NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
LSM 510
DuoScan
Carl Zeiss
General
LSM 510 META
DuoScan
1-2
B 45-0021 e
03/06
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NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
1.1 General
The LSM 510 and LSM 510 META laser scanning microscope, including its original accessories and
compatible accessories from other manufacturers, may only be used for the purpose of microscopic
techniques.
Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM) are intended for high resolution imaging of biological or material
samples, whereby in contrast to wide field microscopy the specimen is illuminated raster-fashion with a
focused laser beam and the optical arrangement prevents light from out-of-focus regions of the
specimen contributing to image formation.
Installation and commissioning of the LSM 510 and LSM 510 META system must be performed
by authorized Carl Zeiss service staff. The system should not be used prior to instruction by a
Carl Zeiss representative.
The manufacturer will not assume liability for any malfunction or damage caused by anything
other than the intended use of the LSM 510 or LSM 510 META or individual modules or parts
of it, nor by any repair or other service operation performed or attempted by persons other
than duly authorized service staff. Any such action will invalidate any claim under warranty,
including parts not directly affected by such action. This also includes the modification of the
system computer with new cards, etc. by the user. The use of a camera at the base port of
Axiovert 200 M Combi stands is not allowed for reasons of laser safety. Any manipulation will
result in the loss of warranty of laser safety.
Please read also the notes on device safety and manuals of the microscope, the HBO, the HAL and
additional optional devices, if ordered, as the UV Laser, the piezo focusing device, the heating inserts and
the Ti:Sa Laser.
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As the system is largely operated via menus on a computer, you should be familiar with the
principles of the operating system and its WINDOWS, WINDOWS 2000 or Windows XP graphical
user interface. The respective manuals are supplied together with the programs.
The LSM 510 and LSM 510 META are devices that belong to laser hazard class 3B. The systems
are equipped with safety interlocks that comply with laser hazard class 3B and 4. If equipped
with a Ti:Sa Laser (see list in section 1.6), the LSM 510 and LSM 510 META are devices that
belong to laser hazard class 4. WHO recommendations concerning health and industrial
protection when handling laser devices must be observed. The operator of the unit must also
observe all and any relevant statutory accident prevention regulations. The user is referred to
the safety data sheet provided together with the manual.
