User manual LEICA ASP 200 S V1.1

[. . . ] Leica ASP200 S Advanced Smart Processor Automated vacuum tissue processor Operating Manual Leica ASP200 S V1. 1 English - 03/2009 Always keep this manual together with the instrument. Read this instruction manual carefully before working with the instrument. NOTE The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art technology as we understand it following thorough investigation in this field. We are under no obligation to update the present manual according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional copies, updates etc. For erroneous statements, drawings, technical illustrations etc. [. . . ] This parameter (in meters) must be entered to ensure that the ASP200 S makes the appropriate corrections when calculating the proper pressure or vacuum. Fig. 31 Updating software: New versions of the ASP200 S operating software are provided on diskette. Such upgrades generally contain two to three diskettes. Do not perform a software upgrade if you do not have all of the diskettes in the upgrade package. Read the instructions in the upgrade pack with care, as they may contain additional version-specific information as well as new or modified procedures, parameters and data that must be loaded or modified to ensure that the new software version functions correctly. 1. Make a backup copy of the instrument's current data. You will need an empty, formatted diskette for this purpose. Insert "Disk 1" (or similar) of the software upgrade into the diskette drive. Press UPDATE SOFTWARE, dismiss the safety queries with YES / OK and follow the onscreen instructions. Insert "Disk 2" into the diskette drive when prompted. Continue with the remaining disks (if any). When the update process is complete, the instrument's software will reboot ­ the screen will switch off and restart as it would when switching the instrument off and back on. Fig. Operation Configuring a printer On the INSTALLATION screen press PRINTER TYPE to display the list of the printers that can be connected. · The Leica ASP200 S works with any printers that are compatible with commercial PC's. · With a Centronics standard cable, connect the printer to the printer port. 9) · In the SELECT THE PRINTER TYPE window, highlight the printer that is connected to the instrument and press OK. If the printer driver you connected is not listed, try a similar printer of the same manufacturer. If this approach does not work, call Leica Technical Service to have the required printer driver installed. Fig. 33 Printing run logs Printing is possible when the PRINT symbol is displayed. For the PRINT symbol to be displayed, a printer must have been configured for the instrument. The following lists and protocols can be printed: · reagent list · stations list · reagent status list · all programs · run log · error log Installing custom help See chapter 5. 6 "Online help" on page 59. 38 Operating Manual V 1. 1 ­ 03/2009 5. Operation 5. 1. 3 Editing the reagent list Adding new reagents 1. Enter the reagent name and allocate the new reagent to the reagent group it belongs to. Define the stations (bottles) that will be filled with the new reagent. Fill the stations (bottles) according to the reagent list. Enter reagent names Enter reagent names via the REAGENTS screen. [. . . ] Make sure the bottle lids are tight and the bottles are properly seated in their home position at the rear of the reagent cabinet. The reagent bottles must be properly engaged in the home position in the connection manifolds at the rear inner wall of the reagent module. Failure to correctly plug reagent bottles into the manifold will cause an interruption to the processing run and may result in spilling of reagents. · While the reagent bottles are outside of the reagent cabinet, wipe the stainless steel inner walls of the reagent cabinet with a damp cloth moistened with a mild detergent. For further periodic cleaning and maintenance steps, refer to the maintenance schedule on the following pages. Leica ASP200 S 73 7. Cleaning and Maintenance 7. 4 Preventative maintenance schedule Maintenance activity daily weekly monthly every 3 months Lubricate reagent bottle "O" rings and check for damage. [. . . ]