YOKOGAWA CQ1 User Manual

7-4 <7. Trouble Shooting>
IM 80J01A01-01E
7.2 Trouble Shooting during Imaging
Problem
Probable Cause / Corrective Action
The image cannot be acquired. / The
acquired image is dark.
It might be that the exposure time is
short.
󳊜 Set it longer.
It might be that the laser intensity is
low.
󳊜 Set it higher.
It might be that the imaging camera is
not recognized.
󳊜 Restart the whole system
properly. Please refer to 3.2
Starting and Shutting Down.
It might be that the microplate is not
set in precisely.
󳊜 Set it so the “A1” well locates on
the left rear position from the front
of CQ1 Main Unit.
󳊜 Set it so that 4 corners set on
stage precisely.
It might be that the slideglass(es) are
(is) not set in proper direction.
󳊜 Set it(them) in proper direction(s).
󳊜 Set slide glass to move over to left
side of sample holder.
It might be that the door of CQ Main
Unit opens.
󳊜 Close it.
It might be that the key switch of
Utility Box is OFF.
󳊜 Turn the key switch ON.
󳊜 Confirm ONLINE and Laser: ON in
status panel (refer to 5.7 Status
Panel)
󳊜 Confirm that contrast setting is
proper. (Refer to page 5-117)
It might be that viewer status is
turned to undisplayed ( ).
󳊜 Turn it to displayed status ( ).
(Refer to page 5-117)
Image become bright suddenly
Confirm whether the check box
“Laser Enhancement” of “Imaging”
window is checked or not.
󳊜 If checked, laser power can
increase suddenly.
󳊜 Confirm that contrast setting is
proper. (Refer to page 5-117)
The laser autofocus does not operate
properly.
It might be that there are scratches /
dusts on the bottom surface of
sample.
󳊜 Clean the surface and remove
dusts and water on it.
󳊜 Use the sample without scratches
on the bottom surface.
Sample vessel might tilt
󳊜 Remove sample vessel once and
set it again carefully.

YOKOGAWA CQ1 Specifications

General

Brand	YOKOGAWA
Model	CQ1
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English