Leica Biosystems CV5030 - Manual (Page 46)

46 Instructions for Use V 3.0 RevE – 04/2013
If the number of cover slips falls below the limit, the message "COVERSLIPS
LOW" appears on the display.
The instrument continues to operate until there are no more cover slips
in the cover slip magazine. In this case, the messages "PAUSED" and "CS
EMPTY" are shown on the display and a signal tone is emitted.
• Switch off the signal tone with RESPOND.
• Fill the cover slip magazine and then continue the coverslipping operation
by pressing START.
Empty coverslip magazine
Cover slips damaged
• The cover slip sensor between the suction cups in the Pick & Place
module automatically detects defective cover slips.
• The coverslipping operation continues automatically if an undamaged
cover slip is picked up next.
• The coverslipping operation is interrupted if three damaged cover slips
in a row are detected and discarded. The messages "PAUSED" and
"COVERSLIP BROKEN" are displayed accompanied by a signal tone.
• Confirm the signal tone with RESPOND.
• Check the cover slips in the cover slip magazine for further damage and
fill with new cover slips if necessary.
• Then, continue the coverslipping operation by pressing START.
5.6 Interrupting the coverslipping operation (continued)
5. Operation
The damaged cover slips are discarded into the cover slip catch
tray.