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Illumination Combiner, User Manual
Chapter 3 – Safety Precautions and Handling
Instructions
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Direct exposure to the laser light is possible at the following positions:
•
The laser system’s housing at the fiber port if the fiber is removed
•
The exit of the laser fiber
•
The fiber coupling of the widefield illumination system to the
illuminator system
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The beam path of the microscope
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Any microscope port, which includes the entrance ports because the laser light can be reflected
within the microscope
•
The light output port of the widefield illumination system
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The objective tip or – if no objective is mounted – a free nose piece position
3.2
General Safety Precautions
a
Always use power cords and power supplies provided or approved by Olympus Soft Imaging Solu-
tions or the manufacturer of your laser system.
b
Provide unimpaired access to the emergency shutter switch at the LAS-MC manual control and to
the main power switches.
c
Only those lasers may be connected that comply the laser safety regulations as described in Chap-
ter 1.2.
d
Always make sure that the grounding terminal of the laser system and the wall outlet are connected
properly. If the system is not grounded, Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions cannot warrant the elec-
trical safety and proper performance of the product.
e
Please refer to the user manuals of the respective laser manufacturer for adequate safety precau-
tions and proper usage.
f
If the equipment is not used as specified in this manual, the safety and performance may be im-
paired. In addition the equipment may be damaged and warranty may be lost. Use the equipment
only as outlined in this instruction manual.
Olympus Soft Imaging Solutions GmbH accepts no liability for any health damages caused
by improper use of the lasers and laser related setup!