Leica TCS SP8 SMD, User Manual

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General Safety Notes
5.5 Electrical Safety
• This system is designed for connection to grounded (earthed) outlets. The grounding
plug performs an important safety function. To avoid the risk of electrical shock or
damage to the instrument, do not disable this feature. Operation without grounded
sockets is not permitted.
• Make sure that the supply voltage at the system remains in an approved tolerance range
(100 V~ - 240 V~ ±10%).
• The system may be connected to a power supply with ground protection conductor only!
Do not interfere with the grounding function by using an extension cord without a ground
wire. Any interruption of the ground wire inside or outside of the system, or release of
the ground wire connection, can cause the system to become hazardous. Intentionally
disconnecting the ground protection conductor is not permitted.
• Before any cleaning or servicing, de-energize the entire system. To do so, use the power
switches of all components and disconnect all power cables from the power supply.
• Only use the power cable included or provided by your local Leica service technicians
for connecting individual peripheral devices to the power supply.
• Fuses inside the system may be replaced only by authorized Leica service employees. If
you have any further questions, please directly contact the Leica branch office in your
country.
• Check that the actual line voltage corresponds to the value configured on the PDL-800-
B or D laser driver.
5.6 Contact with Liquids
• To avoid the risk of electrical shock and fire hazards, never expose the system to rain or
moisture.
• Do not allow any liquid to enter the system housing or come into contact with any
electrical components.
• Avoid condensation.
• The system must be completely dry before connecting it to the power supply or turning
it on.
• Do not operate the system if coolant is leaking or has leaked.
5.7 Malfunction of the System
You must immediately disconnect the system from the power supply if any of the following
occur:
• The emission warning indicator is not lit after being switched on using the detachable-
key switch.
• The indicator continues to be lit after being switched off using the keyswitch
• Scanning of the specimen is not activated after being switched on properly (laser
radiation in the specimen area).