Environmental Express AutoBlock III - Manual (Page 14)

Power switch & load software
The touch screen controller is specifically designed for use with the AutoBlock.
Once the system is turned on, WindowsXP will start up and the AutoBlock software will start to load.
This will take about 30-seconds
It is not necessary to push very hard, this may damage the screen.
Pressing the screen tabs or input boxes with the attached stylus activates the touch screen.
One the screen has initialized the onboard keyboard with pop up.
Disable the keyboard by depressing the DISABLE button located next to the control button
There are several options to start the AutoBlock software:
-Double Click the ABIII icon on the main Desktop
-Select the START button on the task bar and select the ABIII icon
-Select the START button on the task bar and select All Programs and then select the ABIII icon
The MANUAL screen will appear at start up.
-A pop up message will appear: “READY TO HOME MOTORS?” Press the Continue button.
-Motors will activate to initialize in their home positioning.
-A pop up message will appear: “MOTORS ARE HOMED.” Press the Continue button.
There are FIVE tabs of operation located at the top of the touch screen:
MANUAL RUN PROGRAM SERVICE EXIT
on/off switch
START UP INSTRUCTIONS
These start up instructions are to aid in optimizing the performance of AutoBlock. You system has gone
through a quality control check during manufacturing. These parameters need to be checked at setup to
ensure the system is in operable condition and the parameters meet your laboratory specifications. All
parameters can be changed to meet your laboratory specifications.
If you need assistance during this set up instructions, please feel free to call Environmental Express
during normal business hours. Contact information is listed at the bottom of each page.
OFF
ON
Testing Injection System
In Manual tab, prime the line with H
2
O as follows.
For initial injection test, H
2
O should be used on all ports.
1. Remove the pumping compartment cover, placing the electrical box off to the side of the AutoBlock unit.
2. Place 3-racks with vessels onto the lift arm.
The racks should be in the up position. Press the in the ALL button in the yellow section of the screen.
3. Inject each reagent line with 10ml of H2O. Inspect tubing for any air bubbles.
Refer to MANUAL TAB on instructions for injection
If air bubbles are present, inspect all connections & repeat by injecting 10ml of reagent for re-inspection.
Air bubbles may be caused from improper face-to-face connections.
4. Repeat for each port #1-5 (single unit) and #1-10 (dual unit)
Manual Tab
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPRESS
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