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Manual
Chapter 1 –
Introduction
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1.2
General
The MITICO motorized integrated TIRF illumination combiner is compatible with the Olympus
microscope frames IX81S1F-FRAP, IX81S1F-FRAP-ZDC, and IX71S1F-FRAP, as well as a range of
diode laser systems between 405 nm and 700 nm provided that they meet the following requirements:
•
Every laser unit must have an input remote-control safety interlock that must be connected to the
central laser emergency stop and which interrupts the laser radiation in case of danger (EN 60825-
1:2003, Sect. 4.4 and 10.2). Furthermore, every laser unit must have a key-activated main power
switch in the sense of EN 60825-1:2003, Sect. 4.5).
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Provided that the laser units can be operated independently they must have their own emission
warning display (audible or visible) (EN 60825-1:2003, Sect. 4.6).
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The combined power of all employed and/or connected laser powers must not exceed 500 mW.
This instructions manual describes the hardware components of the
scanning FRAP system,
and their installation. It also explains the software configuration and the use o the system.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the entire system to ensure safety and optimum performance.
We recommend studying this manual as well as the software and hardware manuals of the imaging
system thoroughly before operating the
scanning FRAP system. Keep this manual close to the
imaging station for future reference.
The
scanning FRAP system meets the CE requirements:
•
EN61326 Class A
•
EN60825
1.3
Components
The
scanning FRAP system consists of the following components:
a
Laser shutter hand switch LAS-MC with key with emergency interrupter and key-controlled switch
to maintenance mode
b
Laser safety break-out box LAS-BOB
c
Laser safety stage cover with translucent laser safety glass that allows following the beam position
d
Laser safety ocular shutter
e
Manual
The
software module for the
imaging software is likewise required as well as at least
one laser, favorably a dedicated OSIS FRAP diode laser:
Furthermore the following scanner head and controller shall be used (Rapp Optoelectronic):