Instructions for Use V 2.3 – 10/2012
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5.
Operation
Load and exit keys and indicators
The load and exit keys and associated LED indicators are located adjacent
to the load and exit drawer. For further information, see Pages 32 and 33.
Audible signals
There are four types of audible signals given:
•
short single beep: indicates key press;
•
short double beep:
indicates unacceptable key press
or error message;
•
long double beep: operator attention required to remove a
completed rack;
•
continuous tone:
indicates unit failure.
5.2
The main menu
When the AutoStainer XL is turned ON at the ON/STOP switch, the following
Main Menu will be displayed and the instrument will give 3 beeps.
The modes of operation of the instrument are:
•
Stain:
to stain slides
•
Edit:
to create, view or change programs
•
Setup:
to set, view or alter parameters such as oven temperature
and the number of dips (amount of agitation) upon entering
a
reagent station
•
PC:
for service use only
AutoStainer XL
V2.0
Main Menu
Stain
Edit
SetUp
PC
