Advanced Instruments 4C3, User Manual

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The Advanced
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Model 4C3 User’s Guide
Figure 5: Cassette Deck 6
Figure 6: Loading Printer Paper 8
Figure 7: Back Panel 10
Table 1: Model 4C3 Cryoscope Packing List 3
Table 2: Communication Port Connections 13
Table 3: The Function of Keypad Switches 17
Table 4: Barcode Port Directions 18
Table 5: Setup Menu Options 20
Chapter 2 — Instrument Operation 31
A. Introduction 31
B. Hazardous material cautions 32
C. Sample preparation 32
D. Sample test procedure 33
E. Testing batch-numbered or barcode-scanned samples 38
F. Insert tests 40
G. Repeatability tips 40
H. Recall 42
Figure 8: Operating Head
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Figure 9: Operating Head Loading or Unloading a Sample Tube 36
Chapter 3 — Standards & Quality Control 43
A. Purpose of quality control 43
B. Repeatability and accuracy 43
C. Standards and controls 44
D. Maintenance of standards 44
E. Quality control implementation 45
Chapter 4 — Calibration 47
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting & Service 51
A. General 51
B. Service & maintenance cautions 51
C. How to get service 53
D. Routine maintenance 55
E. Shutdown and storage 56
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