Helmer Scientific Automatic Cell Washing System - UltraCW II
Operation Manual
360386/D
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3 .6
Balance Rotor
The rotor must be balanced for the cell washer to operate correctly. If the rotor is not balanced, the process is stopped and the
imbalance error is displayed.
1.
From the Start screen, select the Menu button
.
2.
Select the Spin program. The program screen is displayed.
3.
Verify parameter settings are accurate prior to running the program (3500 RPM for 20 seconds).
4.
Select the green checkmark to load the program. The Start screen appears with the loaded program name at the
top of the screen.
5.
Press the “Start Program” button
to begin the process.
6.
The “Program successful” dialog box appears once the program is completed.
Note
Refer to the service manual for additional instructions in balancing the rotor.
3 .7
Flow Calibration
To calibrate the dispensed saline volume, the amount of dispensed saline must be measured and compared to the value displayed.
The displayed value is the volume per tube multiplied by the number of tubes placed in the rotor.
Service Menu screen
Calibration screen
Notes
•
The cell washer lid must be open to perform the calibration.
•
Ensure air bubbles are purged from saline tubes prior to calibration using the Fill program or fill button
.
•
This process requires an authorized user.
•
If accessing the unit for the first time, use factory created Service User password 46060.
1.
From the Start screen, touch the login button
.
2.
Enter a Service User password and select the green checkmark to confirm.
3.
Select the settings button
.
4.
On the System Settings screen, select the tools button
to open the Service Menu.
5.
On the Service Menu screen, select the ruler icon
to open the Calibration screen.
6.
Touch the target calibration volume.
7.
Hold a clean, dry graduated cylinder below the spout on the lid and press the start button
. Wait until liquid has
stopped flowing from spout.
8.
Measure the liquid collected in the graduated cylinder.
9.
Use the “+”, “++”, “-”, and “--” on the right side of the screen to adjust the number as needed.
10.
Select the green checkmark to finish calibration.
11.
Use the red arrow to return to the home screen.
