Re: Leica SP5 argon ion laser (yet again)

Posted by Markus Burkhardt on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Leica-SP5-argon-ion-laser-yet-again-tp7579328p7579334.html

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Dear Aryeh,

we have replaced our Ar-laser after 6300 hours of operation (after the
flickering started, we could still use it for a couple of months by reducing
the tube current setting to about 15% in the LASAF software). We replaced
the laser head and the power supply, as LASOS and Leica recommend. However,
you could think about only replacing the laser and by that save about 35% of
the costs. It's a bit risky as I have no idea whether an old power supply
can indeed damage a new laser. But if you find out how to check the proper
functioning of the power supply, this could be an option.

Best regards,

Markus