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Page 1: ...DirectFRAP Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...ce Unless explicitly authorized dissemination or duplication of this document and commercial exploitation or communication of its contents are not permitted Persons in contravention of this copyright...

Page 3: ...ver Z1 Stand 27 2 3 5 Remote Control Switch for Laser Operation 28 2 4 System Overview DirectFRAP Imaging System 29 2 5 Diaphragm Size and Objective Magnification 30 2 6 Optical Fibers for the Applica...

Page 4: ...nt Care 49 5 2 Instrument Maintenance 49 5 3 Troubleshooting 50 5 4 Changing the Beam Combiner 51 5 5 Changing the Fuses 52 5 5 1 Signal Distribution Box 52 5 5 2 Laser Bench Tower 52 5 5 3 Laser Benc...

Page 5: ...19 EU The warning and information symbols explained below will help you recognize at a glance the type and purpose of the notes included in this operating manual CAUTION This symbol indicates a poten...

Page 6: ...ver microscope B 46 0111 ZEN software description blue edition Online version Operating manual for the installation of peripherals B 40 650 Operating manual for the computer system Operating manual fo...

Page 7: ...d with a safety key switch Always keep the key for the laser key switch and where applicable the keys for any other laser starter switches in places which are not accessible to persons who are not aut...

Page 8: ...er cable before opening the device and replacing fuses Only use fuses which comply with the specifications on the fuse carriers and in this manual The use of makeshift fuses and short circuiting of fu...

Page 9: ...ing system is permitted in closed rooms only Please consider that the DirectFRAP imaging system is a high precision opto electronic instrument Improper handling of the instrument may easily affect its...

Page 10: ...with Follow the operating manual for the HXP 120V illumination unit provided by the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s instructions for changing the lamp Otherwise lamp changes carry a risk of bu...

Page 11: ...s Fig 1 1 Service interfaces between Laser Bench Tower and laser manipulation slider CAUTION The fiber mounts Fig 1 1 1 and 2 may be detached by Carl Zeiss Service staff only If one fiber end is not f...

Page 12: ...and Cell Observer SD optional CAUTION The fiber mountings in the Laser Bench Rack Fig 1 2 1 on the laser manipulation slider Fig 1 2 3 and on the optional Laser TIRF slider Fig 1 2 2 and Cell Observer...

Page 13: ...on the sideport of the microscope CAUTION The screws Fig 1 3 1 on the retaining ring Fig 1 3 2 for the camera adapter should only be unscrewed by Carl Zeiss service technicians Non observance involve...

Page 14: ...Camera adapter camera protective cover customer interface The camera adapter Fig 1 4 1 is equipped with an interlock connection two reflected light barriers which automatically closes the laser shutt...

Page 15: ...e HXP 120 coupling adapter 2 HXP 120 optical waveguide HXP 120 illumination unit CAUTION The screws Fig 1 5 8 of the safety clamp Fig 1 5 9 for the optical waveguide on the coupling adapter and the sa...

Page 16: ...ce CAUTION The clamping screw Fig 1 6 1 may be detached by Carl Zeiss Service staff only If the lamp housing is removed laser class 3B radiation will emerge Non observance involves the risk of eye dam...

Page 17: ...ve the warning and information labels affixed to the DirectFRAP imaging system and Axio Observer microscope Check that all these labels are attached If one of the labels is missing contact Carl Zeiss...

Page 18: ...ment Safety Carl Zeiss Safety Instructions DirectFRAP 18 423635 9001 701 05 2014 Fig 1 8 Warning and information labels on the laser manipulation slider Fig 1 9 Warning and information labels on the l...

Page 19: ...Notes on Instrument Safety DirectFRAP Safety Instructions Carl Zeiss 05 2014 423635 9001 701 19 Fig 1 10 Warning and information labels on the laser bench tower...

Page 20: ...rovided for defects caused by natural wear wearing parts in particular and improper use The instrument manufacturer shall not be liable for damage caused by faulty operation negligence or any other ta...

Page 21: ...Axio Observer Z1 Components required for laser safety of the DirectFRAP imaging system for laser manipulation combined with Axio Observer DirectFRAP Upgrade 431007 0000 000 431007 9901 000 431007 9902...

Page 22: ...diately following processes in the cell are observed through fluorescence The analysis provides detailed information on the mobility of molecules in the cell The optical system of the laser manipulati...

Page 23: ...vice for microscope and peripheral units Laser Bench Tower with fiber coupling or Laser Bench Rack with a maximum of three fiber couplings Laser manipulation slider with multimode fiber PC with workin...

Page 24: ...e microscope The optical design of the DirectFRAP imaging system allows the simultaneous use of the HXP 120 V illuminator and the laser manipulation unit 1 Rotary button to center the diaphragm in Y d...

Page 25: ...es and the corresponding electronics are housed either in the Laser Bench Tower or in the Laser Bench Rack depending on the equipment version selected The Laser Bench Tower and Rack are connected to t...

Page 26: ...Instrument Description and Main Features DirectFRAP 26 423635 9001 701 05 2014 2 3 3 Signal Distribution Box The system components are connected to the signal distribution box see operating manual SVB...

Page 27: ...four ports of the distribution box Fig 2 6 3 and 4 are used to connect the following components Type A connection Laser manipulation slider TIRF slider remote control switch for laser operation Type B...

Page 28: ...ider and the distribution box for laser safety The remote control switch for laser operation can be used to toggle between laser illumination and conventional use of the microscope The laser control b...

Page 29: ...INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION DirectFRAP System Overview DirectFRAP Imaging System Carl Zeiss 05 2014 423635 9001 701 29 2 4 System Overview DirectFRAP Imaging System Fig 2 8 System overview...

Page 30: ...6 1 20 1 3 9 12 8 2 5 8 0 5 1 16 7 3 2 10 6 2 1 6 6 12 Free position 13 5 0 20 1 3 2 12 8 2 0 8 0 4 2 16 7 2 7 10 6 1 7 6 6 14 10 2 20 1 6 4 12 8 4 0 8 0 8 4 16 7 5 3 10 6 3 3 6 6 15 5 0 20 1 3 2 12...

Page 31: ...magnification or phase contrast objectives are not suited for laser manipulation 2 6 Optical Fibers for the Application of the DirectFRAP Laser Manipulation Slider The optical fiber needed for this ap...

Page 32: ...rk position Laser manipulation slider Transmitted light illuminator mount Eyepiece shutter Reflector turret Laser safety cover for reflected light Camera input on sideport Reflected light illumination...

Page 33: ...Observer Z1 without external power supply unit approx 15 kg Laser manipulation slider approx 1 kg Signal distribution box approx 2 kg Laser Bench Tower 25 5 kg Laser Bench Rack 52 5 kg Laser Bench Rac...

Page 34: ...60 Hz Power consumption max 300 VA Laser Bench Tower coupling module Environment for use Closed rooms Protection class I Ingress protection rating IP 20 Overvoltage category II Line voltage range 100...

Page 35: ...IP 20 Overvoltage category II Line voltage range 100 V AC to 240 V AC 10 Change of line voltage is not required Line frequency 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 60 VA Fuses 2x T 2 0 A H 250 V VP 232 2 ex...

Page 36: ...nce with DIN EN 61010 1 IEC 61010 1 including CSA and UL directives Overvoltage category II Laser Bench Tower Laser Bench Rack Laser Bench Rack 3F Laser wavelength range 400 nm to 643 nm Laser class 3...

Page 37: ...etrofitted and adjusted in any case by the Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Service or persons authorized by the manufacturer If used as intended see Section 2 1 on page 21 the DirectFRAP imaging system can...

Page 38: ...outlets at a maximum distance of 1 5 m from the Laser Bench Tower or Rack are required to connect the system Use the three multiple socket outlets delivered to connect the system components see Fig 3...

Page 39: ...bient Conditions 1 Operation specified power T 22 C 3 C without interruption 24 h per day independent of whether the system is operating or switched off 2 Operation reduced power T 15 C to 35 C any co...

Page 40: ...e with the intended use In particular Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH cannot guarantee laser safety in such a case Due to the use of high magnification objectives e g Plan Fluar 100x 1 45 Oil it is advisab...

Page 41: ...manipulation e g on the floor it must not stand on the vibration damped table Clamp the fiber into the holding clip Fig 3 3 1 Connect the CAN connector Fig 3 3 2 of the fiber oscillator with a free C...

Page 42: ...mit stop is reached Fix the laser manipulation slider as follows Introduce an Allen screwdriver Fig 3 4 2 through the slot of the laser manipulation slider into the fixing wheel of the fixing unit Fig...

Page 43: ...u are not exposed to the radiation of such lasers In particular never look into the laser beam 4 1 Control and Functional Elements 4 1 1 DirectFRAP Imaging System 1 Rotary button to center the diaphra...

Page 44: ...ench Tower 1 Power input 4 Power input 2 Toggle switch Tower O I 5 Key switch Laser ON OFF 3 Power output Fig 4 2 Control and functional elements of the Laser Bench Tower 4 1 3 Laser Bench Rack Laser...

Page 45: ...er key switch on laser bench tower or rack to ON Bring the required objective into position Bring required filter set into position Start the ZEN software blue edition The system is now ready for oper...

Page 46: ...ecognizable in the live image Focus the laser manipulation slider Fig 4 1 4 i e focus sharply on the currently selected diaphragm CAUTION The free position see table on page 30 is not suited for this...

Page 47: ...s the region desired for manipulation Select now the filter combination for the manipulation process see table on the next page Trigger laser pulses via the ZEN software blue edition and evaluate the...

Page 48: ...pty position FS 74 No additional component required Conversion of Dendra or Eos 405m 488m i 561i FS 38 Empty position FS 76 FS 82 b Additional excitation filter from FS 82 FS 76 Reversible on off swit...

Page 49: ...instruments Do not use any solvents Dry the cleaned surfaces with a lint free cloth Cleaning of glass surfaces To remove dirt or fingerprints from glass surfaces use a clean optics cleaning cloth To...

Page 50: ...o vertical position Reflector turret not clicked into position or pulled out Click reflector turret into position or push it in The remote plug on the safety distributor box is not connected or the li...

Page 51: ...ide Fig 5 3 3 of the beam combiner has a beveled edge Fig 5 3 1 or corner Fig 5 3 2 Place the spring Fig 5 2 2 on the beam combiner with the narrow short side of the frame touching the deepest point i...

Page 52: ...emove the fuse carrier Fig 5 4 1 by pulling it towards you You may use a small screwdriver if necessary Remove the fuses Fig 5 4 2 from the fuse holder and insert new fuses 2x type T1 A H 250 V Push t...

Page 53: ...Tower Coupling Module Switch off the instrument by means of the power switch Disconnect the power plug Pull out fuse carrier Fig 5 6 1 and 3 Replace relevant fuses 2x T4 0 A H 250 and 1x T1 0 A H 250...

Page 54: ...7 2 is mounted CAUTION The camera adapter Fig 5 7 1 is firmly fastened to the sideport by means of a retaining ring Fig 5 7 3 and must not be removed Non observance involves the risk of eye damage Fig...

Page 55: ...pe or from the coupling connector see Fig 1 5 on page 15 Fig 5 8 HXP connection Switch off HXP 120 Remove the protective cap Fig 5 8 1 from the sensor ring Fig 5 8 2 which is fastened to the illuminat...

Page 56: ...clean surface with the underside facing downwards Loosen the fixing ring Fig 5 10 1 of the wished position using the mounting plate of the tool kit and remove it Insert the filter Fig 5 10 2 with the...

Page 57: ...g the 3 mm ball end Allen key Mount the sensor ring of the safety kit for HXP 120 Fig 5 11 7 right at the mount Fig 5 11 3 of the filter wheel Insert the plug Fig 5 11 4 of the filter wheel into the C...

Page 58: ...Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Service or by explicitly authorized specialist staff To ensure optimum settings and trouble free functioning of your DirectFRAP imaging system over a longer period of time we rec...

Page 59: ...ching HBO Mercury vapor short arc lamp for fluorescence IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IP Ingress Protection protection rating for housing ISO International Standardization Organization...

Page 60: ...r Bench Rack 44 Laser Bench Tower 44 Control and functional elements 43 D Diaphragm size 30 Dimensions 33 DirectFRAP imaging system 21 43 E Experiment 47 F Fiber oscillator 41 Functional principle 22...

Page 61: ...20 O Objective magnification 30 Operation 33 43 47 Optical fiber 31 P Power requirements 38 R Remote control switch for laser operation 28 S Safety instructions 7 Service interfaces 11 Service request...

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