YOKOGAWA CQ1 User manual

User’s
Manual
Confocal Quantitative Image Cytometer
IM 80J01A01-01E
The translation of the original instructions
~However warning labels are not the same.~
IM 80J01A01-01E
Yokogawa Electric Corporation 10th Edition

This document corresponds to the following versions of
software
Measurement software R1.04

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Confocal Quantitative Image Cytometer
CQ1.
This manual describes the functions, installation and wiring procedures,
operating procedures and handling precautions of the CQ1. Before you
start to use the CQ1, please read this manual carefully to enable
correct use of the system. After reading this manual, keep it in a handy
place so that you can refer to it whenever necessary.
Notes
The information contained in this manual is subject to change
without prior notice due to improvements in performance and
functionality or for other reasons.
This manual has been prepared with the utmost care; however, if
you have any questions, or note any errors, please contact our
branch or sales office of the neighborhood.
Unauthorized reproduction or reprinting of this manual in whole or
in part is prohibited.
Follow the operating instructions to keep stable system
operation. .
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
In this document, registered trademarks or trademarks are not
indicated by ™ and ®.
History June 2014: 1st edition issued
October 2014: 2nd edition issued
March 2015: 3rd edition issued
March 2015: 4th edition issued
April 2015: 5th edition issued
October 2015: 6th edition issued
June 2016: 7th edition issued
June 2016: 8th edition issued
July 2016: 9th edition issued
April 2017:10th edition issued

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For Safe Use of This Equipment
To ensure safe and correct use of this equipment, be sure to follow the
precautions below when using this equipment. If this equipment is used in
a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by this
equipment may be impaired. If you do not follow the precautions when
using the equipment, we assume no responsibility nor provide any
guarantee regarding its safety and function.
Following symbols are used in the manual in the following cases.
WARNING
This symbol describes precautions to avoid hazardous situations that
could result in a bodily injury or death of the user upon mishandling
and/or incorrect use of the equipment.
CAUTION
This symbol describes precautions to avoid hazardous situations that
could result in a minor bodily injury of the user, or that could result in
damage to the equipment upon mishandling and/or incorrect use of the
equipment.
POWER ON
This symbol indicates POWER ON.
POWER OFF
This symbol indicates POWER OFF.

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Following warning labels are attached on this equipment.
Warning label (1)
This warning label indicates that the operator
must refer to the instruction manual to prevent
injury and/or damages on the instrument.
Warning label (2)
This warning label indicates that this is laser
product and operator must prevent injury and/or
damages of skin or eyes from laser exposure.
Warning label (3)
This label warns the users on dangers that
require safety control measures when using the
laser. To be specific, the users are cautioned
that opening this cover results in emission of
visible and invisible Class 3B laser beam and
that entry of this beam into the eyes or its
contact with the skin is a potential health
hazard.
Warning label (4)
This label warns the users on dangers that
require safety control measures when using the
laser. To be specific, the users are cautioned
that opening this cover results in emission of
visible and invisible Class 3B laser beam and
that entry of this beam into the eyes or its
contact with the skin is a potential health
hazard.
Aperture label
Warning sign to indicate the laser aperture.
Explanation label (1)
This is a Class 1 laser product.
Explanation label (2)
Warning sign to indicate the wavelength,
maximum laser output power and laser class.
The Utility Box belongs to the Class 3B laser
product.

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Location of Warning Labels
󳔤Right Side of Main Unit
󳔤Rear Panel of Main Unit
󳔤Top Panel of Main Unit
Warning label (3)
Explanation label (1)
Warning label (4)
Warning label (3)
Warning label (3)

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󳔤Rear Panel of Main Unit (Transmission Illumination Option)
󳔤Front Panel of Utility Box
󳔤Rear Panel of Utility Box
Warning label (3)
Warning label (3)
Warning label (1)
Warning label (1)
Warning label (2)
Explanation label (2)

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󳔤Right Side of Utility Box
Aperture label

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Observe the following precautions to prevent hazardous situations that
could result in a bodily injury or death of the user, such as electric
shock, or that could result in damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Be sure to turn on the power to the equipment after confirming that
the power-supply voltage of the equipment matches the voltage of
the supplied power. Always use the dedicated power cable
supplied with your equipment.
This is a Class 1 laser product. However, the equipment houses a
Class 3B laser, which is protected by the enclosure and the
interlocks provided at openings. When using this product, heed the
precautions explained in 󳆟Laser Products Handling Precautions.󳆠
Controls and adjustments other than according to the procedures
specified herein will result in dangerous exposure to laser.
If you use Gas Mixer, CQ1 emits max. 20 % CO2mixture gas at a
rate of 200ml/min. If CO2concentration in the air exceeds 3%, it
may be harmful to the human body. Be sure to provide ventilation,
lead exhaust gas from CQ1 to outside of the room, or take other
appropriate measures. It is also recommended that an alarm
system be installed in case of emergency.
If you use Gas Mixer, CQ1 emits min. 0.1% low O2gas at a rate of
200ml/min. If O2concentration in the air drops below 18%, it may be
harmful to the human body. Be sure to provide ventilation, lead
exhaust gas from CQ1 to outside of the room, or take other
appropriate measures. It is also recommended that an alarm system
be installed in case of emergency.
Do not put a container with liquid or powder on the Main Unit,
Utility Boxes or cables of this instrument. Also, do not spill liquid or
powder on these materials. These materials may cause electric
shock and suffer electrical or mechanical damages.
Do not use the equipment by wet hand. It may cause electric
shock and suffer electrical or mechanical damages.

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CAUTION
Use the I/O terminals of the equipment within the ranges of the
specifications to prevent damage to the equipment.
This product uses precision optics. Therefore, do not use the
equipment in locations where there are large vibrations, a lot of
dust, high humidity and high temperature (in places near heating
equipment or exposed to direct sunlight), rapid changes in the
temperature (in places subject to dew condensation), or corrosive
or combustible gases.
Never touch any of the internal parts of this product. And never
take apart or modify this product. The optical system housed in the
product may become dirty, damaged or out of calibration and so
on, leading to equipment failure.
If the equipment has malfunctions or damages, please
immediately cease use and contact us.
This product is designed with the intention to use in industrial
environment. If this product is used in residential environment, it
may have influences to other equipments..