Setup Location
1. Unpack and verify that all of the supplied equipment is present.
2. Choose a setup location which meets the following criteria:
a) A bench top clearance height of 34” is required in order to fully open the lid.
b) The clearance envelope is the space around the device required for easy operation. Choose a setup
location which will allow for a clearance envelope of at least 32” x 24”, (with the machine at the center).
c) Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the overheating of the machine, as well as premature
failure. Choose an area which will allow unencumbered air
ow, and where the temperature remains
between 5°C (41°F) and 30°C (86°F).
d) The Cap Track is designed to rest on the operating surface by four rubber feet. No adjustment is
necessary for leveling the machine, however, the surface should be
at and level.
e) Be sure the switch at the rear of the machine is accessible, as it is the means of emergency stop.
Initial Setup Procedure
If any problems are found during the initial setup procedure, contact Lab Improvements at
1. Plug the included Line Power Cord into the back of the machine.
2. Plug the Line Power Cord into the wall outlet.
3. If available, plug the an ethernet cord into the back of the machine, and connect the other end to an
internet enabled network outlet.
4. Ensure that the switch on the back of the machine is in the ‘On’ position (indicated by the ‘I’ side being
depressed).
5. Open the black lid and pour in 1 bag of Lab Improvements caps (provided separately). Close the lid.
6. Press the power button located on the front of the machine.
7. Allow 10-15 seconds for the machine to finish booting up.
8. Change the Manager password. See the “Manager Password” section of this manual (page 7).
9. Enter the “SETTINGS” menu, this would be a good time to change the language (page 7) and rack
expiration time (page 7) if needed.
10. Complete the “Adding Racks” steps (see page 6) for as many or few (minimum 1) racks as you’ll be
using. New racks can always be added later.
11. Load at least 1 empty and uncapped tube into one of the nests on the circumference of the machine.
12. Press the green “START” button on the touch screen. Noise from the hopper area may be heard, this is
normal. The system is preparing some of the caps for use.
13. As instructed by the system, push up one of your newly added racks to the crosshair on the right side of
the machine. The machine should produce a beeping noise once the rack is recognized. An additional
noise can be heard when the machine recognises a valid rack.
14. Press “YES” when prompted to Remove Tube Data associated with the rack.
15. Wait for the machine to complete it’s cycle. Once complete, a prompt will appear asking you to
“Remove the Green Tubes”, press the “SKIP” button at this time. (Note: If the test tube(s) did not have
a barcode on them, then the system will prompt claiming “Some Errors Occurred”. This is to be
expected, press “NO” on this prompt as well.)
16. Remove any tubes loaded in step 8.
After the Cap Track has passed this procedure, it is ready for operation.
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