ThermoFisher Scientific iN10 User manual

Procedure: Installation
Title: Installing the iN10/iN10MX
Revision: 09
Procedure # Install-001
ECCN: EAR99
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iN10/iN10MX
MX
Part number: 912A0604/912A0605/912A0804/912A0805
Part description: iN10/iN10MX Integrated Infrared Microscope
Tools required:
 Scissor
 Short handled medium Phillips screwdriver
 Long handled medium Phillips screwdriver
 Flat blade screwdriver
 5/64” balldriver or L-wrench (array alignment)
 Needle nose pliers (iZ10 interface installation)
 Pliers (iZ10 installation)
 3/16” L-wrench (iZ10 installation)
 5/32” balldriver (iZ10 installation)
 Laboratory grade powder-free gloves
 ATR Crystal alignment procedure
 Service test slide
 100um Pinhole slide
Estimated time required: Approximately 4 -12 hours depending on
configuration.
Notes: N/A

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Rev
Notes
00 Release.
01
Added step to setting video
properties to include t
urn
ing
off
all
auto
gain
s.
Added step to back-up system parameters.
Moved running a bench status report to the
end of the procedure
.
02 Updated picture and procedure to reflect the new AEM mirror flipper
shipping restraint
.
03 Added remove the array shipping restraint and install the Dewar fill
extender
.
.
Deleted step to verify video calibration parameters from Sync Settings as it
is not necessary
.
Modified step
s as necessary.
Modified mapping steps to contact the factory for IR/Videos displaced over
25
mic
r
ons
.
Changed all number references to coincide with changes.
04
Added Rev 00
information
.
05 Added ECCN number.
Added safety page.
06 Added step to Load other software as applicable.
Added
new
iN10MX part numbers on page 1.
Added
new step.
07 Added array zoom verification.
Modified software loading steps to reflect 1 DVD.
Added step to turn “on” the flat field correction.
Removed
and added steps as necessary to update procedure.
Updated illustrations to reflect new ATR orientation.
08
Added missing text to set
Recommended Scan Speed to
Fast
in step 42.9.
Added note to step 35.2.
09 Added complete ATR alignment procedure.

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Important: Prior to performing any replacement procedure, you must read the
Nicolet iN10 Safety Guide. If you do not have the Safety Guide, it is available for
download from the PSE website. If you do not have access to the PSE website,
email international support to request access at
[e-mail]
Safety Risks when performing this procedure:
 None

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1. If your system was ordered with validation certification, complete this
installation procedure before performing ValPro.
2. Release bands and unwrap the system. The system is shipped with the
main system package and the computer packages wrapped and banded
together. Using a scissor, cut the shipping bands and then remove the plastic
shipping wrap.
IMPORTANT BEFORE UNPACKING THE SYSTEM, ALLOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR
THE SYSTEM TO REACH ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXTREME TEMPERATURE
CHANGES CAN CAUSE CONDENSATION AND PERMANENTLY DAMAGE OPTICAL
COMPONENTS.
3. Remove the computer packages and set them aside.

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4. Open the main system shipping box. Using a scissor, cut and remove the
plastic bands that hold the main system box closed. Open the box lid.
5. Remove the upper foam restraint. Inside will be the system enclosed in a
desiccated plastic bag and the accessory box.
6. Lift the cardboard enclosure up and over the system.

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7. Remove the accessory box.
8. Open the Accessory box.
9. Remove the top layer of foam. Set aside the “Open Me First” folder.
Unpack the cables, purge hardware, software CD’s, manuals, LN2 thermos
(optional), and hardware joystick (optional).
“Open Me First”
folder

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10. Remove the next layer of foam. This will reveal either the manual X-Y
stage or motorized X-Y stage package and up to three additional plastic
cases. The cases will be the iN10 Toolkit (standard), the slide on ATR kit
(optional), and the ValPro Standards (optional). Set the boxes aside and
remove the X-Y stage package.
11. Verify all components are present per the packing list (located in the
“Open Me First” folder) and customer order.
12. Prepare the work surface for the instrument.
13. Remove the instrument and set it on the work surface. With one person
on each side of the instrument place hands into the cutouts in the lower foam
restraint and lift the system onto the work surface.
NOTE THE INSTRUMENT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 150LBS AND REQUIRES AT
LEAST TWO PEOPLE TO LIFT IT. A PROPER WORK SURFACE MUST BE USED TO
HOLD THE INSTRUMENT. PLEASE REFER TO THE SITE PREPARATION AND SAFETY
MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
Cutouts

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14. Remove the plastic bag. Cut and remove the plastic bag and discard the
shipping desiccant packages. Carefully remove the bubble wrap from the
area between the objective and condenser.
15. Remove shipping tape. Carefully remove the tape that holds the condenser
baffle onto the Z stage. This tape is for shipping purposes only. There are
typically three pieces of tape (front, rear, and side).
16. Open the motorized X-Y stage package (optional). If a motorized stage
was not ordered, continue with step 19, otherwise continue with step 17.

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17. Remove and unwrap the motorized X-Y stage and set the stage aside.
18. Remove the stage cable and sample insert. Remove the X-Y stage cable
and standard sample insert from under the packing foam and set aside.
Continue with step 20.
19. Un-wrap the manual X-Y stage. Un-wrap the manual X-Y stage. Set the
stage and insert aside.
20. Unpack the iZ10 if applicable, if an iZ10 was not ordered, continue with
step 21. Remove the iZ10 from its shipping box and set it on the work surface
next to the iN10. Remove and discard of any packing materials and then
continue with step 21.

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21. If you DO NOT have an iN10MX with imaging option or an iZ10 option,
continue with step 26. If you have an imaging option or an iZ10 option,
continue with step 22.
22. Remove the main cover of the iN10. Using a short handled Phillips
screwdriver, remove the 5 screws from under the top front of the iN10 and
using a long handled screwdriver remove the two screws at the rear base of
the iN10 as shown below. Set the screws aside and lift the cover straight up
to remove it from the base. Set the cover aside.
23. Remove the array detector shipping restraint if applicable and install
the Dewar fill extender (iN10MX with imaging option only). If an array is
not installed, continue with step 24.