Thermo Scientific Shandon Excelsior ES, Operator'S Manual

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41 Shandon Excelsior ES Operator Guide
Select 2. Define Reagent Groups to display a sub-menu with:
Storage temperatures for the concealed reagents
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Reagent group names
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Select to change
storage temperature
Select to change
reagent group name
Storage temperatures
Reagent group names
Settings
Excelsior ES can heat the concealed reagents during storage,
for faster, more consistent processing. The defaults are 30°C for
the concealed reagents and 60 °C for wax. Storage at ambient
temperature is available, described below.
To change the storage temperatures:
Select [REAGENT TEMP.] or [
•
WAX STORAGE
TEMP.].
For concealed reagents, select [AMBIENT] or use the
•
number keys (up to a maximum of 35 °C), then press
[EXIT].
Wax is stored in the molten state, so the ambient
•
temperature option is not applicable.
The available range is 45 °C to 65 °C.
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Thermo recommends wax storage temperature 4 °C above
•
melting point.
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2. Define
Reagent Groups