Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
TCM 400FLR
User Manual
Inverted Microscopy
To ensure proper use of this instrument as well as to avoid injury while operating
instrument, understanding this manual completely before use is highly recommended.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7127000-795
R
Issue 1.1
Printed on Aug. 2018
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Labomed TCM 400 FLR
Summary of Contents for Labomed TCM 400 FLR
-
Page 1: User Manual
TCM 400FLR User Manual Inverted Microscopy To ensure proper use of this instrument as well as to avoid injury while operating instrument, understanding this manual completely before use is highly recommended. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Issue 1.1 7127000-795 Printed on Aug. 2018... - Page 2 TCM400Flr...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLE UNPACKING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION MAINTAINING OPERATING LIFE CENTERING THE LIGHT BEAM OBSERVING A SPECIMEN TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION... -
Page 4: Unpacking
PACKAGING CONTENTS FL attachment in 2 parts 2 Filter cube Power Supply Power cord UV protection shield Fluorescence Attachment User Guide... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fluorescent attachment is manufactured according to CE safety norms and regulations. Fluorescent attachment is intended for use only as prescribed in this manual. Make sure the main switch on the power supply unit is set to OFF (O) before supplying power to the unit. The power supply unit contains high voltage components. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Remove all parts from the packing carefully. Remove the plastic cover (1) from the microscope to make room for the fluorescence attachment. Bring the nosepiece to the maximum height by rotating the coarse knob (2) anti- clockwise. Remove the illumination power cable before removing the cover. - Page 7 INSTALLATION Open the illumination house to install the mercury lamp. Loosen the thumbscrew indicated by the arrow and gently pull out lamp door from lamp housing. To avoid any damage to the mercury vapor lamp, a plastic rod (1) is fitted in place of lamp during transit.
-
Page 8: Maintaining Operating Life
INSTALLING THE FILTER B & G Select the filter to be used on the fluorescence attachment. Engage the slider to the filter house and gently slide it in. It will stop at the Iindex position. Fig. 8 MAINTAINING OPERATING LIFE Ensure that the power supply unit has been connected to proper power supply voltage. -
Page 9: Centering The Light Beam
CENTERING THE LIGHT BEAM Turn the power supply ON. Allow the lamp at least 5 minutes to fully illuminate for optimal use. The halogen illumination of the microscope should be kept off while working with FLR. Place the specimen slide on stage. Select the excitation light by installing the filter block as follows : For G-excitation - Install red sliding block to its outermost position. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Optical System Adjust filter to required setting. The mercury lamp lights up, Filter slider is not engaged properly but field of view remains dark in light path. Image is unclear, blurred or Objectives and/or filters are dirty. Clean them with tissue/lens paper. -
Page 11: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Transmitted Fluorescent illumination based on switching of dichroic mirror cubes Observation modes B-excitation and G-excitation Lamp type HBO 50 W, high pressure Mercury vapor lamp Supply Voltage 110V AC, 60 Hz / 220V AC, 50Hz Operating environment Indoor use Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80% at 40 C... - Page 12 A28240 ISO 9001 LABOMED and TCM400 FLR are registered trademarks of Labo America, Inc. LABOMED With a policy of continuous development, Labo America, Inc. reserves the right to change design and specifications without prior notice. © 2011 Labo America, Inc. | 7127000-795 08-2018...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the TCM 400 FLR and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers