User manual LEICA ST5010

[. . . ] Leica AutoStainer XL Automated slide stainer Instruction Manual Leica AutoStainerXL, V2. 1 English ­ 10/2002 Always keep this manual near the instrument!Read carefully prior to operating the instrument! NOTE The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and stateof-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. [. . . ] A small UPS can be connected using the power jumper lead, as shown in Figure 15. Installation 4. 4 Remote alarm (optional) The remote alarm option is a latched relay that is voltage-isolated from the rest of the instrument. When an alarm condition occurs (either a major failure of the instrument, or loss of mains power during a processing run whilst a battery backup unit is fitted) the alarm circuit closes, sounding the alarm. A battery-powered remote alarm must be used if you require the remote alarm to sound when the mains power fails. Ensure that the instrument is turned ON and press any key to reset the alarm. If mains power failed during a run, it may be necessary to put the ON/STOP switch at the side of the instrument to STOP, and then to ON again. The remote alarm will only operate during loss of mains power if a battery backup unit is fitted. The remote alarm connected to the instrument must be rated at less than 1 amp and a maximum of 50 Volts. Connect the remote alarm to the alarm socket at the rear of the unit, using a 6. 25 mm phono jack. 4. 5 Fume control system Fumes are exhausted through the activated carbon filter which must be changed every three months (with average usage). Replace with a new filter and fit the cover into place. 4. 6 Oven Fit the wax tray into the bottom of the oven. Leica AutoStainer XL ­ Automated slide stainer 17 5. Operation Introduction This chapter describes how to operate AutoStainer XL. It includes sections on how to use the control panel functions and other indicators, how to create and edit programs and how to stain slides. AutoStainer XL offers some unique features not available in other stainers and these are explained in subsequent sections. Firstly, slide racks are loaded and unloaded by means of drawer, not by opening the lid. If the instrument is free to accept a rack for staining the Load LED will be on. After loading, the Load key must be pressed to inform the instrument to begin processing. Similarly, if a rack is finished staining in the Exit drawer the Exit LED will be on. The Exit key must be pressed to inform the instrument when the rack is removed. However, if the EXIT drawer is not the last step then the LCD will inform you of the station to unload from. AutoStainer XL can accept racks whenever the Load LED is on and process up to 11 racks simultaneously. Each rack can be processed according to any of the 15 programs, provided that the reagents are available and the program chosen is compatible (no conflicting sequence) with programs already being used. 18 Instruction manual V 2. 1 ­ 10/2002 5. Operation Communication Communication with AutoStainer XL is via the control panel, load and unload keys and associated indicators and audible signals. 5. 1 The control panel The control panel consists of an LCD display, the keypad and four LEDs. The display The display is a four-line LCD with backlighting. The fourth line is usually reserved for commands associated with the function keys [F1] to [F4]. [. . . ] Warranty and service Warranty Leica Microsystems 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. The scope of the warranty is based on the content of the concluded agreement. The warranty terms of your Leica sales organization or the organization from which you have purchased the contractual product shall apply exclusively. Technical service information If you require technical service or replacement parts, please contact your Leica sales representative or dealer who sold the product. Please provide the following information: · · · · Model name and serial number of the instrument. [. . . ]