Operating Instructions For The XSD-8/96 Screw Cap Tube
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1. and the machine is now ready for use 4 By using the command list it is possible to type in all functions of the machine via the Hyper Terminal 5 E g try to type in A remember to use upper case letters The machine will Decappe the top range Then try to type in M and the machine will Recappe the range again By using the same line of commands it is possible to activate all machine functions Note that the machine will shake the rack container this is to ensure that all tubes fall to the bottom of the rack 6 In practice Hyper Terminal will not be used to activate the machine Instead another program e g Tecan EVOware will be used to transmit the script commands 7 3 During operation 1 No measures are needed during normal operation 2 The machine only runs when a command is given 7 4 Errors and repair manual 1 Errors can occur if e g the machine axes have been blocked if a cap is stuck or if the container has been pushed This will lead to position errors of the machine engines 2 Normally it is only possible to repair errors by pulling the main switch and restart the machine then it will automatically reset itself 7 5 Settings During operation it is usually not necessary to change any settings other than the above mentioned as the machine has been set to an optimal configuration at the factory Specific insight is required in order to change the machine settings and therefore one should always co2. Karlslunde 10 Oktober 2008 SK Stig Christensen Mechanical Engineer
3. pe A peering CSD OK K pp kar Tor inet o Funkiioneieeie pi og CTRL arid sons G Tarraladla D Wineen r Tibogesten penia CH 1 De Z CVEH Medea CRH Operating instructions for the XSD 96Pro Screw Cap Tube Decapper 11 Open Terminal Services Configuration and fill out the relevant fields as shown below me ees 2 ee a A Fomei in CSO PK Mitchel Word pem kaker tor ipery gt Funbiidinaie pki og CTL ad sona I Tarral O0 Wrede r Tiagi ai i DH J Ge Z CHR Heraa CEHH R lemine Denneke 50 O Aip pd nirir ind ian opraPaz aba aka p n Operating instructions for the XSD 96Pro Screw Cap Tube Decapper 13 Click OK then open ASCII settings and fill out the data fields as shown below ein s pm m n A Bsp Marc i mai IA Word E B la gt a i a 14 Hyper Terminal is now installed on the machine Operating instructions for the XSD 96Pro Screw Cap Tube Decapper 7 2 Start Up 1 Before the machine is started the container must be pulled out approximately 1 cm This is to ensure that the container does not activate the back end stop of the machine during an initialization process 2 Switch on the main switch of the machine 3 The Hyper Terminal window displays an OK
4. Operating Instructions For The XSD 8 96 Screw Cap Tube De Capper Capper Version 1 Release 1 January 2010 FluidX Ltd FluidX Ltd Monks Heath Hall Chelford Road Nether Alderley Cheshire SK10 4SY UK T 44 0 1625 861 614 F 44 0 1625 861 615 E info fluidx co uk www fluidx co uk 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAT ION sssssssnsssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnan 3 2 Machine deskription and operation scscsscsessesssnessesesceseneesenneseeas 4 3 Limitations on machine US sssssss22u22222220u220222202u2u0s2n20uunnnnnnnnnn 5 A SPSCHICAUONS mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmiu 5 5 Installation instructions susu anna annsan nan nan nan nn kud aka une 6 6 Instructions TOF USC sxiuiauaudusduaesuuas duu ase nn ansan nn nn MAE Aa su UV URUNU SEK A 7 61 Manu l Operation snidani ANA a NN SOH AS akci KN KOREK aa 7 6 1 1 Starting Procedure jista a aa oddat nad aaa das anas aa 7 6 1 2 Decap and store cccccccccseceeeesecseeeseeseeeseeseeeeeeseeesetseeeseneeeesenetsnsensnanes 8 GLS RECAD enna oer eS ee E ee eer ene tte 10 6 1 4 Waste funktion cccccccecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeaneaeaneueaneneaneunanes 11 6 1 5 Safety function Only on stand alone Units lt 12 6 1 6 Automatic suveillance of errors lt lt lt lt lt lt lt c lt lt eccececccesex 13 7 Automatic operation Integration ccscsscssc
5. after termed as XSD is designed to De Cap and Re Cap a full 96 tube rack with screw caps screw caps are hereafter termed as Caps on close set tubes in specific rack types The machine is configured by default at the factory for use with specific tube and rack types and this machine description applies to different versions that are programmed to different tube and rack manufacturers It can be manually controlled or by using a robot cell Mode of operation The rack with tubes is loaded into the front of the rack container The store rack for decapped Caps is loaded into the back of the rack container The machine functions are manually activated via the control panel or via robot integration from PC via command set 8 bits are moved vertically and automatically into a range of Caps then a full range of 8 tubes is decapped i e Caps are screwed counter clockwise synchronous with an upward return on the 8 bits The 8 Caps are moved to rack for Caps This sequence continues for all 12 ranges until the whole tube rack has been decapped Alternatively decapping to waste A sensor checks that all Caps are decapped then the rack container will move away from the machine and back to its initial position If a Cap is not Decapped the machine will automatically try to De cap again This will happen 3 times after which the machine will report an error When the rack container is in its initial position it will be away from t
6. csceneeneeneeneeneenenseeneens 14 7 1 Before USE sa anicka s u kcia a em Maa K E K O O N 14 f4 Start o DOSP rr reer err rr err er CCT rrrererrrrrrrrrrr reir rrrrer tr rere rr errr rere errr rere errr rrr etree 18 fa Dunn Operatorni 18 74 Errors and repair manual siviicecscscaiactuvancdctirisdensuvdscwunteanseataanwcctuneddaueurdecwuns 18 79 SENOS aE 18 746 Command Sls tela aaa Daun ate O Otu K A u OM al CSN 19 8 Instructions for maintenance cc lt zcuurzzznuuzzuun nn ana RAKA NE 21 9 Scale GrAWING cus uddanau E 22 10 WEEE statement European Union ccccscsscsccenceneeneeneeneenennennes 23 11 EC Declaration of Conformity ccccscsccsseseeneeneeseneesenneeneeeenennes 24 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read through this service manual and the safety instructions carefully and consider dangers and the prevention of accidents when operating the machine e The machine must only be operated when the service manual has been read carefully e The machine must be screened off appropriately before operation e The machine must only be used to De Cap and Re Cap micro tubes in specific rack types e The machine settings must not be changed Manufactured by Cedrex A S Notgangen 3 DK 2690 Karlslunde www cedrex dk Manufactured for FluidX Ltd Monks Heath Hall Chelford Road Nether Alderley Cheshire SK10 4SY UK www fluidx co uk 2 Machine description and operation The present unit here
7. eAll 99 C StoreAllOK StoreAllError RestoreAll osm 0B J9gio reset 1 0ml 0 5ml 101 e L Option Notes After power on the decapper does automaticaly home all positions OK Error Then it does immediately a input check sensor check and sends StatusOK StatusError The decapper has a internal command timeout with 60seconds TimeOutError After sending a command e g A there will be no response until the action is done 20 30secs No polling is possible during that time e g checking the status for busy decapping capping etc Baudrate on decapper side is at the moment not faster then 9600 maybe more later Actual Timings Decap 30sec Cap 30sec Reset 70sec Home All 70sec Status lt 1sec WasteAll 140 sec StoreAll 140 sec RestoreAll 130 sec 8 Instructions for maintenance Normally it is not possible for the operator to maintain the machine It is advisable to maintain the machine every 50 hours of operation and minimum once yearly 100 hours of operation corresponds to approximately 500 racks Check whether the machine has damages and make sure to repair these before operation Service The moving mechanical parts and components do not require additional lubrication and the machine requires no maintenance other than cleaning However non acid oil sewing machine oil can be used on the moving parts to reduce friction Repair If the machine needs repairing please contact the supplier 9 Scale draw
8. g parts 6 Instructions for use 6 1 Manual operation 6 1 1 Starting procedure Plug in the machine with a net cable 230VAC EC or 110VAC US Switch on the machine maang initialization icon blinking and await m automatically initialization process approx 2 minutes D cap and tor Machine is ready for use when the initialization button stops blinking Select tube size 0 5 ml or 1 0 ml NB Applies not on all machines programmed 6 1 2 Decap and store initializing krat rec raset Decap and tor Capped rack Press Decap and Store icon Load rack with tubes to be Decapped in front position of the container Load an empty rack for temporary storing of Caps in the hind position of the container Note If the machine is programmed to Matrix tubes a specific rack for Caps must be used Item no 165 11 12 Press Start icon Decapping process starts and runs approx 2 minutes When decapping is complete the container returns to its initial position Rack container and rack for Caps can be removed from the machine 6 1 3 Recap a F nitro Initializing ee D cap and a T TE Capped rack For recapping press Press Recap from store Load rack Rack with tubes without Caps are loaded into the front position of the rack container Rack med Caps are loaded into the hind position of the rack container Press S
9. he machine and the robotic gripper or other equipment will have free access to remove the rack for further operation in the system While further operation takes place the rack with decapped Caps can remain in the machine or be removed for subsequent recapping or they can be recapped with new Caps Recapping takes place in reverse order The 8 bits take a range of Caps from the Cap rack The tube rack is recapped range by range range 12 1 An integrated function ensures that all Caps are equally tightened with a defined torque A sensor controls that all Caps are Capped then the rack container will move away from the machine and returns to its initial position The full process is controlled by an integrated PLC that is pre programmed by the factory 3 Limitations on machine use XSD is only designed for the above mentioned purpose Any other use is considered improper 4 Specifications a Noise level energy equivalent lt 70 dB A a Supply voltage EC 220 240 VAC 1 N PE 5 0 A a Supply voltage US 100 120 VAC 1 N PE 5 0 A Use IEC 320 plugs only Ground must be connected at all times u Fuse 2 pos 250 V 5A 5x20 mm Use IEC 60127 fuse only a Communication RS232 Windows Hyper Terminal The machine must only be operated under the following conditions U U U Indoor At temperatures between 5 C and 40 C Max 80 relative humidity up to 31 C linear decrease to 50 relative humidity at 40 C The following s
10. ing 340 storage for caps New Used 10 WEEE statement European Union The symbol above indicates that Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE is not to be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste Equipment marked with this symbol is to be collected separately The objectives of this program are to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally Specific treatment of WEEE is indispensable in order to avoid the dispersion of pollutants into the recycled material or waste stream Such treatment is the most effective means of protecting the customer s environment The waste collection reuse recycling and recovery programs available to Cedrex customers vary by customer location Please contact the responsible body e g your laboratory manager for information about local requirements 11 EC Declaration of Conformity We Cedrex A S Notgangen 3 DK 2690 Karlslunde Phone 45 32 57 51 81 Hereby declares that the product cited below Screw Decapper Recapper Type XSD 8 96 Serial number 164 01 001 til 164 01 999 Machine to De cap and Re cap Caps on Micro tubes in racks Conforms to the requirements of the EC Declaration of Conformity for Machines Directive 98 37 EC of 22 June 1998 Conforms to other relevant EC Directives Low Voltage Directive LVD Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC
11. ntact the machine supplier 7 6 Command list Version 3 2 COM Settings Baudrate 9600 Databit 8 Parity none Stop Bit 1 Handshake OFF Decimal PLC ASCII PC Com Failed Decap Col 1 A DecapOK DecapError DecapOK Decap Col 2 DecapOK DecapError Decap Col 3 DecapError Decap Col 4 DecapError Decap Col 5 DecapError Decap Col 6 DecapError Decap Col 7 DecapError Decap Col 8 DecapError Decap Col 9 DecapError Decap Col 10 DecapError Decap Col 11 DecapError Decap Col 12 DecapError CapError Cap Col 2 CapError Cap Col 3 CapError Cap Col 4 CapError Cap Col 5 CapError Cap Col 6 CapError Cap Col 7 CapError Cap Col 8 CapError Cap Col 9 CapError CapError CapError o G o M K a RESET FLAG 89 OK ResetERROR INITIALIZE 90 OK HomeERROR STATUS Wa StatusOK StatusError _ OIO OO OO NO 01 O co m NININ N O M G M N N or amp rx o o zA zh N N DecapError DecapError DecapError DecapError _ DecapError DecapError DecapError DecapError _ DecapError DecapError _ DecapError _ DecapError CapError CapErrr CapErrr CapErrr CapError CapErrr CapError CapError CapErrr CapErrr CapError 9 a 0 CO CO i GO NO 00 an C eile W W oO O O os o 0 O9 N O s lt gt lt STATUS WasteAll 98 WasteAllOK WasteAllError Stor
12. tart icon Recapping process starts and runs approx 2 minutes When decapping is complete the container returns to its initial position Rack with Caps and empty rack for Caps can be removed from the machine 6 1 4 Waste function Press Waste icon Load rack with tubes to be Decapped and Caps to be Wasted Press Start icon Capped ral k Recapping process starts and Caps will be sent to Waste channel and fall out of the machine The process runs approx 2 minutes 6 1 5 Safety function Only on stand alone units If fingers or foreign objects accidentally come in contact with the machine during operation the safety system will be activated and the machine will stop Then machine must be re loaded NB Applies not on all machines programmed Press Go To Waste icon Caps will be rejected and falls out through the Waste channel The electricity for the machine is shut off for approx 30 sec The machine must be re initialized see starting procedure 6 1 1 6 1 6 Automatic suveillance of errors All tubes Caps tolerances etc are different Caps can be dropped or placed incorrectly in rack Caps The machine automatically controls re and decapping and assure correct loading of Caps in racks In case of unintended errors during operation the machine will automatically rectify If the machine fails to do so it will automatically stop and ret
13. urn to its initial position Then the error can be rectified manually When the error is rectified press start and the process will continue 7 Automatic operation Integration 7 1 Before use Normally when the machine runs in automatic mode it will be integrated and controlled by the scheduler software from the integration unit For example this can be a Tecan pipettor where Tecan EvoWare will be the controlling unit by means of a driver that can communicate with the machine via List of commands Please contact Cedrex or the integration unit for further information 1 It is possible to test the machine commands via Hyper Terminal in Windows 2 Start Windows Hyper Terminal Programs Accessories Communications A Fionigaga CHT E DR Micro Ward all Hp katana Sky H rea Co gi neva ku b rek Hsar s mo e E Type the name of your connection E g XSD 96 under new connection Establish new connection via e g COM1 Bits per second Type 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None a s SS mig Da ar n zl ieee iim CSO DR Witch Word pem tor lineklelem Sh6 Shs Of Petia U2 Wa hos moe US Gr ma Z 10 Click OK then go to Settings and fill out the relevant data fields as shown below n po we
14. ymbols are used on the machine This symbol is placed on the side of the machine close to the net plug and implies the risk of electric shock on the opposite side of the machine cover This symbol is placed on the table top and implies the danger of jamming fingers near the tower or rack container 5 Installation instructions Installation By default the machine is equipped with T slots in the base plate that fits the deck of various pipettes among others Tecan freedom evo If the T slot is not used the machine must be placed at an even and stable base table etc For increased security with robot control the machine can be fixed at the table top with fittings that can be ordered separately The enclosed net plug is connected to an earthed 230V 115V outlet The socket MUST be switched to 0 before it is connected Failure to do so may damage the electric circuit The enclosed RS232 socket female male is connected to the machine for robot communication with PLC This plug is also used for general service of PLC List of applicable ASCII codes are found in the end of this documentation Noise level reduction The machine does not emit noise during operation therefore no other measures in terms of noise level reduction apply General Avoid that moving parts are subject to pressure and weight e g do not rest a hand on the rack container or twist the container as it may pull the machine out of position or at worst damage movin
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