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Galileo SEMI Series 2

Semiautomatic rotary microtome

User Manual

Summary of Contents for Galileo SEMI 2 Series

Page 1: ...Galileo SEMI Series 2 Semiautomatic rotary microtome User Manual...

Page 2: ...2 Manufacturer Diapath S p A Via Savoldini 71 24057 Martinengo BG Italy Tel 39 0363 986 411 Fax 39 0363 948 000 www diapath com info diapath com...

Page 3: ...ts to any product described in this manual without prior notice The serial number and date of manufacture are reported on the registration plate attached on the rear part of the instrument Inspired to...

Page 4: ...24 3 2 Instrument starting up 25 3 3 Quick installation guide 26 4 Local board function 29 4 1 Main screen 29 4 2 Alarm messages 30 5 Remote control function 31 5 1 Main screen 31 5 2 Configuration m...

Page 5: ...management system Requirements ISO 13485 quality management system requirements for medical devices Requirements for regulatory purposes and specific requirements of the application of ISO 9001 UNI CE...

Page 6: ...malies during the operation To identify and to service its own instruments Diapath S p A uses some internal procedures which allow us to production recording assembling recording tests recording seria...

Page 7: ...e instrument or one of its parts without written authorization by Diapath S p A Do not use any kind of different power supply from the mentioned ones For use at voltages higher than 125V in the North...

Page 8: ...es 2 must be used only by qualified and well trained operators All users can proceed with the use of the device only after reading this user manual and when all technical details are familiar to them...

Page 9: ...he picture Clearance frontal side 2 cm related to the frame Picture 3 Place the microtome over the polystyrene base Instrument clearance frontal side must be at 3 cm from the frame Picture3 Instrument...

Page 10: ...10 Cover the instrument as shown in the picture Avoid any kind of air bubble that may damage the instrument Picture 4 5 6 7 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6 Picture 7...

Page 11: ...11 Insert lateral side and let them adhere to the instrument Picture 10 11 Do not hit polystyrene high part Picture 9 Picture 10 Picture 10 Picture 11...

Page 12: ...12 Insert all elements as shown in the picture in the following order Dynamic control pedal knife holder remote control waste tray shelf Picture 14 15 16 Picture 13 Picture 15 Picture 12 Picture 14...

Page 13: ...13 Use the box from the upper part as shown in the picture Picture 19 20 Picture 20 Picture 16 Picture 19 Picture 17 Picture 18...

Page 14: ...the closed box Picture 21 and cover using the wood box as shown below Picture 22 Close the cover and fix it to the pallet Picture 23 24 Box with available accessories Picture 24B Picture 22 Picture 23...

Page 15: ...strument overview Picture 25 Microtome overview Emergency stop push button Directional specimen holder fixture with quick clamping system Backlit panel Local board Section waste tray Knife holder with...

Page 16: ...obtain the resetting in both directions Clamp lever n 1 To quickly replace the clamp i e to replace the clamp for standard cassette and the one for macro cassettes release lever n 1 hold the clamp wi...

Page 17: ...llows the application of cassettes of different dimension and shape on the directional specimen holder 2 2 3 Quick lock kit Kit applied on a second clamp that allows its installation and use of anothe...

Page 18: ...microtome If it is pressed it stops movement immediately The specimen holder can be moved manually allowing the user to operate for safety measures To restore microtome functionality switch off the em...

Page 19: ...ging trimming thickness otherwise changing Sectioning in thickness POSITION specimen holder horizontal feed If pressed moving the specimen holder in the desired position Pressing while is pressed the...

Page 20: ...o Trimming Trim NOTE Active mode is displayed with a white colored writing otherwise grey colored writing appears Set section thickness If trimming mode is active it will modify trimming thickness if...

Page 21: ...ithout remote control Intuitive Remote control easy to use with raised buttons for blind use Buttons for specimen positioning 2 speeds Automatic retraction function with the possibility to set the des...

Page 22: ...antity SDXCE0174 Power cable with UK plug 2m 01 pc SDXCE0070 Power cable with UL plug 2m 01 pc SDXCE0079 Power cable with Schuko plug 01 pc SDXCE0094 Power cable China plug 10A 4m 01 pc 3 Informative...

Page 23: ...5 100 m 0 5 5 micron in 0 5 m increments 5 20 m in 1 m increments 20 30 m in 2 m increments 30 60 m in 5 m increments 60 100 m in 10 m increments Trimming section thickness setting range 1 600 m 1 5...

Page 24: ...trument working space leave 20 cm from the walls Lateral clearance of 1 m at least from walls 3 1 2 Unpacking Unpack instrument parts taking care to not damage them The instrument has been tested befo...

Page 25: ...be connected to a grounded power socket DO NOT use extension cables ATTENTION Microtome placement and installation must be performed by Diapath S p A trained authorized staff ATTENTION The power plug...

Page 26: ...that this surface width and length has a centers bubble Power cable should be easily accessible Check instrument external conditions in case of damages due to transport do NOT connect the instrument t...

Page 27: ...ossible compensation for damages Connect the instrument to power source Ensure a Suitable voltage and power according to the data present on instrument identification label b suitable and efficient gr...

Page 28: ...followed by main screen Check if all locking levers are well fixed Press lock or lock unlock switch on Remote control or Local board for handwheel release Perform a couple of rotations using handwhee...

Page 29: ...microtome starting up the specimen holder moves to the horizontal feed start position Position 0 The horizontal feed has a maximum length of 30000 once reached an alarm message is displayed 3 Section...

Page 30: ...n is pressed By Unlocking it the message disappears ALARM 151 CONNECTION A problem on communication protocol between electronic boards occurs Picture 44 Feed end alarm screen ALARM 802 FEED END Horizo...

Page 31: ...screen is divided in three parts the first and the second display the thickness of the section in m during Sectioning and Trimming mode The mode ON is displayed in white color the mode OFF in grey col...

Page 32: ...en ESCAPE function if pressed in any configuration menu it allows to go back to the previous screen without saving possible changed settings ATTENTION It is possible to enter configuration menu only i...

Page 33: ...ld will be active following the scheme below DAY MONTH YEAR HOUR MINUTES 5 2 2 Language setting Select the Language entry in the configuration menu to enter the related menu Press to select the langua...

Page 34: ...holder Selecting the entry Off the specimen holder do not retract before vertical stroke Select the entry On to enter the screen in which set up the retraction value in m Press to set desired value a...

Page 35: ...otor Some statistical data is shown on information screen Total number of strokes accomplished Total m of section sectioning Total number of instrument starting Total number of instrument starting hou...

Page 36: ...the button to toggle from UNLOCKED to LOCKED mode and vice versa In LOCKED mode the movement is locked by an electro mechanic system that puts the in safe the microtome disabling both manual and auto...

Page 37: ...ent forward and backward and vice versa according to user needs Due to this rocking movement forward and backward it is possible to do sections at half rotation saving sectioning times 6 5 Handwheel c...

Page 38: ...uency We recommend you to perform the complete cleaning of the instrument at the end of each working day ATTENTION Before proceeding with cleaning procedures switch the instrument off and disconnect t...

Page 39: ...uggest using an oven at 65 C in order to melt the wax and remove it using a dry cloth ATTENTION Before cleaning be sure that microtome is switched off and blade knife is removed ATTENTION Make sure th...

Page 40: ...half spheres 7 8 Fuses replacement To replace fuses Switch the unit off Picture 53 Open fuses position with light pressure on point shown on Picture 54 Remove fuses and check if filament is not inter...

Page 41: ...cassette clamp The blade is dull Laterally displace the knife holder insert a new blade Clearance angle of the blade too small Change using clearance angle settings The pressing spheres of knife hold...

Page 42: ...instrument or parts of the instrument must be disposed of in compliance with the local laws 10 Diapath instrument warranty Art 1 Instrument warranty is 12 months from delivery Art 2 Warranty expires i...

Page 43: ...43 Diapath S p A Via Savoldini 71 24057 Martinengo BG Italy Tel 39 0363 986 411 Fax 39 0363 948 000 www diapath com info diapath com...

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