User manual LEICA ASP 200 S V1.1

[. . . ] Leica ASP200 S Advanced Smart Processor Automated vacuum tissue processor Operating Manual Leica ASP200 S V1. 1 English - 03/2009 Always keep this manual together with the instrument. Read this instruction manual carefully before working with the instrument. NOTE The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state-of-the-art technology as we understand it following thorough investigation in this field. We are under no obligation to update the present manual according to the latest technical developments, nor to provide our customers with additional copies, updates etc. contained in this manual we exclude liability as far as permissible according to the national legal system applicable in each individual case. [. . . ] All instrument and software functions of the ASP200 S are fully accessible to all staff. 34 Operating Manual V 1. 1 ­ 03/2009 5. Operation LOCK MODE: Enabled or Disabled The Leica ASP200 S provides a feature called "Lock" to prevent access to any operations of the Leica ASP200 S to unauthorized users. When activated, LOCK prevents any user input, until after a password has been entered. Disabled: All functions can be accessed at any time until the screen saver turns off the screen. Fig. 26 Entry keyboard The keyboard is displayed any time text needs to be entered. · The keyboard headline (1) tells you what kind of text to enter. · 30 characters can be entered into each entry field, though sometimes not all characters entered can be displayed. Operation 5. 1. 2 INSTALLATION menu Use this menu to set the name of the instrument, the language of the user interface and configure a connected printer. The serial number of the instrument and the current software version are entered at the factory and cannot be edited. The instrument name is also displayed on the FAVORITES screen. A message box will prompt you to restart the instrument in order to display the user interface in the selected language. Press YES to restart the instrument and display the user interface in the new language. 36 Operating Manual V 1. 1 ­ 03/2009 5. Operation Setting the altitude of the installation location (in meters above sea level) This is important as it affects the actual pressure in the retort. Press SITE ELEVATION (metres), enter the value in the number field and press OK. This parameter (in meters) must be entered to ensure that the ASP200 S makes the appropriate corrections when calculating the proper pressure or vacuum. Fig. 31 Updating software: New versions of the ASP200 S operating software are provided on diskette. Such upgrades generally contain two to three diskettes. Do not perform a software upgrade if you do not have all of the diskettes in the upgrade package. Read the instructions in the upgrade pack with care, as they may contain additional version-specific information as well as new or modified procedures, parameters and data that must be loaded or modified to ensure that the new software version functions correctly. 1. Insert "Disk 1" (or similar) of the software upgrade into the diskette drive. Press UPDATE SOFTWARE, dismiss the safety queries with YES / OK and follow the onscreen instructions. When the update process is complete, the instrument's software will reboot ­ the screen will switch off and restart as it would when switching the instrument off and back on. Fig. Operation Configuring a printer On the INSTALLATION screen press PRINTER TYPE to display the list of the printers that can be connected. · The Leica ASP200 S works with any printers that are compatible with commercial PC's. [. . . ] The reagent bottles can then become very difficult to remove. Checking the retort lid seal · Regularly check the retort lid seal for damage. If the seal is damaged, it must replaced without delay. 72 Operating Manual V 1. 1 ­ 03/2009 7. Cleaning and Maintenance 7. 3. 2 Periodic cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the reagent bottles · Empty and clean the reagent bottles using a bottle brush and a laboratory detergent in warm water. Never clean reagent bottles in an automatic dishwasher. The reagent bottles are NOT dishwasher-proof! · Refill and reconnect the bottles once cleaned. [. . . ]