Instruction Manual

Table Of Contents

Getting started

Switch on the instrument

Switch the instrument on using the main power switch in the rear: the instrument performs a self-diagnostic test. During

the test, the rotor performs a partial rotation and then goes back to its correct position, while the instrument checks the

internal brake functioning.

If no problem or error is detected, the instrument is ready to be used. Otherwise, a message is displayed (see "Errors"

on page37).

NOTICE: If the instrument does not work, contact Menarini Silicon Biosystems Technical Support to know the manual

procedure for the volume reduction (see "How to contact Technical Support" on page4).

Switch off the instrument

NOTICE: Check that no closed holder is in the rotor chamber before switching it off.

Switch the instrument off using the main power switch in the rear at the end of the day or when you plan not to use the

instrument for an extended period of time.

Change the display language

Access the menu and choose the desired language (see "Menu" on page24). This language is used for the current and

following sessions.

Note: At first access the instrument prompts to set the display language.

Put the instrument in standby mode

The instrument automatically goes in standby mode if not used for 20 minutes: the display and LEDs turn off and the

button backlight weakens.

Exit the standby mode

To exit the standby mode, press whichever button. To run a program selected before the standby mode, confirm it

again.

Basic operations with the holder

Inspect the holder/closed holder

To preserve the samples, before using a closed holder check what follows:

l if the holder or the cap are damaged

l if the holder clips and screws are damaged or missing (see "Closed holder structure" on page15)