Section 9
Troubleshooting for Saturn 5™ Laser System
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SECTION 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING FOR SATURN 5 LASER SYSTEM
*Some microscope port selectors do not return to exactly the same position when moved. Check the
target alignment each time the port selector is moved.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No lights on control unit
No power input
Check the power supply is
plugged in to the mains and
switched on
Incorrect power supply
Use only the power supply
provided
No video image
Camera not connected
Make sure camera is
connected to PC and to power
supply if appropriate
Incorrect camera settings
Check brightness/contrast
settings (section How to view
live image)
Microscope camera port not
selected
Select camera port
Laser having no effect
Wrong objective used
Only use the red Saturn 5
Laser System objective
Target misaligned
Check alignment
Port selector misaligned
Check port selector is in
correct position*
Dirt on fibre optic
Service required
Embryo above dish surface
Check the embryo is touching
the dish surface
Dirt on fibre optic
Service required
Hole size smaller than expected
Kinked fibre optic
Straighten fibre optic patch
lead - minimum bend radius
50mm
Embryo too cold
Check temperature should be
37°C
Dirt/oil on objective
Clean objective
Hole size larger than expected
Excessive pulse width
Choose smaller hole size
Hole Size Indicator not calibrated
Check calibration. Check for
negative gradient
Laser position inaccurate
Port selector misaligned
Check port selector is in
correct position*
Calibration not done
Calibrate each time unit is
switched on