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. contained in this manual we exclude liability as far as permissible according to the national legal system applicable in each individual case. [. . . ] - After dialog box has been acknowledged Coverslipper: Alarm 3 Leica ST5020 41 5. Operation 5. 4. 3 Password allocation Any changes in this menu require supervisor access level. You may switch to supervisor mode only while no racks are being processed. Switching password verification on/off When switching between user and supervisor mode, switch the password verification on or off: · Press PASSWORD VERIFICATION. · If the password is correct, the password verification button will be switched from `yes' to `no' and vice versa. Changing the supervisor password · To change the password, the currently valid password must be entered first. · Press ENTER, (keyboard opens up) and enter the current password. · If an erroneous entry is made, an error message will be displayed which must be acknowledged. 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. · 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] Defective fuses may be replaced only with the replacement fuses supplied together with the instrument. Follow the instructions below to make sure you select the correct replacement fuse for each fuse holder. Selecting the correct replacement fuse The amp value (here: 2A) printed on the fuse and the amp value next to the fuse holder on the rear panel of the instrument MUST be identical! Four fuse holders, marked F1 through F4, are located at the rear panel of the instrument, below the power supply sockets. Check the malfunction table on page 78 to find out, which fuse needs to be replaced. 72 The fuse value is shown on the metal caps of the replacement fuses - the imprint looking more or less as indicated above (may vary slightly depending on the fuse type). [. . . ]