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Verifying the installation and setup
Testing the safety equipment
Testing the safety equipment
Performing an emergency stop to test the safety equipment
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Follow the instructions to run the Startup utility.
Use the following settings to provide plenty of time to prime the lines and
observe the flow through the wash station chimneys:
4
During the priming step, ensure that fluid flows out of the top of each
chimney. Check for any damaged chimneys in the wash station.
Click Continue to complete the Startup protocol.
Troubleshooting
problems
Fluid does not
flow out of a
chimney.
Chimney
deformity or
irregularity
When all the chimneys are flowing, the device is ready for operation.
The AssayMAP Bravo Platform has a safety interlock circuit that is designed to
protect operators from moving- parts hazards. The interlock circuit must be
closed for the AssayMAP Bravo Platform to operate. The pendant and the Light
Curtain are connected to the interlock circuit. Pressing the red button on the
pendant or interrupting the Light Curtain trips the interlock circuit, causing
the motion of the Bravo head to stop.
CAUTION
Using the safety interlock to stop the Bravo Platform might result in an
interrupted protocol run that cannot be resumed or recovered. Do not interrupt the Light
Curtain or press the red button on the pendant to perform a routine stop. To pause and
continue a run, use the Pause button in the form. For detailed instructions on how to recover
from errors, see the
AssayMAP Bravo Platform Error Recovery
Probable cause and solution
A trapped air bubble can block the fluid flow out of a
chimney.
To clear the bubble:
1
Form a seal between the top of the problematic
chimney and a 1000- µL pipette, and then draw the
liquid out at a medium speed.
2
Run the Startup protocol again to determine if the
bubble was successfully removed.
3
Repeat if necessary.
Chimney irregularities can result from a collision
between the head and the wash station.
To replace damaged chimneys, see the instructions in
the
AssayMAP 96AM Wash Station Maintenance
AssayMAP Bravo Platform Installation Guide
Guide.
Guide.
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