Leica TCS SP8 SMD, User Manual

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Ambient Conditions
8 Ambient Conditions
Here you can find a summary of the information regarding the size and design of the room
and the general requirements regarding ambient conditions. Be absolutely sure to comply
with the ambient conditions.
8.1 General Requirements Regarding Ambient Conditions
• You may use the system only in indoor areas that are dust-free. The room must be free
of dust, oil and chemical vapors.
• Avoid direct sunlight and vibrations, since these can distort measurements and
micrographic scans. We also recommend using a room that can be completely
darkened.
• The room must meet national safety regulations for laser safety areas.
• Never expose the system to rain, fluids, or humidity. Do not set up the system under
water pipes, air-conditioning systems, or other piping. Otherwise, this could cause fire
and electrical shocks to the system and the electrical components.
• The room should be equipped with a telephone connection to contact Leica
Microsystems CMS GmbH for phone support. For RemoteCare, an Internet connection is
also needed.
• The system should be set up in a separate room, in order to be able to provide a constant
temperature and appropriate ambient lighting without having to address needs of other
systems, instruments, and room users.
Temperature range for
operation 18 to 25 °C (64 to 77 °F)
optimum optical behavior 22 °C ± 1 °C (72 °F ± 1.8 °F)
Pollution degree 2 (protect system against dust)
Permitted relative humidity 20 to 60% (non-condensing)
Maximum location elevation 2000 m above sea level
• HyD RLDs are cooled. To ensure optimal performance from the detectors, the humidity
of the surrounding air must not exceed 60% at 25°C. To prevent potential damage due to
condensation, the cooling shuts off automatically if its value is exceeded.
8.2 Vibrations
Vibrations must be reduced to a minimum; for that reason, do not set up the system near any
of the following sources of vibration: shakers, ultracentrifuges, pumps, compressors,
refrigerators, vending machines, elevators.
Frequency range [5 Hz – 30 Hz] less than 30 μ m/s root mean square
Frequency range [> 30 Hz] less than 60 μ m/s root mean square
Maximum tolerable vibrations: