User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Important Information
- 1.1 Symbols and their meanings
- 1.2 Qualification of personnel
- 1.3 Intended use of instrument
- 1.4 Instrument type
- 2. Safety
- 2.1 Safety notes
- 2.2 Warnings
- 2.3 Safety features on the instrument
- 3. Instrument Components and Specifications
- 3.1 Overview – instrument components
- 3.2 Specific instrument options
- 3.3 Standard delivery - packing list
- 3.4 Technical Data
- 3.5 Compatible reagents
- 3.6 Recommended reagent handling
- 3.6.1 Cycle for changing reagents
- 4. Instrument Setup
- 4.1 Installation site requirements
- 4.1.1 Moving the instrument
- 4.2 Electrical connection
- 4.2.1 Connecting the power supply
- 4.2.2 Connecting an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
- 4.3 Installing accessories
- 4.4 Making the data connections
- 4.5 Anti-reflection clip – Function
- 4.6 Alarm functions
- 4.7 Switching the instrument on
- 4.8 Touchscreen functions
- 4.9 Checklist for initial operation
- 4.10 Switching off the instrument
- 5. Operation
- 5.1 Setting up the instrument parameters
- 5.1.1 System setup
- 5.1.2 Access levels
- 5.1.3 INSTALLATION menu
- 5.1.4 Editing the reagent list
- 5.1.5 Viewing the program list
- 5.1.6 Adding and/or modifying programs
- 5.1.7 Favorites
- 5.1.8 Configuring the stations
- 5.1.9 Reagent groups
- 5.2 Reagent handling
- 5.2.1 Draining/filling reagents (other than paraffin)
- 5.2.2 Replacing the paraffin
- 5.3 Running programs
- 5.3.1 Editing a program that has been called up.
- 5.3.2 Starting a program
- 5.3.3 Opening the retort
- 5.3.4 Retort emergency release
- 5.4 Reagent status
- 5.5 System monitor
- 5.6 The online help
- 6. Troubleshooting
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Power failure
- 6.3 Troubleshooting
- 6.4 Typical fill or drain problems
- 7. Cleaning and maintenance
- 7.1 Clean programs
- 7.1.1 Retort cleaning programs
- 7.1.2 Paraffin cleaning
- 7.1.3 Smart clean
- 7.2 General cleaning steps
- 7.2.1 Daily cleaning and maintenance
- 7.2.2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance
- 7.3 Checklist for preventive maintenance
- 8. Warranty and Service
- Appendix 1
- Notes on Specimen Preparation
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Leica ASP300 S
• Connect the ASP to a grounded socket using
the power cable (37).
• Using the jumper cable (38), connect the output
of the main voltage supply to the UPS input.
• Using the jumper cable (38) connect the input
of the electronics section (40) to one of the
UPS outputs.
• Switch the instrument on at the main switch.
• Start the UPS.
4.2.2 Connecting an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
38
40
37
38a
Fig. 4a is provided as an example only
and shows the correct connection
of the ASP300 S to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).
Fig. 4a
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
protects machines and instruments
against malfunctions in the power
supply.
Leica recommends using an active
tracking UPS (with an output power of
1000-1500 VA) to protect the instrument
and the specimens from temporary
power failure, voltage spikes, under-
voltages and excess voltages.
4. Initial Operation