GE Ettan IPGphor 3, Instrument User Manual

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Operating instructions
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After securing the safety lid:
1 Press the START key again.
Once the protocol begins, each step is carried out automatically, and instrument
status for each step is indicated on the screen.
Platform temperature and time remaining can be changed while the protocol is
in progress, and each such possibility is discussed in turn below.
The first screen will indicate the protocol, number of steps, and total hours
(excluding rehydration time):
If a rehydration period was programmed, the rehydration status screen will
indicate the number of hours elapsed and the actual platform temperature:
To change rehydration duration or other parameters:
1 Press the EDIT key to display the set screen:
The first line indicates that the protocol is running. Pressing Edit again will access
the step setting screen. Pressing Edit again will return to the Running screen.
Any changes made while a protocol is running are applied to the current run only,
the stored protocol is not affected.
Move the cursor under the digit you wish to set and change it using the up and
down arrow keys. To end this step, set all digits to 0 . This screen is automatically
replaced by the regular status screen after a few seconds.
The temperature field can be changed directly (without pressing the EDIT key):
S t a r t i n g p r o t o c o l # 1
3 s t e p s 4 : 0 0 H r
R u n n i n g P r o t # 1
R e h y d r a t i o n f o r 1 0 : 0 0 H r
0 : 0 1 H r E l a p s e d
R e h y d r a t e a t 2 0
˚
C
R u n n i n g P r o t # 1
R e h y d r a t e 1 0 : 0 0 H r @ 2 0
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C
I E F @ 2 0
˚
C 2 0 0
µ
A / S t r i p
1 2 S t r i p s 3 S t e p s