New users
- All users, even experienced ones, must be trained by DaMBIC staff before using any microscope for the first time.
- A new user will always start with full support.
- New users should place their sessions within normal working hours due to access to support.
General conduct
- Please notify DaMBIC staff if you see any irregularities.
- Food is strictly prohibited inside any microscope room.
- Knock on the door if you see the red light indicator active and ask permission before entering.
- Do you best to leave the microscopes, laboratory and other spaces at DaMBIC clean and ready for the next user.
- Fill out the log book before and after your session.
Microscope objectives
The objective is the most crucial (and most expensive) part of a microscope. It is also the one most easily damaged, so take extra good care of the objectives!
This means:
- Pay close attention to how the stage moves in relation to the objective. Do not work with the microscope if you are in a hurry as this increases the risk of accidents with damage to the objective and/or microscope.
- After use, you must carefully clean any oil/water objectives according to the instructions in the DaMBIC training. This is important as residues from e.g. old oil can harden and be difficult to remove. Inform DaMBIC staff if you spill something or find hard-to-remove residues on any objective.
- As a general advice, use the escape button (often labeled "ESC" and typically located on the microscope front) when changing sample or sample holder or when changing the type of objective. This moves the objective further away and reduces risks of collision.