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Running Protocols
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3.5 Pausing and Abandoning Protocols
To stop a protocol that has started use one of the Pause buttons on the Status screen protocol
panels. When you tap either Pause button protocols in both retorts stop running, and the Paused
dialog box opens with a number of options:

Abandon all processing or just the protocol in one retort.

Access a retort, for example to add more cassettes, and then resume the protocol running in it.

Vent the wax baths so you can open them.
After you pause the instrument you have five minutes to select an option, after which processing
automatically resumes.
Figure 34. Paused dialog box
WARNING
Take care if opening a retort or wax chamber after pausing the instrument. Retorts may contain
very hot fluid that could cause severe burns, and hazardous reagents and vapors. Read any
warning messages, e.g. if the retort is above safe access temperature, and take appropriate
precautions before continuing.
Emergency stop:
abandon protocols in both
retorts 5-minute count down – if you
do not select an option within
5 minutes processing
automatically resumes
Abandon: 
abandon the protocol running
in the retort. The protocol in
the other retort will resume.
Access retort:
prepare the retort to allow you
to open it, e.g. to add more
cassettes
Resume:
continue processing in both
retorts
Vent wax: 
vent the wax chambers to
allow you to open them
Abandon and Access retort
buttons for retort B
Abandon and Access retort
buttons for retort A