Manuals/Precautions
Rules for Using the Core Instrumentation Facility
The Core Instrumentation Facility was constructed as a joint-use facility for RIMD and the IFReC and as such, persons using the facility must consent to the following mutual agreements and rules for the use of the facility, in order to avoid any mutual inconveniences.
Hours open for use
In principal, there is no limit on the hours during which the Core Instrumentation Facility may be used. However, during the hours in which the facility staff is off duty, the use of the facility by new personnel alone is prohibited. In addition, when anyone who is not a member of RIMD or IFReC wants to use the Core Instrumentation Facility, they must notify the staff and receive permission.Using the regular equipment at the facility
Persons using the equipment at the Core Instrumentation Facility must reserve the use of the equipment by the website. Persons not skilled in the use of the equipment must either operate the equipment in conjunction with a skilled person or make arrangements with the staff for assistance in advance. After using the facility, the prescribed methods must be employed to clean and tidy up the equipment and any attachments,. In the case that an accident occurs while operating the equipment, or damage or equipment breakdowns are discovered, the staff must be notified immediately. In principal, expendable supplies must be provided by each individual user.Using the ultracentrifuge
Especially in regard to using the ultracentrifuge, there is the possibility of a bad accident, and accordingly, when you first use it, always do so in conjunction with someone who is skilled in the operation of the equipment. In addition, we have made all of the related usage cautions readily available, so be sure to read them carefully before you actually use the equipment.The liquid nitrogen storage container
When you use the liquid nitrogen storage container, follow the instructions of the persons in charge of the various department fields. In addition, when you use liquid nitrogen in an experiment, etc., bring your own container and fill them with the liquid nitrogen yourself.Using the electron microscope
When you want to use the electron microscope, call extension number 8350 (Omori) and consult with the facility staff.Other items requiring caution
When you want to take attachments or user manuals out of the Core Instrumentation Facility, you must apply for permission with the staff of the facility. Furthermore, any user manual borrowed must be returned within the same day as it was taken out of the facility. Do not change the settings of any of the software, or the software itself, in any of the computers within the facility.Items Requiring Caution in Regard to the Use of the Ultracentrifuge
