Struers Prepamatic-2, Instruction Manual

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Prepamatic-2
Instruction Manual
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User’s Guide
Table of Contents Page
1. Getting Started
Checking the Contents of Packing ..................................................... 2
Placing Prepamatic-2 ......................................................................... 2
Removal of Transport Fittings ............................................................ 2
Connecting Prepamatic-2 ................................................................... 3
Connection to Water Outlet ....................................................... 3
Connection to Water Supply ..................................................... 3
Connection to Compressed Air ................................................. 3
Connection to Power Supply ..................................................... 4
Direction of Rotation ................................................................. 4
Filling with Consumables ................................................................... 5
Cooling Water ........................................................................... 5
Alcohol and Soap ...................................................................... 6
Suspension and Lubricant ........................................................ 6
Getting Acquainted with Prepamatic-2 ............................................... 7
Software Settings ............................................................................... 8
Configuration Menu ................................................................... 8
Setting the Language ................................................................ 9
2. Basic Operations
Using the Controls ............................................................................ 10
Groups of Keys ....................................................................... 10
Acoustic Signals ...................................................................... 10
Location of Main Switch .......................................................... 10
Front Panel Controls ........................................................................ 11
Reading the Display ......................................................................... 12
Sleep Mode ............................................................................. 12
Changing/Editing Values .................................................................. 13
Numeric Values ....................................................................... 13
Alphanumeric Values .............................................................. 14
Preparing specimens ....................................................................... 15
Selecting a Preparation Method .............................................. 15
Selecting between Specimen Mover Plates and Holders ....... 17
Using the Specimen Mover Disc for Single Specimens .......... 17
Using the Specimen Holder .................................................... 18
Starting the Process ................................................................ 18
Changing the Grinding Stone ........................................................... 19