Notes On Handling The Product - Nikon Eclipse Ni-E Instruction Manual

Notes on Handling the Product

1 Handling the product carefully
This product is a precision instrument. Avoid
subjecting it to sudden impacts and shocks.
Even relatively minor impacts are capable of
affecting the precision of the objective.
2 Weak electromagnetic waves
This product emits weak electromagnetic waves. So
as to avoid degrading the performance of precision
electronic devices, do not install this product near
such devices. If TV or radio reception is affected,
move the TV or radio further from this product.
3 Scratches, dirt, and foreign particles on the
lens
Scratches or fouling optical components (such as
lens and filters) with fingerprints, etc. will degrade
microscope images.
If these parts become dirty, clean them as described
in Chapter 3 "2.1 Cleaning Lenses" in the
"Assembly/Maintenance" instruction manual.
4 Installation location
This product is a precision instrument. Usage or
storage of this product in an inappropriate
environment may result in malfunction or a
degradation in precision. Consider the following
factors when selecting an installation location:
● Select a location free of vibration. Install this
product on a level surface.
● Install this product at least 10 cm away from
walls.
● Choose a location less exposed to hazards in the
event of collisions, earthquakes, or other
potential disasters. To keep this product from
falling, use a strong rope or other means if
necessary to secure it to the working desk or
other heavy, stable item. This product is provided
with a M6 screw hole on the right and left sides of
the recessed area at the lower back of the main
body.
● Select a layout that allows easy removal of the
power cord from the product's AC inlet in the
event of an emergency.
● Do not use a desk mat or similar.
● Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight,
locations immediately under room lights, and
other bright locations.
● Light from room lights just above this product may
enter the objective as extraneous light. If possible,
switch off the room lights directly above this
product when making observations.
● Select a location with minimal dust.
Notes on Handling the Product
● To avoid splashes, do not use this product near
● Make sure the ambient temperature is 0 to
● Do not place this product in a locker or cabinet.
5 Handling a Focus Knob
● Never turn the focus knobs on the right and left
6 Protect the ports from dust and extraneous
light
Always attach the supplied cap to any ports not in
use and slider slot while a tube, epi-fluorescence
cube turret or other devices are mounted. Otherwise,
extraneous light and dust may be trapped inside the
product.
7 Handling of filters (when using the
epi-fluorescence attachment)
● Excitation filters inside a filter cube are exposed
● Filter characteristics may alter if the filter is
● Especially the filters in the nine types of filter
xi
water.
+ 40°C and humidity is 60% or less. When
transporting or storing this product, the ambient
temperature must be -20 to +60°C, with the
humidity at 90% RH max (with no condensation).
Installing this product in a hot, humid location
may result in the formation of mold or
condensation on lenses, impairing performance
or causing malfunctions.
sides of the microscope in opposite directions at
the same time. Doing so may damage this
product.
to strong light and degrade over time. Replace
them after the appropriate number of hours of
use.
exposed to high humidity. To prevent changes or
degradation of filter characteristics, avoid using
or storing the filters under conditions of high
humidity or high temperature. Avoid subjecting
filters to rapid temperature changes. When a
filter is not in use, store in a desiccator or
hermetically sealed container with a drying
agent.
cubes listed below offer sharp, high-resolution
waveform characteristics superior to normal
filters. However, due to their sophisticated
coatings, they must be handled with special care.
Take care to avoid abrasion from cleaning.
Follow the description in Chapter 3 "2.1 Cleaning
Lenses" in the "Assembly/Maintenance"
instruction manual.
Single-band filter cubes: DAPI, FITC, TxRed,
GFP
Multi-band filter cubes: F-R, F-T, D-F, D-F-R,
D-F-T