Prior Automatic Plate Loader Manual
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1. 100v to 240v Fuse rating for both fuses is T2A Communication Via USB PLW20 5 Section 3 Unpacking The System 3 1 Unpacking The System 6 Prior Scientific Section 4 Installation 4 1 Installing Your System Remove X axis assembly from packaging case and place on suitable bench Remove Y axis tower assembly from packaging and lower onto x axis assembly as shown Ensure mating faces are debris free and aligned correctly Insert M5 x 16 socket button head screw into each of four h E mil ia 9 Anti rotation shibbina Insert M3 x 6 socket PL W20 nan head screw to 7 With Y axis tower installed remove anti rotation shipping screw Remove well plate racks from packaging and fit onto loader plate Ensure locking clasp is positioned as shown below ___ Plate TE is br Well plate rack locking Locate dovetail on front of rack under plate dovetail on loader and lower rear of rack down onto plate With rack in position move clasp to right to secure rack in place and activate rack present switch Repeat for rack 2 8 Prior Scientific Rear view of loader shows cable entry points Mains socket To supply 4 way binder from well plate on stage sensor USB to PC gt gt he gt PLW20 1 Connection 1 1 1 2 1 3 Connect the Well Plate Loader to the PC with a standard USB cable Connect Well Plate Stage to a Proscan III control2. Oster HirumMowez Stage Helo Walpana Mora Sytem Sua Mosa Salam Saus Hote 2 Hotel 1 3 Stage Hotel 2 Hae 1 Pause Para dirai Do Single Sen Ds Erie 7 Scan Scan Ecm AA AAA 4 5 When the scan has completed the well plate should be indicated by a green bar in the Hotel 1 column 4 6 Click Debug gt Single Step Enable Screenshot Debug gt Single Step Enable 4 7 Start transfer of the well plate to the stage by Clicking on the green well plate indicator the cursor icon will change and then clicking on the stage indicator Single step the operation until the plate is completely clear of the hotel Prior Scientific Es Prior Wellplate Loader ee oen Debug Opis Marlia Slag Hap Continue ho E MEZ Connect SoakTest Debug Options Manual Move 5 Wellplate Move CONNECTED Stage Hotel 1 IDLE lt m Pause 11111111 6 8 Check the setup position of the well plate in the gripper The bottom of the plate should be flush with the bottom of the gripper paddles Bottom of well plate must be flush with bottom of gripper paddles 6 9 Click Pause then Stop 6 10 Click Debug and uncheck Single Step Mode 6 11 On the menu bar click Stage gt Stage to load The stage will move to the loading
3. 10 Prior Scientific After initialisation has completed and if setup has note been done then the manual mover screen will re appear E or Wellplate Loade Connect SoakTest Debug Options T Stage Help m Screenshot of Manual Move a la a 3 interface 0 CONNECTED 0 3 1 Use the manual move buttons to step the gripper to 1 reference point Check that the gripper arms are central in the insert flush with the base and the leading edges of the gripper paddles are flush with the tabs Leading edges of gripper paddles must be flush with tabs 3 2 Click Store Hotel 1 Position on the setup Screenshot Store Hotel 1 position Screenshot Store Stage Position 3 3 Using the manual move buttons drive the gripper arm to a safe point above the stage 3 4 Click Store Stage Position to save this temporary safe position 3 5 Click Save and Exit The Manual Move setup screen will close 3 6 On the menu bar click Disconnect PLW20 10 LE Screenshot Save and Exit Screenshot Disconnect 4 Setup Part 2 4 1 On the menu bar click Connect 4 2 Allow the loader to initialise 4 3 Place a hotel well plate cassette containing one well plate in the Hotel 1 position on the kidney plate 4 4 Click the Scan button below the Hotel 1 column RETTE Connect ScakTest Debug Options Manualllove Sie He Connect Saket Debug
4. PLW20 Prior Automatic Plate Loader Manual Version 1 0 PLW20 Table of Contents Contents Section SAFETY INFORMATION Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS Section 3 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM Section 4 INSTALLATION Section 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Section 6 ADVANCED OPERATION Section 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Section 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS Section 9 RETURNS amp REPAIRS Section 10 APPENDICES 7 Prior Scientific Section Safety Information 1 1 Important Safety Information A SAFETY WARNINGS Always observe the following safety precautions e The PL200 must only be connected to a power outlet which provides a protective earth e Use only the mains cord supplied If this does not fit your power outlet contact your distributor for the correct power lead e The unit is heavy and weighs 37kg Remove the microscope before transporting It should only be lifted by two people use side handle and lip of the rear cable entry area to lift safely e Always disconnect the equipment before moving e This equipment is for use in moderate climates only NEVER use the equipment in damp or wet conditions e Avoid excessive heat humidity dust amp vibration e Do not use where the equipment may be subjected to dripping or splashing liquids e This equipment contains no user serviceable parts Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel e Keep fingers and hands clear of the PL200 moving parts when it is operating e Itis the user operator
5. ler using the Prior Stage cable After checking that the Well Plate Loader and Proscan III controller switched off connect them to the mains supply 2 Initialisation 2 1 22 PESA 2 4 Remove any hotels well plate cassettes from the loader If possible manually move the loader into a clear unrestricted position Make sure that nothing is in a position where the loader can collide with it Switch on the Well Plate Loader Open Prior Well Plate Loader software polini xi Prior Wellplate Loader SoakTest Debug Options Manual Move Stage Help i Wellplate Move i M System Status m Stage Hotel 2 Hotel 1 ERROR fe NOT CONNECTED i ETE m_T_ _ _ m __ __ __________ ti 2 6 2 7 2 8 On the menu bar click Connect then select or confirm the Comm port number Enter or confirm the Proscan Ill Comm port number The manual mover screen will appear use this to move the loader to a position clear of the stage and about half way up the Y axis A warning may appear indicating that a well plate is in the gripper Manually remove this well plate and continue Use the G button in the manual mover screen to open the gripper Closing the manual move screen will result in the stage being moved to its far left position and then the robot will auto initialise 3 Setup Part 1
6. nty or otherwise a Return Material Authorisation RMA number must be obtained from the appropriate Prior Scientific office before returning any equipment For North and South America contact Prior Scientific Inc and for the rest of the world call Prior Scientific Instruments Limited on the telephone numbers shown below Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd Unit 4 Wilbraham Road Fulbourn Cambridge ENGLAND CB1 5ET Tel 01223 881711 Fax 01223 881710 email uksales prior com Prior Scientific KK Kayabacho 3 Nagaoka Bldg 10F 2 7 10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho Chuo Ku Tokyo 103 0025 JAPAN Tel 81 0 3 5652 8831 Fax 81 0 3 5652 8832 email info japan prior com PLW20 Prior Scientific Inc 80 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland MA 02370 1062 USA Tel 781 878 8442 Fax 781 878 8736 email info prior com Prior Scientific GmbH Wildenbruchstr 15 D 07745 Jena GERMANY Tel 49 0 3641 675 650 Fax 44 0 3641 675 651 email jena prior com 19 Section 10 Appendices 20 Prior Scientific
7. position 6 12 On the menu bar click Options gt Redo Setup E Prior Wellplate Loader E xf Prior Wellplate Loader 54 x l Connect SoakTest Debug Options Manual Move i Connect SoakTest Debug f Options Manual Move Stage Help Welplate Move System Status Wellplate Move System Status Stage Hotel 2 Hotel 1 o Stage Hotel 2 Hotel 1 0 ERROR 00 ERROR NOT CONNECTED su NOT CONNECTED i arme TATA ram f i arme Taree AT rum 6 13 Move the stage switch to the open position 6 14 Use the buttons on the manual move interface to transfer the well plate to the stage insert and adjust the microscope base until the well plate bears against the tabs on the back and left hand faces of the stage insert Adjust the Y height so that the well plate is sitting on the insert face 6 15 PLW20 Lo 14 000000000000 I 000000000000 Well plate must bear against 000000000000 2 tabs on back and left hand ve faces of the stage insert 6 16 Click Store Stage Position 6 17 Click Save and Exit Click Disconnect 7 References HLW20 Well Plate Loader User Manual Prior Scientific Section 5 Routine Maintenance SAFETY MAINTENANCE Clean with a clean slightly dampened cloth Do not wet or allow moisture to penetrate the unit Do not use solvents on the slide loader as these may stain or damage the plastic covers A To ensure co
8. rrect slide handing it is important that the interface between the slide racks and the slide rack mounting face is kept clean and free of debris Remove dust and debris from the slide rack mounting plate using a brush If the slide racks should become soiled with slide mounting media they can be cleaned using your laboratories standard cleaning procedure The PLW20 only contains primary circuits with EMC filters If PAT testing apply DC flash tests only Avoid repeated application of such tests as this may damage insulation SERVICING only to be undertaken by a competent person This equipment contains no user serviceable parts Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel Opening the product voids the warranty Oil and residue removal Rinse the slide racks in your laboratories designated cleaning solvent to remove the oll Refer to your health and safety procedures on using this solvent PLW20 ES Section 6 Advanced Operation Software Integration The information required for software integration is included in the software development kit This can be downloaded from the Prior Scientific website at www prior com 16 Prior Scientific Section 7 PLW20 Troubleshooting 17 Section 8 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts 18 Prior Scientific Section 9 Returns and Repairs Returns and Repairs Should you experience problems with your Plate Loading System and want to send it back for service warra
9. s responsibility to ensure good laboratory practise Is followed if slides contain hazardous material PLW20 3 SAFETY SYMBOLS Retain these instructions The following symbols mean Warning read instructions to understand possible hazard A Warning hazardous voltage GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OPERATION The PLW20 forms part of an automated microscopy system which may be used in research or production laboratories It will pick up present sort and return plates to any of the two preloaded racks that are positioned at the front Whilst operating if a plate becomes misaligned do not attempt to correct this during the operation cycle Turn off the mains power before correcting plate position or removing any obstruction Reinitialise the system The PLW20 rotary arm may move unexpectedly under automatic control 4 Prior Scientific Section 2 Specification 2 1 Specifications This equipment is for indoor use and will meet its performance figures within an ambient temperature range 5 to 40 C with maximum relative humidity of 80 humidity deteriorating linearly to 50 above 312C Weight 57Kg gross includes Slide loader all accessories and packaging 37Kg Net plate loader fully assembled with accessories but no packaging The weight of the microscope is not included in these figures Capacity of 20 slides 2 racks of 10 type E A Plate change time of 25 seconds Input Voltage
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