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Instruction manual V 1.3 – 12/2003
Table of contents
1.
Important notes ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1
Symbols used in this manual ................................................................................................... 6
1.2
Designated use .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.
Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1
Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2
Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3
Integrated safety devices ...................................................................................................... 10
3.
Instrument components and specifications .......................................................................... 11
3.1
Specific instrument options................................................................................................... 11
3.2
Overview - instrument components .................................................................................... 12
3.3
Standard delivery - packing list ............................................................................................ 14
3.4
Technical data ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.5
Compatible reagents ............................................................................................................... 18
4.
Setting up the instrument .......................................................................................................... 19
4.1
Site requirements ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.2
Electrical connection .............................................................................................................. 19
4.3
Installing the accessories ..................................................................................................... 21
4.4
Setting up the data connections .......................................................................................... 22
4.5
Alarm functions ........................................................................................................................ 23
4.6
Switching the instrument on ................................................................................................. 24
4.7
Touch screen functions ......................................................................................................... 26
4.7.1
User interface - overview ...................................................................................................... 26
4.7.2.
Access control ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.8
Check list for first operation (at supervisor access level) .............................................. 28
5.
Operation...................................................................................................................................... 29
5.1
Reagent handling ..................................................................................................................... 29
5.1.1
Fill/drain reagents (other than wax) .................................................................................... 29
5.1.2
Changing the wax .................................................................................................................... 31
5.2
Setting up the instrument parameters ................................................................................ 34
5.2.1
System setup............................................................................................................................. 34
5.2.2
Editing the reagent list ............................................................................................................ 37
5.2.3
Viewing the program list ......................................................................................................... 40
5.2.4
Adding and/or modifying programs .................................................................................... 41
5.2.5
Favorites (maximum of 5 programs) .................................................................................... 44
