ProteOn XPR36, User Manual

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ProteOn XPR36 | Introduction
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P
OWER
U
P
S
TATE
When communication is established and the instrument is ready to receive
commands, it goes into Power Up state. From this time on, the computer
monitors the current values of instrument parameters. Temperature control
begins as soon as the powering-up process is complete in order to stabilize
the instrument.
To leave the Power Up state:
• Insert a sensor chip or shut down the instrument by clicking
Shutdown on the Instrument Control screen
See Shutdown Procedures on page 166.
I
NITIALIZING
S
TATE
Note: Initializing takes 5 to 10 min, after which the state changes
to Ready.
When a sensor chip is inserted, the software identifies the chip and runs the
initialization protocol appropriate for the type of chip. The process may require
an additional step. For example, you may need to put glycerol in the correct
autosampler location.
When a chip initialization error occurs, a dialog box appears that lists possible
reasons for the failure. The experiment cannot continue to run until the
initialization error is resolved. You can retry initialization (using glycerol)
repeatedly before replacing the chip.
If a critical error occurs during Initializing, the state changes to Fault. If a
noncritical error occurs, a warning appears, but the state changes to Ready.
To recover from a Fault state:
• Click Reset on the Instrument Control screen
R
EADY
S
TATE
You can start an experiment while in the Ready state. The instrument has
brought the chip to the required experiment temperature and is maintaining
temperature control (as noted in the status bar).
R
UNNING
S
TATE
Note: You cannot change instrument settings in Running state.
The instrument is running an experiment based on the protocol you have
used.