CHAPTER 1 - NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
ZEISS
General
LSM 880
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General
The LSM 880 and LSM 880 NLO laser scanning microscopes, 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.
Installation and commissioning of the LSM 880 system must be performed by authorized ZEISS
service staff. The system should not be used prior to instruction by a ZEISS representative.
The manufacturer will not assume liability for any malfunction or damage caused by anything
other than the intended use of the LSM 880 system 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, the HXP,
and additional optional devices, if ordered, as the UV Laser, the piezo focusing device, the heating
inserts, the Ti:Sa laser and the OPO (optical parametric oscillator).
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 880 system is a device that belongs to laser hazard class 3B. The system is equipped
with safety interlocks that comply with laser hazard class 3B and 4. If equipped with a Ti:Sa
laser (see list in section 8), the LSM 880 system is a device that belongs 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 880 system 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.
