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Operating Manual for
SUNRISE
Remote Control
Document Part No. I 137 301
July 2001
Document revision : 1.7
Firmware revision level: 3.x

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control Document Part No. I 137 301 July 2001 Document revision : 1.7 Firmware revision level: 3.x...
  • Page 2 Tecan UK Theale Court 11-13 High Street Theale UK-Reading RG7 5AH United Kingdom Tel.: +44 11 89 300 300 Fax: +44 11 89 305 671 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...
  • Page 3 Warranty 3 Year Warranty As an expert for microplate instrumentation TECAN proves its commitment to quality and offers a unique 3 year warranty for your SUNRISE reader as a standard. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...
  • Page 4 Indicates a possibility of instrument damage or data loss if instructions are not followed. WARNING INDICATES THE POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF LIFE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installation of SUNRISE Instrument Settings Software ....3-5 3.9.2 Starting the SUNRISE Instrument Settings .........3-5 3.9.3 Define Instrument Mode ..............3-6 3.9.4 Define Filter .................3-6 3.9.5 Define Measurement Mode ............3-7 July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...
  • Page 6 High Meniscus Liquids ..............6-5 Agglutination Method ..............6-5 Manual Method................6-6 Quality Control Testing............. 6-7 6.4.1 Precision Testing................. 6-7 6.4.2 Instrument Accuracy..............6-8 6.4.3 Instrument Linearity..............6-9 Index Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Never open SUNRISE while the instrument is plugged into a power source. Observe proper laboratory safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing and using approved laboratory safety procedures. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 9: General

    Based on a new design concept EPAC, the excellent optical performance and high quality of the SUNRISE will guarantee fast, reproducible and accurate measurements. The SUNRISE is designed to be fitted into TECAN robotic systems. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 10: Available Options For Sunrise

    2. General 2.1.1 Available Options for SUNRISE The Sunrise is a modular system, so you can create your own tailor-made instrument that meets exactly your needs. Options such as a touch screen combined with a WindowsCE based on-board software, free wavelength selection, temperature control and a bar code scanner can be added onto the basic system which is dedicated to remote controlled computer operation.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Using gradient filter (492 nm) 0.000 - 2.500 Abs. Better than +/- 2 % After 15 minutes warm up time Stability: max. +/- 0.001 Abs Normal measurements July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...
  • Page 12 20 % to 90 % Non-Operation Below Above 95 % Storage 5 % to 95 % Overvoltage Category Pollution Degree Contaminated waste Method of disposal Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 13: Barcode Laser Scanner Specifications

    LASER RADIATION - LASER KLASSE 2 Leistung: <1mW DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Wellenlänge: 675nm EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996 CLASS II LASER PRODUCT Complies with 21CFR and 1040.10 and 1040.11 July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 14: Instrument Description

    2. General 2.3 Instrument Description The illustration below shows the components of the instruments. Power ON LED Lamp Compartment Plate Support Cartridge and Filter Block Compartment Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 15: Back Panel Connections

    ) All connected devices must be approved and listed as per EN 60950, UL 1950 or CSA C22.2 No. 950 for Data Processing Devices July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 16: Filter Carriage Description

    SUNRISE Standard and SUNRISE Gradient Filter (with tuneable wavelength option). 2.5.1 SUNRISE Gradient Filter Carriage The SUNRISE Gradient filter carriage is fitted with a gradient filter that allows the selection of any wavelength from 400 to 700 nm. Gradient Filter Carriage Gradient Filter...

  • Page 17: Software Features

    If an Agglutination measurement is performed, all the measurement positions are used. For more information about setting the measurement mode, see 3.9 Defining the SUNRISE Instrument Settings. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 18: Microplate Shaking

    2. General 2.7.2 Microplate Shaking The SUNRISE is able to shake the microplate before it is measured. Use external software (for example: Magellan) to set the shaking modes. The microplate can also be shaken between each of the kinetic measurement cycles.

  • Page 19: Installation Procedure

    A software CD, which also contains the XRead Plus program and Magellan demo program (30 day working license). Accessory box Foam Packaging Foam Packaging Instrument July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 20: Unpacking Procedure

    The instrument should be placed on a flat, level surface that is free from dust, solvents and acidic vapors. Vibration and direct sunlight must be avoided, to ensure correct results. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.6 July 2001...

  • Page 21: Instrument Installation Procedure

    3.7 Installation of Instrument Control Software For more information about installing the software, see Magellan or XRead Plus manual, which can be found on the TECAN Reader PC Package CD. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 22: Define Filter

    If the instrument is set to SPECTRA or ATC mode, use SUNRISE Instrument Settings software to define the filter.

  • Page 23: Defining The Sunrise Instrument Settings

    TECAN – and select SUNRISE Instrument Settings. The following dialog box is displayed: In the SUNRISE Instrument Settings dialog box, select the communication port and the baudrate. Click Next. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 24: Define Instrument Mode

    (by a service engineer) or if a new undefined customized filter slide is to be used, the filter slides need to be defined. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.6 July 2001...

  • Page 25: Define Measurement Mode

    If the filter values for the new filter slide has been defined, then the following dialog box is displayed at the end of the program. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 27: Error Messages And Trouble Shooting

    Timer event not active Internal firmware error Switch instrument off and then on again. Contact your local service engineer, if the error continues. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...
  • Page 28 Lamp or other Check lamp and if the lamp is Timeout waiting for measurement optical defect working and positioned correctly, finished contact your local service engineer. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...
  • Page 29 Electronic error on ADC Start Lamp Adjust program in the board or optical problem Setup program. Contact your local service engineer, if the error continues. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 30: Table Of Error Messages And Trouble Shooting For Spectra Mode

    Contact your local service engineer. EPROM error Abort Lamp or other optical defect Check lamp and if the lamp is working and positioned correctly, contact your local service engineer. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 31: Maintenance & Cleaning

    Before starting to replace the lamp leave the instrument to cool down for at least thirty minutes. Switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the mains supply. Lamp Compartment July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...
  • Page 32 12. Close the lamp compartment cover. Caution Do not touch the reflective surface and the bulb. Any finger prints on these surfaces must be removed with acetone or methylated spirits. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 33: Replacement Of Filters In Standard Filter Carriages

    Turn the filter carriage over and insert the new filter and the retaining ring. Carefully push the filter and retaining ring into the filter carriage, using a wooden or rubber rod. Ensure that the filter is not scratched. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 34: Filter Replacement For Gradient Filter

    Reconnect the power cord and switch the instrument on WARNING IF THE FUSE CONTINUES TO BLOW, PLEASE CALL FOR SERVICE. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Instrument

    WEARING DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND CLOTHING. Please note that the disinfectant can influence the performance of your instrument if it applied inside the instrument. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 36: Disinfection Certificate

    Name:........................Firm: ........................Address: ........................................................................Country:....................... Signature: ......................Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 37: Disposal Of Instrument

    Perform duration test for about 100 cycles. • Perform the QC Pac II test (see QC Pac II Manual). 5.10.5 Every Four Years • Replace the lamp and the filters. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 39: Performance Testing / Quality Control

    Control 6.1 Introduction Caution If at any time the analytical performance of the SUNRISE is questioned the user should follow the instructions given for quality control or contact the local service center. This chapter gives the instructions on how to obtain the best performance and accuracy from this instrument.

  • Page 40: Operating Procedure

    A calibration curve for each measurement channel is calculated. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 41: Performance Tests

    For more information, see QC PAC 2 manual. Caution Only use QC PAC 2 for SUNRISE instruments. The former version of the QC PAC 2 (for SPECTRA instruments) is not fully compatible with the instrument.
  • Page 42 H | 0.095 | 0.090 | 0.096 | 0.144 | 0.129 | 0.124 | 0.129 | 0.139 | 0.131 | 0.150 | 0.151 | 0.161 | H ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 43: High Meniscus Liquids

    If the printout has less than sixteen measurement points in the middle of the well, that are at the same level, use the center measurement. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 44: Manual Method

    Ensure that the values are within the allowed tolerances, if not use the Center measurement mode. Repeat the procedure using the Center measurement, to ensure that the measured values are now within the required tolerances. Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 45: Quality Control Testing

    +/- 1.0 % and +/- 0.005 OD. Readings above 3.000 Abs Readings above 3.000 OD are only used as an indication and the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 46: Instrument Accuracy

    Filters used 0.451, 1.199, 1.586. Wavelength Spectrophotometer Instrument % Inaccuracy 0.463 0.465 0.43 1.199 1.208 0.75 1.589 1.601 0.76 0.662 0.663 0.16 1.698 1.702 0.24 2.253 2.279 1.15 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 July 2001...

  • Page 47: Instrument Linearity

    0.000 - 2.000 Abs +/- 1 % 2.000 – 3.000 Abs +/- 1.5 % Using gradient filter 492 nm 0.000 - 2.500 Abs +/- 2 % July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7...

  • Page 49: Index

    Tuneable Wavelength ............2-1 Accessories ............. 2-10 Accuracy..............6-8 Cleaning..............5-5 Description..............2-6 Disinfection .............. 5-5 Features..............2-9 Linearity ..............6-9 Maintenance............5-1, 5-7 Instrument Specifications..........2-3 July 2001 Operating Manual for SUNRISE Remote Control No: I 137 301 Rev No: 1.7 Index...

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