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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Instructions for Use, V 1.5 RevD – 03/2013
4. Initial Operation
Remote alarm
This alarm is also external to the Leica ASP300 S.
If installed, it might typically be connected to a
remote dialer that sends an automated phone
message to the person responsible for after-
hours problems.
The remote alarm is only generated when the
instrument cannot continue with an infiltration
program.
4.6 Alarm functions
The Leica ASP300 S is equipped with 3 different
alarm functions:
Instrument alarm
This instrument alarm is generated from within
the instrument itself for all alarm messages.
Local alarm
This alarm is external to the Leica ASP300 S, e.g.
in the office of the instrument operator.
The local alarm is used when the instrument
cannot continue with the current program or
operation because of a problem.
Each alarm is connected to the plug (34) as
follows (see Fig. 12):
Shared terminal: Tip (36)
connection inside
Normally Open Contact:
Connection: First neck (35)
connection outside
Normally Closed Contact:
Connection: Second neck (33)
Threaded connection
34
35
36
33
Fig. 12
Connect the alarm system (optional)
If required, connect the local or remote alarm
system to the appropriate sockets (34) (Ø 6.3 mm)
using the stereo jack provided (9, 10 in Fig. 8).
Local alarm: socket (9)
Remote alarm: socket (10)
Note that if installed, the remote alarm
will still operate even if the local
alarm is not installed.
Both, local and remote alarm options,
are relays that are voltage-isolated
from the rest of the instrument. When
an error condition occurs, the relevant
alarm circuit closes.
The remote alarm device connected
to the instrument must be rated at less
than 2 amp.
A maximum voltage of 30 V DC may be
present.