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1.         Q IMPORTANT  To avoid electrical shock  always turn off the FLoid   Cell  Imaging Station and unplug the power cord before cleaning or  decontaminating the instrument            N WARNING  Using a cleaning or decontaminating method other than  that specified by the manufacturer may result in damage to the  instrument            N WARNING  Biological samples such as tissues  body fluids  and blood of  humans and other animals have the potential to transmit infectious  diseases  Follow all applicable local  state   provincial  and or national  regulations  Wear appropriate protective eyewear  clothing  and gloves        e Wipe the LCD monitor of the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station using a soft  lint   free cloth moistened with an LCD cleaning solution  Do not apply excessive  force during cleaning  Wipe the LCD dry immediately after cleaning     e Ensure that the cleaning solution does not enter the power switch  the power  inlet  or the USB ports     e Never pour or spray any liquids directly on the instrument to avoid electrical  shock when the instrument is plugged in     e Donot use abrasive cleaning solutions or material to prevent the touch screen  from getting scratched        e Wipe the instrument exterior using a soft  lint free cloth moistened with  distilled water  Wipe the instrument dry immediately after cleaning     e Ensure that water or other cleaning solutions do not enter the power switch   the power inlet  or the USB ports     e Never pour or spray any l
2.  Date Networking  Copy Error Logs ire  Please place a cover over the lens so that no stray light enters the No  13422  microscope   arial No     00000000000    Default Printer a a e NNNM    Canon SELPHY CP800          Paper Size  4 x6  100x148mm Postcard       Note  The Hot Pixel Correction only needs to be performed once per  v month  The device retains pixel correction information through ON OFF  power cycles           Update Software The software updates to FLoid  Cell Imaging Station the can be found by  registering your device or by checking the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station website at  www lifetechnologies com FLoid     1  Select the Settings Tab to display the Settings Screen     2  Insert a USB memory device containing the software update file from the  FLoid   Cell Imaging Station webpage     3  Click the Update button  located next to the current version number of the  software     4  Follow the onscreen commands        bt Note  Once the software has been updated  the device will retain this  b information through ON OFF power cycles           Continued on next page    22    Getting Started  continued       Optional  The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station can be connected to a network to allow data  Networking files to be directly saved to a network drive     1  Select the Settings Tab to display the Settings Screen   2  Select Open Settings to open the Network Settings pop up window     Networking    Status    Network Status  Adapter Not Ready    Mapped Drive      Not conne
3.  Slider physically adjusts the LED excitation light intensity   camera gain  and exposure time  The displayed percentage corresponds each time to  the same LED excitation light intensity  camera gain  and exposure time     Light Bulb Icons  Turns the LED excitation light sources  ON  and  OFF      Image Thumbnails  Displays small images of captured color channels  The  image can be deleted by clicking e  located on the top right of the image   thus enabling the capture of a new image     Text Box  Allows the assignment of a user defined name for the color channel   Click and edit the text to give a customized name to the color channel     Capture Button  Captures a static picture of the live feed from the camera     Capturing Processing Toggle  Switches between the Capturing and  Processing screens of the Image Acquisition Tab        Continued on next page    Image Acquisition Tab  continued       Processing Screen The Processing screen contains the controls for processing the captured images of  your sample     g Molecular Probes   Reagents K   Image Acquisition   Image Review    Zoom Scale       Brightness Slider Contrast Slider Save Button    Color Selector Scale Bar Print Button    e Zoom Scale  Allows digital zoom of captured images  and can be adjusted  between 80  and 400  in increments of 1      e Scale Bar  Used for estimating the size of objects in micrometers  um    Clicking  QJ on the right side of the scale bar hides it from view  clicking Show  reveals it  The s
4.  Submit a question directly to Technical Support  techsupport lifetech com     e Search for user documents  SDSs  vector maps and sequences  application  notes  formulations  handbooks  certificates of analysis  citations  and other  product support documents    e Obtain information about customer training    e Download software updates and patches       Safety Data Sheets  SDSs  are available at www lifetechnologies com sds        Life Technologies Corporation and  or its affiliate s  warrant their products as set  forth in the Life Technologies  General Terms and Conditions of Sale found on  Life Technologies  website at www lifetechnologies com termsandconditions    If you have any questions  please contact Life Technologies at  www lifetechnologies com support        45    Headquarters  5791 Van Allen Way   Carlsbad  CA 92008 USA   Phone   1 760 603 7200   Toll Free in USA 800 955 6288  For support visit lifetechnologies com support or email techsupport dlifetech com    lifetechnologies com technologies     3 December 2012    
5.  a  hazard symbol  These hazard symbols are identical to the hazard symbols that  are affixed to Life Technologies instruments  see  Symbols  on page 37         The Safety Data Sheets  SDSs  for any chemicals supplied by Applied  Biosystems  are available to you free 24 hours a day  For instructions on  obtaining SDSs  see  SDSs  on page 44        Q IMPORTANT  For the SDSs of chemicals not distributed by Life  Technologies contact the chemical manufacturer           Product Information    Product Contents    What s in the Box     Upon Receiving the  Instrument    Registering Your  Instrument    Product Use       The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station is shipped with the components listed below    Component Quantity   FLoid   Cell Imaging Station   each  Keyboard 1 each  Mouse   each  Universal Power Cord with 4 adaptor plugs   each   for U S   E U  U K   Australia    USB Drive  includes the user manual    each  Quick Start Guide   each  Certificate of Conformity  CoC    each    See pages 7 19 for  Product Description  and page 32 for FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station  Product Specifications         Examine the instrument carefully for damage incurred during transit  Ensure that  all parts of the instrument  including accessories listed above  are included with  the product  Damage claims must be filed with the carrier  the warranty does not  cover in transit damage     See page 20 for  Getting Started         Visit www lifetechnologies com FLoid to register your instrument  You will be 
6.  asked to supply the serial number  your name  and your contact details   Registering your instrument ensures that you will receive notifications of  Software Upgrades and information on new reagents and assays for use with the  FLoid   Cell Imaging Station        For Research Use Only  Not for use in diagnostic procedures        Description of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station       FLoid  Cell Imaging The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station is a benchtop device designed to give quick    Station    access to fluorescence microscopy  It has an intuitive design for easy operation   Images are focused manually via coarse and fine adjustment knobs  but most  other features are accessed through the user interface     The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station is a fully integrated system combining  microscope optics  electronics and mechanics with an onboard computer and a  widescreen LCD monitor     The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station features three fluorescence color channels in  addition to a relief phase contrast channel  The blue  green  and red fluorescent  channels are stationary and are not user changeable  They correspond to the  wavelengths of the most commonly used dyes  DAPI  FITC and Texas Red     The sample stage was designed to give maximal sample vessel flexibility   Everything from microscope slides to multiwell plates can be imaged on the  FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  Sample vessel movements are performed manually   The stage offers a few millimeters of lateral motion for smooth viewing
7.  designed for connecting the keyboard  mouse  and the  optional printer to the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station     Indicator Light  The indicator light indicates that the instrument is turned ON  If  no indicator light is present  then the device is turned OFF or unplugged from  the power outlet     Objective Opening  The objective opening of the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station is  located at the center of the stage  Because the light is emitted from the objective  opening during image acquisition  the sample to be imaged should cover the  objective opening    Power Inlet  The power inlet connects the instrument to an electrical outlet  through the supplied power cord and the appropriate plug  based on the  electrical outlet configuration in your country     Power Button  The power button is used for turning the device on and off     Focus Knobs  The focus knobs are located on both sides of the instrument and  each set contains a larger coarse focus knob and a smaller fine focus knob  The  knobs are used for focusing the image of the sample     Light Shield  The light shield pivots up for easy sample loading onto the stage   The shield also blocks overhead ambient light from interfering with image  acquisition        FLoid  Cell Imaging Station User Interface       Overview of the When the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station is turned on  two loading screens appear  Graphical User briefly  which then give way to the Graphical User Interface  GUI   Some of the  Interface  GUI  features of t
8.  detailed protocols  see the Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab on the user interface  of the device  For your convenience  assay and protocol information can be  placed directly on a smartphone or tablet PC device by downloading the Cell  Imaging application found in the App Store or Android Market        This user guide is for laboratory staff operating  maintaining  and analyzing data  using the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station        Two user attention words appear in Life Technologies user documentation  Each  word implies a particular level of observation or action as described below        Note  Provides information that may be of interest or help but is not  critical to the use of the product           IMPORTANT  Provides information that is necessary for proper  instrument operation  accurate installation  or safe use of a chemical           CAUTION  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that  if not  avoided  may result in minor or moderate injury  It may also be used to  alert against unsafe practices           WARNING  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that  if not  avoided  could result in death or serious injury           DANGER  Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that  if not  avoided  will result in death or serious injury  This signal word is to be  limited to the most extreme situations     PPP       Except for IMPORTANT  safety alerts  each safety alert word in a Life  Technologies document appears with an open triangle figure that contains
9.  of  samples     The user interface aids in intuitive operation and requires minimal to no previous  microscopy experience to operate  The interface features thumbnails of collected  images  icons for quick recognition  and reagent information including scientific  protocols  The reagent information and protocols cover about 160 different  reagents in 20 application categories  All the information is presented with quick  reference icons and concise text for maximal usability     A unique feature of FLoid   Cell Imaging Station is the Focus Assist gauge found  on the user interface  This scale is designed to help aid in rapid focusing by  tracking the position of the objective lens and outputting a number  This number  can be correlated to a particular sample vessel to more quickly focus on a sample  in the future     See page 9 for details on various parts of the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station        Continued on next page    Description of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Features of the Important features of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station are     FLoid   Cell Imaging     Station    Fully integrated system for multicolor fluorescence imaging in less than a  minute    Molecular Probes   reagent and protocol information built into the user  interface for quick reference    Light shield  which blocks ambient light and enables imaging at the bench or  tissue culture facility in normal ambient room lighting conditions    Open stage to accommodate most any type of 
10.  protocol        Reagent Details       J Molecular Probes   Reagents K3 Image Acquisition  3 Image Review       Anti Mouse Protocol    Alexa Fluor   Antibodies    Hands on time Bs   Total time  D    Sample FIXED  Amount  Goat anti mouse 488 0 5 mL 6  Donkey anti mouse 488 0 5 mL 6  Goat anti mouse 594 0 5mL   Alexa Fluor   488 or Alexa Fluor   594 labeled goat or Donkey anti mouse 594 05mL   donkey anti mouse IgG heavy and light chain highly  cross adsorbed secondary antibodies   Goat anti mouse 488   A11029 Concentration  Donkey anti mouse 488   A21202 Goat anti mouse 488 2 mg mL    Goat anti mouse 594 A A11032 Donkey anti mouse 488 2 mg mL    Donkey anti mouse 594   A21203 Goat anti mouse 594 2 mg mL      Reagent Details contains the following information about the selected reagent     Brand Name  Provides the brand name of the reagent  if available     Typical Result  Displays an image highlighting the type of result possible  when using the reagent     Product Name  Provides an abbreviated version of complete product name     Emission color  Represented by a large colored circle  indicates the emission  color of the dye s  in the selected product     Description  Provides a brief description of the product     Hands on time  Indicates the time in minutes  unless an    h    for hours is  present  that it takes to actively perform the protocol using the selected reagent     Total Time  Indicates the time in minutes  unless an    h    for hours is present   that it takes to 
11.  underlying channels allows you to save each of the color  channels as an unaltered  black  amp  white TIFF file  Each color channel is then  appended with the text description under the thumbnail     e Save function stores the image as seen in the image pane        Optional  Print e To print an image as seen in the image pane  click on the Print icon   Image e You can select the default printer and the paper size from the    Settings screen    Printing   Default Printer   Canon SELPHY CP800 v   Paper Size   4 x6  100x148mm Postcard v       30    Software Upgrades    Updating the  Software       The update feature allows you to update the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station when  new software versions are available  This ensures the optimal performance of the    instrument    1  Download the latest software to your USB drive from our website at  www lifetechnologies com FLoid    2  Plugthe USB drive containing the latest software version into the FLoid  Cell  Imaging Station    3  Click Update on the Settings Screen and follow the on screen instructions     Software    Version No  13422    The software will be updated           31    Cleaning the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station    Introduction    Cleaning the LCD  Monitor    Cleaning the  Instrument  Exterior    Decontaminating  the Instrument       Although the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station requires little maintenance for proper  performance  we recommend that the instrument be cleaned periodically to  prevent the buildup of dust and dirt
12. Brightness and contrast adjustments are digital enhancements and do not  change the original image data     e Each color channel can be adjusted separately by selecting one of  the four color swatches surrounding the black white toggle  p    e Brightness and Contrast sliders change color to correspond to the color    channel being adjusted  The example below shows the Brightness slider with  the green channel selected     e Color channels can be turned off by clicking on the green check mark     on  the image thumbnail        e Brightness and Contrast adjustments are performed for each color channel  separately     e Color channels can be displayed or hidden by selecting thumbnails    e Green check mark denotes the displayed color channels in the composite  view        Continued on next page    29    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Save Image e To permanently store an image as seen in the image pane  click on  the USB Save icon  which opens the Save dialog box     CE    WR Presentations   fluocells 1   Blue Light tif  fluocells 1   Green Light tif  fluocelis 1   Red Light tif  fluocells 1 jpg  no550 control raw   Blue Light tif  no550 control raw   Green Light tif  no550 control raw jpg  no550 ifnlps raw   Blue Light tif iv    File name       File format    JPEG   jpg  Ww    o save underlying channels    e Enter a file name and select a file type from the drop down menu  Available  file types are JPEG  TIFF  BMP  and PNG file formats     e Clicking save
13. DSs provide the safety information you need to store  handle  transport  and  dispose of the chemicals safely  Each time you receive a new SDS packaged with a  hazardous chemical  be sure to replace the appropriate SDS in your files        You can obtain from Life Technologies the SDS for any chemical supplied by Life  Technologies  This service is free and available 24 hours a day     To obtain SDSs     1  Goto www lifetechnologies com  click Support  and then select SDS     2  Inthe Keyword Search field  enter the chemical name  product name  SDS  part number  or other information that appears in the SDS of interest  Select  the language of your choice  and then click Search     3  Find the document of interest  right click the document title  then select any of  the following   e Open  To view the document  e Print Target   To print the document  e Save Target As   To download a PDF version of the document to a  destination that you choose       IMPORTANT  For the SDSs of chemicals not distributed by Life  Technologies contact the chemical manufacturer        44    Documentation and Support    Obtaining Support    Technical Support    Safety Data Sheets   SDS     Limited Product  Warranty       For the latest services and support information for all locations  go to  www lifetechnologies com     At the website  you can     e Access worldwide telephone and fax numbers to contact Technical Support  and Sales facilities    e Search through frequently asked questions  FAQs   e
14. Loid  Cell Imaging Station is compatible for use with most mammalian  cell culture vessels including microscope slides and multi well plates     Use thin  glass bottom sample vessels for best optical clarity  e g   Matek  dishes or microscope slides      Image through phenol red free medium without serum for least amount of  background     Use dyes with spectrally similar wavelengths to DAPI  FITC and Texas Red    e g    Hoechst  Alexa Fluor  488  and Alexa Fluor   594      Wear gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment when  handling samples     Place the instrument on a flat  dry surface that is free from excessive  vibration     Do not spill liquids on the surface of the instrument or introduce liquids into  its interior     We recommend that you turn off the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station at the end  of the day     Do not attempt to open the device        The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station has a single power switch located on the right  side of the device  Press the power switch and allow the device to start up  The  start up procedure takes approximately 60 seconds                 Indicator p  Light       i                         ON OFF Switch       Continued on next page    24    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued    Place the Sample  on the Stage    Select Color  Channel       The part of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station where the samples are placed is  called the stage  The stage has a single objective lens opening in its center and the  opti
15. US  R GUIDE molecular    probes       by Kafe technologies     FLoid   Cell Imaging Station    Catalog Number 4471136    Document Part Number MP44711  Publication Number MANOOO05351    Revision 2 0    9  technologies       For Research Use Only  Not for use in diagnostic procedures   Information in this document is subject to change without notice     DISCLAIMER    LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND OR ITS AFFILIATE S  DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH  RESPECT TO THIS DOCUMENT  EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF  MERCHANTABILITY  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  OR NON INFRINGEMENT  TO THE EXTENT  ALLOWED BY LAW  IN NO EVENT SHALL LIFE TECHNOLOGIES AND OR ITS AFFILIATE S  BE LIABLE   WHETHER IN CONTRACT  TORT  WARRANTY  OR UNDER ANY STATUTE OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS FOR  SPECIAL  INCIDENTAL  INDIRECT  PUNITIVE  MULTIPLE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN  CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM THIS DOCUMENT  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE USE  THEREOF     NOTICE TO PURCHASER  LIMITED USE LABEL LICENSE  Research Use Only    The purchase of this product conveys to the purchaser the limited  non transferable right to use the  purchased amount of the product only to perform internal research for the sole benefit of the purchaser   No right to resell this product or any of its components Is conveyed expressly  by implication  or by  estoppel  This product is for internal research purposes only and is not for use in commercial  applications of any kind  including  without limi
16. X  optical  1840X  with digital zoom   Fluorescence and transmitted light  relief phase     4 channels  relief phase  blue fluorescence  green  fluorescence  red fluorescence   LED  50 000 hour life   adjustable intensity    Blue channel  390 40 nm  Green channel  482 18 nm  Red channel  586 15 nm    Blue channel  446 33 nm  Green channel  532 59 nm  Red channel  646 68 nm    60 mm    Sony 1 3MP 1 3  ICX445 EXview HAD CCD    Mechanical  glide  stage   range of motion  10 mm in X and Y dimensions    15 inch color  display resolution 1366 x 768 pixels   Image resolution 1296 x 964 pixels  adjustable tilt    FLoid  Cell Imaging Station Software  www lifetechnologies com FLoid    16 bit monochochrome TIFF  PNG  BMP and  JPG  1296 x 964 pixels    2 Gigabyte       35    Appendix B  Safety    Safety Information    Safety Precautions       Review and follow the safety instructions below     Do not install the instrument in heavy humidity such as a greenhouse or an  incubator to avoid a danger of electric shock  If water or other material enters  the instrument  the adaptor  or power inlet  disconnect the power cord and  contact a service person  For operating environment  refer to  Product  Specifications   page 35      Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands     Always ensure that the power supply input voltage matches the voltage  available in your location     This instrument is air cooled so its surfaces may become hot during operation   When installing the instru
17. accessories        Light Ss  NON   Shield         SX   Nw  SS aan Sample    WC    f             Plug the instrument to an Stage    approved outlet   Objective       ON OFF  Opening    Turn on the instrument  The  Switch    FLoid   Cell Imaging Station is now  ready for use        Focus  Knob             Place the sample on stage over the objective opening   Focus the image using the focus knobs     Capture the image using the on screen controls     Image Pane Light Switch  OFF            g Molecular Probes   Reagents   Image Review    Light Switch    ON       yr Text Box    Image Thumbnails    Capture Button          Light Intensity Slider  Black White Toggle    Capturing Processing Toggle    Adjust the Brightness and Contrast as needed     Save  Button  Zoom  Scale  Print  Button       Contrast Slider    Brightness Slider    Color Selector Scale Bar    Save the image to the USB Memory Drive   Optional  Print the image via the USB Printer        Preface    About this Guide    Purpose of this  User Guide    Audience    User Attention  Words    SDSs       The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station User Guide is designed to help you learn how to  use the instrument  The user guide includes step by step instructions for  instrument set up  image capture  and image processing  it does not contain assay  specific protocols  The complete user guide is also available on our website at  www lifetechnologies com    For information on specific assays for the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  including 
18. alation of chemicals  Do not leave chemical containers open   Use only with adequate ventilation  for example  fume hood  For additional  safety guidelines  consult the SDS     Handle chemical wastes in a fume hood   After emptying the waste container  seal it with the cap provided     Dispose of the contents of the waste tray and waste bottle in accordance with  good laboratory practices and local  state provincial  or national  environmental and health regulations        Waste Disposal If potentially hazardous waste is generated when you operate the instrument  you  must     Characterize  by analysis if necessary  the waste generated by the particular  applications  reagents  and substrates used in your laboratory     Ensure the health and safety of all personnel in your laboratory     Ensure that the instrument waste is stored  transferred  transported  and  disposed of according to all local  state provincial  and or national  regulations        IMPORTANT  Radioactive or biohazardous materials may require special  handling  and disposal limitations may apply        40    Electrical Safety    Fuses    Power          AN    DANGER  ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD  Severe electrical shock  can result from operating the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station without its  instrument panels in place  Do not remove instrument panels   High voltage contacts are exposed when instrument panels are removed  from the instrument           WARNING  FIRE HAZARD  For continued protection against the risk  
19. aterials needed to perform the experimental  protocol  but not supplied with the product     e Protocol Icons  Provide a graphical representation of the steps in the protocol     e Experimental Protocol  Provides a step by step description of the  experimental protocol          Note  For more information on dyes and reagents to use with the  y FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  download the Cell Imaging smartphone  app in the App Store or Android Market           16    Image Review Tab    Image Review Tab       The Image Review Tab is used to acces saved images and allows you to     Review previously saved images  Organize images into folders  Create new folders    Delete images    View saved files    J Molecular Probes   Reagents Ko  Image Acquisition    WR Image Review                         1  DA Dx fab  Presentations  fluocells 1   Blue Light tif fluocells 1   Green Light tif fluocells 1   Red Light tif fluocells 1 jpg  no550 control raw   Blue no550 control raw   Green  gt  no550 ifnlps raw   Blue no550 ifnlps  raw   Green           no550 control raw jpg d i        Light tif Light tif Light tif Light tif    The Image Review Tab contains the following     Address bar  Describes the file location     Up Folder button       Navigates up to a higher level folder     New Folder button       Creates a new folder   Folders  Are used for storing similar files     Thumbnails  Display previews of stored image files     List Thumbnail toggle       E     Switches between the List view an
20. cable Safety Data Sheets  SDSs   See    SDSs    on  page 44        WARNING  Visible and or invisible LED radiation  Do not stare  directly into the beam or view directly with optical instruments            CAUTION  Using cleaning or decontamination methods other than  those recommended by the manufacturer may compromise the safety or  quality of the instrument        38    Chemical Safety          Chemical Hazard WARNING  CHEMICAL HAZARD  Before handling any chemicals   Warning refer to the Safety Data Sheet  SDS  provided by the manufacturer  and  observe all relevant precautions           AN WARNING  CHEMICAL STORAGE HAZARD  Never collect or store   waste in a glass container because of the risk of breaking or shattering   Reagent and waste bottles can crack and leak  Each waste bottle should  be secured in a low density polyethylene safety container with the cover  fastened and the handles locked in the upright position  Wear  appropriate eyewear  clothing  and gloves when handling reagent and  waste bottles        General Safety To minimize the hazards of chemicals    Guidelines e Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets  SDSs  provided by the chemical  manufacturer before you store  handle  or work with any chemicals or  hazardous materials   See  SDSs   page 44     e Minimize contact with chemicals  Wear appropriate personal protective  equipment when handling chemicals  for example  safety glasses  gloves  or  protective clothing   For additional safety guidelines  c
21. cale bar value automatically adjusts between 25 um and  125 um according to value chosen on the Zoom Scale     e Brightness Slider  Controls the image brightness for a single color channel of  a captured image  Brightness can be adjusted between 0  and 100  in  increments of 1      e Color Selector  Selects the color channel to be adjusted by the Brightness and  Contrast Sliders     e Contrast Slider  Controls image contrast for a single color channel of a  captured image  Contrast can be adjusted between 0  and 100  in  increments of 1      e Image Thumbnails  Display small images of captured color channels  Images  can be shown in the Image Pane by clicking on the grey check mark or  removed by clicking on the green check mark     e Save Button  Brings up a Save Dialog Box for storing the Image Pane view to  a USB storage device  Available file formats are PNG  TIFF  JPEG  and BMP   Only the TIFF file format allows for the underlying layers or color channels to  be saved     e Print Button  Brings up a Print Dialog Box for printing the Image Pane view        13    Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab       Molecular Probes   Reagents Tab    Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab provides a reagent selection guide with  respective protocols  It contains information over 150 commonly used Molecular    Probes  reagents that are organized by application area  Information about each  reagent includes technical specifications and an image showing typical results        Application Icons    Rea
22. cell culture vessels  Long life LED light sources for safe and reliable performance  Built in optical filters   Fluorite objective lens for sensitive detection of weakly fluorescent samples  Focus Assist to aid in rapid focusing of images   Fine and coarse focus knobs on left and right sides of device  15 inch widescreen LCD with tilting function   Front facing USB port for hassle free file saving   Intuitive user interface for quick operation   Image processing built into acquisition interface   Thumbnail confirmation of captured images   On screen digital zoom   On demand scale bar for size determination    Compact  laptop style keyboard and wireless mouse       Continued on next page    Description of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Parts of the FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station LCD        Light Shield    Indicator Light             Objective Opening    Stage USB Ports    USB Port       B   Focus Knobs    On Off Switch  Stage Movement Knobs    LCD  The LCD  liquid crystal display  shows the user interface  which contains  the settings used to control the device     Stage  The stage is where sample vessels  such as cell culture dishes and  microscope slides  are placed for imaging     Stage Movement Knobs  The stage movement knobs allow the stage to be  moved in the X Y plane     USB Ports  The front facing USB port is designed for daily  easy access to transfer  images from the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station to a USB memory device  The side  facing USB ports are
23. cs of the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station is located directly below the objective  lens opening  Therefore  the portion of the sample to be imaged needs to be  placed over the objective lens opening in the stage                Light  Shield          Stage                Objective  Opening    Focus  Knob    e Place samples on the stage directly over the objective lens opening   e Becareful not to spill liquids in the objective lens opening     e Lift the light shield for easier sample placement and to see which well of a  multi well plate is being imaged     e lifting the light shield turns off the fluorescent LEDs        The light bulb symbols on the right panel of the user   interface control the excitation LEDs  Select the   appropriate LED based on the emission color of the    dye in the sample  For example  a sample labeled   with FITC  Alexa Fluor  488  or GFP have green   emission  therefore select Green Light for this    sample   e Select the color channel based on dye emission      wavelength     e Light sources are LEDs and do not require a  warm up time    e Lights can be switched on and off as needed  Note that the fluorescent LEDs  will not activate when the light shield is raised     e After capturing an image  see page 28  in a particular channel  you can click      to delete and re capture an image     e Color channels can be personalized with a text description  Text descriptions  appear in the file name if save underlying channels in the Save dialog box is  check
24. cted to a network share    Configuration    a 20739    Credentials    Domain Usermame Password    Network Share Path    3  Plug in a USB Ethernet Adapter into a USB port     When a live Ethernet cable is connected to the  adapter the networking status changes from     Adapter Not Ready  to  Address    entry   DHCP    lt entry gt            If the    Adapter Not Ready    message remains  then check the Ethernet cable  in a separate device to ensure it is    live     otherwise  obtain a different USB  Ethernet Adapter from another vendor     4  Select DHCP under    Configuration     however  if you have a Static IP  then  select Static IP and complete the open fields     Enter  Domain NUsername  and    Password    under Credentials     Enter    Network Share Path    and click Login  Mapped Drive will change  from    Not connected to a network share    to    Connected to  lt network share  path gt         7  Click OK  You will now be able to see your network contents in the Image  Review tab or when saving images        Note  Once networking has been set up  the FLoid   Cell Imaging  a Station retains the information about network configuration and  credentials through ON OFF power cycles        23    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station    General Guidelines    Power ON the  Instrument       To obtain the best results  follow these recommendations below     Do not operate the instrument in direct sunlight   Use the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station at room temperature only     The F
25. d the    Thumbnail view of stored files and folders        Continued on next page    Image Review Tab  continued       Image Preview Clicking on a thumbnail view or list view file will display a preview image of the  file  The file can then be printed or closed     g Molecular Probes   Reagents Ke  Image Acquisition Wa  Image Review          MSA        Presentations  fluocells 1 jpg       e Print button     Brings up the print dialog box for printing the saved file  using the selected USB printer     e Close Preview button       Closes the image preview window        18    User Interface Settings Tab       User Interface The Settings Tab on the navigation bar is used for adjusting instrument y   Settings Tab settings        g Molecular Probes   Reagents K3 Image Acquisition   Image Review       Hot Pixel Correction Time and Date Networking  Time 1    14 PM v  Software  Copy Error Logs Date 10   10    2011    Version No  13746    Printing Language Unit Serial No   Default Printer English v 12711 PSMO 003  Canon SELPHY CP800 wv   Apply  Paper Size  4 x6  100x148mm Postcard v    e Hot Pixel Correction  Corrects for pixels that no longer respond correctly to  incident light     e Copy Error Logs  Copies error logs to the USB drive   e Printing  Selects the default printer and paper size   e Time and Date  Sets the date and time of the device     e Language  Selects one of seven languages in which the user interface is  displayed  The available languages are English  French  Germa
26. e same level of testing requirements           37    General Instrument Safety    Moving and Lifting  the Instrument    Operating the  Instrument    Cleaning or  Decontaminating  the Instrument          T WARNING  PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD  Use this product only as    specified in this document  Using this instrument in a manner not  specified by Life Technologies may result in personal injury or damage  to the instrument           T WARNING  Do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the    assistance of others  Depending on the weight of the instrument   moving them may require two or more people        Things to consider before lifting the instrument     Make sure that you have a secure  comfortable grip on the computer or the  monitor when lifting     Make sure that the path from where the object is to where it is being  moved is clear of obstructions     Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time   Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs     Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other  before lifting and carrying     Instead of lifting the object from the packing box  carefully tilt the box on  its side and hold it stationary while someone slides the contents out of the  box        Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has     Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and  specific safety practices for the instrument    Read and understood all appli
27. ed  see page 30      e Blue  Green and Red Lights are fluorescent channels  while White Light is for  transmitted light images only        Continued on next page    25    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Focus The FLoid  Cell Imaging Station has built in Focus Assist  The Focus Assist helps  you to find the plane of focus  which is represented by a number between 1 and  10 in the Focus Assist Gauge  The number displayed in the Focus Assist Gauge  should be similar each time the same sample vessel is used     T flask  Slide a    5        Coverslip 6 well    Petri dish    e Focus the image using the knobs on the left or right side of the device           Focus Knob       e The large knob controls  coarse  focus   e The small knob controls  fine  focus     e Focus Assist numbers should be similar each time the same sample vessel is  used     e FluoCells  prepared microscope slides are available as a positive control  sample  refer to www lifetechnologies com for ordering information         Continued on next page    26    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Adjust Exposure The Light Slider is used for adjusting image brightness and contrast during image  Settings acquisition  The slider physically controls the LED intensity  camera gain  and  exposure time        e If the black white toggle is depressed on any of the color  channels  the red color corresponds to saturated pixels  This is  an indication that the Light slider should be adju
28. ge    33    Changing the Battery  continued       Changing the 4  Remove the old battery and replace it with a 20 mm  coin style  3V lithium    battery  continued CR2032 battery     20 mm  3V  Li coin battery          v Note  The positive side of the battery must face outward  so that the      4 symbol is visible        5  Insert the 4 cover bottom tabs into the microscope base and lift cover top into  position  Replace the screws     6  Plugin the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station and power on   7  Resetthe time and date as described on page 21        34    Appendix A  Product Specifications    Technical Specifications    Physical  Characteristics    Optics    Hardware Software       Instrument Type     Instrument Dimensions     Weight    Operating Power   Frequency    Electrical input   Operating Temperature   Operating Humidity   Output Ports     Objective     Overall Magnification   Contrast Methods     Color Channels     Illumination     Excitation     Emission     Stage to Condenser Distance     Image Acquisition     Stage    LCD monitor   Software   Captured Images     Supplied USB Drive     Benchtop device for imaging cells    15 9   W  x 21 1   H  x 13 9   D   40 4 cm  W  x 53 6 cm  H  x 35 3 cm  D     26 lbs  11 8 kg    100 240 VAC   50 60 Hz   5 VDC  4 15 A   4   32  C    lt 90   non condensing   4 USB    20X plan fluorite    Numerical aperture  NA   0 45    Working distance  WD   5 9 mm  defined as the  tip of the objective to the bottom of a 1 2 mm  thick slide     460
29. gent information in the Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab is organized by    application area  each represented by an Application Icon  Selecting an  Application Icon allows you to view the reagent categories corresponding to the    selected application area     B Molecular Probes   Reagents     s B    Antibody Labeling    woe    Immunofluorescence    Trafficking    Protein Labeling    Cell Viability    Epitope Tags    DNA Stains    Apoptosis    Essentials       Ko  Image Acquisition  3 Image Review       Gj  Cytoskeleton    Organelle Stains Cell Tracking    P       Oxidative Stress Cell Proliferation    lon Indicators Cell Cycle RNA Biology       Reagent Categories Each application area is divided into specific reagent categories  The example  below shows the reagent categories available for the Immunofluorescence    application area     g Molecular Probes   Reagents    Ke  Image Acquisition   Image Review       Immunofluorescence    Immunofluorescence    Anti Chicken    Anti Guinea Pig    Anti Mouse    Anti Rabbit    Anti Sheep    Streptavidin Conjugates    Anti Goat    Anti Human    Anti Mouse Isotypes    Anti Rat    F ab  2 Antibodies    Zenon Labeling       14    Continued on next page    Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab  continued       Reagent Selecting a reagent category reveals more information about individual reagents  Information available in that particular reagent category  Reagent Details Protocol toggle is  used for switching between reagent details and the product
30. he user interface include     e Buttons to operate the instrument   e A large viewing pane to visualize sample images   e Molecular Probes  reagent information with protocols  e Thumbnails to confirm image capture   e Focus Assist to aid in rapid focusing on the sample    e Image processing and automatic image overlay    g Molecular Probes   Reagents KJ Image Acquisition   Image Review       Saati 50  Capturing Processing       Navigation Tabs The GUI is presented with the following four navigation tabs across the top of the  screen     e Image Acquisition Tab  Used for capturing  saving and printing images     e Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab  Provides a reagent selection guide with  protocols  It contains information over 150 reagents  organized by application  area  Information about each reagent includes a predictive result image and  technical specifications     e Image Review Tab  Displays saved image files and folders  This tab can be  used to review saved images and organize them into folders    e Settings Tab  Used for configuring instrument settings such as language  preference  date  and time        Image Acquisition Tab       Image Acquisition The Image Acquisition Tab allows you to access the main screen of the user  Tab interface  and it is used to     e View samples   e Capture images   e Overlay color channels   e Adjust brightness and contrast of newly captured images  e Save images   e Print images    The Image Acquisition screen can be switched between Capt
31. indicate a warning  caution  risk of danger   Consult  the manual to avoid possible personal injury or instrument damage     Protective conductor terminal  main ground     WEEE  Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment  symbol indicates that this  product should not be disposed of in unsorted municipal waste  Follow local  municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the  environmental impact of WEEE  Visit www lifetechnologies com weee for  collection and recycling options     The CE Mark symbolizes that the product conforms to all applicable European  Community provisions for which this marking is required  Operation of the  instrument is subject to the conditions described in this manual     The protection provided by the instrument may be impaired if the instrument is  used in a manner not specified by Life Technologies     The C Tick Mark indicates conformity with Australian and New Zealand  standards for electromagnetic compatibility     The ETL Listed Mark is proof of product compliance  electrical  gas and other  safety standards  to North American safety standards  Authorities Having  Jurisdiction  AHJ s  in 50 states and Canada and retailers accept the ETL Listed  Mark as proof of product safety     Conforms to UL STD 61010 1  certified to CSA STD C22 2 No  61010 1     This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No   61010 1  second edition  including Amendment 1  or a later version of the same  standard incorporating th
32. iquids directly on the instrument to avoid electrical  shock when the instrument is plugged in        e Wipe the instrument exterior using a soft  lint free cloth moistened with 70   alcohol  Wipe the instrument dry immediately after cleaning     e Avoid using a bleach solution  because it may leave a residue of bleach  crystals on the instrument     e Ensure that water or other cleaning solutions do not enter the power switch   the power inlet  or the USB ports     e Never pour or spray any liquids directly on the instrument to avoid electrical  shock when the instrument is plugged in        32    Changing the Battery          Q IMPORTANT  To avoid electrical shock  always turn off the FLoid  Cell  Imaging Station and unplug the power cord before changing the battery            n IMPORTANT  To avoid risk of fire  explosion  or burns  do not recharge   crush  heat above 212  F  100  C   or incinerate the battery  To protect the  environment  ensure that the battery is fully discharged before disposal        Changing the Materials Required   battery e 2 5 mm Allen wrench  e 20 mm  coin style  3V lithium CR2032 battery  Procedure  1  Power off and unplug the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station     2  Using a 2 5 mm Allen wrench  remove all 4 screws from the top edge of the  back cover  Set the screws aside     Remove  screws   2 5 mm hex        3  Gently pull the top edge of the cover back and lift cover away from the base  of the instrument  Set cover aside        Continued on next pa
33. ment  leave a space of more than 10 cm  4 inches   around it and do not place any objects between the instrument and the wall     Do not install the instrument on a slant or a place prone to vibrations  which  induces the risk of instrument malfunction or damage of the instrument     Never insert any objects into the air vents of the instrument as this could  result in electrical shock  personal injury  and equipment damage     Plug the power cord firmly into the wall outlet and AC adapter     To avoid potential shock hazard  make sure that the power cord is properly  grounded     Be sure to position the equipment such that it is easy to disconnect the  instrument     Turn off the instrument before unplugging the power cord and or moving  the instrument     If the instrument is broken or dropped  disconnect the power cord and contact  a service person  Do not disassemble the instrument     Use only authorized accessories  adaptor  power cord  and USB drive    Do not use metal objects when assembling or dissembling a battery     Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat  For operating environment  see   Product Specifications   page 35      If the instrument emits smoke  disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet  and contact a service person        Continued on next page    36    Safety Information  continued    Symbols       A    CE  C    CTY     LISTED    C          The symbols used on the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station are explained below     Used on the instrument to 
34. n  Italian   Japanese Spanish  and Simplified Chinese     e Networking  Allows the setting of network preferences     e Software  Allows the update of the user interface should updates become  available     e Unit Serial No   Displays the serial number of the FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station        19    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station    Getting Started       Install the FLoid  i  Cell Imaging 2  Station    10     11     12     13     14     Open the cardboard shipping container from the top     Remove the accessories such as the mouse  keyboard  and Quick Start Guide  and set these off to the side     Using the handles  lift the inner box containing the FLoid Cell Imaging Station  out from within the outer shipping container     Set the inner box down on a flat surface such as a table  lab bench  or floor   Unfold the inner box to reveal the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station     Place the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station on a flat  level  and dry surface such as a  lab benchtop     Optional  Follow the instructions on the Quick Reference Guide  see supplied  Quick Reference Guide or the section of the User Manual titled    Quick Start  Guide    on page 4  for setting up the device     Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station   To the other end  attach the appropriate plug adaptor  based on the electrical  outlet configuration in your country     Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet  Be sure to use only the power  cord supplied with y
35. of fire  replace fuses only with fuses of the type and rating specified for  the instrument           DANGER  ELECTRICAL HAZARD  Grounding circuit continuity is  vital for the safe operation of equipment  Never operate equipment with  the grounding conductor disconnected           DANGER  ELECTRICAL HAZARD  Use properly configured and  approved line cords for the voltage supply in your facility            gt    gt       e    DANGER  ELECTRICAL HAZARD  Plug the system into a properly  grounded receptacle with adequate current capacity        41    Biological Hazard Safety          A WARNING  BIOHAZARD  Biological samples such as tissues  body    fluids  and blood of humans and other animals have the potential to  transmit infectious diseases  Follow all applicable local   state provincial  and or national regulations  Wear appropriate  protective eyewear  clothing  and gloves  Read and follow the  guidelines in these publications        In the U S      U S  Department of Health and Human Services guidelines published in  Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories     stock no  017 040 00547 4   www cdc gov OD ohs biosfty bmb14 bmbl4toc htm     Occupational Safety and Health Standards  Bloodborne Pathogens     29 CFR  1910 1030   www access gpo gov nara cfr waisidx_01 29cfr1910a_01 html     Your company   s institution   s Biosafety Program protocols for working  with handling potentially infectious materials     Additional information about biohazard guidelines i
36. onsult the SDS     e Minimize the inhalation of chemicals  Do not leave chemical containers open   Use only with adequate ventilation  for example  fume hood   For additional  safety guidelines  consult the SDS     e Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills  If a leak or spill occurs  follow the  manufacturer s cleanup procedures as recommended in the SDS     e Comply with all local  state  provincial  or national laws and regulations  related to chemical storage  handling  and disposal        39    Chemical Safety  continued          Chemical Waste  Hazard    CAUTION  HAZARDOUS WASTE  Refer to Safety Data Sheets and  local regulations for handling and disposal        Chemical Waste To minimize the hazards of chemical waste     Safety Guidelines e    Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets  SDSs  provided by the  manufacturers of the chemicals in the waste container before you store   handle  or dispose of chemical waste     Provide primary and secondary waste containers   A primary waste container  holds the immediate waste  A secondary container contains spills or leaks  from the primary container  Both containers must be compatible with the  waste material and meet federal  state  and local requirements for container  storage      Minimize contact with chemicals  Wear appropriate personal protective  equipment when handling chemicals  for example  safety glasses  gloves  or  protective clothing   For additional safety guidelines  consult the SDS     Minimize the inh
37. our instrument  Powering the device with an unapproved  power cord may damage the device     Plug the keyboard into one of the USB ports along the right side of the FLoid    Cell Imaging Station  see page 9 for the location of the USB ports      To engage the wireless mouse  plug the USB wireless connector into a USB port  on the right side of the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station and move the switch on the  bottom of the mouse to reveal the optical sensor     Optional  To enable printing  plug one end of the printer cable into the printer  and the other end into a USB port on the right side of the FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station     To enable saving of files  place the supplied USB storage device into the front  facing USB port on the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  see page 9 for the location  of the USB port      When you are ready to use the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station  turn on the  instrument by pressing the Power switch  located on the right side of the  instrument  to the    ON    position  see page 9 for the location of the Power  switch         Continued on next page    20    Getting Started  continued    Set Time and Date    Select Language       1     Select the Settings Tab to display the Settings Screen     Enter the time of day for your location  Time and Date  Time format is hours minutes and  am or pm  Time  12    jO    Enter the correct date for you location   Date format is Month Day Year  Date 1   1    Click set time date to save the changes     Once the time and da
38. ov te   celllmadihigStatolios usa bishop e dte tet em eed 24  SOrbWare DUDOE ades  assi m M iac ru donnent mu dore Eden mu doses Ern nada Du dosmea duet Du dose a RE ea E 31  Cleaning theod   Cell Imaging Station iias  tacathsaecctnesnsaecsecuscatacassacuheasecatnsasesauascmactnsctneataeaansatetomseauasasnact  32  Changingthe Battery e na E E                33  Changing the Baltery enesenn anp ean UTR 33  Appendix A  Product SPCCITICAIONS sirsie to anu bunS utra Dcufi bs Deut oe heu fu tu auis 35  Technical SSC ICAO MNS ia E E 30  Append B  Sale cae an mene rene en mt Cm reno en er O A tutu eee ne No ee ee rere 36  Se UY TYPO IMAI M  36  Genera In SURITHETIES eel yee aa E E T T A E ae 38  Ge ged gal kore   scili M a E A eRe ee nee        39  SUC a aU sai Mica Uu Miu MM uM M M E 41  Biological Hazard Sia CU siis gaket pipi Rite Eyaku t dui i Rat uU xa Rud dp pi Rite p isa Kut quie Robe tust quip a a heated dm ti 42  VOI KS Ca VOI Sate Ey MT PEE EE T I M MITTEN 43  wj                                                                           H       EE 44  Documentation and SUP DOM asana reteset aa trea a O uc im albe dots Gideon eode 45  OP Pail SUDO Ded sone tema bM OPEM EENONNeMIMPOMIMMMENDINE MEME INIM aM 45    Quick Start Guide    Installing the  FLoid  Cell Imaging  Station    Using the FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station       Remove the FLoid   Cell Imaging  Station and its accessories from  the packaging           Place the instrument on a flat   dry surface and connect the  
39. perform the protocol from start to finish using the selected  reagent     Sample  Specifies whether the reagent is to be used on live or fixed samples   An asterisk     indicates whether the fluorescence from live samples will be  retained after fixation     Amount  Displays the amount of product supplied based on the product  number listed     Concentration  Lists the concentration of the product as supplied  If the  product is a dry material  then the volume and type of solvent needed for  preparing a stock solution is also listed     MW  Displays the molecular weight or formula weight for chemical reagents     Storage  Indicates the storage condition for the product        Continued on next page    Molecular Probes  Reagents Tab  continued       Protocol g Molecular Probes   Reagents Ke  Image Acquisition   Image Review          Anti Mouse Reagent Details    Anti Mouse  1  Briefly centrifuge secondary antibody  2  Ab     2  Make a 2 ug mL 2  Ab solution in PBS  2  serum    3  Add solution to fixed  permeabilized and 1  Ab labeled cells or tissue    4  Incubate 60 min at 22  C       5  Wash sample 2 x 5 min with PBS    Materials needed    Phosphate Buffered Saline  PBS    Serum    ProLong or SlowFade   antifade reagent    6  Add PBS or treat with ProLong   or SlowFade   antifade reagents       ke Ota d        7  Image Sample    Protocol screen contains the instructions for using the selected product  and  includes the following information     e Materials Needed  List the m
40. s available at     www cdc gov    In the EU     Check your local guidelines and legislation on biohazard and biosafety  precaution  and the best practices published in the World Health  Organisation  WHO  Laboratory Biosafety Manual  third edition    www who int csr resources publications biosafety WHO CDS CSR LY  O 2004 11 en        42    Workstation Safety       Correct ergonomic configuration of your workstation can reduce or prevent  effects such as fatigue  pain  and strain  Minimize or eliminate these effects by  configuring your workstation to promote neutral or relaxed working positions        CAUTION  MUSCULOSKELETAL AND REPETITIVE MOTION  HAZARD  These hazards are caused by potential risk factors that  include but are not limited to repetitive motion  awkward posture   forceful exertion  holding static unhealthy positions  contact pressure   and other workstation environmental factors        To minimize musculoskeletal and repetitive motion risks   e Use equipment that comfortably supports you in neutral working positions  and allows adequate accessibility to the keyboard  monitor  and mouse     e Position the keyboard  mouse  and monitor to promote relaxed body and  head postures        43    SDSs    SDSs    Obtaining SDSs       Chemical manufacturers supply current Safety Data Sheets  SDSs  with shipments  of hazardous chemicals to new customers  They also provide SDSs with the first  shipment of a hazardous chemical to a customer after an SDS has been updated   S
41. sted to a lower  percentage        g Molecular Probes   Reagents K   Image Acquisition  3 Image Review    Ge  gt        e Light slider adjusts brightness and contrast of a    live    image     e Light slider combines LED intensity  camera gain and exposure time     e Light percentages always correspond to a set LED intensity  camera gain and  exposure time     e Black White toggle reveals saturated pixels as a red color        Continued on next page    27    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Capture e Totemporarily store a sample image  click the Capture  button  This action will create a thumbnail of the image   which can then be permanently saved to a USB memory  device or printed        J Molecular Probes   Reagents K   Image Acquisition  34 Image Review    Lint 80  Capturing Processing       e Clicking Capture only temporarily saves images   e You can only capture up to four images  one of each color channel     e To capture additional images  save the color channel  see page 30   and then  delete the thumbnail        Continued on next page    28    Using the FLoid  Cell Imaging Station  continued       Image Processing e Clicking on the Processing toggle in the Image Acquisition  tab after at least one color channel has been captured allows    you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the captured  image     g Molecular Probes   Reagents K   Image Acquisition   Image Review    100 um    o   40  C                  10 4 Capturing Processing       e 
42. tation  quality control and commercial services such as  reporting the results of purchaser s activities for a fee or other form of consideration  For information on  obtaining additional rights  please contact outlicensing dlifetech com or Out Licensing  Life  Technologies Corporation  5791 Van Allen Way  Carlsbad  California 92008     TRADEMARKS    The trademarks mentioned herein are the property of Life Technologies Corporation or their respective  owners        2012 Life Technologies Corporation  All rights reserved     Contents    CMEC dioec  MEIST To EROR TT TEE T T              4  POTICO mili ateeseca tuted a asain T T 5  7A O01 0 Ly da   oom C100   gt  ER T D  Froduct Inrermettollsssentscatiwate set ecataaetrsteustacateuatanatansiuretauetantoutiasteauecaenntnadt 6  wae clbnijyce EE 6  Description of the FLoid   Cell Imaging StetlOEisxenen uen nter dde tite dice enit reb ssec tlle steric ein 7  ELoid Cellimading station User Ot T ae Bo s retire tetti te ottiene dd tti 10  Mage ACHU NON AD iccessustcisduimaierapectain                                           11  Molecular Probes Reagents  gt   open tener meme en ae nee eee de SU ee ae eee 14  fsor fe s duy d NIE ome                                                          17  WSerinteriace SetUnGS MIE    oe Pe A A E AAS 19  Using the FLoid   Cell Imaging Station             cccccsssscccscessssseeeeessenseeeesseeeeeeeesseeteeeeesseneess 20  EUs SAU Sh eT                                m                R 20  Using ithe m
43. te is set  there is    no need to set it each time the  instrument is turned on     f  2012       The default language for the FLoid   Cell Imaging    Station is English  To display the user interface in  one of the seven available languages  follow the English  instructions below     1     Select the Settings Tab to display the Settings English    Screen  French  Click the arrow key to display the Language German  drop down menu  and select the desired Italian  language  Japanese    Click Apply to display the user interface in  the selected language  Once the language is spanish  set  the device will default to this selection the   next time it is turned on     Language    simplified Chinese       Continued on next page    21    Getting Started  continued       Hot Pixel Perform Hot Pixel Correction once per month to ensure correct image data  This   Correction procedure is a subtle correction that is applied to mask the values of pixels that  are erroneously reporting a signal  Therefore  the correction is performed by  blocking all light from entering through the objective opening on the stage     1  Select the Settings Tab to display the Settings Screen   2  Click Fix Pixels     3  Follow the onscreen instructions and cover the objective opening on the stage  with a flat  opaque material  such as a lab notebook     4  Click OK to perform the pixel correction procedure     g Molecular Probes   Reagents K3 Image Acquisition   Image Review       Hot Pixel Correction Time and
44. uring and Processing  screens using the Capturing Processing toggle  located at the bottom right of the  screen        Capturing Screen The Capturing screen contains the controls for capturing images of your sample     Image Pane Light Switch    OFF        A  g Molecular Probes   Reagents T   K   Image Acquisition   Image Review  f RRES pp         N    alll Light Switch    ON         Text Box      EB Image Thumbnails    Capture Button             jh k L    ji    Focus Assist Gauge Light Intensity Slider    Capturing Processing Toggle  Black White Toggle       Continued on next page    Image Acquisition Tab  continued    Capturing Screen   continued       Image Pane  Displays live camera feed or captured images     Focus Assist Gauge  Tracks the position of the objective lens to help aide in  focusing on the sample  The number output should roughly be the same each  time a particular sample vessel is used  e g   six well dish  6  1 75  5    Remember this number as it will be useful to find focus faster in the  subsequent experiments     Black White Toggle  Changes the image pane display from color to black and  white  which can be useful for focusing or removing human eye bias because  of color     Light Intensity Slider  Changes the apparent brightness of a sample being  viewed in the image pane  The light intensity can be adjusted between 1  and  100  in increments of 10  for Blue  Green and Red channels  or in increments  of 1  for White Light     Note  The Light Instensity
    
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