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2 Requirements | 2.2 Location Requirements
2.1.4 Vibration
Vibrations can be caused e.g. by heavy-duty machinery installed on the same floor or even in the
same building as well as transport facilities operated nearby. Depending on the floor stability and
construction, even walking in the room or in the hallways may affect the image quality.
Allowable vibration values (under operating conditions on system table):
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Less than Vibration Class VC-C
, 12.5 μm/s (IEST RP 12 and ISO 10811)
Reference for floor measurements:
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Please conform with the attenuation specifications of the proposed system table to ensure the
VC-C specification is met on the table.
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For the NEWPORT Vision IsoStation series of damping tables recommended by ZEISS:
Less than 63 µm/s for 0 to 4 Hz and less than 125 µm/s for 4 Hz to 1000 Hz
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These recommendations are based on an attenuation of -10 dB starting from 4 Hz and over
-26 dB above 10 Hz. Low frequency vibrations (swaying) is recommended to be less than half
of the 4 Hz limits.
Requirements for measuring vibrations:
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Three positions should be measured.
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The positions need to cover a triangle over the area where the microscope will be installed.
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At each position, measurements in X, Y and Z need to be taken.
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X is along the front of the microscope.
2.2 Location Requirements
The Microscope System must only be operated in closed rooms. It is recommended to install the
Microscope System in a dimmed room where artificial illumination, sunlight or other light sources
cannot interfere with image acquisition. The Microscope System should not be installed near radi-
ators or windows with direct sunlight. Compliance with the installation requirements of the Mi-
croscope System and the availability of the requested supplies is the responsibility of the customer
and has to be readily available at the time of installation.
Installation site
Exclusively inside buildings
Operating range
Max. 2000 m above sea level
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Do not place the Microscope System near windows with direct sunlight or radiator heating
systems which could change the temperature of the system.
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Do not position power supplies or racks under the system table because the heat dissipated
can cause instability of the Microscope System through the expansion of the steel table.
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Harmful gases and fumes that may be used on the Microscope System must be safely ex-
tracted from the Microscope System and site in accordance with local safety regulations.
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The Microscope System must not be set up in areas with potential danger by explosives.
2.2.1 Space Requirements
Recommended room size
Min. 4.0 m x 5.0 m x 2.3 m
Service and safety clearance area
Min. 0.5 m around the Microscope System
Min. 0.9 m clearance from the table edge on
the side of the laser module
Customer arranged computer workspace
Min. 0.8 m x 1.2 m x 0.76 m
Installation Requirements ZEISS LSM 900 | en-US | Rev. 2 | 349500-8183-000
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