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Leica Confocals

SPE3 or SP5: The lasers won't work and there is a alert saying there is an interlock condition

Check that the transmitted light illumination arm in the vertical position and is not pushed back to allow easy access to the stage. Check that the objective lens turret is correctly in position (i.e. the objective lenses are not halfway between one position and another). The interlock engages when the system is not laser-safe and there is a risk of laser light entering the user's eyes. Putting the above components back into their safe position should clear the interlock condition.