Facility Rules

The facility works well for everybody when we follow the rules.

All users must be trained before using the microscopes. Trainings on any instruments are conducted by the facility staffs ONLY.

NO food or drink is allowed in the microscope rooms.
Microscope time should be booked using the online calendar prior to use.
Turn each microscope on and off as described on the startup and shutdown procedure. Do not turn on components you won't use.
Leave the microscope and room clean and ready for the next user. Make sure to clean any oil objective you used.
Your samples should be disposed in your lab, not in the Imaging facility.
Check the online booking calendar at the end of your session; leave the Zeiss 980 system on if someone is booked afterwards, otherwise please turn it off. (Please switch off all other Instruments after use).
It is very helpful to us if you can report any issues in the PPMS System under 'Report Incident'.

If you need to cancel your session, please do so up to 24 hours before your reserved time, without incurring any charges.
If you fail to cancel your reservation and don't use the instrument, the charge is made for the entire reserved time.
When you cancel your session, you are responsible for ensuring that the microscope is turned off, if applicable. The person before you will leave the scope on if there is someone booked after them. This is particularly important if you are booked to be the last user of the day.

Any images left on the computer hard-drives are unsafe. Move your data to the server or your personal medium as soon as possible after acquisition.