Version 1.4 rev 23 Oct 2017
Aspen
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PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST
1. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Andor, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
2. Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety, manual handling and operating
instructions located either on the product, supplied documentation, or in this guide.
3. Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.
4. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the product and the enclosure must not be opened. Only authorised
service personnel may service this equipment.
5. This equipment has not been designed and manufactured for the medical diagnosis of patients.
6. Only the correctly specified mains supply should be used.
7. Replacement fuse must be of same type and rating.
8. Only the AC/DC external power supply provided with the product should be used.
9. If your camera has a protective earth which is connected through the earth pin of the external power supply.
ensure that this is plugged into the buildings earth system via the mains socket. Do not tamper with any
earthing measures.
10. Only the power supply cord provided with the product should be used. Should this not be correct for your
geographical area, contact your local representative.
11. Make sure the power supply cord is located so that it will not be subject to damage and is accessible in case
emergency disconnection is required. If replacement of the detachable power supply cord is required, ensure
replacement is of same type and rating.
12. Ensure that the fans are not blocked and that there is clearance (100mm) to enable sufficient airflow for cooling.
13. While running an experiment, try to keep room temperature as stable as possible.
14. Performance of the system may be adversely affected by rapidly changing environmental conditions or
operation outside of the operating conditions specified in Technical Specifications (Section 8).
15. This product is not designed to provide protection from ionising radiation. Any customer using this product in
such an application should provide their own protection.
16. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause electromagnetic interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
17. Shielded I/O cables must be used when operating this equipment.
18. Pollution Degree 2. Normally only non-conductive Pollution occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary
conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
19. Your product is a precision scientific instrument containing fragile components. Always handle it with care.
20. Do not wet or spill liquids on the product, and do not store or place liquids on the product.
21. If spillage occurs on the product, switch off power immediately, and wipe off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
22. If any ingress of liquids has occurred or is suspected, unplug the mains cables, do not use, and contact
Customer Support.
23. Do not expose the product to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
24. Do not expose the product to open flames.
25. Do not allow objects to fall on the product.
26. Refer to Section 6 for Cleaning information.
This symbol means that the surface it is applied to may become hot. Under normal conditions the surface
will not exceed 75°C in an ambient of 25°C. However, in a fault scenario (such as insufficient ventilation
clearance), the surface may reach over 120 °C in a maximum ambient of 25°C.
