User guide
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Instructions for Use V 1.4, RevE – 03/2013
Contents
1. Important Information ............................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings .................................................................................... 6
1.2 Qualification of personnel ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Intended use of instrument ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Instrument type ............................................................................................................................. 8
2. Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Safety notes ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Safety features on the instrument ........................................................................................... 13
3. Instrument Components and Specifications ....................................................................... 14
3.1 Overview - instrument components ........................................................................................ 14
3.2 Specific instrument options ...................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Standard delivery - packing list................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.5 Compatible reagents .................................................................................................................. 21
3.6 Recommended reagent handling ............................................................................................. 22
3.6.1 Cycle for changing reagents..................................................................................................... 23
4. Initial Operation ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Installation site requirements ................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Moving the instrument ............................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.1 Connecting the power supply ................................................................................................... 25
4.2.2 Connecting an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ............................................................. 26
4.3 Installing accessories ................................................................................................................ 27
4.4 Making the data connections ................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Anti-reflection clip – Function .................................................................................................. 30
4.6 Alarm functions ........................................................................................................................... 31
4.7 Switching the instrument on ..................................................................................................... 32
4.8 Touchscreen functions .............................................................................................................. 34
4.9 Checklist for initial operation .................................................................................................... 35
4.10 Switching off the instrument..................................................................................................... 36
5. Operation ................................................................................................................................... 37
5.1 Setting up the instrument parameters .................................................................................... 37
5.1.1 System setup ............................................................................................................................... 37
5.1.2 Access levels .............................................................................................................................. 40
5.1.3 INSTALLATION menu................................................................................................................. 42