IVIS
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Lumina XRMS Series III Hardware Manual
Chapter 7 | Basic Operation
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7.4 Door Operation
The IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III imaging chamber door has custom designed hinges, seals, and a
four-point closure mechanism. The door is designed to provide a light-tight seal over numerous
opening/closing cycles and should close easily without excessive handle turning resistance.
The door has shielding to prevent the escape of X-ray radiation and should not be tampered with or
modified in any way. The door also contains part of the X-ray safety interlock system. This
component is a copper plug attached to, but insulated from, the door. When the door is open, this plug
removes part of the electrical circuit powering the X-ray source. If the copper plug becomes damaged
in anyway, do not operate the X-ray function of the system, and contact PerkinElmer Technical
Support (see
). Never try to defeat its function by defeating its purpose or modifying the
mating safety interlock. This safety interlock should be visually inspected daily for signs of
malfunction.
Stage Curtain
The stage curtain attached to the IVIS imaging chamber platform covers the empty space beneath the
platform (
). The stage curtain serves as a reminder to not place anything below the
platform. The curtain attaches to the platform by a bar that is held in place by clips at two locations.
If it is necessary to access this area, the curtain can be easily removed and replaced.
To release the rod and curtain from the clips, pull the stage rod slightly forward. Do not allow the
curtain to retract around the roller. To reattach the rod, push the rod back into the clips.
NOTE:
Be careful to use only tubing and other plumbing fixtures that do not
fluoresce or phosphoresce (glow) in the imaging chamber. Contact PerkinElmer
Technical Support for a list of acceptable materials (see
).
!
WARNING!
Do not try to open door when any status light is red (either the "X-Ray
ON" or the green/red instrument status light located at the lower right hand
corner of the instrument). If the door handle is actuated when the status light is
red, the acquisition is immediately discontinued and the X-ray source will need
to be re-armed. The solenoid door lock will prevent physically opening the door
until it has been unlocked in the Living Image
®
software.
Figure 7.5
Stage Curtain
Platform
Clip
Clip