Stellaris 8 Confocal, Leica

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Applications and Specifications

For applications and specifications, please contact the Bioimaging Core Facility.

Training and use

FAQ

Equipment

- How should I clean the equipment after use?

If you have used the oil objectives, ensure that you have gently wiped off the oil droplet with a piece of designated lens paper.
In case you accidentially contaminated air objectives with oil, please inform us immediately to ease the cleaning process for us as much as possible.
Please only use designated lens paper for wiping off oil from objects and designated tissues for cleaning of samples.
Please leave the work station neat and clean for the next user.
Ensure to cover the microscope with the designated dust cover.

- Are consumables included in the price?

Experimental consumables are not included in the price for booking of microscopes via the Bioimaging Core Facility.
Designated oil for the oil objectives can be found next to the microscope. Please only use this designated oil for the objectives.
Lens paper designated for cleaning of objects as well as designated tissues for cleaning of samples are located next to the microscope.

Data Storage

- How can I get access to my data?

After using a microscope or a workstation, please transfer your data immediately to your personal AU drive (O:) and clean up your local directories on instrument PCs if you are not reusing data in subsequent experiments.
The Bioimaging Core Facility staff will provide support to non-AU users for exporting data.
Use of USB memory sticks or external hard drives is for security reasons not allowed.

- Does the Bioimaging Core Facility regularly back up the user data?

The Bioimaging Core Faility is not responsible for your data. DATA ON LOCAL PC DRIVES WILL BE DELETED ON A REGULAR BASIS in order to keep the systems performing optimally.

Please ensure that you transfer your data to your personal AU drive (O:) after each session.

- May I use my personal USB memory stick or external hard drive for data storage?

No, any use of USB memory sticks or external hard drives is for security reasons not allowed. Usage of USB memory sticks may lead to suspension of the user license.