Method for optically detecting an illuminated sample in several detection channels

<?claim ?>Method for the optical detection of an illuminated sample in a plurality of detection channels in a scanning microscope system, via a dispersing element, to which a multi-channel detector is arranged downstream takes place spectral splitting of the light emitted by the sample, wherein for at least one channel an upper and / or lower limit value is set, and with respect to its mode is changed upon reaching this limit, the detection channel, by the detection channel is switched off or changed its gain, or there is a feedback to the light source to change the illumination parameters or the signals of the detection channel in the further processing are not considered.