Leica ASP300 S, Operating Manual

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60 Operating Manual V 1.0 – 07/2006
6. Solutions
6.1 General
The Leica ASP300 S is equipped with a state-of-the-art troubleshooting
system.
If an error is detected, detailed error messages and corresponding user
instructions on what to do are displayed on the touch screen.
For all errors, the instrument will take corrective actions to
protect the specimens unless an unsafe operating condition
exists.
• Details of all events are recorded in "Run Log".
These events can be viewed by pressing
MENU and then RUN LOG .
6.2 Power failure
Power failure during a processing program
• If a power failure occurs during a processing program, the Leica
ASP300 S counts the time during as contributing to the step duration, i.e.
the step is not prolonged by the power failure.
• The Leica ASP300 S does not however, reduce the duration of subse-
quent steps should the power fail duration exceed the duration of the
step in which the power failure occurred.
• If the power failure has been long enough that the wax temperature may
have dropped below a level suitable for using in the program, the
Leica ASP300 S will introduce a delay into the program before the wax
step in order to ensure that the wax is sufficiently melted.
Power failure during a paraffin or retort clean cycle
• If a power failure occurs during a retort or paraffin clean cycle, the total
duration of the clean cycle will be extended by the power failure, to
ensure that the effectiveness of the clean is not compromised.
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