Beckman Coulter Power Express Instructions For Use Manual page 46

Inlet and Outlet Module Procedures
Load Sample Tubes in Bulk Inlet
Load Sample Tubes in Bulk Inlet
The Bulk Inlet operates with two loading bins, each with its own priority. When one bin is
operating, the other bin can be filled without interrupting the loading process of the bin
that is in progress. When a bin that is in progress completes the loading of samples, the
system activates an audible alarm and flashing beacon. The control panel displays a Bin (#)
Empty message.
Use the following procedure to load samples at the Bulk Inlet module.
1
At the control panel, confirm that the desired bin for loading samples is empty. Refer to
Figure 2.5 Bin Feeding has
Figure 2.5 Bin Feeding has Completed
2
Push back the bin cover.
3
Load sample tubes with manufacturer's caps into the bin.
4
Pull forward by the handle to close the bin cover.
5
Select Restart
Feeder Filled and Ready to Start
2-8
Warning
If disabling the Bulk Inlet, confirm that sample tubes are removed from the
corresponding Bin Feeder. After the Disable operation, the corresponding bin
cover is locked, and sample tubes left in the bin are not retrievable.
Note
If you need to add samples tubes to a bin that is in progress, select the green
Unlock button for the desired bin. The bin is available when the green Unlock
button turns off, and the system activates an audible alarm and a flashing beacon.
Add the samples to the bin and select Restart
to initiate loading of samples from the bin. Refer to
Completed.
.
to resume operation.
Figure 2.6 Bin
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