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<7. Trouble Shooting>
IM 80J01A01-01E
7.2 Trouble Shooting during Imaging
Problem Probable Cause / Corrective Action
The image cannot be acquired. / The
acquired image is dark. It might be that the exposure time is
short.
⇒
Set it longer.
It might be that the laser intensity is
low.
⇒
Set it higher.
It might be that the imaging camera is
not recognized.
⇒
Restart the whole system
properly. Please refer to
3.2
Starting and Shutting Down.
It might be that the microplate is not
set in precisely.
⇒
Set it so the
“A1” well locates on
the left rear position from the front
of CQ1 Main Unit.
⇒
Set it so that 4 corners set on
stage precisely.
It might be that the slideglass(es) are
(is) not set in proper direction.
⇒
Set it(them) in proper direction(s).
⇒
Set slide glass to move over to left
side of sample holder.
It might be that the door of CQ Main
Unit opens.
⇒
Close it.
It might be that the key switch of
Utility Box is OFF.
⇒
Turn the key switch ON.
⇒
Confirm ONLINE and Laser: ON in
status panel (refer to
5.7 Status
Panel )
⇒
Confirm that contrast setting is
proper. (Refer to page
5-117 )
It might be that viewer status is
turned to undisplayed (
).
⇒
Turn it to displayed status ( ).
(Refer to page 5-117 )
Image become bright suddenly Confirm whether the check box
“Laser Enhancement” of “Imaging”
window is checked or not.
⇒
If checked, laser power can
increase suddenly.
⇒
Confirm that contrast setting is
proper. (Refer to page
5-117 )
The laser autofocus does not operate
properly. It might be that there are scratches /
dusts on the bottom surface of
sample.
⇒
Clean the surface and remove
dusts and water on it.
⇒
Use the sample without scratches
on the bottom surface.
Sample vessel might tilt
⇒
Remove sample vessel once and
set it again carefully.