SciGene Little Dipper Processor for Agilent - Manual (Page 3)

Little Dipper ® Processor for Agilent— USER MANUAL
July 2013 manual 2.0; software 1.4 2
Table of Contents
I. SAFETY NOTICES .................................................................................................................................. 3
A. Instrument Safety ................................................................................................................................... 3
B. Conventions and Labels .......................................................................................................................... 3
C. Spills and Reagent Disposal .................................................................................................................... 4
II. SITE PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................. 5
III. UNPACKING AND SETUP ...................................................................................................................... 6
A. Unpacking and Verifying Items ............................................................................................................... 6
B. Identifying System Components ............................................................................................................. 8
C. Computer and Power Connections ......................................................................................................... 9
IV. SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 10
A. Installing Baths and Centrifuge Buckets ............................................................................................... 10
B. Using the Touch Screen ........................................................................................................................ 11
C. Using the Pause Button ........................................................................................................................ 11
D. Using the Emergency Stop .................................................................................................................... 11
E. Running a Test Protocol / Practicing Rack Loading ............................................................................... 12
F. Running a Pre-Installed Protocol .......................................................................................................... 13
G. Using the Temperature Controllers ...................................................................................................... 15
V. CUSTOM PROTOCOLS ......................................................................................................................... 16
A. Adding a Protocol ................................................................................................................................. 16
B. Deleting a Protocol ............................................................................................................................... 17
VI. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 18
A. Cleaning Before Every Use .................................................................................................................... 18
B. Cleaning After Every Use ...................................................................................................................... 18
C. Monthly Cleaning and Calibration ........................................................................................................ 18
VII. SYSTEM CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................ 19
A. Temperature Controller Calibration ..................................................................................................... 19
B. Slide Rack Position Calibration ............................................................................................................. 20
C. Centrifuge Loading Calibration ............................................................................................................. 21
D. Touch Screen Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 21
VIII. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 22
IX. ORDERING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 22
X. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 23
XI. SERVICE .............................................................................................................................................. 24
A. Lockout Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 24
B. Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................. 24
XII. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................................................................................................... 25