LI-COR Odyssey FC User manual

®
Operator’s
Manual

CE Marking:
This product (model number 2800) is a CE-marked product. For conformity information, contact
LI-COR Support at http://www.licor.com/biotechsupport. Outside of the U.S., contact your local sales
office or distributor.

Notes on Safety
LI-COR® products have been designed to be safe when operated in the manner described in this
manual. The safety of this product can not be guaranteed if the product is used in any other way
than is specified in this manual. The Odyssey®Fc Imager is intended to be used by qualified
personnel. Read this entire manual before using the Odyssey Fc Imager.
Equipment Markings:
The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for you to refer to the manual or
accompanying documents in order to protect against damage to the product.
The product is marked with this symbol when a hazardous voltage may be present.
Manual Markings:
WARNING Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
CAUTION Cautions must be observed to avoid damaging your equipment.
NOTE Notes contain additional information and useful tips.
IMPORTANT Information of importance to prevent procedural mistakes in the operation of the equipment or
related software. Failure to comply may result in a poor experimental outcome but will not cause
bodily injury or equipment damage.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide a reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the
user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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Notice
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Printing History
Publication Number 977-16221
Printed June 2016
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LI-COR, Odyssey, MPX, and IRDye trademarks contained in the Software Product are trademarks or registered trademarks of
LI-COR, Inc in the United States and other countries. Third party trademarks, trade names, and product names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. You may not remove or alter any trademark, trade names,
product names, logo, copyright or other proprietary notices, legends, symbols, or labels in the Software Product. This EULA
does not authorize you to use LI-COR’s or its licensors’ names or any of their respective trademarks.
LI-COR is an ISO 9001 registered company. © 2016 LI-COR, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. LI-COR,
Odyssey, MPX, FieldBrite, Image Studio, and IRDye are trademarks or registered trademarks of LI-COR Inc. in the United
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States and other countries. The Odyssey Fc Imaging System, FieldBrite XT technology, and IRDye reagents are covered by U.S.
patents, foreign equivalents, and patents pending.
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Chapter 1: Installation and Safety Information
Safety Considerations 1
Laser Safety 1
Safety Interlocks 2
Placement in the Laboratory 3
Ambient Laboratory Conditions 3
Instrument Ventilation 3
Space Requirements 3
Moving the Instrument 3
Chemical Safety 5
Electrical Considerations 5
Power Cords 5
Fuse Replacement 5
Chassis Ground Access Hole 5
Chapter 2: System Overview
External Panels and Controls 7
Front Panel 7
Right-side and Rear Panels 9
Imaging Drawer 10
Imaging Drawer Safety 10
Sample Placement 11
Using Membranes 12
Using Gels 12
Optical System Description 12
Computer Connections and Networking 13
Image Studio™Software 13
Learning the Software 13
Chapter 3: Maintenance
Routine Maintenance 15
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Cleaning the Fan Filter 15
Front Panel Warning Light Indicates an Error 16
Resetting the Instrument 16
Desiccant Replacement 16
Replacement Procedure 17
Obtaining Technical Support 18
Chapter 4: Appendix
Specifications 21
Embedded Firmware Source Code 22
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Chapter 1: Installation and Safety Information
Safety Considerations
Laser Safety
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) was established in October 1982, by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect the public health in the fields of medical
devices and radiological health.
Manufacturers of products subject to performance standards under the Radiation Control for Health
and Safety Act of 1968 are required to furnish various reports to the CDRH.
The Odyssey Fc Imager is certified as a Class I laser product. This means that hazardous laser
radiation is not emitted outside the instrument. Radiation emitted inside the Odyssey Fc Imager is
confined within protective housings and external covers. A series of safety interlocks ensures that the
laser beam cannot escape during any phase of user operation.
One laser emits at 785nm and the other one at 685-690nm. The 785nm laser has a peak power
rating of 1.2 watt. The 685-690nm laser has a peak power rating of 0.5 watt. The lasers emit visible
and invisible laser radiation - direct exposure to either beam may cause eye damage. Laser
radiation from each laser uniformly illuminates the target area only, which is marked in the
imaging tray (Figure 1-1) that fits in the imaging drawer. There is no emission of laser radiation
outside the instrument under normal conditions.
The CDRH implemented regulations for laser products on August 1, 1976 (CDRH radiation
performance standard 21, Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 1, Subchapter J). Compliance for
products marketed in the United States is mandatory. The label that must be attached to laser
products marketed in the United States is Figure 1-1 and is located on the rear panel of the Odyssey
Fc Imager (Figure 1-2), indicating compliance with CDRH regulations.
WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
AVERTISSEMENT: L'utilisation des commandes ou le réglage ou la performance des procédures
autrement qu'il a été indiqué dams le présent texte peut résulter en de dangereuses expositions aux
radiations.
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Chapter 1: Installation and Safety Information
Figure 1-1. CDRH and IEC 60825-1:2007 regulation
compliance label.
Figure 1-2. (a) Location of CDRH compliance label on the right
side of the Odyssey®Fc Imager. (b) Access hole for chassis
ground.
Note: The appearance of your instrument's back panel may vary
slightly from the one shown.
Safety Interlocks
Where there is a potential for class 4 laser radiation behind a given panel, the label in Figure 1-4 is
affixed to the panel. The label shown in Figure 1-4 is affixed to the Odyssey Fc Imager in two
locations; one on top of the camera hood and one on the inner front access panel (Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-3. Location of class 4 laser warning label
located on (a) the camera hood under the top panels
of the Odyssey Fc Imager enclosure and (b) on the
inner front access panel (do not open, no user-
serviceable parts inside).
DANGER - CLASS 4 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT
OR SCATTERED RADIATION
DANGER
DANGER - APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 4.
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OVERTURE.
EVITER L’EXPOSITION DE L’OEIL OU DE LA PEAU
AU RAYONNEMENT DIRECT OU DIFFUS.
Figure 1-4. Class 4 laser
warning label.
The Odyssey Fc Imager
has two safety interlocks
that prevent exposure to
laser radiation when the
imaging drawer is
opened during
operation. Do not
attempt to defeat these
interlocks. The drawer
interlocks are located in
the back of the
instrument.
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