Grounding And Safety; Precautions; Repairs - Princeton Instruments MicroMAX System User Manual

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Grounding and Safety

The apparatus described in this manual is of the Class I category as defined in IEC
Publication 348 (Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus). It is
designed for indoor operation only. Before turning on the controller, the ground prong of
the power cord plug must be properly connected to the ground connector of the wall
outlet. The wall outlet must have a third prong, or must be properly connected to an
adapter that complies with these safety requirements.
WARNING
If the equipment is damaged, the protective grounding could be disconnected. Do not use
damaged equipment until its safety has been verified by authorized personnel.
Disconnecting the protective earth terminal, inside or outside the apparatus, or any
tampering with its operation is also prohibited.
Inspect the supplied power cord. If it is not compatible with the power socket, replace the
cord with one that has suitable connectors on both ends.
WARNING
Replacement power cords or power plugs must have the same polarity as that of the
original ones to avoid hazard due to electrical shock.

Precautions

To prevent permanently damaging the system, please observe the following precautions:
Always switch off and unplug the ST-133A Controller before changing your system
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configuration in any way.
Never remove the camera's front window, as it is necessary to maintain vacuum (or
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to maintain a dry nitrogen environment).
The CCD array is very sensitive to static electricity. Touching the CCD can destroy
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it. Operations requiring contact with the device can only be performed at the factory.
Never operate the camera cooled without proper evacuation or backfill. This could
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damage the CCD!
Never connect or disconnect any cable while the MicroMAX system is powered on.
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Reconnecting a charged cable may damage the CCD.
Never prevent the free flow of air through the equipment by blocking the air vents.
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Repairs

Repairs must be done by Roper Scientific. If your system hardware needs repair, contact
Roper Scientific Customer Service. Please save the original packing material so you can
safely ship the system to another location or return it for repairs.
MicroMAX System User Manual Version 5.A