Leica TCS SP8 SMD, User Manual

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Switching On the System
13 Switching On the System
The TCS SP8 SMD is available in different versions. You must precisely follow the switch-on
sequence that applies to your system variant. During FLIM experiments, it is also possible
to operate the system with a compact supply unit.
13.1 Confocal System with Flexible Supply Unit
NOTICE Damage is possible when contacting the specimen stage
When using an inverted microscope, the illuminator arm must be swung
back before the system start and LAS AF start because the stage can
damage the condenser, the objective or the specimen during
initialization.
1. If you are using a fluorescence lamp EL6000, switch it on first.
Figure 61: EL6000
2. If you are using a HyD RLD, switch it on at its supply unit (see Figure 80 ). You can find
additional information on the HyD RLD in Chapter 13.3 .
3. Switch on the workstation and the microscope on the main switch board of the flexible
supply unit (see Figure 62, item 1 ). You do not have to start the operating system—it
starts automatically when you switch on the workstation. Wait until the startup process
has concluded.
NOTICE Objective damage is possible when contacting the specimen stage
When using an upright microscope, the specimen stage must be moved
down before the system start and LAS AF start because it could come
into contact with the objective during initialization and damage the
objective.