THE STOREX-40 FAMILY
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1. end TEONG BWProduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue08doo OH Unload Access from Slot m Level n Ready Polling position Carrousel to slot m EE 9 WR DM5 n select level n n 1 21 ST 1905 Unload command Ready Polling ST 1902 continu access at x fer position Ready Polling end A universally usable procedure which can be used for most StoreX commands is given below Use this procedure after initializing the instrument only See CECR EE EE ECH PROCEDURE STX_DoPlate pN slot level INTEGER command STRING BEGTN IF NOT KeyPressed THEN BEGIN STX_WaitReady pN STX_WriteDataMemory pN 0 slot STX_WriteDataMemory pN 5 level STX_Set pN command STX_WaitReadyTrace portNbr END END TEONG TT BWProduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue05doo 52 52 6 UTILITY SOFTWARE LiCONiC R amp D 01 06 96 C G Malin 09 04 01 HBI UserSoft V 0 04 25 05 96 Heraeus AG HBI 2001 3 UserName S Nbr Direct Commands Monitor Flags Macros Teach Positioning Times Random Positioning Random Access Cycles Random Fast Access Quit OO zl Oh DG OM Enter 0 7 6 1 1 Direct Commands Direct entering of commands ASCII Characters and sending to the Handling Controller The commands can be entered as capital letters or Prompt entries by Return Enter direct commands to KV PLC press q to quit TEONG Foie UES veer m 53 53 6 1 2 Monitor Flags PO 0000 Rot E2. P4LICONIC INSTRUMENTS LICONIC AG StoreX Series FL 9485 Nendeln User Manual V1 05E F rstentum Liechtenstein 28 02 02 CMa User Manual for StorexX Robotic Storage Date 04 12 A1 Version 1 05 E Author C Malin TCONGC CC DPeuSTXSM0STIXUBSKue05db 1 1 3 5 Table of Content THE STOREX 40 FAMILY 1 1 StoreX Instruments 1 2 StoreX Handler 1 3 STX Climate Options 1 3 1 StoreX 40 IC no cooling system 1 3 2 StoreX 40 HC wet cooling system 1 3 3 Stroex 40 DC dry cooling system 1 4 STX Configurations 1 4 1 Table Top 1 4 2 Copper Climate Chamber ACCESSOIRES 2 1 STX Cassettes 2 2 STX Transferstations 2 2 1 Standard Transferstation 2 2 2 Turn Station 2 2 3 Swap Station 2 3 Shuttle Station 2 3 1 MTP Standard Transfer Plate 2 3 2 NTP Nano Titer Plate Transfer Plate 2 3 3 Transfer Plate Sensor 2 3 4 Active Plate Alignment 2 4 Bar Code Reader 2 5 Gas Options 2 5 1 RH Option 2 5 2 CO2 Option 2 5 3 O2 Option 2 5 4 Nitrogen Option 2 6 UHS Ultra High Speed Option 2 7 Scheduler 2 8 Customized Color TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 3 1 Unpacking the Instrument 3 2 Installation of the Instrument 3 3 Transfer Station Position 3 4 Installation and Removal of StoreX Handling 3 5 Electrical Connections 3 6 Communication Connections 4 MANUAL OPERATION Front Door 4 2 Glass Door 4 3 Cassettes 4 4 Incubation Liquid 4 5 Power On System 4 6 Alarm System 4 7 Temperature Settings 4 8 Defrost REMOTE
3. WR sp DM5 sp 22 cr OK cr If Select level 22 in cassette ST sp 1905 cr OK cr If Unload Command to start Load process If you simply want to remove a plate from the shovel by placing it to the transfer station you may send Command Response Comment WR sp DMO sp 1 cr OK cr If Position rotation at any position must be defined WR sp DM5 sp 1 cr OK cr If Select any level ST sp 1906 cr OK cr If Start execution of setting plate from the shovel to the Transfer Station Remember that Slot Position and Level Position must also be set at the ST 1906 and ST 1907 command In order to transport one plate from level 15 of cassette 2 to level 17 of the same cassette 2 the following sequence has to be sent Command Response Comment WR sp DMO sp 2 cr OK cr If Position rotation at slot 1 WR sp DM5 sp 17 cr OK cr If Pick plate from level 17 of cassette 2 ST sp 1908 cr OK cr If Start execution of Pick plate from level 17 of cassette on the Shovel RD sp 1915 cr 0 cr If System busy executing command RD sp 1915 cr 0 crif System Ready for next command WR sp DM5 sp 15 cr OK cr If Select level 15 ST sp 1909 cr OK cr If Place command to place plate form shovel to the cassette Please note that the slot position value in DMO and or the level information in DM5 remains in the Data Memories after completion of command Therefore in above example the WR DMO 1 needs not to be sent
4. Note that monitoring a flag change either form 0 to 1 or form 1 to 0 may also me advisable PROCEDURE STX_WaitReady portNbr INTEGER BEGIN DelayMs 300 WHILE STX_Read portNbr 1915 0 AND NOT KeyPressed DO DelayMs 200 END NOTE e Commands may only be sent when Ready Bit equal 1 RD 1915 gt 1 e Allow gt 200ms delay between any command and the first Ready Bit request e Use 100ms 200ms delay between requests 5 3 Commands 5 3 1 Basic Commands po Command Response Reset ST sp 1900 cr OK cr If TEONG TT PWProduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue08doo ICH Read Ready Flag Read Error Flag ie Plate Ready Flag Activate Handling System Deactivate Handling System Read Status Handling System Set cassette slot position m 0 m Set Handler level position n 1 n Set Handler Cassette Pitch Open gate 1 Close gate 2 Continue Access on Handshake Mode Terminate Access Load plate to m n Unload plate from mn Set plate to x fer station m n Get plate from x fer station m n Pick plate form cassette level m n Place plate to cassette level mn Position z Lift for BCR reading m n Activate Shovel Transfer Sensor 70 C HT Version Rotate Swap Station 180 degr Rotate Swap Station back to home position Read Shovel Plate Sensor Read Transfer Station Plate Sensor Read 2 Transfer Station Sensor Read Swap Station position Read Ac
5. Set Handler Out Transfer z Position WR DM24 sp d cr Set Handler dz Pick amp Place Movement WR DM26 sp d cr at Transfer Station Set Handler dz Pick amp Place Movement WR DM28 sp d cr at Out Transfer z Positionf Set BCR z Lift Read Position offset WR DM62 sp d cr Set Handler Left Cassette position WR DM80 sp d cr Set Handler Right Cassette position WR DM81 sp d cr Handler DM24 DM22 Handler DM26 DM28 3StoreX DM24 DM22 Storex DM26 DM28 LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc X cr If X cr If X cr If nnnnn cr lf ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr If ddddd cr If ddddd cr If ddddd cr if ddddd cr if ddddd cr if OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr if OK cr if OK cr if OK cr if 43 43 Set Handler Transfer Station position WR DM82 sp d cr OK cr if d data Word 16Bit x 0 1 Word 16Bit t actual value Word 16Bit s set value Word 16Bit 5 3 4 Short Access Commands The following commands allow extremely short and simple command sequences When using short commands the plates are numbered from 1 to the maximum plate capacity The maximum plate capacity is the value in DM25 number of levels multiplied with the value in DM29 number of cassettes The way the plates are numbered can be selected By default the plates are numbered beginning at the lowest level of cass
6. Unload Plate Shovel Shovel could not reach inner position at 00203 cr If Cassette Inner Error cassette plate pick during Unload Plate procedure Positioning Error Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Handler Handler could not reach outer turn 00205 cr if Transfer Turn out Error position at transfer level during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Shovel Shovel could not reach outer position at 00206 cr If Transfer Outer Error transfer level during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Lift Transfer Lift did not reach lower place position at 00207 cr if Place Error transfer level during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Shovel Shovel could not reach inner position at 00208 cr If oc rt eel reg oad PaB S procedure Unload Plate Handler Handler could not reach inner turn 00209 cr if Transfer Turn in Error position at transfer level during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Lift Travel Lift could not reach Zero position 00210 cr if Back Error during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Lift Init Error ift could not be initialized after Unload 00211 cr if Plate procedure LiCONIC D Products STX St40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 47147 Error Description Code Plate Remove Errors Errors as above but in conjunction with 003xx cr If 1906 Remove Plate Command BarCode Read Errors Errors as above but in conjunction with 004xx cr If 1910 BCR Command Ge Place Errors 1909 Errors as above but in conjunction with 005xx cr I
7. guidance means exchange of the parts Shovel Guidance e Control max play in 2 20000 6 50000 height play and side play e Lubrication film over the entire length of the linear guidance e Free of particles e Remove old lubrication film e Renew lubrication film e Too much play in the linear guidance means exchange of the parts Check for wear 20000 50000 12 Check belt teeth for cracks Check belt metal core for free metal parts Climate Chamber Cleaning CondenserCleaning gt IL 0 Demos 2 7 ie el S Ji S d Front Door Sealing Contolthewearofthe 2 6 2 j See CEET EE EE ECG Turn Drive Belt belt The edge of the belt may not indicate wear The fabric of the belt is not visible e Tighten the belt Gate Sealing EE Ee Front Panel Sealing Glass Door Sealing Control the wear of the belt The edge of the belt may not indicate wear The fabric of the belt is not visible For lubrication of the radial lead there is a lubrication hole in the front side of the Laufwagen Put lubrication in the lubrication hole until it floods the sealing on the side ee S For the Lift assembly lubricate at A B as sown below Make sure that lubrication will cover the entire length of the linear guidance Use recommend acid free grease only For the gears special lubrication products are needed Lubricate C D E as shown below Lubrication thoothbar F and gears G See CECR EE E
8. 15 and the software z Offset DM20 The level height is determined by the number of steps of height The actual travel path to a certain cassette level calculated by multiplying the level DM5 by the pitch DM21 and then adding the z Offset DM20 The z positions of the Transfer Station are stored in Data Memories DM22 DM24 The Handler is not only used for vertical transport of the goods it is also used to pick and place plates in the cassettes and to get from or put plates on the Transfer Station LiCONIC DAProducts STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 5 5 The pick place and get put action are vertical movements at extended shovel Beware the difference in vertical travel for pick place movement DM21 get movement DM26 and put movement DM28 The Turn Drive is used to face the Shovel towards the Transfer Station or towards the desired cassette The Turn Drive may be positioned at three turn positions The position at left cassette id stored in Data Memory DM80 the turn position at the right position in Data Memory DM81 and the turn position at the Transfer Station is stored in Data Memory DM82 The radial Shovel motion is a between two hardstops Power and speed of this drive is controlled by the hardware of the controller card Speed and force can be adjusted by authorized service personnel The correct sequence of motions is monitored by initiators by detecting the end positions of motions Initiators are foreseen for S
9. OPERATION 5 1 RS 232 Configuration 5 2 Command Transmission Procedure 5 2 1 Break Signal 5 2 2 Command Syntax 5 2 3 Open Close Communication 5 2 4 Controller Error Messages 5 2 5 System Status LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc OO DO J Jrd OO OO oO Oo P P 5 3 Commands 39 5 3 1 Basic Commands 39 5 3 2 Extended Commands 42 5 4 Handling Status Error Messages 44 5 5 Program Examples 49 6 UTILITY SOFTWARE 53 6 1 1 Direct Commands 53 6 1 2 Monitor Flags 54 6 1 3 Macros 55 6 1 4 Teach Positioning Times 55 6 1 5 Random Positioning 56 6 1 6 Random Access Cycles 56 6 1 7 Random Fast Access 56 7 TROUBLESOOTING 57 8 MAINTAINANCE 58 8 1 Cleaning 60 8 2 Tension 60 9 TECHNICAL DATA 61 9 1 Mechanics 61 9 2 Electronics 61 9 3 Pneumatics 61 9 4 Dimensions 61 KESSLER EELER ERR 1 THE STOREX 40 FAMILY 1 1 StoreX Instruments The StoreX 40 Series is the first compact Climate Storage with integrated Handling that covers the whole range of climate in laboratory applications The StoreX Series not only covers a wide temperature range it also offers storage and processes from ultra dry to extreme humidity A variety of gas option is available All StoreX units have the same compact dimensions StoreX have a user front door which allows comfortable and easy access for manual operation The internal Glass Door allows visual inspection of the content and operation of the system without disturbing the internal climat
10. additional external software is required 2 2 3 Swap Station The Swap station has two transfer plates mounted on a rotation swap drive The swap drive rotated the two transfer plates by 180 degree The swap station acts as a plate buffer as well as a plate extension shuttle The distance of the actual transfer position is increased by 145 mm The swap station is controlled by the user system The swap station is accessed through the handling communication port The StoreX system will monitor possible conflicts with the StroeX handler and the Swap Station The swap station has two plate sensors integrated Both sensor status con be requested individually LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Six_ue05 doc 10 10 2 3 Shuttle Station When the distance of transfer location to the StoreX is not sufficient it may be extended by the Shuttle Station The Shuttle Station has a linearly displaceable Transfer Plate The travel path of the Transfer Plate is approximately 170 mm Shuttle Drive The movement of the Shuttle Station are controlled by the StoreX system Each time a plates is accessed by the StoreX handling the Transfer Plate is shifted toward the StoreX unit After the access by the StoreX the Plate Shuttle is extended towards the external system 2 3 1 MTP Standard Transfer Plate There are Transfer Plates available for applications where the transfer position is mechanically attached to the external system T
11. again 5 3 3 Extended Commands Read Error Flag default 0 RD sp 1814 cr x cr If LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 42 42 Read Auto End Access Flag default 1 RD sp 1600 cr Set Auto End Access Flag default 1 ST sp 1600 cr Reset Auto End Access Flag default 1 RS sp 1600 cr Read Actual Slot Position n 0 2 RD sp DM1 cr Read Handler z Offset default 600 RD DM20 cr Read Handler dz Pick amp Place RD DM21 cr Movement in Cassette default 500 Read Handler In Transfer z Position RD DM22 cr default 42 000 Read Handler z Pitch default 1925 RD DM23 cr Read Handler Out Transfer z Position RD DM24 cr Read Max Number of Levels default RD DM25 cr 22 Read Handler dz Pick amp Place RD DM26 cr Movement at Transfer Station default 800 Internally used default 9999 RD DM27 cr Read Handler dz Pick amp Place RD DM28 cr Movement at Out Transfer Station default 800 Read Max Number of Cassettes default RD DM29 cr 2 Read BCR z Lift Read Position offset RD DM62 cr default 200 Read Handler Left Cassette position RD DM80 cr default 70 Read Handler Right Cassette position RD DM81 cr default 940 Read Handler Transfer Station position RD DM82 cr default 3500 Set Handler z Offset WR DM20 sp d cr Set Handler dz Pick amp Palce Movement WR DM21 sp d cr Set Handler In Transfer z Position WR DM22 sp d er Set Handler z Pitch WR DM23 sp d er
12. blockage Close Gate Alarm Sound Gate Front Door Not Init Access Collition Handler Blockage 4 8 Temperature Settings Prior Startup of the instrument the temperature of the instrument has to be set Do not set temperature higher than 45C Higher temperatures may damage the handling drives For incubator temperature adjustment procedure consult the remote communication chapter of this manual WARNING e Avoid incubator temperatures above 45C e Adjust temperature prior first startup The manual access is limited to the positioning of the carrousel The Robot Gate cannot be activated manually WARNING e Remote Accesses have priority over manual accesses e The integrator has to make sure that no remote access is initiated during a manual access Always check Ready Bit prior sending command For manual positioning rotate the Positioning Key located in the front panel of the incubator to a position 1 9 In order to accept a manual positioning the key switch next to the positioning switch has to be put in its right position WARNING e The Gate cannot be opened manually Do not apply force to Gate 4 9 Defrost TEONG TT BWProduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue08doo D2 LiCON G D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 33 33 5 REMOTE OPERATION 5 1 RS 232 Configuration ASCII data format Full duplex PC Delimiter CR Chr 13h PLC Delimiter CR LF Chr 13h 10h 9600 Baud 8 Data bits 1
13. crif ap SE Plate procedure Load Plate Shovel Transfer Shovel could not reach outer position at 00102 cr f a EE procedure Error transfer level during Load Plate procedure Load Plate Shovel Transfer Shovel could not reach inner position at 00104 cr If Inner Error transfer level during Load Plate procedure Load Plate Handler Handler could not reach inner turn 00105 cr if San Seene Plate procedure Load Plate Lift Cassette Lift could not reach desired cassette 00106 cr f LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 45 45 level during Load Plate procedure Load Plate Shovel Shovel could not reach front position on 00107 cr If Cassette Front Error cassette access during Plate Load procedure Load Plate Lift Cassette Lift could not reach cassette place level 00108 cr f Place Error during Load Plate procedure Cassette Inner Error cassette plate placement during Load Plate procedure Error Load Plate procedure Plate procedure LiCONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 46 46 Error Description Code Unload Plate Lift Cassette Carousel could not reach desired radial 00200 cr if Travel Error position during Unload Plate procedure or Lift could not reach desired cassette level during Unload Plate procedure Unload Plate Shovel Shovel could not reach front position on 00201 cr f Cassette Front Error cassette access during Plate Unload procedure Load Error during Unload Plate procedure
14. 0 2xx are Unload Plate Errors Read Error Flag default 0 RD sp 1814 cr x cr If Read Error Code RD sp DM200 cr x cr If The following tables will list the StoreX status messages LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 44 44 General Handling Error Handling action could not be performed 00001 cr f in time Gate Open Error Gate could not reach upper position or 00007 cr if Gate did not reach upper position in time Gate Close Error Gate could not reach lower position or 00008 cr f Gate did not reach lower position in time General Lift Positioning Handler Lift could not reach desired 00009 cr if Error level position or does not move User Access Error Unauthorized user access in 00010 cr f combination with manual rotation of carrousel Cassette Slot Error Cassette slot cannot be reached 00011 cr f Error requested Error transfer station Lift Initialization Error Lift could not be initialized 00014 cr If Plate on Shovel Detection Trying to load a plate when a plate is 00015 cr f already on the shovel No Plate on Shovel Trying to remove or place plate with no 00016 cr f Detection plate on the shovel Recovery was not possible 00017 crif Load Plate Cassette Carousel could not reach desired radial 00100 cr f Positioning Error position during Load Plate procedure or Lift could not reach transfer level during Load Plate procedure Load Plate Handler Handler could not reach outer turn 00101
15. Door The Glass Door allows inspection of the stored goods and observation of the function of the Handling while keeping the climate stable The Glass Door may be opened at its left side Keep the Glass Door closed at all times When access is necessary the Glass Door should be opened as shortly as possible A Glass Door Access will dramatically influence climate inside the instrument Mainly humidity and CO2 is extremely sensitive to these accesses The Glass Door is sealed by the Inner Sealing The Inner Sealing completely isolates the Climate inside the Climate Chamber form the ambient climate Gas exchange between Climate Chamber and the exterior is almost eliminated When a Glass Door Access exceeds a certain time an alarm will occur This alarm will also prevent the Glass Door being left open unintended The alarm may be stopped The alarm is re trigged by closing the Glass Door CAUTION e Rotate Glass Door Knob clockwise to open Glass Door e Keep Glass Door closed all time during critical processes Opening the Glass Door will dramatically change climate in Climate Chamber and destroy substances e Make Front Door Access as short as possible e Regularly inspect Glass Door Sealing e Glass Door Lock must firmly close the Glass Door LICONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 26 26 e Keep Inner Sealing clean 4 3 Cassettes Cassettes allow simple and comfortable loading and unloading of storage goods Further casset
16. E ERC ICH 8 1 Cleaning If there are some parts which are contaminated you can clean them easily with regular disinfecting cleaner Always remove old lubrication on external parts and replace it with new lubrication film 8 2 Tension For the correct tension of the Turn Drive belt TEONG BiProduesSIXSb40STXUESKue05doo 60760 9 TECHNICAL DATA 9 1 Mechanics e Slots Standard config 2 MTP Positions max load 5 kg e Levels 22 usable height level 17mm e Lift drive Stepper Motor bipolar micro stepping mode e Shovel drive DC Motor e Gate Linear movement heated e e Noise lt 52dBA 1m e RAL Color 9 2 Electronics e Mains 115 230VAC 50 60Hz STX IC e Power Supply Handling 24V max Power Consumption 70W Communication via RS 232 2 Controller RX 3 Controller TX 5 GND 7 8 and 4 6 shortended e Gateheater 24VDC 9 3 Pneumatics e Optional Gas Pressure 2 6 bar 9 4 Dimensions TEONG PWProduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue05doo m OTOT STOREX LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 62 62
17. Esc THEN BEGIN EmptyAux pN i 1 s0 s m Pos s0 IF m gt 0 THEN BEGIN Delete s0 m 1 s1 Copy s0 m Length s0 Val s1 n err Delete s0 m Length s0 w n Str w s1 s0 s0 s1 END REPEAT Tnc 1 EmptyAux pN auxStrOut pN s0 cr IF i gt 3 THEN DelayMs 100 auxStrTn pN s1 5 1 Delete s1 PRED Length s1 2 UNTIL s1 1 lt gt E OR i gt tries OR KbdEsc STX_ReadBackStr s1 END ELSE STX_ReadBackStr END 5 2 3 Open Close Communication Prior communication with the controller the communication has to be opened Before the communication is opened the controller accepts only the Open Communication Command CR For better safety it is recommended to close communication CQ when no communication is required for a longer period of time po Command Response Open Communication CR cr CC crif LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 36 36 Send Commands see below Close Communication CQ cr CF crif The two example programs show how to open and close communication to the StoreX FUNCTION STX_OpenCom pN INTEGER STRING BEGIN STX_OpenCom STX_ReadBackStr pN CR END Time out functions and communication error can be trapped at this level FUNCTION STX_CloseCom pN INTEGER STRING BEGIN STX CloseCom STX ReadBackStr pN CQ END These examples show how simple communication becomes when using the STX_ ReadBack procedure
18. N 0500 Pn 0001 GateEN 0501 GtClse 0002 GateEN 0502 GtOpen 0003 Rot Dir 0503 0004 GtTmOut 0504 F Door 0005 AccsLED 0505 SW 2E0 0006 SW 2E1 0007 SW 2E2 0008 SW 2E3 0009 Acs 1100 Key Valid InPos Ready 1915 RotPos DMO1 Accs DMOO AccV DM02 SetSpd DM91 aSlpe DM92 bSlpe DM93 intvl DM94 Status Flag of the Handling Controller The status message O means inactive the status message 1 means active Status Flag Comment 0000 0 initiator of carousel 0001 Position initiator of carousel 0002 Gate closed switch 0003 Gate opened switch 0004 Key switch 0005 Green LED 0006 Manual positioning switch bitO 0007 Manual positioning switch bit1 0008 Manual positioning switch bit2 0009 Manual positioning switch bit3 1100 Carousel access remote or manual Manual positioning switch valid 1915 Ready Bit DM1 Actual carrousel position DMO Carousel set position DM2 Access accepted LiCONIC D Products STX St40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 54 54 6 1 3 Macros Sending of complete preprogrammed command sequences Function Command Key Rot Position WR DMO x 1 9 Enable Rotation WR DMO 0 0 Gate Open ST 1901 0 Gate Close ST 1902 C End Access ST 1903 E Shaker ON ST 1907 S Shaker OFF RS 1907 F CarAct ON ST 1801 CarAct OFF RS 1801 D Command Reset ST 1900 R Quit esc Ready 1915 Please Select gt Comment No access carrousel rotation enabled Position carousel Gate open only when carousel is positio
19. SSSSS cr If OK cr If 40 40 s set value Word 16Bit The cassette slot is selected by sending m 1 2 The handler is positioned towards the specified slot Note that cassette levels are numbered starting at the bottom level upwards Bottom level is 1 The Activate Handler Command initializes the handling Use the Activate Handler Command after cold start or after sending a Reset Command The Activate Handler Command should not be used as on off function Functions marked with can only be used with selected cassette slot The value of number of cassettes is stored in DM29 The value of number of levels is stored in DM25 When using the Position z Lift for BCR reading command the ST 1910 command has to send once only Once set the handler is positioned by simply writing the carrousel and level position into DMO and DM5 The Activate Plate Sensor command is used in HT units only In HT units the Shovel Plate Sensor is deactivated by default Prior reading the sensor status it has to be turned on by sending the Activate Plate Sensor command ST 1911 This command will turn the sensor on for 2 seconds The sensor can be read during this period of time After turning the sensor on wait approximately 0 1 seconds before reading the sensor with the RD 1812 command The Error Flag is set when the handling cannot finish a movement within time Check the Error Flag by sending RD 1814 when the Ready Bit does not become 1 T
20. Stop bit Parity even The example program shows how the comport is initialized under MS DOS For details refer to the MS DOS manuals FUNCTION STX_InitCom pN INTEGER INTEGER VAR n INTEGER BEGIN n ModeCom pN 9600 E 8 1 STX InitCom n END 5 2 Command Transmission Procedure 5 2 1 Break Signal The controller serial port is reset by sending a Brake Signal The specification of the Brake Signal is given below 100ms or longer V In most cases the Brake Signal can be omitted The example program shows how a Brake Signal can be implemented under MS DOS The example program consists of two procedures where the inner procedure LCR_Brake is called by the outer procedure STX_ComReset Note that this program will directly address the comport chip There may be operating systems that will not allow the chip being addressed directly LiCON G DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 34 34 PROCEDURE STX ComReset pN INTEGER PROCEDURE LCR_Brake rAdr tme INTEGER BEGTN Port rAdr Port rAdr OR 40 Delay tme Bit6 Brake Port rAdr Port rAdr AND BF Delay 2 END BEGTN CASE pN OF 1 LCR_Brake 3FB 500 2 LCR Brake 2FB 500 END END 5 2 2 Command Syntax For communication only a few commands are required A command is an ASCIl string which is sent to the controller Response is an ASCII string sent by the controller Note that each command is prompted by a Respo
21. The Active Plate Alignment is controlled by the external system The access is performed through the handler communication port 2 4 Bar Code Reader LiCONIiC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 13 13 2 5 Gas Options 2 5 1 RH Option 2 5 2 CO2 Option 2 5 3 O2 Option 2 5 4 Nitrogen Option 2 6 UHS Ultra High Speed Option Applications with very short access times The access speed of the UHS handler is almost doubled compared to standard High Speed handlers 2 7 Scheduler A independent Scheduler traces the location and duration of presence in the climate chamber The Scheduler is timed by the StoreX internal clock Two operation modes can be selected The Trace Mode monitors the time of presence of each plate at the time of the unloading of the plate The actual time can be read by the external system through the handler communication port The Alarm Mode indicates plates that remained the specified time in the climate chamber to the external system The remain time of each plate can be set by time of loading the plate 2 8 Customized Color Standard coating of the StroeX is RAL 7035 LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 14 14 3 TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION For transportation of the StoreX unit remove cassettes form climate chamber and secure the lift assembly in its turn in position Always use the original StoreX box for transportation Do not lift the unit at the front door or at the Gate Assembly Us
22. The following example explain how often used sequences are programmed The Set procedure sets an internal relay or flag The value of the flag becomes 1 The Reset procedure resets an internal relay or flag The calue of the flag becomes 0 Flags can be set reset or read FUNCTION STX_Set pN rel INTEGER STRING VAR sR STRING BEGIN Str rel sR STX Set STX ReadBackStr pN ST sR END FUNCTION RV Reset pN rel INTEGER STRING VAR sR STRING BEGIN Str rel sR STX Reset STX ReadBackStr pN RS sR END FUNCTION STX Read pN rel INTEGER STRING VAR sR STRING BEGIN Str rel sR STX Read STX ReadBackStr pN RD sR END The Set and Reset will return an OK response if operation is successful The Read procedure will return a 0 or 1 Datamemories are 16 bit oriented They can be read or written The following examples show how to use the datamemories FUNCTION STX_ReadDataMemory pN nbr INTEGER STRING ICONIC DAPoduosSIXS MOASIXUESEulDBdbOS 37T VAR sR STRING BEGIN Str nbr sR STX_ReadDataMemory STX_ReadBackStr pN RD DM sR END FUNCTION STX_WriteDataMemory pN nbr INTEGER valu WORD STRING VAR sR sV STRING BEGIN Str nbr sR Str valu sV STX ReadDataMemory STX ReadBackStr pN WR DM sR sV END Not that the Response on above Write procedure is always OK The Read procedure will return a five char
23. acter string 5 2 4 Controller Error Messages The following Error Codes are sent by the PLC These error codes indicate system errors and are not the same as the Instrument own error messages refer to Handling Error Messages Error Comment Response Relay Error Undefined timer counter data memory EO cr lf check if requested unit is valid Command Error Invalid Command check if communication is E1 cr If opened by CR check command sent to controller check for interrupts during string transmission Program Error Firmware lost reprogram controller E2 cr If Hardware Error Controller hardware error turn controller E3 cr If ON OFF controller is faulty and has to be replaced Write Protected Error Unauthorized Access E4 cr If Base Unit Error Unauthorized Access E5 cr If 5 2 5 System Status The Handling responds on Ready Polling x is 0 handling not ready to accept commands or 1 handling ready command may be sent In its idle status the handling sets the Ready Bit to 1 e Command Response Read Ready Bi RD sp 1915 or When polling the ready Bit after sending a command wait at least 200ms before requesting the Ready Status We recommend to wait 100ms 200ms between polling sequences TEONG BWPoduesSIXSb40SIXUESKue08doo m zu Heady Polling Delay tmin s lt Delay 250ms RD 1915 A sample program will explain the polling sequence in detail
24. cess paths the Gate of Table Top units is located near the bottom of the unit while the Gate of Stand Alone units are located near the top of the instrument LiCON C D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 18 18 StoreX Table Top StoreX Stand Alone HUDD III III IIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIII SUN FE A rear view of the instrument with some important measurements is given in the charpter Transfer Station Adjustment CAUTION e Never cover ventilation slits of the instrument Allow minimum clearance between instrument and ground of 30mm Instruments with cooling option must settle power off at least 12 hours Operate instrument in clean and dry environment only Consult Cleaning Instructions LICONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 19 19 3 3 Transfer Station Position For adjustment of the transfer position use the utility software delivered with the StoreX unit Start the program STXFER EXE on the STX Utility Diskette and follow the step by step procedure given by the program Note that the adjustment of the transfer position requires good skill in mechanics Improper action may harm and or damage the instrument If needed call Liconic Customer Service for assistance Transfer Station Secure Holes Gate Ansicht A CAUTION e There is potential risk of injury by the Gate Make sure that the Gate cannot be accessed by the operator during operation e When settin
25. e Removable cassettes make the use of the StoreX even simpler and more efficient Cassettes are available for all common plate types BERN Hm Hit Hitt Jim Wu The modular mechanical design in combination with extremely simple commands ease the integration of the StoreX into any environment A growing number of accessories is available for the StoreX Series LiCONIiC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 4 4 The combination of environmentally controlled Storage and Automatic Plate Exchange Capability make StoreX the Rex Latin king of storage in laboratory applications 1 2 The StoreX Handler Inside the StoreX climate chamber there is a handling system that allows random transport of plates Plates can be moved internally as well as transferred to an form the environment Access times are short and the internal climate is kept stable even at short time periods between accesses Plate Lift Lift Assembly Plate Shovel Cassette Cassette Plate A Handler 4 is used for vertical transport as well as loading and unloading of goods The Handler consists of a Vertical Positioning Drive 40 a Turn Drive 42 and a Shovel Drive 43 The Handler has a number of vertical positions which is determined by the number of cassette levels and the loading or unloading level A stepper motor is used for vertical positioning of the Handler All vertical positions are defined by a z Initiator
26. e 25 17 TicOnie DaeauSiXSM0STXUESkUullBdS BB 2 2 STX Transferstations 2 2 1 Standard Transferstation A variety of transfer stations are available The transfer station is accessed by the StoreX handler as well as by any external robot StoreX transfer stations will allow most grippers access to the plate All StoreX transfer stations are equipped with alignment pins that will realign plates in both horizontal directions The alignment is works for the StroeX handling as well as for any external robotic transportation system Alignment Pins a 30 AL Transfer Plate Ca FE Screws Attachment Vertical 3 Ajustment Screw The transfer station can easy be adjusted The transfer plate can be adjusted horizontally and vertically Rotation of the transfer plate can also be adjusted The presence of a plate on the transfer station can be checked through the plate sensor The plate sensor status can be requested through the handling communication port Plate Sensor T Plate Station Connector Plate Station Holder TEONG DaedauSiXSM0STXUESKUullSdS o 2 2 2 Turn Station The StroeX handler transports plates along their longer axis Many systems require the plate to be presented rotated by 90 degree The Turn Station will rotate each plate before and after the access by the StoreX handler Plate Rotation Drive Rotation controlled by the StoreX system No
27. e fork lift for dislocating the instrument CAUTION The StoreX unit weights up to 100kg 200 Ibs Use adequate equipment for transportation and or displacement of the instrument Transport unit in upright position with cassettes removed form the climate chamber Do not use front door or Gate as handles When installing the instrument follow the described steps in the given order below 3 1 Unpacking the Instrument e Unpacking of the instrument is best done by two person e Remove fasten straps and open the cardboard box on the upper side e Open top cover of cardboard box e Remove Cassettes and Foam Top LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 15 15 e Lift the cardboard box over the instrument Cassettes Pallet e Lift the StoreX from the pallet base and carefully place it to the floor e Open the front door and remove the secure wrapping from the lift assembly e Remove the Secure Tape and the Secure Wrapping which secure the Handler in its home position LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 16 16 3 2 Installation of the Instrument The instrument has to stand firmly on a flat and horizontal surface Make sure that there is no mechanical interference between the gate and any other equipment Adjust the four feet in their height until the instrument is horizontal and the desired height Use metric spanner size 12 for adjustment and size 17 to secure Clockwise turns of the Ad
28. esses at random positions until the q Key is pressed As a result a table containing statistical data is presented If an error of positioning time larger then 0 4 seconds compared with the calibrated positioning time is observed a positioning error is assumed and monitored TEONG Foie UES veer m 56 56 7 TROUBLESOOTING The following list shows the possible errors of StoreX handler which can be removed by a customer If the steps below doesn t give you the success you need please contact an authorized service personnel CAUTION e Never touch electrical connectors as long the Handler is in connection with the external net or one or more covers are removed e If there is some work with the lift assembly or inside the climate chamber always disconnect mains Error Instrument does not power up green light of the Power Switch is off Handler doesn t react on external commands Handler doesn t react at all LiCONIC Cause Main Switch at the rear side of the instrument is turned off Fuse burned Some fault in the electrical connectors cables No communication to Null Modem Internal error No connection Fuse damage Error in electrical connection between Null Modem and external net Belt is displaced Internal error D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc Action Turn Main Switch on Replace Fuse s Check handling RS232 V24 plug respectively 9pol cable of PC to Null Modem B
29. ette 1 to the top level of cassette 1 continuing at the lowest level of cassette 2 ending at the top level of cassette 2 Vertical Mode The optional numbering starts at the lowest level of cassette 1 lowest level of cassette 2 second level of cassette 1 second level of cassette 2 third level of cassette 1 etc Horizontal Mode Lemma _ Load plate n WR sp DM10 sp n cr OK cr if UnLoad plate n WR sp DM10 sp n cr OK cr if UnLoad plate n unsigned alternative WR sp DM15 sp n cr OK cr if Select Vertical Numbering Mode default ST sp 1604 cr OK cr if Select Horizontal Numbering Mode RS sp 1604 cr OK cr if One Short Access Command can be sent while the prior access is being executed This second command is stacked and executed after termination of the first command 5 4 Handling Status Error Messages Error Commands are used when the handling detects an internal error e g when loading a plate to an occupied location In case of error the Error Flag 1814 is set from 0 to 1 The exact cause of an error can be found in the data memory 200 DM200 For each type of error an error code is set in DM200 The list below shows the meaning of the error code Errors are read by reading the content of DM200 On a time out first the Error Flag is read RD 1814 Then DM200 is read in order to find the cause of error An error is reset by sending the Reset Command ST 1900 Errors DM200 1xx are Load Plate Errors errors DM20
30. f Place Plate Command Plate Set Errors 1907 Errors as above but in conjunction with 006xx cr If Set Plate Command Plate Get Errors 1908 Errors as above but in conjunction with 007xx cr If Get Plate Command d data Word 16Bit x 0 1 Word 16Bit The following example will show how the ready Polling can be combined with the continuos system status request The program below will display details of the handling actions of the StoreX handler In combination with a data base detailed status reports can be output real time to the operator all time PROCEDURE STX_WaitReadyTrace portNbr INTEGER VAR c CHAR x y err INTEGER n WORD BEGIN WRITE x WhereX y WhereY DelayMs 300 WHILE STX Read prtNbr 1915 0 AND NOT KeyPressed DO BEGIN DelayMs 100 GotoXY x y Val STX_ReadDataMemory portNbr 200 n err WRITE n 3 END END LiCONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 48 48 5 5 Program Examples Cold Start with Positioning open communication Ready Polling ST 1801 activate initialize Ready Polling I aps WR DMO m Carrousel stop position m 1 9 Ready Polling LiCON CG D Products STX St40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 49 49 Load Access to Slot m Level n start Ready Polling position Carrousel to slot m WR DMO m MELO Y WR DM5 n select level n n 1 21 ST 1904 Load command Vv Ready Polling ST 1902 continu access at x fer position Ready Polling
31. g up the instrument be sure to leave enough room on the rear side for gate movement ICONIC CEET EE Operate the instrument in dry and clean environment only Note that external climate situations may influence the performance of the instrument 3 4 Installation and Removal of StoreX Handling The StoreX Handling can be removed from the climate chamber for cleaning and servicing purpose The removal installation procedure includes e Removing Cassettes from Climate Chamber e Securing Lift e Removing three handling attachment screws e Removing Handling Plug at inner side of Climate Chamber e Removing of two temperature sensors at the rear side if the Lift Tower e Carefully removing handling form Climate Chamber For re installation of the handling follow the steps above in reversed order Beware after removing the handling form the Climate Chamber the Handling has to be re aligned Great care must be taken that all moving parts move freely and no cable and other moving part of the Lift Assembly will interfere with any obstacle Note that above procedure requires good skill in mechanics Improper operation may harm and or damage the instrument Please call Liconic Customer Service for additional information or customer training CAUTION e Though the entire StoreX handling can be removed for cleaning and servicing it is recommended to call service for assistance 3 5 Electrical Connections The electrical connection are
32. he Plate Ready flag 1815 is set when the system has cleared the plate from the Transfer Station on executing a Load command or when a plate is placed on the Transfer Station during an UnLoad command This Plate Ready flag allows increased access speeds The read Plate Ready RD 1815 returns 1 until the read Ready flag RD 1915 is set to 1 5 3 2 Examples of Usage of Basic Commands The following example strings show the usage of the basic commands To Initialize the system after a cold start or a reset you may send Command Response Comment ST sp 1801 cr OK cr If Initialize Command Prior sending a initialization command you may request the system status by reading the Ready Flag Command Response Comment RD sp 1915 cr 1 cr If System Ready RD sp 1915 cr 0 cr If System Busy To load a plate from the Transfer Station to level 10 in the cassette at slot 2 The command to be sent is LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 41 41 Command Response Comment WR sp DMO sp 2 cr OK cr If Position rotation at slot 2 WR sp DM5 sp 10 cr OK cr If Select level 10 in cassette ST sp 1904 cr OK cr If Load Command to start Load process To unload a plate form level 22 in the cassette at slot 1 and place it on the Transfer Station to the command strings to be sent are Command Response Comment WR sp DMO sp 1 cr OK cr If Position rotation at slot 1
33. hovel In 11 and Shovel Out Position 12 and Turn Save Range 13 For save operation also Gate Open and Gate Close Position are detected The Gate may only be closed when the Turn Save Range initiator is active indicating the Handler being turned in There are two different types of Transfer Stations Beside the common load unloading stations in which the good is taken by or put on the Transfer Station there is a shuttle station The shuttle station hands the goods over by the handler shovel directly Therefor the handling shovel hands the goods to the next system by the radial and swap drive stretched out 1 3 STX Climate Options 1 3 1 StoreX 40 IC Incubator System 1 3 2 StoreX 40 HC Wet Cooling System 1 3 3 Stroex 40 DC Dry Cooling System ICONIC DAPoduosSIXS MOASIXUESEKulDBdb 7 1 4 STX Configurations 1 4 1 Table Top 1 4 2 Copper Climate Chamber LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 7 7 2 ACCESSOIRES 2 1 STX Cassettes The StoreX can handle almost every plate currently available in the market For optimum performance Liconic offers a variety of cassettes Beside the standard size cassettes customized sizes are available on request The table below lists the standard size cassettes These sizes are stock items Cassette Levels Pitch MTP Micro Titer Plate 22 23 Standard Plate Deepwell 9 50 NTP Nano Titer Plate 42 11 Evotec NTP 18 28 1536 Plat
34. htly pull the cassette handle backward in order to tilt the cassette Lift the cassette until it becomes lose from the cassette alignment rail Use both hands for this operation Never use force CAUTION e Make sure that ALL plates are pushed to the back of the cassette Plates jut out the front side of the cassette may cause collision with the handler shovel Lift cassette at the cassette handle only Do not drop cassettes Miss aligned cassettes can cause handling errors Do not autoclave cassettes Use disinfecting solution for sterilization Keep cassette plate clean Particles may tilt cassettes 4 4 The Robot Gate The Robot Gate is located at the rear side if the instrument Through the Robot Gate the storage good is transported by the Handler The Robot Gate is sealed like the Front Door Because of frequent accesses through the Gate special care must be taken on the sealing performance of the Gate The Gate may make spontaneous movements External commands manual interaction and internal protection time out functions may cause the Gate to close Special care must be taken that the Gate cannot be accessed during operation The Gate movement is speed and force controlled However the high demands on the sealing capability of the Gate require certain minimum forces The Gate can cause painful interactions Never put hands into Gate opening when instrument is active 4 5 Incubation Liquid Di water HC IC not HC 2l capac
35. ial communication port 9pin Sub D male crossed RX TX which is located on the rear side of the incubator The RTS and DSR respectively DCD and DTR are connected internally null modem The StroeX can be operated with any PC or Laptop or other system having a RS 232 port option Terminal programs are available for most systems A demo software that includes a terminal option is shipped with each instrument It is recommended to use this software to get familiar with the command set of the StoreX system LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 22 22 External Serial Connector Cable AT Link olololo o o 00 606 00000 o o oo o External Serial Connector Cable Null Modem PON To 5 oO O Gr O Q O O e 4O o Ox e O PC STX External Serial Connector Cable Null Modem 7e Ze o le l m pO 0 Q O OG O o O NN e 0 STX PC gt gt ICONIC DWPeduo sSiXSMOASIXURSKUeDSdO 2323 Internal RS 232 Connector Cable E ee PLC STX Backplane SUB D9 male Handshake lines are short circuit internally LiCONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 24 24 4 MANUAL OPERATION 4 1 Front Door The Front Door may be opened a
36. ity do not overfill beware water front panel See CHE EC BO Level indicator Poor over front cover 4 6 Power On System The power of the instrument is activated by the incubator main switch The instrument is turned on by pressing the power switch located at the front side of the instrument After power on the climate portion of the instrument is activated automatically An alarm will occur If the green light of the Power Switch does not turn on check the Main Switch at the back side of the instrument Themperature Display Start Switch Power Switch This alarm indicates that the handling is not activated In order to activate the handling the red Start Switch has to be pressed The Start Switch will cause the handling to initialize Note that the Gate if opened is also closed after pressing the Start Switch LiCONIiC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 31 31 Pressing the Start Switch is equal to sneding an external Activate Command through the Communication Port It is normal that some condensation occurs during warm up This condensation will disappear once the internal climate is stabilized The settling time may take several hours The temperature inside the Climate Chamber is displayed on the Temperature Display The Temperature Display may not be used to set Temperature The Operating Temperature can only be set through the Communication Port 4 7 Alarm System Reset Start unauthorized access Handler
37. justment Screw will increase the height of the instrument Lockscrew Adjustment Check that each foot has contact with the ground and the instruments weight is evenly distributed over all feet Allow sufficient room between surface and ground floor Check rear side of the instrument for free Gate movement For optimum room usage you may stack several StoreX units Allow approximately 10 20 mm clearance between units The minimum clearance to the ground should be greater than 30 mm StoreX Cooling unit have their air inlet in the bottom surface Therefor the StoreX unit should only be operated in clean environment Consult maintenance guide for cleaning instruction LiICONiC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 17 17 The air outlet is located at the front panel The front panel must not be blocked by any obstacle Allow free air circulation Allow 10mm clearance between units Front Door Front Panel Ventilation Slits IIHIEISIMIIHI IIHIIIHI3I IIHIIIHI3I1 um i Allow min 30mm clearance to ground For instruments with cooling option do not operate instrument immediately after transportation Leave instrument turned off for at least 12 hours The picture below shows another possibility of arranging StoreX units This example depicts the combination of two Stand Alone units and one Table Top unit This arrangement allows maximum usage of valuable laboratory space For easy integration and short ac
38. located on the rear side of the instrument Power and communication connector are on the same panel The Transfer Station connector feeds and controls the Transfer Station Option The StoreX unit automatically detects the presence of a motorized Transfer Station through this connector The Gas Connector connects to optional gas supply such as CO2 Oxygen or Nitrogen Beware of maximum gas pressures of 6 bar Gas Connector Handling RS 232 Port Main Switch Mains Connector Connector Transfer Station Option Options Port LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 21 21 Prior connecting the instrument to the mains power check instrument for proper voltage setting and fuses for specified value The voltage selector is located at the rear side of the instrument Fuse Holder Voltage Selector Backplane The voltage setting is displayed in a small window in the fuse holder CAUTION Beware of high voltage inside the instrument Emergency stop functions have to be implemented by the integrator and his global safety concepts Do not open covers with mains connected Disconnect mains cable prior any service and or maintenance work Wrong voltage settings will permanently destroy the instrument Instruments with integrated cooling option must be operated at the specified mains frequency only 3 6 Communication Connections For communication there is a ser
39. ned Gate closed Reset Handling Controller Exit macro menu Carousel access remote or manual Ready Bit 6 1 4 Teach Positioning Times Program to measure positioning times of the carrousel The program starts positioning automatically As a result a table containing the measured positioning times is presented TEONG Foie UE veer SES 6 1 5 Random Positioning Program for positioning the carousel randomly without gate movements After entering the access intervals the program continuously simulates accesses at random positions until the q Key is pressed As a result a table containing statistical data is presented If an error of positioning time larger then 0 4 seconds compared with the calibrated positioning time is observed a positioning error is assumed and monitored 6 1 6 Random Access Cycles Program for positioning the carousel randomly including gate movements After entering the access intervals the program continuously simulates accesses at random positions until the q Key is pressed As a result a table containing statistical data is presented If an error of positioning time larger then 0 4 seconds compared with the calibrated positioning time is observed a positioning error is assumed and monitored 6 1 7 Random Fast Access Program for positioning the carousel randomly including combined positioning gate movements commands After entering the access intervals the program continuously simulates acc
40. nse string A command consists of command segments The first command segment defines the intention of the command Command segments are separated by Space ASCII 20h Response Segments are separated by comma ASCII 1Ch The table below gives a list of abbreviations used later on Command Segment Mnemonics Communication Request Communication Quit Communication Clear Communication Finished Set Reset Read Write Write Set Data Memory Timer Space ASCII 20h Line Feed ASCII OAh Carriage Return ASCII 0Dh The following example program shows how a string sent to the StoreX controller can be generated and sent The STX_SendStr will allow a string s to be sent through port pN The result of the function may be used for error handling Note that the string s does not require any delimiter The delimiter is added inside the function The auxStrAut may be any low level or DOS procedure that supports the transmission through the comport See CECR EE EE EE FUNCTION STX_SendStr pN INTEGER s STRING INTEGER VAR ss STRING BEGIN STX_SendStr 0 ss Concat s cr auxStrOut pN ss END Since every command is prompted by the StoreX it makes sense to introduce a procedure that handles this send receive sequence A possible solution is given below FUNCTION STX_ReadBackStr pN INTEGER s STRING STRING CONST tries 2 VAR i n m err INTEGER w WORD s0 s1 STRING c kp CHAR BEGIN IF NOT kbd
41. ransfer Plates have alignment features Transfer Plates are manufactured in aluminum with anodized surface finish IHCONCO D ProducsNSTXSb4OSTXUESkXueOdc 1 1 Alignment Pins Transfer Plate 2 3 2 NTP Nano Titer Plate Transfer Plate Transfer Plate for NTP Nano Titer Plates and other very high density plates Attachment Bores This Transfer Plate is best suited for very high alignment accuracy and for very light plates This Transfer Plate can be equipped with Active Alignment for even higher alignment needs 2 3 3 Transfer Plate Sensor A very sensitive optical sensor can be integrated in the StoreX Transfer Stations The Transfer Plate Sensor will detect all commonly used plates Transparent opaque white or black plates are detected The miniaturized design of the sensor helps to keep the Transfer Station flat The Transfer Plate Sensor is connected to the StoreX system The sensor status can be requested through the handling communication port ICONC O D ProducsNSTXS 4OSTXUESkXueOdcC 1212 Transfer Station Plate Sensor 2 3 4 Active Plate Alignment For applications with extremely high alignment accuracy there is an Active Plate Alignment available The Active Plate Alignment is attached to the Transfer Plate Every time a plate is accessed by the external system the Active Plate Alignment is selected The alignment takes approximately one second The alignment accuracy is better than 0 1 mm
42. s Use cassette handle for transport When lifting the cassette at its handle it will slightly tilt backward in order to prevent plates from shifting to the front LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 27127 Cassette Handle Never apply force to the cassettes Do not drop cassettes Mechanical shock will miss align the cassette Never lift cassette at its side walls for this may bent the side walls of the cassette Bent side walls will cause the plates to block when being loaded and or unloaded Cassette Side Wall In the rear event of a blockage of the extended shovel in the cassette special care must be taken when removing a cassette In this case gently push the shovel backwards until the shovel can move freely then remove cassette LiCONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 28 28 The cassettes are secured by alignment rails to the cassette plate The cassettes may slightly be tilted backwards towards the front opening for removal In order to load a cassette align the back of then cassette base plate to the centering pins located on the cassette plate Push the cassette forward until it stands vertically The cassette should now firmly stand on the cassette plate There should be no play present Centering Pins f f ft E Cassette Base Plate Cassette Plate Cassette Alignment Rail LiICONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc 29 29 To remove cassette slig
43. t the left side of the instrument A Magnetic Sealing keeps the Front Door closed The Front Door should be kept closed all times When access is necessary the Front Door should be opened for a short time only In order to avoid condensation an allow even temperature distribution inside the instrument the Front Door is heated Note that extended times at opened Front Door will also influence its temperature Front Door The Front Door is opened by pulling the left edge of the Front Door The Front Door may be opened by an angle of almost 180 degree when standing alone When placed next to another StoreX unit the Front Door may be opened by approximately 100 degree Regularly inspect sealing performance of the Front Door The Magnetic Sealing must keep the Front Door firmly closed over its hole surface When the Front Door is tilted against the Front Shield it must be re aligned by authorized service Note that gaps between Magnetic Sealing and Front Shield will cause undesired air exchange and therefore condensation and degrade temperature distribution CAUTION e Use right edge of Front Door to open Front Door e Keep Front Door closed at times of no access LiCONIC DAProducts STX Six40 STX_UEI Stx_ue05 doc 25 25 e Make Front Door Access as short as possible e Magnetic Sealing of Front Door must firmly close Front Door e Keep Magnetic Sealing clean 4 2 Glass Door Behind the Front Door there is the Glass
44. te allow preparation outside the climate chamber Once prepared the goods can be quickly transferred into the climate chamber inside the StoreX unit The cassettes are open at their front side On the back side there is the cassette back The plates are loaded from the front side WW op bes UU er vi Cassette Sidewall Plastic Rail Plate MTP To put a plate in the cassette center the plate to the desired level and slide the plate towards the back of the cassette Slightly lift the front of the plate to avoid excessive wear of the retaining nozzles at the front end of the rails When all plates are loaded make sure that all plates are pushed towards the back of the cassette Make sure that all plates are pushed to the back of the cassette Plates that jut out the front side of the cassette may cause collision with the handler and may result damage to the handler Cassette must be treated with great care Cassettes are aligned within 1mm when leaving the factory Miss aligned tilted or bent cassettes are frequent cause for handling failures Miss aligned cassettes must be returned for re alignment Special care must be taken when cassettes are filled with full plate load The cassette plate must be kept clean Particles may cause the cassette to be tilted Do not place cassettes on the floor for they mey pick up particles Always store cassettes inside the climate chamber or on clean surface
45. tual Temperature 1 10 Celcius Read Set Temperature value 1 10 C e g 370 37 0 Celcius Set operation temperature 1 10 C Read Actual Humidity 1 10 RH Read Set Temperature value 1 10 RH e g 900 90 0 RH Set operation temperature 1 10 RH Read Actual CO2 concentration 1 100 CO2 Vol Read Set CO2 value 1 10 C e g 370 37 0 Celcius Set operation CO2 concentration 1 100 CO2 Vol Reponse x expect 0 or 1 t actual value Word 16Bit RD sp 1915 cr RD sp 1814 cr RD sp 1914 cr ST sp 1801 cr RS sp 1801 cr RD sp 1801 cr WR sp DMO sp m cr WR sp DM5 spncr WR sp DM23 sp p cr ST sp 1901 cr ST sp 1902 cr ST sp 1903 cr ST sp 1904 cr ST sp 1905 cr ST sp 1906 cr ST sp 1907 cr ST sp 1908 cr ST sp 1909 cr ST sp 1910 cr ST sp 1911 cr ST sp 1912 cr RS sp 1912 cr RD sp 1812 cr RD sp 1813 cr RD sp 1807 cr RD sp 1912 cr RD DM982 cr RD DM890 cr WR DM890 sp ttttt cr RD DM983 cr RD DM893 cr WR DM893 sp ttttt cr RD DM984 cr RD DM894 cr WR DM894 sp ttttt cr LiCONIC D Products STX Stx40 STX_UE Stx_ue05 doc x cr If x cr If x cr If OK cr If OK cr If x cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If OK cr If x cr If x cr If x cr If x cr If ttttt cr If SSSSS cr If OK cr If ttttt cr If SSSSS cr If OK cr If ttttt cr If
46. uilt respectively control the communication with single orders Call service personnel Control Voltage setting and ON OFF switch Control fuse and in case of damage replace it 2AT Control connection respectively 25pol exterial connector cable null modem Control belt for damage and put it into right position again Call service personnel 57 57 8 MAINTAINANCE Handler 4 are only for use in clean and dustfree environment laboratory use Dust can hurt the open rotating parts In case the instrument is in a dusty unclean atmosphere for a longer distance of time remove the dust and clean the instrument very carefully before installation of the instrument Caution There are some parts which need some new grease The handler 4 is constructed for no maintenance and with the exception of the periodly control of the tension of the belt they don t need any regular service The lift assembly takes a minimum of regular maintenance and controlworks The period of maintenance dependence on the number of movements The maintenance means the control of the lubrication of the gears the control of mark of oil filling in the lift assembly and the control of play in the gear po Check Maint Replace aa Saas Mo Mov Mo Lift assembly e Lubrication film over the 20000 50000 entire length of the lift rails Free of particles Must not indicate wear Remove old lubrication film Apply new lubrication film Play of the vertical lift
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