Table of Contents
Section 1
General Information ......................................................................1
1.1
About this Manual ......................................................................................1
1.2
Safety Information......................................................................................1
1.2.1
General Cautions ...........................................................................1
1.2.2
General Warnings ..........................................................................2
1.2.3
Power Safety Information ...............................................................2
1.2.4
Laser Safety Information ................................................................3
1.2.5
Screen Eraser Safety Information...................................................4
Section 2
Introduction ...................................................................................4
2.1
System Capabilities ...................................................................................4
2.2
System Description....................................................................................4
2.3
Theory of Operation ...................................................................................8
2.3.1
Fluorescence Detection Mechanism...............................................8
2.3.2
Storage Phosphor Detection Mechanism .......................................9
2.3.3
Data Processing and Analysis........................................................9
2.4
Overview of the Imaging Process.............................................................10
2.4.1
Steps in Fluorescence Imaging ....................................................10
2.4.2
Steps in Storage Phosphor Imaging .............................................10
Section 3
System Installation......................................................................11
3.1
Operating Requirements..........................................................................11
3.1.1
System Location...........................................................................11
3.1.2
AC Power Requirements..............................................................12
3.1.3
Host Computer Recommendations...............................................13
3.2
System Setup ..........................................................................................13
3.2.1
Shipping Check ............................................................................13
3.2.2
Unpacking ....................................................................................13
3.2.3
Electrical and Communication Connections..................................15
3.2.4
Software Installation .....................................................................16
Section 4
System Operation ......................................................................16
4.1
Starting the Scanner ................................................................................16
4.2
Fluorescence Operating Procedures........................................................17
4.2.1
Sample Preparation .....................................................................17
4.2.2
Inserting a Fluorescent Sample into the Scanner .........................18
4.2.3
Scanning Fluorescent Samples ....................................................19
4.2.4
Inserting Emission Filters .............................................................20
4.3
Fluorescence Imaging Using the External Laser Module..........................22
4.3.1
External Laser Safety Information ................................................23
4.3.2
Fiber Optic Cable Alignment.........................................................23
4.4
Phosphor Imaging Operating Procedures ................................................24
4.4.1
How to Prepare K-Type Imaging Screens ....................................24
4.4.2
How to Erase Imaging Screens ....................................................24
4.4.3
How to Prepare Samples .............................................................25
4.4.4
How to Use the Exposure Cassette ..............................................27
4.4.5
How to Scan the Imaging Screen .................................................28
