Thermo Scientific SAM12, Manual

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Issue: 1.0 Operating Instructions
Thermo Fisher Scientific SAM12 User Manual 5-1
Chapter 5
Operating Instructions
Operational States
There are two operational states for the
SAM12
:
ADMINISTRATOR Mode – this mode allows the instrument
to be configured, calibrated and diagnostic checks to be run.
Access to this state requires a username and password. See
Administrator Mode (page 5-1) for further details.
USER Mode – this mode supports the normal monitoring of
samples. Any user can operate the instrument in this state. See
User Mode (page 5-45) for further details.
Note that communications with the SAM12 is via a touchscreen
and this manual has been written primarily giving instructions
for the touchscreen commands. It is also possible to use a USB
keyboard and mouse to communicate with the SAM12.
This section describes the methods that are common to all the
entry and data viewing operations in the Parameter Mode
menus.
When using the touchscreen, directly touch the menu options
on the screen when selecting a function.
CAUTION: IT IS ADVISED TO USE A CLEAN FINGER
TO TOUCH THE SCREEN. DO NOT USE SHARP
OBJECTS ON THE TOUCHSCREEN SUCH AS PENCILS,
PENS, SCREWDRIVERS ETC.
When touching the screen in a numerical field, the following
number pad appears:
Administrator Mode
Using the Touchscreen
Functions
Number Functions