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C. Data File Management
The files stored on the Maxwell
be exported using Maxwell
remove the file from the instrument. To remove files, use
the Data Transfer option on the Home screen. In the File
Output screen, select File Maintenance, and enter the
Administrator PIN. In the Select File screen the list of files
will be displayed. Select the file to be deleted, ensure that
the selected file is the one you want to delete, and press the
Run/Stop button. The file will be deleted after confirmation.
Note: The number of files that can be displayed on the
Maxwell
®
16 Instrument is limited to 50 files. Once this
limit is reached, files will continue to be stored as run
records, but will not be listed on the run file list. These files
can be viewed by deleting older files. Alternatively, the
entire file list can be viewed on a computer using the
®
Maxwell
Sample Track Software.
7. Changing Configuration Parameters
The instrument configuration can be changed at any time
except during a run. In the Home screen, select Setup, which
opens the Maxwell
®
16 Configuration screen. Here you
can choose the parameter that you wish to change.
Figure 32. Maxwell
®
16 Configuration screen.
A. Changing the Hardware
Important. Do not reconfigure the instrument hardware
!
while samples or reagent cartridges are in place on the
instrument platform. Clean the instrument thoroughly
following the instructions in Section 8 before removing
the existing hardware. Wear gloves when changing the
hardware to avoid exposure to any potential
contaminants.
Changing from SEV to LEV Hardware
1. Select Hardware on the Maxwell
screen.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. First, open the door.
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3. The Magnetic Assembly will move down to allow you
to remove the Magnetic Assembly Rod. Do not push
down on the magnetic rod assembly if the instrument
is turned on.
4. Unscrew the three thumbscrews (boxes in Figure 33)
on top of the magnetic rod assembly.
Figure 33. SEV Magnetic Rod Assembly and thumbscrews.
5. Gently lift the SEV Magnetic Rod Assembly, and
remove it.
Figure 34. Removing the SEV Magnetic Rod Assembly.
6. Insert the black LEV Plunger Bar Adaptor onto the
bottom of the remaining arm. Make sure that the side
containing the screws faces upward. Several magnets
will "click" and hold the LEV Plunger Bar Adaptor in
place once it is attached. The LEV Plunger bar then
should be fairly difficult to remove. Make sure that the
LEV Plunger Adaptor is even with the blue arm and
seated flat along its full length.
Figure 35. Adding the LEV Plunger Bar Adaptor.
part# TM320
17
rev. 9/09
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