Changing The Filters - GE Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions Manual

6.1.2

Changing the filters

Introduction
The filters that are installed in the Amersham Typhoon scanner are listed in the Instru-
ment status pane in the main window of the Amersham Typhoon Control Software, see
also
It is possible to exchange filters if necessary. However, some of the default filters cannot
be exchanged, these are the phosphor imaging filter and the Cy2, Cy3 and Cy5 band-
pass filters. There are four additional positions in the filter module that can be used for
near IR filters, long pass filters, and custom filters. Follow the instructions below to ex-
change filters.
Remove the filter module from
the scanner
Step
1
2
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Instrument status, on page
Action
Make sure the Amersham Typhoon scanner is not scanning. The blue indica-
tor LED on the instrument panel should be off.
Press the button on the filter door to open the filter door.
6.1 Preparing the Amersham Typhoon scanner
64.
6 Operation
6.1.2 Changing the filters
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