GE ImageQuant LAS 4000, Original Instructions Manual

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6.1 Problems with the exposed image
Countermeasure Cause Phenomenon
Shorten the exposure time or check the
iris setting Image is overexposed
An appropriate image does not
appear
Make the exposure time longer or check
the iris setting Image is underex-
posed
Adjust the focus correctly The focus is not cor-
rectly adjusted
Clean the tray, lens and filter. See Chap-
ter 5 Maintenance, on page 61. The tray, lens or filter
are dirty
Install the correct filter The wrong filter is in
place
Install the correct lens The wrong lens is in-
stalled
Change to the correct sample tray The wrong sample
tray is being used
Select the correct light source The wrong light
source is selected
Expose the Flat Frame again The Flat Frame file is
not exposed correctly
Place the sample correctly on the sample
tray and place the tray at the correct tray
position The size of the object
to be exposed does
not coincide with the
exposed area
Close the ImageQuant LAS 4000 door and
expose the image again The ImageQuant LAS
4000 door is not
closed completely
Light leaks on the image
Avoid direct sunlight Exposure to direct
sunlight
Quit the ImageQuant LAS 4000 Control
Software and wait until the operation en-
vironment meets the required specifica-
tions Dew condensation in
the optical system
The image appears misty
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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Problems with the exposed image