Slideloader User Manual v3
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1. NO SLIDE ON ARM Stage Position SLIDE ON STAGE Inactive Cassette Active and scanned cassette STATE_IDLE Load time 11 9s Options menu Help Single Step Enable Cassettes Speed tem Status p CA ss THE 2 3 rb R d c tu p P EUR o AH p Lr Relnitialise jus 7 mmm p E ER Dim itted jem rm lt a Place a number of slides in one or more cassettes and place them on any of the positions Ensure that each of the cassette sits firmly in its location if not adjust the locking nut and ball headed screw Once the cassette is correctly located the Scan button will be highlighted in the program Press Scan to search the cassette for slides these will appear as green lines in the program PL 200 33 Move a single slide from the loader to the stage Ensure the stage is in load position Click on the slide green line and then click on the stage position The loader will now load the slide onto the stage Ensure the slide is in the correct position if not consult trouble shooting or repeat alignment process Move the stage to the centre of it s travel range vou will note that the sliver arm pushes the slide into the sample holder If this does not happen consult troubleshooting Move a single slide from the stage to the loader Ensure the stage has been return to the load position Click on th2. Prior Scientific Instruments Limited on the telephone numbers shown below Prior Scientific Instruments Limited Unit 4 Wilbraham Road Fulbourn Cambridge England CBI 5ET Telephone 01223 881711 FAX 01223 881710 email uksales prior com Prior GmbH Prior Scientific Instruments GmbH Wildenbruchstr 5 D 07745 JENA GERMANY Telephone 49 0 3641 675 650 FAX 449 0 3641 675 651 email jena prior com 42 Prior Scientific Inc 80 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland MA 02370 1062 USA Telephone 781 8 8 8442 FAX 781 878 8736 email info prior com Prior Scientific Section 10 Appendices Appendix A How to Run HyperTerminal Instructions for using Windows Terminal Emulation Program Windows 3 1 for communication with a ProScan Controller Double click the ACCESSORIES Group symbol in WINDOWS 3 11 Double click the TERMINAL Icon From the SETTINGS menu select COMMUNICATIONS Choose Data Biss 8 SpBts Connector Coml or Com2 depending on which port is required to be used Party Check Press OK button From SETTINGS menu select TERMINAL PREFERENCES Choose HmWup On loslEho On fer erlfinbound On Coms 8 BM to ANS Buffer Lins jo Press OK PL 200 43 From SETTINGS menu select TERMINAL EMULATION Choose DECVT 100 ANSI Choose OK Select SAVE AS from FILE menu and save settings as PRIOR These settin
3. 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 oil Refer to your health and safety procedures on using this solvent PL 200 35 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 36 Prior Scientific Section 7 Troubleshooting Fitting a replacement gripper arm The moving gripper arm is the mostly likely component to be exposed to a collision Any damage to this component requires the whole of this moving gripper assembly to be replaced REMOVAL OF ARM e Remove the lower cap by sliding the cover forward This covers the gripper arm plug e Release the plug catch and pull the plug out of its socket TENER PL 200 3 Remove the two screws found underneath the gripper arm and carefully remove the moving gripper arm assembly INSTALLATION OF ARM Place new gripper arm on Slideloader and fix with the two provided screws while fixing in place push the cable into slots as shown Push cable Firmly attach connector Replace the Y axis cover Fitting a b
4. DK download provided at www prior com or the CD if provided Ensure that you have connected both the Slideloader and ProScan controller and that you have identified the communications port COM to which each piece of equipment is assigned This can be found in windows device manager under ports Run Slideloader Demo This can be found at Start gt gt All Programs Prior Scientific Visual Basic Slideloader Demo The following screen will appear E B Prior Slide Loader Demonstrator M enu Cassettes Slide States System Status Slide Loader Comm port ES Cassette Enter port Ine Cancel System Status o mezz Am l i p s J Stage information Emergency Stop IE Stop all motion immediately 0 Status Bar STATE UNKNOWN Select connect from the menu Comm port Selection Enter the slide loader com port Slide Loader Lomm port Press Ok Cancel PL 200 23 Enter the ProScan controller com port Comm port Selection Controller Comm port Cancel Press Ok 5 Ensure the arm of the Slideloader can be retracted and raised safely and that the arm can be rotated Pay particular attention to any obstructions Remove any cassettes on the Slideloader or any slides in the gripper on the arm Prior Slide Loader De isconmmect soak Test CIS tions Cassettes a NOT INITIALISED NOT SETUP ACTIVE jk H SlideLoa
5. PL 200 Prior Automatic Slideloader Manual Version 3 1 PL 200 Table of Contents Contents Section l Safetv Information Important Safetv Information SAFETV WARNINGS SAFETY SYMBOLS GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OPERATION Section 2 Specification Specifications Section 3 Unpacking The System Unpacking The System SAFETY UNPACKING AND INSPECTION SAFETY SYSTEM INTEGRATOR THE PACKAGE PART IDENTIFICATION SLIDELOADER MOVEMENT AXIS IDENTIFICATION Section 4 Installation Installation SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MICROSCOPE ON THE SLIDELOADER BAR CODE READER STAGE PREPARATION REMOVING AN EXSISTING STAGE FITTING THE PROSCAN STAGE USB OPERATION OF PROSCAN CONNECTING THE SLIDELOADER SETTING UP THE PRIOR COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE PRIOR DEMONSTATION AND SETUP SOFTWARE GRIPPER ALIGMENT CASSETTES GRIPPER ALIGMENT MICROSCOPE GRIPPER ALIGMENT ON MICROSCOPE THE DEMONSTRATION SOFTWARE Options menu Section 5 Routine Maintenance SAFETY MAINTENANCE SERVICING only to be undertaken by a competent person Oil and residue removal Section 6 Advanced Operation Software Integration Section 7 Troubleshooting 2 Prior Scientific CQ Oo 1 NO DOWAA FS A I I 14 14 17 7 7 19 19 23 25 28 31 33 33 35 35 35 99 36 36 37 Fitting a replacement gripper arm REMOVAL OF ARM INSTALLATION OF ARM Fitting a barcode reader Section 8 Replacement Parts Replacement Pa
6. RM OUT ACW DOWN Hold down buttons to move axis at speed dictated Tapping buttons with slow speed will jog axis S i Fast Place the lower portion of the set up jig firmly in place and move the gripper arm so that the lower jaw of the gripper is flush with the jig Top down view Position the gripper in the recess of the setup jig as show in the picture the side and front of the gripper should be touching the setup jig Side view The top of the bottom jaw of the gripper should be level with the top of the setup jig Note You may wish to run your finger over the top of the jig and onto the gripper surface to judge how level the setup is 26 Prior Scientific Gripper alignment picture Gripper alignment picture Place the lower portion of the set up jig firmly in place and move the gripper arm so that the lower jaw of the gripper is flush with the jig The alignment here is verv important Ensure vou have are not pushing against the setup Jg Store your cassette position when you are confident that the alignment is correct The software will store the position and move to the next cassette position repeat the above procedure for all four positions The Slideloader will now move so that the gripper arm points to the microscope PL 200 27 GRIPPER ALIGMENT MICROSCOPE Move the stage to the load position This is normally driving the stage to the back and left limit switches ensure that the stage cannot h
7. Scientific GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OPERATION The PL200 forms part of an automated microscopv svstem which mav be N used in research or production laboratories It will pick up present sort and return slides to any of the four preloaded racks that are positioned at the front Whilst operating if a slide becomes misaligned do not attempt to correct this during the operation cycle Turn off the mains power before correcting slide position or removing any obstruction Reinitialise the system The PL200 rotary arm may move unexpectedly under automatic control PL 200 3 Section 2 Specification 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 31 C Size 60cm deep x 70cm wide x 71cm high Weight 57Kg gross includes Slide loader all accessories and packaging 37Kg Net slide loader fully assembled with accessories but no packaging The weight of the microscope is not included in these figures Capacity of 200 slides 4 racks of 50 Slide type 75mm x 25mm conforming to ISO8037 1 Slide change time of 25 seconds Input Voltage 100v to 240v Fuse rating for both fuses is T2A Communication Via USB Prior Scientific Section 3 Unpacking The Svstem Unpacking The Svstem SAFETY UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Carefully unpack the PL200 and retain packaging shou
8. arcode reader 38 Prior Scientific Remove the y axis cover Remove the gripper arm cover by removing the screws Attach the bar code reader with the two screws provided to the plate Fixing Screws EI MITI III aw 3p ELT i a SAd 4 Cover Plate Screws Remove the gripper cover and feed the wire through the side of the gripper arm the red line is the route the barcode wire should take Re attach the gripper cover PL 200 39 Bar code reader communications port Plug the cable into the port shown here located at the back of the gripper arm and tidv the additional length of cable using cable ties Your barcode reader is now fitted 40 Prior Scientific Section 8 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Description Part Number USB cable Slide Racks Fuse T2A Accessories Q Mini Barcode reader Focus Drive and Adapter Focus Drive and Adaptor with Rotary Encoder PL 200 W3045 PL303 W507 PL304 HI22 HI22E 41 Section 9 Returns and Repairs Returns and Repairs Should vou experience problems with vour PL 200 Slideloader Svstem and want to send it back for service warrantv or otherwise a Return Material Authorisation RMA number must be obtained from the appropriate Prior Scientific office before returning anv equipment For North and South America contact Prior Scientific Inc for Germanv Switzerland and Austria contact Prior GmbH and for the rest of the world call
9. der AX WARNING MACHINERY ABOUT TO MOVE LOADER WILL MOVE UPWARDS STAGE WILL MOVE RIGHT IS IT SAFE TO INITIALISE wl T L l 1 STOP STATE INITIALISE Select Yes if it is safe to do so No to move the arm into a safe location using a secondary dialogue box close the secondary dialog box to proceed 24 Prior Scientific GRIPPER ALIGMENT CASSETTES The Slideloader will initialise and may move the ProScan stage away from the Slideloader For this setup you will require the setup jig which comprises of two detachable metal parts and a screw which holds them together Detach the top part of the setup jig and slot the bottom half into the cassette position furthest away from the microscope The Jig should snap into place and be sitting flat on the cassette mounting plate Check it is secure If not tighten the ball ended screw and lock with locking nut Check all four cartridge positions before returning the setup jig to position Screw and locking Bottom half of setup Jig 1 T e p EH sl EI a B w Cassette alignment The software application will lead vou through a series of windows for the alignment procedure PL 200 25 Each window will have a control panel for vou to operate the slide loader arm The Slideloader speed can be adjusted using the on screen slider Care should be taken to ensure the loader is move at an appropriate speed ARM IN ROTATE CW UP ROTATE A
10. e stage position and then click on a cassette position The loader will now remove the slide from the stage and return it to the allotted position in the chosen cassette Repeat this for every fifth position in the cassette If these actions have been completed successfully repeat for each cassette position To confirm the reliability of your setup now run a soak test this will sequentially load and unload all of the slides placed in the attached cassettes Choose the soak test with stage movement Should slides not load reliably a complete re alignment is required Select redo setup from the Options menu on the setup program Your Slideloader is now ready to use 34 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 To ensure correct 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 PL200 only contains primary circuits with EMC filters If PAT testing apply DC flash tests only Avoid repeated application of such tests as
11. e that no untrained personnel have access Each ProScan System will consist of the ProScan Controller with its specific model number and one or more of the following components PL 200 THE PACKAGE PART IDENTIFICATION Layer amp 2 contain a multitude of small parts and cable and quick start sheet Y Layer consists of the Slideloader tower and cover Bottom consists of the slide loader mount base and cover LAYER 4x Slide Cartridges racks USB Cable plus screws amp PTFE pads Quick Start Sheet Installation spacer for Y axis cover not shown 8 Prior Scientific LAVER 2 Magnetic Block Sample Holder 5 x Microscope Clamps Ix Actuator Block Slide Arm Catch Plate Setup Jig Dummy Slide Sensor Alignment Device f a stage was purchased with the slide loader these items may be shipped with the stage in a separate box o 1 D y A hn p Bottom Laver Slide loader base assemblv Layer Y Slideloader tower Arm and cover assembly PL 200 9 SLIDELOADER MOVEMENT AXIS IDENTIFICATION Slide loader movement is defined as X Y and Z X being the rotational movement of the slide loader Y being the up and down movement of the gripper arm And finally the Z movement is the in and out movement of the extension on the gripper arm The parts of the gripper arm Fi A Bar code Reader ixed Gripper Arm Gripper Jaws Detachable Gripper Arm 10 Prior Scientific Section 4 Ins
12. feeds to incoming line ends you should find that Wrap lines that exceed terminal width has already been selected Press OK Press OK Instructions for using Windows HyperTerminal Emulation Program Windows 2000 for communication with a ProScan Controller Click Start then Programs then Accessories then Communications and finally Hyper Terminal A window called Location Information will appear press cancel The Confirm Cancel window will appear press yes This will be followed by another window HyperTerminal press OK Enter filename e g priorterm select an icon and press OK A window called Location Information will appear press cancel The Confirm Cancel window will appear press yes This will be followed by another window HyperTerminal press OK For the Connect using option select COMI or COM2 as appropriate Press OK Enter the following parameters in the Port Setting Box 3600 Data bits Parity Flow control Press OK From the menu bar select File and then Properties In the Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Press ASCII Setup Select Echo typed characters locally and Append line feeds to incoming line ends You will also notice that Wrap lines that exceed terminal width will already be selected Press OK Press OK Instructions for using Windows HyperTerminal Emulation Program Windows XP for communication with a ProScan Controller Click Start then Program
13. gs can be retrieved at any time by selecting it from FILE menu at start of a new session Instructions for using Windows HyperTerminal Emulation Program Windows 95 98 for communication with a ProScan Controller Click Start then Programs then Accessories then Hyper Terminal Double click the the Hypertrm icon Enter filename eg priorterm select an icon and press OK For the Connect using option select COMI or COM2 as appropriate Press OK Enter the following parameters in the Port Setting Box 3600 Press OK From the menu bar select File and then Properties In the Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Press ASCII Setup Select Echo typed characters locally and Append line feeds to incoming line ends Then click OK twice Instructions for using Windows HyperTerminal Emulation Program Windows NT for communication with a ProScan Controller Click Start then Programs then Accessories then HyperTerminal Select the HyperTerminal icon In the Connection description dialog box enter filename e g prior select an icon and press OK In the Connect to dialog box enter Phone Number if required and Select COMI or CONM2 as appropriate and press OK Enter the following parameters in the Port Settings box Data bits Parity Press OK button 44 Prior Scientific Select File Properties and Settings tab Press ASCII Setup Select Echo typed characters locally and Append line
14. he microscope in position Locking Blocks 30 Prior Scientific GRIPPER ALIGMENT ON MICROSCOPE Remove the top section of the setup Jig and replace the bottom section of the jig into the sample holder Fit the setup jig to the stage sample holder by locating the 3xl slide shaped protraction on the bottom of the setup jig into the front right hand side corner of the slide holder See below Do not use the rotation functions at this point ARM IN RO UP ARM OUT DOWN Hold down buttons to move axis at speed dictated Tapping buttons with slow speed will jog axis jJ Top down view Position the gripper in the recess of the setup jig as show in the picture the front of the gripper should be touching the setup jig There may be a small gap between the side of the gripper and the setup tool The top of the bottom jaw of the gripper should be level with the top of the setup jig Note You may wish to run your finger over the top of the jig and onto the gripper surface to judge how level the setup is PL 200 3l Gripper alignment picture Gripper alignment picture t TAL Click store this position Click ves l am sure Remove the setup jig The Slideloader is now ready to test 32 Prior Scientific THE DEMONSTRATION SOFTWARE Prior Slide Loader Demonstrator DisConnect Soak Test Options Help Cassettes r Slide States 4 r Slide Present Man Mil em A me rin DP iE ATLOAD
15. ility has installed correctly is the momentary appearance of the hourglass There is no message indicating successful completion 3 Connect Proscan Il to PC using supplied USB cable 4 Switch power to ProScan ll on 5 Select My Computer Control panel System Hardware Device Manager 6 Expand Ports COM amp LPT to see list of ports 7 USB HID gt COM n will now be added Make a note of the COM port number Select this port when writing applications or running a terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal This will enable communication between the PC and Proscan ll via the USB port If HyperTerminal is used none of the default settings within this application will need to be modified Installing USB software on PC running Microsoft XP Professional This does not install automatically Extra care must be taken I WARNING Do not connect ProScan ll to PC at this point 2 Open USB folder and run HidComlnst exe PL 200 7 WARNING The only indication that it has installed correctly is the momentary appearance of the hourglass There is no message indicating successful completion 3 Connect ProScan Il to PC using USB cable provided 4 Switch ProScan ll on 5 Select My Computer Control panel System Hardware Device Manager 6 Expand Ports COM amp LPT to see list of ports 7 If USB HID PCOM n is listed where n is number of COM port then installation is complete If not continue as follows 8 Select Huma
16. it anything during this process Fit the bottom and top setup jig together NOTE You may wish to remove the microscope objectives before completing this section IMPORTANT Ensure the stage is at the uppermost focus position Important For the next alignment section ONLY move the microscope Do not move the gripper arm Align the sensor to the magnet on the magnetic block Take care to ensure the setup jig is in the sample holder located correctly Do this by pulling the jig forwards and to the right away from the loader you may find it can be knocked easily and moved continually check this is in the correct position during the following procedure w Sensor on Gripper arm Magnetic Block Height sensor on stage 28 Prior Scientific Magnetic Block Height sensor on stage Adjust the screws on the magnetic block so it is within 3 5mm distance from the gripper arm PL 200 Isometric view Move the gripper arm out and down Do not move to far down as the setup tool will be obstructed by the slide detector Align the setup tool to the arm by moving the microscope Side view Move the gripper arm out and down Do not move to far down as the setup tool will be obstructed by the slide detector 29 Top down view Align the setup tool to the arm bv moving the microscope Place the microscope locking blocks in position and gently rest the rubber pads against the microscope to hold t
17. justments Tools Required Small flat blade instrument screw driver Adjustment Procedure Due to the positions of the drive cover fixing screws it may be necessary to remove the stage from its microscope or mounting stand before attempting this procedure Ensure that the stage is disconnected from the controller before removing any covers 2 Loosen and remove the drive cover fixing screws see fig Figure l f 3 Remove drive cover PL 200 47 4 Loosen limit switch fixing screws do not remove so that the limit switch and clamping plate see fig 2 can be freely moved along the adjustment slot in the limit switch mounting plate Comping Pate Limit Switch f Fixing Screws g Limit Switch Mounting Plate 5 Move limit switch to the desired position and re tighten the fixing screws 6 Before replacing the drive cover mount the stage onto its stand and check that the limits are correctly adjusted If further adjustment is required repeat the above procedure until limit switches are positioned correctly 7 When the limit switches are correctly positioned replace the drive cover 48 Prior Scientific Specification subject to change without notification Part No W3756 Issue 3 1 10 12 PL 200 49
18. ld the unit need to be returned If the PL200 appears damaged in any way return it to your sales outlet in its original packaging No responsibility for damage arising from the use of non approved packaging will be accepted The packaging includes a pallet user appropriate pallet lifting equipment to transport the PL200 in the packaging Ensure all items and accessories specified are present If not contact your sales outlet or us at the address given below PL200 slide loader and microscope mounting plate 50 position slide cassette x4 Installation Operating manual Microscope Fitting kit Set up jigs Installation spacer for Y axis cover Use only as specified by these operating instructions or the intrinsic protection provided by the unit may be impaired N SAFETY SYSTEM INTEGRATOR The Prior PL200 is designed and assessed to have no serious hazards However it is always used as a component within a complete microscopy system The PC terminal must be positioned close to the slide loader so that the PC operator has a clear unobstructed view of the slide loader This ensures that the PC operator will be aware of any person or obstruction in the vicinity of the slide loaders moving parts before starting the slide loader If the slide loader is to be operated remotely via a web link etc then adequate procedures should be put in place to either ensure that the operator can view the slide loader or ensur
19. n Interface Device in USB list right click select Properties select update driver select Install from a list or specific location Click Next select Don t search l will choose the driver to install Click Next Select Cyprus USB HID gt COM device Click Next lgnore warning message and click continue then select Finish 9 Cyprus USB HID 2 COM n will now have been added to the list of Ports COM and LPT Note this will only be the case if the ProScan Il is still connected to USB and switched on User will then be able to communicate to the ProScan ll using designated connection COM n e g COM3 This can be confirmed using a terminal emulation program such as Hyper Terminal 18 Prior Scientific CONNECTING THE SLIDELOADER Power Stage USB Connection Sensor Connector Connect the power connection with the supplied cable Ensure the svstem is switched off Connect the slide on stage connector cable Connect the USB cable SETTING UP THE PRIOR COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE Setting up after a previous installation Delete the file LOADER ini from the folder c Documents and Settings All Users VApplication Data Prior you may need to activate show hidden folders to view this file Follow the instruction for setting up for the first time Setting up for the first time Installing the USB COM port for Slideloader PL 200 19 Plug in the USB cable to the Slideloader and computer power on the Slideloader When prompted
20. rts Section 9 Returns and Repairs Returns and Repairs Section lO Appendices Appendix A Appendix B PL 200 37 37 38 38 4 4 42 42 43 43 47 Section 1 Safety Information Important Safetv Information SAFETY WARNINGS N Always observe the following safety precautions The PL200 must only be connected to a power outlet which provides a protective earth Use only the mains cord supplied If this does not fit your power outlet contact your distributor for the correct power lead 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 Always disconnect the equipment before moving This equipment is for use in moderate climates only NEVER use the equipment in damp or wet conditions Avoid excessive heat humidity dust amp vibration Do not use where the equipment may be subjected to dripping or splashing liquids This equipment contains no user serviceable parts Refer all repairs to qualified service personnel Keep fingers and hands clear of the PL200 moving parts when it is operating It is the user operators responsibility to ensure good laboratory practise is followed if slides contain hazardous material SAFETY SYMBOLS Retain these instructions The following symbols mean Warning read instructions to understand possible hazard Warning hazardous voltage 4 Prior
21. s then Accessories then Communications and finally Hyper Terminal A window called Default Telnet Program will appear close the box and ignore Enter filename e g priorterm select an icon and press OK For the Connect using option select COMI or COM2 as appropriate Press OK PL 200 45 Enter the following parameters in the Port Setting Box 5606 Data bits Paritv Flow control Press OK From the menu bar select File and then Properties In the Properties dialogue box select the Settings tab Press ASCII Setup Select Echo tvped characters locallv and Append line feeds to incoming line ends fou will also notice that Wrap lines that exceed terminal width will already be selected Press OK Press OK 46 Prior Scientific Appendix B Adjusting Stage Limit Switches Introduction Every ProScan motorized stage is fitted with limit switches in both the X and Y axes so that the stage automatically comes to a halt when it has reached its maximum travel in all directions These limit switches are normally factory set to give the correct amount of movement for a particular microscope stand It may be necessary at some time to make adjustments to the limit switch positions For example different optics may need to be mounted onto the microscope which may cause clearance problems to avoid damage to these components the stage travel may need to be restricted The following procedure explains how to make these ad
22. s also clear Removal of the stage is normallv a straightforward procedure in most cases just bv the removal of fixing screws or the loosening of a clamp screw FITTING THE PROSCAN STAGE The Prior ProScan stage is supplied with the correct base plate to suit the microscope specified Place the stage onto the microscope stage mount and attach using the fixing screws or clamping screw supplied Confirm that the ProScan controller unit is switched off before connecting the stage to the controller with the cable provided The cable connections to the ProScan controller are located on the rear panel of the control box Before making any of these connections ensure that the ProScan controller is switched off Each connection is well labelled but great care should be taken not to try and connect your computer s serial port cable to the Z axis connector on the controller The RS232 connection from your computer should be made to the RS232 l port on the controller For USB connection to your computer see separate section on this subject USB OPERATION OF PROSCAN To use the ProScan II controller H130 series via the USB connection the user will need to install the USB connection software This can be found in the USB folder on the SDK download Installing USB software on a PC running Microsoft Window98 2000 I WARNING Do not connect Proscan Il to PC at this point 2 Open USB folder and run HidComlnst exe WARNING The only indication that the ut
23. select No not at this time then click NEXT Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Head our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Select Install from a list or specific location advanced Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Converter C If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue 20 Prior Scientific Browse to the location of Eval232R click NEXT Browse For Folder Z Found New Hardware Wizard Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Please choose your search and installation options GS y a 4 My Documents Y My Computer Sw VAIO C amp C3 Documentation Search removable media floppy CD ROM E IC Documents and Settings Include this location in the search i i o Drivers C Documents and Settings v H O Audio amp O Bluetooth 3 Camera E CO Chipset ma m Use the check boses below to limit or expand the defaul
24. t search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed O Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware To view any subfolders click a plus sign above Ca Ce The Eval232R folder can be found in the SDK This can be downloaded from www prior com fm 8 04 0020 zip TE File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Bacl gt S K Search li Folders E Address C Documents and Settings dhenderson Desktop 3 04 0020 zip Folder Tasks CJ CJ CJ Extract all files val232 Headers PlxDriver5 1 USB VB Source Autorun inf File and Folder Tasks E 1 ay Move this Folder PriorIcon ICO PriorIntro exe Readme txt setup exe A Copy this folder XK Delete this folder Other Places Desktop LJ My Documents a3 My Network Places Details Eval232r File Folder Date Modified 20 March 2008 10 01 Contents of SDK PL 200 2l Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for USB Serial Converter Click Finish to close the wizard Cancel Click Finish Your computer may ask you to repeat this process 22 Prior Scientific INSTALLING THE PRIOR DEMONSTATION AND SETUP SOFTWARE Install the Prior applications from the S
25. tallation Installation SAFETY INSTALLATION To be mounted as a system with a microscope and PC See picture for description of all connections and markings The system requires a bench footprint of 70 cm wide x 60 cm deep and additional space for the PC The bench must be level and strong enough to support the weight of the PL200 and microscope Ensure that once mounted there is sufficient room around the PL200 and any other part of the system to enable reaching mains switch es or power outlets easily Ensure that there is sufficient room around the system to enable connecting cables to be fitted without trapping or sharp bends Ensure all cables are routed safely to avoid tripping or entanglement hazards Ensure that only the specified cables are used for interconnection of equipment Ensure all covers are in place before operating the PL200 INSTALLING THE MICROSCOPE ON THE SLIDELOADER Carefully position the base and base mount in its final resting place With the prior logo facing the front It is also important to note that the switch and leads will need to be readily accessible from the back for later connection and that other Prior equipment will need additional space PL 200 Remove the transport screw from the base and retain for future transport Remove the three screws holding the v axis cover There are two ways in which to remove the y axis from its cover the first is to hold the y axis upright on a table
26. ts in the Y axis tower have a small amount of horizontal play Gently push the Y axis cover in the negative Z axis direction away from the gripper This will ensure the proper clearance within the tower cover for Y and Z axis movement Tighten the three mounting screws Add the small PTFE pads to the feet of the microscope this will allow you to adjust the microscope position during setup 4 Prior Scientific STAGE PREPARATION To prepare the stage for slide loader operation the sample holder must first be attached to the stage You may have to adjust the grub screws to level the insert These can be found next to the screws It is not advisable to attach the stage to the microscope until the components are added 3 Holding screws Next attach the actuator block on the 2nd and 3rd holes from the left hand side of the stage ensuring the orientation is the same as the picture below Actuator block Attach the magnet block to the stage pushed as far back as possible leaving the screws slightly loose for later adjustment PL 200 5 Manually move the slide loader arm in a clockwise direction away from the microscope Install the stage onto the microscope using the model specific stage installation procedure 16 Prior Scientific REMOVING AN EXSISTING STAGE To avoid damage to the optics when removing an existing stage ensure that it is moved as far awav from the objectives as possible and that the condenser i
27. with one hand unscrew the bolts with the other whilst offering support to the cover with the back of your hand This is because once the final screw is removed the cover will drop down slightly The second is to try to support the y axis from within the cover using your arm as you cradle it remove the screws and then remove the cover Screws to hold casing in place 2 Prior Scientific Ensure that both the base of the v arm and the adjoining face on the base are free from debris Align D connector on tower flange with D connector on base Align Insert the screw and carefully lower the arm into the D shaped position Once in place ensure that the bottom of the arm is level with the sides of the slide loader before tightening Insert Screw PL 200 3 BAR CODE READER If vou have ordered a slide loader with a bar code reader it will be fitted prior to shipment If you have ordered the bar code reader after installation assembly is covered in Section 7 Trouble Shooting INSTALLING THE Y AXIS COVER Place the installation spacer for the Y axis cover on top of the slide loader base Place the Y axis cover on top of the spacer See image below The spacer will provide the proper gap between the Y axis cover and the base The spacer will also align the holes in the cover with the threaded mounting nuts in the Y axis tower Install the Y axis cover with the three screws provided leaving the screws somewhat loose The threaded nu
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