
2 Safety | 2.5 Safety Devices and Interlocks
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2.5.4.3 Emergency Off (EMO) Button
The EMO button is located on the plinth adjacent to the specimen chamber.
The EMO button must be pressed in an emergency to cut off mains power from the microscope
and all devices connected to the AC Unit.
The EMO button must always be readily accessible and operable.
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Possible loss of data if any of the safety features are activated.
If the microscope is switched off using one of the safety devices, then the programs running
on the computer are not properly closed. Any unsaved changes to files are lost.
The Emergency Off function ensures that all power to the microscope is safely cut off.
The Emergency Off is not appropriate for shutting down the microscope in normal operation.
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If the EMO button is pressed in the event of an emergency the button will remain in its de-
pressed position.
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Once the emergency situation has been resolved, the EMO button is released by pulling it
out.
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The microscope can then be restarted, refer to
2.5.5 Vacuum Locking Device
The vacuum locking device ensures that gun vacuum and system vacuum are better than the re-
quired thresholds.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS SIGMA series | en-US | Rev. 7 | 352102-9344-006