Zeiss LSM 510 META User manual

LSM 510 and LSM 510 META
Laser Scanning Microscopes
Operating Manual
Release 3.2

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Knowledge of this manual is required for the operation of the instrument. Would you therefore please
make yourself familiar with the contents of this manual and pay special attention to hints concerning the
safe operation of the instrument.
The specifications are subject to change; the manual is not covered by an update service.
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Number of this manual: B 45-0008 e
Date of issue: 10/2002

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How to make best use of the LSM 510 operating instructions
A few symbols in these operating instructions will help you to recognize the nature and purpose of
information immediately:
The WARNING symbol warns against hazards for the user that might arise when operating the
laser.
This WARNING symbol warns against hazards from dangerously high voltages.
The CAUTION symbol warns against faults and hazards that might arise during operation and
which might cause damage to the unit.
☞The NOTE symbol will help you to optimally solve your work problem. It represents a practical
tip which will help you to find out which settings and methods are capable of improving or
accelerating a procedure.
The HOT SURFACE symbol warns against hazards for the user that might arise when touching
the lamp housing during operation.
The MAINS PLUG symbol remembers service personal to pull the mains plug before opening
the device housing.
Depending on the problem, these operating instructions will supply you with various possibilities:
• If you want to know where to find certain general areas of information, refer to the following outline
of sections to get a general overview.
• You will find a detailed table of contents at the start of every chapter. There you will see at a glance
what topics are dealt with in detail.
Always remember: The time you invest in getting acquainted with the product will pay
for itself many times over in your application task.

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Scope of Equipment Supplied
Country: ..............................................
Order number: ..............................................
Serial number: ..............................................
Delivery date: ..............................................
Custom configuration: ..............................................
Axioskop 2 FS mot 000000-1056-2308
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Axioplan 2 imaging MOT (ie) 000000-1166-265
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Axiovert 200 M SP 000000-1115-092
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Axiovert 200 M BP 000000-1115-094
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Axiovert 200 M BP/SP 000000-1115-289
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Objectives: ..............................................
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Confocal Laser Scanning Module LSM 510
Configuration 1 000000-1219-975
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Configuration 2 000000-1219-977
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Configuration 3 000000-1219-978
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Configuration 4 000000-1219-979
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Configuration 5 000000-1219-980
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Configuration 9 000000-1219-981
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Configuration 11 000000-1219-982
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Configuration 12 000000-1219-983
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Configuration 13 000000-1219-984
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Configuration 15 000000-1219-985
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Configuration 16 000000-1219-986
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Configuration 18 000000-1219-987
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Configuration 3 META 000000-1219-995
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Configuration 13 META 000000-1219-997
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Configuration 15 META 000000-1220-000
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Configuration 18 META 000000-1220-004
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Control computer 000000-0438-360
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21“ monitors 000000-1060-089
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TFT monitors 000000-0435-035
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The license to the LSM control software is included in each configuration 1...18 (META).

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Optional software:
Image VisArt option 000000-1207-934
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3D for LSM option 000000-1207-919
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3D Deconvolution option 000000-1207-920
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Physiology option 000000-1207-930
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Topography option 000000-1207-933
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Multiple Time Series option 000000-1207-926
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Macro Reader and Editor option 000000-1207-925
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StitchArt option 000000-1207-932
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Canon S 830 D Photo printer 000000-0445-508
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Kodak XLS 8650 PS printer 000000-1113-131
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Transparency exposure device (D) 412410-9011-000
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Large system table 453031-0000-000
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Small system table 453032-0000-000
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System baseplate 000000-1171-342
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Active anti-vibration table 30" x 30" 000000-1177-841
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Active anti-vibration table 1200 mm x 1400 mm 000000-1198-394
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Active anti-vibration table 1800 mm x 1400 mm 000000-1150-353
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UV laser 412410-9015-000
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XY scanning stage for Axiovert 200 M BP 000000-1113-509
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XY scanning stage for Axioplan 2 imaging MOT 000000-1027-823
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Piezo objective drive W = 0.8" 000000-1210-045
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High resolution Z stage HRZ 200 for Axiovert 200 M 000000-1115-248
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High resolution Z stage HRZ 200 for Axioplan 2 imaging MOT (ie)000000-1115-245
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Set of INDO filters 447960-0000-000
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Set of SNARF filters 447961-0000-000
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AxioCam HRm 000000-0445-553
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AxioCam HRc 000000-0412-312
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The LSM 510 in the configuration as checked above
was installed and handed to the customer in functional condition
on ................................................
by ................................................
Phone: ................................................
Fax: ................................................
The customer has been instructed on how to operate and
maintain the equipment.
(Place)......................................................, (date) .....................................
...............................................................
Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
Microscopy Division
...............................................................
Customer
One copy to be kept by customer
One copy to be kept by Carl Zeiss

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1 Notes on Device Safety
This section contains general notes on device safety, safe operation, and possible hazards
caused by failure to observe the instructions.
2 LSM 510 - Setup Requirements
The Setup Requirements section outlines the installation and supply requirements of the
LSM 510 Microscope System, together with the relevant specifications.
3 Introduction to Laser Scanning Microscopy
Here you will find an introduction to Laser Scanning Microscopy, with an explanation of the
principles of confocal imaging. The section also outlines the ways to present LSM image series
in three dimensions, and introduces you to the performance features of your LSM 510.
4 Quickstart
5 Operation in Expert Mode
In the Operation section you will find the most important steps and procedures of the
LSM menu structure. The step-by-step description how to get an image will be shown by
typical application examples including the WINDOWS NT 4.0 graphic user environment.
6 VBA Programming for LSM
7 Routine Mode and Tools
This section contains a description of the Routine Mode for scanning images using the
LSM scanning module and the use of the tools for setting the microscope.
8 3D for LSM 510
This section contains a description of the LSM 3D software package (basic program and add-
ons). At the same time, all functions and settings are presented in a systematic form and in
the order in which they can be reached from the basic menu via sub-menus and dialog boxes.
9 Annex
The annex contains the Application-specific Configurations and special notes and information
for using the LSM microscope.
10 Multiphoton Laser Scanning Microscopy - Using the Zeiss LSM 510 NLO
11 Certification

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CHAPTER 1 NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY
CONTENTS
Page
1 NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY...................................................................................................1-3
1.1 General...................................................................................................................................1-3
1.2 Regulations .............................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Notes on Setting up the Microscope System.............................................................................1-4
1.4 Notes on Handling the Computer and Data Media ...................................................................1-5
1.5 Notes on Care, Maintenance and Service .................................................................................1-6
1.6 Notes on Handling the Laser Components ...............................................................................1-7
1.7 Warning and Information Labels..............................................................................................1-8

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