Safety information for VHX-5000 Series
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- Digital Microscope VHX-5000 User’s Manual -
Precautions for abnormalities
Precautions for usage
Precautions for installation
Precautions for storage
Shut the power off immediately in these instances. Continued use under these conditions
may result in fires, electric shock, or product failure. Contact your nearest KEYENCE sales
office for repair work.
• When water or foreign objects enter the instrument.
• When you drop the instrument or damage the case.
• If you notice smoke or abnormal odor coming from the instrument.
• Do not block the air vents on any of the units.
• Supply the correct power voltage. Otherwise the VHX-5000 may fail.
• Do not stand on the VHX-5000. Doing so may damage it.
• Do not place any objects on the VHX-5000. Otherwise the VHX-5000 may fail.
• Do not wipe the LCD monitor or the VHX-5000 with thinners or other organic solvents.
Doing so may damage the VHX-5000.
• If the VHX-5000 becomes dirty wipe with a dry cloth.
• Always turn the main power switch off before disconnecting or removing the AC power
cord set, camera unit, etc. Otherwise the VHX-5000 may fail.
To ensure correct and safe operation, the VHX-5000 must be installed in an appropriate
location. Failure to observe these warnings may result in fires, electric shock, or product
failure. Do not install in areas subject to:
• ultraviolet rays which can cause wear on the LCD monitor, direct sunlight or strong
ultraviolet rays for prolonged periods of time.
• direct vibration or shock.
• ambient temperatures outside the range of 5 to 40°C.
• ambient humidity outside the range of 35 to 80% (no condensation).
• sharp temperature changes.
• air flow from an air-conditioner vent.
• volatile flammable materials and corrosive gases.
• large amounts of dust, salts, irons, greasy fumes.
• water, oil, and chemicals.
• intense magnetic or electric fields.
• large voltage fluctuations.
Avoid storing in areas subject to:
• ambient temperatures outside the range of 5 to 40°C.
• ambient humidity outside the range of 35 to 80% (no condensation).
• direct sunlight or wind and rain.
• volatile flammable materials and strong corrosive chemicals.
• unstable surfaces where the microscope could fall from.