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Leica AutoStainer XL – Automated slide stainer
Communication
Communication with AutoStainer XL is via the control panel, load and un-
load keys and associated indicators and audible signals.
5.1
The control panel
The control panel consists of an LCD display, the keypad and four LEDs.
The display
The display is a four-line LCD with backlighting. The fourth line is usually
reserved for commands associated with the function keys
[F1]
to
[F4]
. A flash-
ing cursor appears beneath user-changeable settings.
The keypad
The membrane keypad incorporates 4 function keys and 4 arrow keys. The
function keys perform the action indicated immediately above them on the
fourth line of the display. The arrow keys move the cursor in the direction
indicated. They are also used to select digits and other settings.
Contact with solvents, use of sharp instruments or excessive
force may damage the keypad.
The LED indicators
The four LEDs are located below the arrow keys and have the following
functions. The unload LED (yellow flashing) indicates that a rack has been
completed and is ready to be removed from a station other than the exit
drawer. The staining LED (yellow) is lit when staining is in progress. The
alarm LED (red) indicates that an instrument error has occurred. The mains
LED (green) signals that mains power is available (ON at ON/OFF switch, ON
at ON/STOP switch).
5.
Operation
