Changing The Specimen; Changing The Specimen On An Upright Microscope; Changing The Specimen On An Inverted Microscope - Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X User Manual

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Changing the Specimen

WARNING
14.1

Changing the Specimen on an Upright Microscope

To change specimens on an upright microscope, proceed as follows:
1. Finish the scanning operation.
2. Ensure that no laser radiation exists in the specimen area.
3. Replace the specimen. Insert the specimen correctly into the specimen holder.
14.2

Changing the Specimen on an Inverted Microscope

To change specimens on an inverted microscope, proceed as follows:
1. Finish the scanning operation.
2. Ensure that no laser radiation exists in the specimen area.
3. Tilt the transmitted light arm back.
4. Replace the specimen. Insert the specimen correctly into the specimen holder.
5. Tilt the transmitted light arm back into the working position.
Risk of permanent eye damage from laser radiation
Never change specimens during the scanning operation because laser
radiation can escape uncontrolled from the specimen area.
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