3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3.1 Operating Instructions
3.1.1 Workflow
(Figure 3A)
The following is a basic operating flow when using the
Cyto-Tek
2500 Cytocentrifuge:
Figure 3A
3.2 Customization of Settings
3.2.1 Creating a Program
The instrument starts up in the standby mode after power-
on. The control panel displays the program number and
settings of a currently-selected program. The instrument
saves up to 30 programs. Selectable rotation speed is from 200
to 2500 rpm, and is displayed in multiples of 10 rpm.
NOTE:
The factory default settings are 1,000 rpm and 10
minutes. Programs can be edited as desired (Figure 3B).
Figure 3B
Setting a Rotation Speed
(Figure 3C)
Figure 3C
1.
Select the program number, then press the
SET
key.
NOTE:
The Speed display starts to flash, indicating that
the speed setting mode is up.
2.
Determine the desired rotor speed for the program
cycle samples. Press the
UP
(
) and
DOWN
(
) keys
until the Speed Display indicates the desired rotor
speed. Selectable rotation speed is from 200 to 2500
rpm, and is displayed in multiples of 10 rpm. If these
keys are held down for one second or more, the value
will change by 50.
3.
Press the
SET
key to save the changes and enter the
time (minutes) setting mode.
Assemble the specimen chambers, dispense specimen into each chamber and
install the chamber cap securely.
CAUTION: Use microscopic glass slides with ground edges.
CAUTION: Glass slides might break, depending on their size and quality.
Determine if glass slides you want to use can be safely assembled
in the chamber holders and processed on the instrument before
use.
Load the rotor in the guard bowl with the assembled chambers.
(Balance the rotor while loading).
Put on the bowl lid and lock it.
Open the instrument lid and set the guard bowl unit in place.
Close the instrument lid.
Select the program number of a program to run, using the
UP
(
) and
DOWN
(
) keys. If a desired program does not exist, edit and save a new program.
Press the
START/STOP
key to start the operation.
The lid is locked and the lid lock indicator is lit.
After the lid lock indicator has shut off, open the instrument lid.
Remove the guard bowl unit and close the instrument lid.
Remove the bowl lid.
Remove the specimen chamber holder assemblies from the rotor.
Carefully remove the glass slide from the chamber holder.
Disinfect or sterilize the guard bowl, bowl lid, and others.
When the operation is ended, the completion buzzer sounds.
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