NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
LSM 710 and LSM 780
Carl Zeiss
General
Systems
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02/2010
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NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
1.1
General
The LSM 710, LSM 780, LSM 710 NLO and LSM 780 NLO laser scanning microscopes as well as the
ConfoCor 3, including their original accessories and compatible accessories from other manufacturers,
may only be used for the purpose of microscopic and spectroscopic 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.
The ConfoCor 3 spectroscope is used for fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, whereas the beam is
parked in a sample, which might consist of a solution or a cell, fluorescence fluctuations recorded and
analyzed by the so-called correlation function.
Installation and commissioning of the LSM 710 and LSM 780 systems and ConfoCor 3 systems
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 710 and LSM 780 systems or ConfoCor 3 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 Axio Observer.Z1 SP stands with motorized beam path switching 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 WINDOWS operating system and its graphical user interface. The respective
manuals are supplied together with the programs.
The LSM 710 and LSM 780 systems and ConfoCor 3 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 1.8), the LSM 710 and LSM 780 systems
and ConfoCor 3 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.
The LSM 710 and LSM 780 systems and ConfoCor 3 meets the EMC requirements for EN 55011 Class A
(intended use in industrial environment). If the LSM is operated in a residential area or in a small trade
area other devices may be influenced by conducted or radiated disturbance. In this case special EMC
measures are required.
