® MICROLAB Carousel User Guide Part Number 8534-01 (Rev.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About the MICROLAB® Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Carousel components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) About this guide This user guide is for instructional and reference purposes. It describes the components of the carousel and provides instructions for set up and operation. About the MICROLAB® Carousel The MICROLAB® Carousel (figure 1) is a modular component. The carousel is intended for use with the MICROLAB® SWAP application.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Safety precautions There are four symbols used in this guide. The “Warning” symbol contains information that must be followed to prevent personal injury to those operating the equipment. The “Important” symbol contains information or instructions that must be followed to prevent damage to equipment or loss of data.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) FCC compliance The MICROLAB® Carousel complies with the limits for Class B digital devices by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This compliance provides reasonable protection against harmful radio communication interference during instrument installation and operation. The MICROLAB® Carousel generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Carousel components The carousel consists of the carousel platter, carousel housing assembly, cables, and hardware for attaching the carousel to a SWAP base plate. The carousel platter comes in two sizes, 10 position universal and an 8 position portrait (figure 2). Each position is numbered. Figure 2: Platter sizes The carousel housing assembly (figure 3) houses belts, pulleys, motor, and a carousel access interface PCB assembly.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Setting up the carousel The carousel can be place at the right, left, or front of a ML 4000 base instrument. It is integrated with the ML 4000 via a ML SWAP integration kit. Carousel housing assembly If the base plate has not been installed, refer to the “Attaching the base plate to the ML 4000” of the ML SWAP/4000 Series Integrated System User Guide (7157-01). To install the carousel housing assembly to the base plate: 1.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) 3. Secure the carousel base plate brackets (7918-01) to the left and right sides of the housing assembly, in the desired position (1, 2, or 3), with the washer and screw shown in figure 5. 4. Align the holes of the brackets to the holes in the ML SWAP base plate. Using the screws and washers supplied, secure the brackets to the base plates (see figure 5).
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Index bracket platter kit The carousel comes with an index bracket kit (8488-01 or -02). The index bracket is used during calibration. To install the index bracket to the carousel housing assembly: 1. Mount the index bracket (8322-01 or -02) to the right side of the carousel housing assembly, using the two screws (8365-01) supplied from the index bracket kit. See figure 6. 2.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) DIP switch setting Before connecting the carousel to the PC, the communication settings must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted. To set the DIP switch settings of the carousel: 1. Locate the DIP switch on the left side of the carousel housing assembly (figure 7). 2. Check and, if necessary, set the switch as needed (figure 8). Table 1 lists the selection options for the switch. Switches 1 through 3 define the platter size.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Figure 8: DIP switch (Set for 10 position universal platter) Table 1.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Connecting cables To install the carousel power and communication cables: 1. Connect the USB cable (4427-02) to the USB port of the carousel housing assembly (refer to figure 7). 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to one of the USB ports of the computer that will be used to operate the carousel. 3. Plug the power cord into the power outlet in the side of the housing assembly. Orient the plug as shown in figure 9. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Carousel platter To install the carousel platter: 1. Place the carousel platter on top of the carousel housing assembly. See figure 10. Align the three holes in the platter with the threaded holes in the housing assembly. 2. Attach the carousel platter to the carousel housing assembly using three screws (8372-01), supplied from the index bracket kit, and a 3/32” hex wrench. Figure 10: Carousel platter 3.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Figure 11: 12 Mounting feet locations
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Operation Installing the software After your MICROLAB® Carousel hardware is installed, you can install the Hamilton MICROLAB® Carousel Software. Your MICROLAB® Carousel software comes with an installation wizard that guides you through the installation as it copies the program files to your computer. Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have closed any open applications on your PC.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) 3. Click Next >. A Question window appears (figure 13) asking whether desks icons are desired. Figure 13: Question window 4. Click No. The Instrument Identification window appears. Click Yes only if no other Vector components or instruments will be installed. 5. Click Finish. A Setup Status window appears, and then a Laboratory Name window appears. 6. Type the name of your lab and click Next.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Calibration Calibration sets an offset angle from the default initialization position. To calibrate the carousel: Do not rotate the carousel platter by hand. 1. Select Start > Programs > Hamilton > Carousel > Service Software from the Windows desktop. The Service Software window appears. 2. Select Communication > Connect. A Select Instrument window appears. 3. Select the Carousel and click OK.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) For the 8-position platter, align the #7 position line with the center line of the index pointer. For the 10-position platter, align the #9 position line with the center line of the index pointer. Then type 18 into the keyboard resolution field, and hit the right-arrow key once. 6. Click OK. A window appears asking you to “Reset instrument now”. Unplug the carousel, wait 5 seconds, and plug the carousel back in. Wait another 5 seconds, and click OK.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Carousel service software In addition to the Service Software for the ML 4000 series, you can also access Carousel Service Software. There are three utilities that can be used to troubleshoot the carousel, but which are generally not needed. To use the Carousel Service Software: 1. Select Start > Programs > Hamilton > Carousel > Service Software from the Windows desktop. The Service Software window appears. 2. Select Communication > Connect.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Writing a method To access the Hamilton method editor: 1. Double-click the MICROLAB® Method Editor icon on your desktop. The Hamilton Method Editor window appears. 2. Select File > New. Assign a name to your new method, and click Save. 3. The screen will show a cluster of General command icons on the left and a blank method on the right (figures 16). No instrument specific commands are immediately available.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Figure 17: Instruments window Figure 18: Figure 19: Hamilton Method Editor with Carousel command bar Method Editor with instrument icons command set 19
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Carousel commands There are two commands associated with the carousel. • Initialize Use this command to initialize the carousel. • Move To Position This command rotates the carousel around to the position set in the parameter dialog box (figure 20). The carousel will rotate in the shortest direction.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Using the serial interface The carousel can be run via the serial interface rather than the USB interface. The carousel can then be controlled by the general serial port commands in Vector, by other software utilities such as Hyperterminal, or by customerspecific software interfaces. A “straight-through” cable, such as Hamilton part number 36786, is required. Table 2 shows some examples of carousel commands that can be used in serial mode.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Installing portrait stackers and shelves To install a stacker or shelf: 1. Line up the hole in the base and the notched corners of the stacker or shelf with a set of three guide pins on the carousel. 2. Rest the stacker or shelf on the platter (figures 21). Figure 21: Portrait stackers and shelf Installing landscape stackers To install a landscape stacker on the 10-position carousel: 1.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Figure 22: Location of numbered position line Figure 23: Landscape stackers 23
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Maintenance Maintenance of the carousel will assure its long-term operation. General 24 • Wipe up spills as soon as possible. Clean according to the applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) or laboratory SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). • No field lubrication is required. • Motor, belts, and electronics are serviced by Hamilton Company Technical Service personnel.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Troubleshooting In the event of an error during run time, click on the Help button (if available). The message should provide some clues to the cause of the error and a possible remedy. If not, try to reproduce the error, record the error code and message, and notify Hamilton Company Technical Service. See “Contacting Hamilton Company” section on page 29.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Specifications Carousel Parameter Specification Power requirements 24V @ 2 Amps maximum Power Supply 100 - 200V~, 50-60Hz 1A Communication type RS-232 or USB Operating Temperature Relative Humidity 5o to 40oC (41o to 104oF) 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage Temperature Relative Humidity -20o to 70oC (-4o to 158oF) 10% to 90% non-condensing Speed Maximum 10 seconds to rotate to any position (Typical 4 seconds). Altitude (Maximum) 2000 m (6562 ft.
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Figure 24: Overhang distance of platters from SWAP base plate (refer to figure 5 for bracket positions) 27
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Parts and accessories Cable Part Number Description 4833-01 Power adapter 6541005 Power cord 36786 RS-232 cable 4427-02 USB cable, 3m Shelves and stackers Part Number Description 180052 Shelf, Portrait 6913-01 Stacker, Landscape 180050 Stacker, Portrait Software Part Number Description 9266-01 CD, MICROLAB® Carousel Software 4060-01 CD, MICROLAB® Vector Software Manuals Part Number 28 Description 8534-01 MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide 71
MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide (June 2003) Contacting Hamilton Company In the United States and Canada Hamilton Company • 4970 Energy Way • Reno, Nevada 89502 Phone Customer Service: Technical Service: Instrument Service: 800.648.5950 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT) 800.648.5950 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT) 800.527.5269 (24 hours) Fax: 775.856.7259 E-mail: tech@hamiltoncompany.com sales@hamiltoncompany.com service@hamiltoncompany.com URL www.hamiltoncompany.com Phone: 775.858.3000 Fax: 775.856.
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MICROLAB® Carousel User Guide Part No. 8534-01 (Rev.
