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FRAME Microscope - Comprehensive Operational Manual

Fast Rigid Automated Microscope Engine (FRAME)​

This comprehensive operational manual provides complete documentation for the FRAME Microscope system, designed to meet CE compliance requirements and provide clear, user-friendly guidance for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Manual Structure​

This manual is organized into the following sections:

0. Cover Page​

  • Document information and overview
  • CE compliance declaration
  • Copyright and legal notices
  • Quick start reference

1. Safety and Compliance​

  • CE compliance statements
  • Safety warnings and precautions
  • Regulatory information
  • Risk assessment

2. Introduction and Overview​

  • System description and intended use
  • Key features and modular design benefits
  • Applications and capabilities

3. Technical Specifications​

  • Complete technical data
  • System specifications
  • Equipment compatibility tables
  • Component descriptions

4. Installation and Setup​

  • Unpacking and initial installation
  • Component assembly procedures
  • System configuration
  • Initial testing and verification

5. Operation Manual​

  • Software interface operation (ImSwitch, UC2-REST/UC2-ESP)
  • Motorized operation procedures
  • Inner cube system operation and configuration
  • Illumination and contrast methods

6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting​

  • Regular maintenance procedures
  • Care and cleaning instructions
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Service and support information

7. Appendix​

  • List of abbreviations
  • Technical glossary
  • Additional resources
  • Contact information

Supporting Documentation​

Configuration Examples (config_examples/)​

  • FRAME_ImSwitch_Configuration.json - Complete ImSwitch configuration file
  • Coordinate_System_Reference.md - Detailed coordinate system documentation
  • Optical_Alignment_Procedures.md - Step-by-step optical alignment procedures

Images (IMAGES/)​

Images are organized by manual section:

  • IMAGES/04/ - Installation and setup images
  • IMAGES/05/ - Operation manual images
  • IMAGES/06/ - Maintenance and troubleshooting images

Recent Improvements​

The manual has been recently enhanced with:

  • ✅ Separated large configuration files for better readability
  • ✅ Organized German/English mixed content into standardized English
  • ✅ Structured detailed procedures into separate reference documents
  • ✅ Improved laser safety documentation
  • ✅ Enhanced installation procedures with better organization
  • ✅ Consolidated coordinate system information

Document Information:

  • Version: 1.0
  • Date: June 2024
  • Language: English
  • Compliance: CE Marking according to EU Directives

Copyright Notice: © openUC2 GmbH. All rights reserved. This manual is provided for the operation of the FRAME Microscope system.

For the latest updates and additional resources, visit: https://openuc2.github.io