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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Overview .........................................................5
Using this Manual .......................................................................5
Functional Description ................................................................6
Key Features ...............................................................................6
Intended Use ..............................................................................7
Table 1: Cytopro Specifications
...................................................8
Table 2: Cytopro Rotor Specifications .........................................
8
Table 3: Sample Treatment Options ...........................................
9
Table 4: Explanation of Symbols .................................................
10
Figure 1: The Cytopro Cytocentrifuge .........................................
11
Figure 2: Instrument Rear Panel .................................................
11
The Cytopro Rotor ......................................................................12
Sample Chamber Holder
.....................................................12
Figure 3: The Cytopro Rotor and Lid ...........................................
12
Figure 4: Front Panel and Touchscreen .......................................
13
Single Sample Chamber ..............................................................13
Tunnel Port .........................................................................
13
Sample Port ........................................................................
13
Chamber Pressure Ring ......................................................
13
Figure 5: Single Chamber Assembly ............................................
14
Dual Sample Chambers ...............................................................14
Dual Chamber Wells
...........................................................14
Figure 6: Dual Sample Chamber .................................................
15
Cytopro Magnum® Sample Chambers ........................................15
Sample Well .......................................................................
15
Chamber Sealing Gasket ....................................................
15
Fluid Absorption Chambers ................................................
15
Figure 7: Cytopro Magnum Chamber .........................................
16
Cytopro Absorption Pads ............................................................16
Figure 8: Cytopad® Absorption Pads ...........................................
16
Chamber Frame ..........................................................................17
Figure 9: Chamber Frame
...........................................................17
Microscope Slides .......................................................................17
Figure 10: Microscope Slides ......................................................
17
Barcode Reader ..........................................................................18
Figure 11: Barcode Reader .........................................................
18
1.2 Touchscreen and User Interface ...........................................................19
Table
5: Front Panel/Main Screen Function Keys
........................19
Table 6: System Setup Keys ........................................................20
1.3 Instrument Setup ..................................................................................22
Unpacking and Installing the Instrument ...................................22
Connecting Power ......................................................................22
Section 2
Controlling and Customizing Cytocentrifuge Functions
2.1 System Setup Menu ..............................................................................23
Accessing the System Setup Menu .............................................23
Creating a Cytocentrifuge Program ............................................23
Editing a Cytocentrifuge Program ...............................................24
Changing the Program Name ...............................................
24
Deleting a Cytocentrifuge Program
......................................24
Administrator and User Accounts...............................................24
Creating an Administrator Account
......................................24
Creating User Accounts
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