Beckman Coulter Optima L Series Instructions For Use Manual page 32

Run Preparation
Standard Operation
HOLD
The mode is used for runs of unspecified lengths or runs that will last longer than 99 hours
HOLD
and 59 minutes. When
appears in the
since the beginning of the run.
To select the HOLD mode:
1
Press
HOLD
appears in the
HOLD
2
Press the next parameter key or
• After
you press
• If the run exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes, dashes will appear in the
TEMP (Temperature)
The temperature can be set between 0 and 40°C in increments of 1°C. If no other value has been
entered, the instrument automatically selects 25°C as the default operating temperature.
To enter or modify the set temperature:
1
Press
TEMP
The
TEMP
2
Use the keypad to enter the required temperature.
If you enter an invalid value, such as 60°C, the instrument will beep twice.
•
• Press
3
Press another parameter key or
The set temperature can be changed at any time by repeating the steps above. The rotor
temperature will be adjusted accordingly.
Actual rotor temperature, after equilibration, is controlled to ±0.5°C of the set value. If the
temperature system malfunctions, the
decelerate to a stop.
2-6
is pressed while the instrument is in this mode, the word
ENTER/RECALL
display for 5 seconds. The display will then return to showing the time elapsed
TIME
. The indicator lights to indicate that the instrument is in this mode. The word
HOLD
display.
TIME
ENTER/RECALL
and
ENTER/RECALL START
.
STOP
.
display blinks.
to clear the value, then enter a valid temperature.
CE
ENTER/RECALL
TEMP
.
have been pressed, the run will continue indefinitely until
to save the set temperature.
diagnostic message will light, and the rotor will
HOLD
display.
TIME
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