User manual LEICA ST5020

[. . . ] Leica ST 5020 Multistainer Operating Instructions Leica ST5020 V1. 7 English - 08/2009 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. [. . . ] · If an erroneous entry is made, an error message will be displayed which must be acknowledged. · A distinction is made between capital and small letters. If the entry made is correct, the new password will have to entered twice. After the new password has been entered twice, a confirmation message will be displayed. 37 shows all three command prompts displayed when changing the password. Fig. 37 42 Instuction Manual V 1. 7 ­ 08/2009 5. 5. 4. 4 Set date/time Operation Many of the instrument functions are time-controlled. - therefore it is very important to set date and time correctly. Date The DATE / TIME window displays the current calendar month. · To set the DAY press the corresponding button. · Set MONTH and YEAR using the arrow buttons. · After having set the date, press CONFIRM to exit. Fig. 38 Time · To set the time, press TIME - the TIME window opens up. · Use the arrow buttons to set HOURS and MINUTES. · As soon as you press CONFIRM to store your entries, the clocks starts running. Fig. 39 Leica ST5020 43 5. Operation 5. 4. 5 Movement Any changes in this menu require administrator mode. For this reason, changes can only be performed if no staining programs are active. The parameters set in MOVEMENT are valid for all programs. For · NUMBER OF DIPS · DIP AMPLITUDE · LIFTING SPEED only the settings indicated on the buttons can be selected. The currently selected setting shows on the button next to the "=" symbol. Press the button to go to the next higher setting. Fig. 40 · NUMBER OF DIPS: Indicates how often the gripper dips the rack into a reagent container before the rack is immersed in that container. `Yes' must be selected in the DIPS column of the corresponding program. No dips are performed if the setting "Number of Dips = '0'" is used, even if `Yes' is entered in the DIP column in the program. · DIP AMPLITUDE: Defines the stroke length of the arm when dipping the rack (`2' = longer stroke than `1'). · LIFT SPEED: Indicates at what speed racks are removed from reagent containers. The smaller the numbers selected, the slower the speed. At slower speeds, less reagent is carried over. 44 Instuction Manual V 1. 7 ­ 08/2009 5. 5. 4. 6 View and print Operation To view all stored protocols. The button bar of each protocol contains a PRINT button for individual printouts of each protocol. · Printing is possible only when a printer is connected. [. . . ] always make sure the amp rating on the fuse corresponds to the amp rating indicated above the fuse holder. Instuction Manual V 1. 7 ­ 08/2009 80 7. Troubleshooting Replacing the fuses 1 3 2 2 Fig. 74 · Insert a screwdriver (1) into the slot on fuse holder (2) and push slightly inwards rotating the screwdriver 1/4 turn to the left at the same time. · The fuse holder is released and can be removed. · Remove the defective fuse (3) from the fuse holder (2) and insert the correct type replacement fuse. · Reinsert the fuse holder together with the fuse into the instrument housing. To lock the fuse holder in place, insert the screwdriver into the slot, push slightly inwards and rotate 1/4 turn to the right at the same time. Leica ST5020 81 8. Warranty and service Warranty Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual product delivered has been subjected to a comprehensive quality control procedure based on the Leica in-house testing standards, and that the product is faultless and complies with all technical specifications and/or agreed characteristics warranted. [. . . ]