Bio-Rad Personal Molecular Imager™ (PMI™) System - Manual (Page 7)

Warning: Do not remove the cover for any reason or defeat the interlock. Attempting to
operate the unit with the cover removed may damage the instrument and expose the
operator to energy from the laser.
Warning: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser energy exposure.
Caution: The top cover should only be removed by trained service personnel. Do not
attempt to operate the product with the cover removed. The PMI system should be serviced
only by Bio-Rad or its trained representatives.
Laser warning labels (Figure 1.2) are located externally on the top cover and rear of the
instrument and internally on the top surface of the mounting plate, at the rear right-hand
corner and the top of the laser module.
Fig. 1.2. Laser warning label.
1.2.5 Screen Eraser Safety Information
Warning: The screen erasers must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
Warning: The screen eraser must be unplugged and adequate time allowed for the bulbs
to cool before the unit is opened and bulbs are replaced.
Section 2
Introduction
2.1 System Capabilities
The PMI system detects a broad range of isotopes, including 32 P, 33 P, 35 S, 14 C, and 3 H. The
PMI uses storage phosphor screen technology that is at least ten times more sensitive to
isotopic emission than X-ray film. The system is compatible with most available phosphor
imaging screens based on BaFBr:Eu storage phosphor chemistry.
2.2 System Description
Fig. 2.1. The PMI scanner and peripherals.
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