA Standard-Specific Calculation workbench
Operator Workflow
Supervisor Tasks - Workflow Configuration for TCA
System Validation with the Particle Test Standard
Best Practice for Particle Test Slide and Standard
Preparation before Using the Particle Test Standard
Configuring the Component Cleanliness Job Template
Generating Dataset
Routinely Measuring and Interpreting Results
Configuring the TCA Job Template by Switching the Active Branch
Switching the Visibility of "Run silent" Tasks in TCA
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow for Illig Method
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Components)
Size Distribution - Branch
Size Distribution Live - Branch
Size Distribution Live EDF/Position List - Branch
Last Workflow Steps Independent of Active Branch
Operator Tasks - TCA-Workflow
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Component)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow for Illig Method
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and ML Object Classification and HM (Component)
Correlative Workflows
Overview: Image Acquisition Workflow TCA with S&F at the LM for Correlative Analysis
Overview: Correlative Workflow with TCA, S&F and ML based Object Classification at the LM
Overview: Performing Correlative Workflow with TCA and S&F at the EM
Understanding the Illig Method
About Filters and Occupancy Rate
Views for Inspection
Size Distribution View
Class Chart - Diagram
Class Chart - Length Class Table
Class Chart - Width Class Table
Scatter Plot
Particle Button Bar
TCA Image Gallery
Filtering Particles
Changing Particle Type
Editing Particle Analysis Results in the Particle Edit View
Particle Selection for EDS Analysis
Marking Particles for EDS Analysis Automatically
Marking Particles for EDS Analysis Manually
Particle Height Measurement
Marking Particles for Height Measurement Automatically
Marking Particles for Height Measurement Manually
Particle Document
Inspecting Results
Interactive Particle Height Measurement View
Correcting Camera Offset
Saving Job Results
Documentation
Reports
Creating EDF Images for the Report
Data Results
Macro Environment
Macro Editor
Macro Editor Menus
Button Bar
Macro List Context Menu
Creating a Macro
Adding a Macro in Job Mode
Copying a Macro in Job Mode
Managing Macros
Running a Macro
Debugging a Macro
Hardware Related Toolkits
Special Modules & Extensions
Coded Microscope
ImageJ
Activating the ImageJ Extension
Installing and Preparing ImageJ
Adding the ImageJ Workbench
Exchanging Images between ZEN core and ImageJ
Release Notes
ZEN core 3.14
New Features & Improvements
Known Issues & Bugs
ZEN core 3.13
New Features & Improvements
Known Issues & Bugs
ZEN core 3.12
New Features & Improvements
ZEN core 3.11
New Features & Improvements
ZEN core 3.10
New Features & Improvements
Software Videos
Getting started with ZEN core
What`s new in ZEN core 3.13
What`s new in ZEN core 3.12
Installation & Setup
System Requirements
ZEISS Microscopy Software
Requirements for ZEN core TCA- and NMI Microscope Systems
Minimum System Requirements for ZEN core NMI Systems
Requirements for Docker Desktop
Defining the Docker Image Location
Adapting the Resource Allocation for Docker Desktop Manually
Deactivating Experimental Docker Features
Compatible Cameras
Compatibility of Windows Versions to Machine Learning and AI Features
Changes to the Operating System
Separation of Operating System and User Data
Setting Up Storage Locations
Moving Default Directories
Configuration of Security Software
Before Installation
After Installation
Default Folders
Temporary Files
System Specific Folders
Summary
Installing ZEN core
Installing Docker Desktop with ZEISS Microscopy Installer
Licensing Software Products
Activating Licenses
Obtaining New Licenses
Installing ZEN Word Add-In
Installing Basler Pylon (for Visioner systems)
Installing Pylon USB3 Vision Driver
Installing Foot Switch
Installing TCA with two digital cameras mounted to a manual dual adapter
Installing Remote API Client (for SEM systems)
Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Start a Specific ZEN core (EM) Profile
Backing Up and Restoring Settings
Troubleshooting
Fixing a failing ZeissPy installation (Ordinal242/MKL-load-failed error)
Removing files from the System32 folder
Setting a new environment variable
Fixing runtime or compatibility issues for externally trained neural networks
Getting started & First Steps
Starting Software
Working with ZEN starter
Closing Software
Consuming Floating Licences
Basic Concepts
User Interface - Home Screen
Operating Modes
Job Mode and Free Mode
Customizing Workspace Zoom and Background Color
User Roles
Overview of Supervisor Tasks
Workbenches and Workbench Categories
Creating and Using Custom Workbenches
Tools and Parameters
Tool Set
Creating a Tool Set
Adding Tools to a Tool Set
Keeping Tool Sets Visible
Renaming a Tool Set
Closing a Tool Set
Templates, Images, and Documents
Data Handling
Basic Functionality
CAD Import
Importing a CAD Model
Creating an Overlay Image
Interactive Measurements
Adjusting Interactive Measurements
Using Interactive Measurement Tools
Layering Interactive Measurements
Adding an Annotation to Interactive Measurements
Editing Interactive Measurements
Hiding an Interactive Measurement
Changing Units of Measurements
Adding Measurements to a Live Image
Formatting Graphical Elements
Manual Extended Focus (EDF)
Acquiring EDF Images
Acquiring an EDF Image Manually
Acquiring an EDF Image Automatically
Panorama
Acquiring a Panorama Image (automatic)
Acquiring a Panorama Image (interactive)
Panorama (automatic) Workbench
Panorama (interactive) Workbench
Panorama Acquisition Options Tool
Third Party Import
ZEN Application Programming Interface
ZEN API User Interface
Supervised API Mode
Unsupervised API Mode
Enabling Unsupervised API Mode
Additional ZEN API Information and Reference
ZEN Data Storage Client
Configuring a ZEN Data Storage Archive
Opening an Image from ZEN Data Storage
Filtering Data in ZEN Data Storage
Creating a Collection for Data
Editing or Deleting a Data Collection
Sharing Job Results in Free Mode
Sharing Job Results in Job Mode
Creating Custom Metadata
Adding an Active Directory User
Browse Results with ZEN Data Storage
Searching and Filtering in Browse Results
Adding Job Results to Collections in Browse Results
Sharing Job Results Directly With Users and Groups
Moving a Single Image from ZEN Data Storage to a Job Result
Browse ZEN Data Storage Dialog
Stored Data Section
Image Control Section
Add to Collection Dialog
Manage Collections Dialog
Add/Edit Collection Dialog
Add Collection Access Dialog
Share and Manage Access Dialog
Load image from ZEN Data Storage Tool
Extended Focus Processing
Toolkits & Modules
Acquisition Toolkits
Multi-Channel Acquisition
Smart Setup
Configuring Multi-Channel Acquisition with Smart Setup
Operator Workflow - Counting Cells
2D Multi-Channel Acquisition Workbench
Channels Tool
Camera - Global Settings Tool
Smart Setup Dialog
Buttons to Optimize Acquisition Parameters
Smart Setup Proposals
Graphical Display of Proposals
Run Experiment Workbench
Select Experiment Tool
Multi-Dimensional Acquisition Workbench
Time Series
Extended Focus Processing
Guided Acquisition
Job Template for Guided Acquisition (Supervisor)
Job Template for Guided Acquisition (Operator)
Tiles & Positions
Acquiring a Tile Image
Acquiring a Tile Image with Extended Depth of Focus
Using Focus Support Points for Tile Images
Preview Images Tool
Tiles Options Tool
Tiles Setup (interactive) Tool
Tiles Setup (free drawing) Tool
Tiles Setup (manual) Tool
Tiles Setup (measurement area) Tool
Tiles Setup (multiple regions) Tool
Tiles Stitching Tool
Tiles (free drawing) Workbench
Tiles (interactive) Workbench
Tiles (manual) Workbench
Tiles (measurement area) Workbench
Tiles (multiple regions) Workbench
Tiles with EDF Workbench
Height Stitching and Blending Tool
Visualization and Analysis Toolkits
3Dxl
Opening an Image in 3D
Animating the 3D Volume
User Interface 3D View
3D Toolbar
3D Rendering Tab
Appearance Tab
Slices Tab
3D Workbench
Create Image Tool
Advanced Processing
Arithmetics
Binary
Edges
Morphology
Segmentation
Image Analysis
Creating an Image Analysis Setting
Running an Image Analysis
Operating the Image Analysis Wizard
Defining Measurement Classes
Specifying Region of Image to be Analyzed (Frame)
Configuring Object Detection (Automatic Segmentation)
Automatically Correcting Object Detection (Condition)
Manually Correcting Object Detection (Interactive Segmentation)
Defining Values to be Measured (Features)
Creating Custom Features
Creating Custom Statistical Features
Previewing Measurement (Measure)
Analysis Tab
Operator Workflow - Counting Cells (Loaded Images)
Image Analysis Workbench
Automatic Measurement Tool
Image Analysis Wizard
Classes
Frame
Automatic Segmentation
Smoothing Section
Sharpen Section
Threshold & Histogram Section
Color Model
Variance Section
Model Section
Select Model Dialog
Subtract BG Section
Object Size & Hole Section
Binary Section
Separate Section
Suppress Section
Segmentation Method Selection Dialog
Region Filter
Region Filter Editor Dialog
Interactive Segmentation
Features
Select Features of Individual Regions Dialog
Select Features of All Regions Dialog
Custom Feature Editor
Statistics
Custom Statistical Feature Editor
Results Preview
Measurement Features
ACP X Unscaled
ACP X Unscaled WCS
ACP Y Unscaled
ACP Y Unscaled WCS
Area
Area Convex (arivis)
Area Cut
Area Cut Unscaled
Area Filled
Area Filled Unscaled
Area Frame
Area Frame Unscaled
Area Percentage of Holes
Area Unscaled
Bound Back
Bound Back Unscaled
Bound Back Unscaled WCS
Bound Back WCS
Bound Bottom
Bound Bottom Unscaled
Bound Bottom Unscaled WCS
Bound Bottom WCS
Bound Center
Bound Center Unscaled
Bound Center Unscaled WCS
Bound Center WCS
Bound Depth
Bound Depth Unscaled
Bound Front
Bound Front Unscaled
Bound Front Unscaled WCS
Bound Front WCS
Bound Height
Bound Height Unscaled
Bound Left
Bound Left Unscaled
Bound Left Unscaled WCS
Bound Left WCS
Bound Right
Bound Right Unscaled
Bound Right Unscaled WCS
Bound Right WCS
Bound Top
Bound Top Unscaled
Bound Top Unscaled WCS
Bound Top WCS
Bound Width
Bound Width Unscaled
Center X
Center X Unscaled
Center X Unscaled WCS
Center X WCS
Center Y
Center Y Unscaled
Center Y Unscaled WCS
Center Y WCS
Center Z
Center Z Unscaled
Center Z Unscaled WCS
Center Z WCS
Circularity (arivis)
Compactness (arivis)
Convexity (arivis)
Count
Count Objects Direct Subclasses
Count per mm2
Diameter
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Filled
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Filled Unscaled
Diameter Maximum Inscribed Circle Unscaled
Diameter Unscaled
Ellipse Angle
Ellipse Angle Unscaled
Ellipse Semi-Major
Ellipse Semi-Major Unscaled
Ellipse Semi-Minor
Ellipse Semi-Minor Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Major
Ellipsoid Semi-Major Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Mean
Ellipsoid Semi-Mean Unscaled
Ellipsoid Semi-Minor
Ellipsoid Semi-Minor Unscaled
Feret Maximum
Feret Maximum (arivis)
Feret Maximum Angle (arivis)
Feret Maximum Unscaled (arivis)
Feret Minimum
Feret Minimum (arivis)
Feret Minimum Angle (arivis)
Feret Minimum Unscaled (arivis)
Feret Ratio (arivis)
Feret Vertical to Maximum (arivis)
Fiber Length
Fiber Length Unscaled
Form Circle
Frame Area Percentage
Frame Area Percentage Cut
Frame Data Area
Intellesis Segmentation
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Segmentation
Workflow Overview for Intellesis Segmentation
Operating Concept Intellesis Segmentation
FAQ/Terminology
Training User Interface Intellesis Segmentation
Intellesis Training Options
Postprocessing Options
Labeling Options
Image Import Section Intellesis Segmentation
Select Channel Dialog
Creating and Training an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Editing Classes
Importing an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Importing Labels from Binary Mask
Converting Segmentations to Labels
Renaming an Intellesis Segmentation Model
Using Deep Learning Networks for Image Segmentation
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Image Analysis
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Image Processing
Using an Intellesis Segmentation Model for Multiphase Analysis
Changing the Tile Border Size for Deep Learning Networks
Using Intellesis Segmentation Models in OAD
Remarks and Additional Information
Feature Extractors
Intellesis Basic Features
Basic Features 25
Basic Features 33
Intellesis Deep Features
Change Border Size Dialog
Tile Border Size Example
Intellesis Segmentation Tool
Intellesis Denoising
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Denoising
Training User Interface Intellesis Denoising
Denoising Parameter Section
Creating and Training an Intellesis Denoising Model
Importing an Intellesis Denoising Model
Exporting an Intellesis Denoising Model
Using an Intellesis Denoising Model for Image Processing
Intellesis Denoising Tool
Intellesis Object Classification
Licensing and Functionalities of Intellesis Object Classification
Workflow Overview for Intellesis Object Classification
Training User Interface Intellesis Object Classification
Classification Settings
Labeling Options Tab
Object Classification Table
Image Import Section Intellesis Object Classification
Creating and Training an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Importing an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Exporting an Intellesis Object Classification Model
Exporting an Intellesis Object Classification Model with Images
Using an Intellesis Object Classification Model for Image Processing
Intellesis Object Classification Workbench
Intellesis Object Classification Tool
Create Result Table Tool
ZEN Connect
Licensing and Functionalities of ZEN Connect
Loading an Image and Adding it to the ZEN Connect Project
Non Image Data
Raman Images
Import and Export
Importing a ZEN Connect Project
Importing an Image into a Session
Exporting Images from a ZEN Connect Project
Exporting a ZEN Connect Project
Exporting a ZEN Connect Project as a Video
Selecting and Clearing Carrier/Holder
Toggling the Display of Region Caption and Frame
Toggling the Visibility of Data
Selecting Region
Panning & Zooming
Toggling View Modes
Alignment
Activating the Alignment Process
Aligning Image Data
Aligning Non Image Data
Aligning Images with ZEN Connect Alignment Workbench
Using Regions of Interest in ZEN Connect
Drawing a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Deleting a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Renaming a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Zooming to a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Moving the Stage to a Region of Interest in ZEN Connect
Adding Measurements to a ZEN Connect Project
Editing Measurements in a ZEN Connect Project
Using the Global-Z slider
Creating a Snapshot of the Workspace
Workbenches/Tasks
Tools
Field of View Width Dialog
Pixel Size Dialog
Context Menu
Zooming
Moving or Hiding Images
Removing Data
Renaming Data
Starting a New Session
Clear Alignment
Shuttle & Find
Shuttle & Find Workflow
Calibrating the S&F Holder
Calibrating the S&F Holder Automatically
Showing SEM Acquisition Data
Correlative Sample Holders
Tips to Ensure Accuracy
GxP
Release Process of Job Templates and Job Results
Status of Job Templates
Activating Job Templates with one Signature
Activating Job Templates with two Signatures
Deleting Job Templates
Sign Job Results
Activating Job Results
Rejecting Job Results
Verification
Verifying Job Templates
Verifying Job Results
Audit Trail Concept
Actions to be Recorded in the Audit Trail
Checking Audit Trail
Exporting Audit Trail
SEM Deconvolution
Process and Algorithm of SEM Deconvolution
SEM Deconvolution Tool
Application and Workflow Toolkits
Cast Iron Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow
Cast Iron Analysis
Comparative Diagrams
The Concept
General Preparations
General Workflow
Comparative Diagrams
Comparative Diagrams Live
Chart Series Creator
Chart Series Creator Wizard
Comparative Diagrams Setup Tool
Comparative Diagrams Results Workbench
Comparative Diagrams Results View
Grain Size Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
Introduction to Standards
Planimetric Method
Intercept Method
Comparison Method
Intellesis Method
AI Instance Segmentation Method
Supervisor Tasks - Grain Size Analysis Workflow Configuration
Grain Size Analysis (Comparison)
Grain Size Analysis (Intercept)
Grain Size Analysis (Planimetric)
Result View
Result View Comparison Method Workflow
Result View Intercept Method Workflow
Result View Planimetric Method Workflow
Result View of Analysis Workflows with Trained Models
Saving Job Results
Report
Reference
Workbenches & Tasks
Tools
Image Selection Tool
Check Scaling Tool
Frame Setup Tool
Image Segmentation (Intercept) Tool
Image Segmentation (Planimetric) Tool
Interactive Image Segmentation (Intercept) Tool
Interactive Image Segmentation (Planimetric) Tool
Layer Thickness Measurement
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow
Layer Thickness Measurement
Layer Thickness Measurement with Intellesis
Adaptation of Detected Edges
Layer Thickness Measurement Workbench
Layer Chord Editing Tool
Layer Thickness Measurement Setup Tool
Preprocessing Settings Tool
Multiphase Analysis
The Concept
General Preparations
General Analysis Workflow for Multiphase
Multiphase Analysis with AI
Multiphase Histogram Tool
Multiphase Histogram Workbench
Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (NMI)
Introduction to Standards
Basic Principles of Inclusion Groupings
ASTM E45
ISO 4967
JIS G 0555
GB/T 10561
DIN EN 10247
SEP 1571
DIN 50602
Comparison of Standards
Concept
Operator Workflow
Supervisor Workflow
Supervisor Tasks - Workflow Configuration
Configuring the NMI Job Template by Switching the Active Branch
Toggling the Visibility of "Run silent" Tasks
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (Sample by Sample)
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Loaded Images
NMI Analysis: Overview of Supervisor Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides (Sample by Sample)
Operator Tasks - NMI Analysis Workflow
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis (Sample by Sample)
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Image Acquisition
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides with Loaded Image Files
NMI Analysis: Overview of Operator Workflow Non-Metallic Inclusion Analysis Nitrides (Sample by Sample)
Standard Template Editor
Opening Standard Templates
Configuring a Modified Standard Template
Adapting NMI Parameter
NMI Global Results View
Changing Inclusion Type
NMI Field Based Inspection View
Updating Live View by Interactive Stage Movement
Representation of Inclusions and Artifacts
Filtering the Field Based Inspection View
Reclassifying Inclusions in ROIs to Artifacts
Understanding the Statistic
Documentation
Data Results
Report
Technical Cleanliness Analysis (TCA)
Overview of Functionality
Applications in Technical Cleanliness
Component Cleanliness
Environmental Cleanliness
Oil Cleanliness
Cleanliness of Medical Devices
Correlative Analysis in Technical Cleanliness
Introduction to Standards
Common Characteristics
Supported Standards
VDA 19 Part 1; Inspection of Component Cleanliness
VDA 19.2 Technical Cleanliness in Assembly - Environment, Logistics, Personnel and Assembly Equipment
ISO 16232 Road Vehicle. Cleanliness of Components and Systems
VDI 2083 Part 21; Cleanroom Technology. Cleanliness of Medical Devices in the Manufacturing Process
ISO 4406 Hydraulic Fluid Power. Fluids. Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles
GB/T 14039 Hydraulic Fluid Power. Fluids. Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles
ISO 4407 Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluid Contamination - Determination of Particulate Contamination by the Counting Method Using an Optical Microscope
GB/T 20082 Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluid Contamination - Determination of Particulate Contamination by the Counting Method using an Optical Microscope
NAS 1638 National Aerospace Standard
SAE AS 4059 Revision G Aerospace Fluid Power - Contamination Classification for Hydraulic Fluids
Particle Test Standard (CC) (2010) Slide D45
Particle Test Standard (CC with OC) (2010) Slide D45
Comparison of Standards
Correlative Analysis
Understanding the Technical Background
POL Camera Technology
Applying Polarization Channel
Concept of Relative Image Brightness and Relative Threshold
Concept
Concept TCA
Concept of S&F with TCA
TCA with GxP
TCA with Intellesis Object Classification
Retraining a Model for TCA
Standard Template Editor
Understanding Approval Rating
Opening Standard Templates
Defining a Standard Template
Defining Basic Template Settings
Defining Length and Width Classes (Workbench Area)
Defining Length and Width Classes (Center Screen Area)
Measurement Parameters for Length and Width Classification
Defining the Approval Logic
Cleanliness/Contamination Classification
Cleanliness/Contamination Codes
Tasks and Workflows
Creating Workflows Using the Workflow Creator Wizard
Workflow Creator Settings
Supervisor Workflow
Acquiring Images - Best Practice
Applying the Shading Correction
Defining an Image Acquisition Profile
Defining the Tiles Region Setting
Defining the Focus Correction Setting
Optional: Using TCA Standard-Specific Calculation workbench
Operator Workflow
Supervisor Tasks - Workflow Configuration for TCA
System Validation with the Particle Test Standard
Best Practice for Particle Test Slide and Standard
Preparation before Using the Particle Test Standard
Configuring the Component Cleanliness Job Template
Generating Dataset
Routinely Measuring and Interpreting Results
Configuring the TCA Job Template by Switching the Active Branch
Switching the Visibility of "Run silent" Tasks in TCA
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow for Illig Method
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Oil)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Components)
Supervisor Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Components)
Size Distribution - Branch
Size Distribution Live - Branch
Size Distribution Live EDF/Position List - Branch
Last Workflow Steps Independent of Active Branch
Operator Tasks - TCA-Workflow
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Component)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow for Illig Method
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Loaded Image with AI based Object Classification (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and HM (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Oil)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition with S&F and ML Object Classification and HM (Components)
Operator Overview: Workflow with Image Acquisition and ML Object Classification and HM (Component)
Correlative Workflows
Overview: Image Acquisition Workflow TCA with S&F at the LM for Correlative Analysis
Overview: Correlative Workflow with TCA, S&F and ML based Object Classification at the LM
Overview: Performing Correlative Workflow with TCA and S&F at the EM
Understanding the Illig Method
About Filters and Occupancy Rate
Views for Inspection
Size Distribution View
Class Chart - Diagram
Class Chart - Length Class Table
Class Chart - Width Class Table
Scatter Plot
Particle Button Bar
TCA Image Gallery
Filtering Particles
Changing Particle Type
Editing Particle Analysis Results in the Particle Edit View
Particle Selection for EDS Analysis
Marking Particles for EDS Analysis Automatically
Marking Particles for EDS Analysis Manually
Particle Height Measurement
Marking Particles for Height Measurement Automatically
Marking Particles for Height Measurement Manually
Particle Document
Inspecting Results
Interactive Particle Height Measurement View
Correcting Camera Offset
Saving Job Results
Documentation
Reports
Creating EDF Images for the Report
Data Results
Macro Environment
Macro Editor
Macro Editor Menus
Button Bar
Macro List Context Menu
Creating a Macro
Adding a Macro in Job Mode
Copying a Macro in Job Mode
Managing Macros
Running a Macro
Debugging a Macro
Hardware Related Toolkits
Special Modules & Extensions
Coded Microscope
ImageJ
Activating the ImageJ Extension
Installing and Preparing ImageJ
Adding the ImageJ Workbench
Exchanging Images between ZEN core and ImageJ
Homepage
ZEN core
...
Installation & Setup
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Fixing a failing ZeissPy installation (Ordinal242/MKL-load-failed error)
Fixing runtime or compatibility issues for externally trained neural networks
This chapter contains information on how to tackle common problems.