Setting The Sealing Parameters - Agilent Technologies PlateLoc User Manual

68 Chapter 4: Sealing plates
PlateLoc User Guide

Setting the sealing parameters

About this topic
Before you start
Standalone device
procedure
This topic explains how to set the sealing parameters when using the
PlateLoc as a standalone device or in a Velocity11 lab automation
system.
Make sure:
The PlateLoc is turned on.
The air is turned on.
The seal is properly loaded.
Lab automation systems only. Communication between the
controlling computer and the PlateLoc is established.
To set the sealing parameters for the standalone device:
1. From the touch screen Main Menu , press Setup.
Main Menu
Seal Time:
S e t T i m e : 1 . 8 S e c o n d s
Seal Temp:
S e t Te m p : 2 0 D e g r e e s C
Status: Ready
A i r p r e s s u r e : 8 9 p s i
Setup
2. In the Set Parameters Menu that appears, set the following:
Seal Time (in seconds). Seal Time is the amount of time the hot
plate is in contact with the seal material and the plate.
Seal Temp (in degrees Celsius). Seal Temp is the temperature of
the hot plate when the seal cycle starts.
Set Parameters Menu
Set Seal Time: 1.8s
Set Seal Temp: 160°C
Service
V e r s i o n 3 . 7 . 2 C y c l e c o u n t :
1.8s
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20°C
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Done
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Press Setup.
Press arrows to set
seal application duration.
Press arrows to
set temperature.