Operational Setup - Promega Maxwell 16 Forensic Technical Manual

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3.E. Operational Setup

Using the Touch Screen

Note: In the instructions below for touch screen setup and use, screen names are presented in bold type, and

on-screen options are presented in italics.

The Maxwell

16 Forensic touch screen allows the user to select options. Most screens contain a series of navigation

buttons that allow the user to scroll easily between options. The touch screen buttons are the same as those on the

keypad (see Figure 3), and they perform the same functions. Selection may be made using either set of buttons. The

Run/Stop button is located on the bottom right of the touch screen.

Switching on the Instrument

Once the shipping anchors and all packaging materials are removed, the UV Bulb is installed and the peripherals

attached, you can connect the instrument to a power outlet. Ensure that the On/Off switch is in the off position. The

power switch is located next to the power cord connection on the back of the instrument (Figure 4). Connect the power

cord to the back of the Maxwell

for power requirements. Switch the instrument on using the On/Off switch.

Every time the instrument is powered on, it will perform a self-diagnostic test before opening the Home screen. The

platform, Plunger Bar and Magnetic Rod Assembly are moved to check operation, and the UV light is briefly switched

on to ensure that the bulb is functioning.

Shut-down procedure: Switch the instrument off using the On/Off Switch located on the back of the instrument

(Figure 4). Unplug the instrument.

If you need to store the instrument, switch the instrument off and unplug it. Be sure to store the instrument in the

appropriate environmental conditions. See Section 1.F.

Configuring the Instrument Using the Maxwell

The Maxwell

Wizard starts the first time the instrument is switched on and guides you through the initial setup. This

Wizard will help you to set up the instrument configuration to best meet your needs. During setup you can set the

following parameters: language, touch screen settings, date/time, UV lamp run options, sample tracking, instrument

name and approved users. Settings can be changed later if required (see Section 7.B).

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Wizard

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