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9. Close the door; the screen will indicate that the
hardware has been changed. The instrument indicates
a hardware change once the door is closed, whether or
not you actually completed the physical hardware
change. Confirm that the hardware mode shown
matches the physical hardware installed. If the screen
does not match the physical hardware installed, turn
the instrument off, install the appropriate hardware
and restart the machine. The hardware mode indicated
on-screen should match the physical hardware installed.
Important. When the Home screen is accessed, it will
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indicate the new hardware mode. Always confirm that
the hardware mode shown matches the physical
hardware installed. Running the instrument when the
hardware mode shown does not match the physical
hardware installed will damage the instrument.
B. Changing the Instrument Firmware Configuration
Resetting the Maxwell
The Maxwell
®
Wizard can be reset. Select Setup in the
Home screen, and Service mode in the Maxwell
Configuration screen. Enter the Administrator PIN. In the
Utilities Menu screen, select Reset Wizard. Two options are
available. Selecting Wizard only resets the Wizard. The
Wizard will run upon restart, and all user and user protocol
information will be retained. Selecting the All Settings
option in the Reset Wizard screen resets the Wizard and
removes all users and user protocols.
Important. Removing all settings takes a few minutes.
!
Please wait.
Changing Configuration Settings
To change a subset of parameters, select Configuration from
the Maxwell
®
16 Configuration screen.
Important. You may need to scroll down the screen to
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see all of the options.
Figure 40. Configuration screen.
1. Changing the Language. Select the Select Language
option in the Configuration screen, and select the
required language. The display will change over to the
selected language.
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2. Recalibrating the Touch screen. Select the Touch Screen
Setup option in the Configuration screen. Follow the
screen calibration method described in Section 3.E.
3. Changing the Date/Time. The Maxwell
Instrument does not track leap years or daylight saving
time. Select the Setup Local Time option in the
Configuration screen. To update, follow the date/time
setup method described in Section 3.E.
4. Changing the UV Treatment Settings. Selecting the
UV Settings option in the Configuration screen allows
you to set the UV settings in the Maxwell
Instrument as described in Section 3.E.
5. Changing the Sample Tracking Settings. Selecting the
Sample Tracking option in the Configuration screen
allows you to change the sample tracking options.
6. User Setup. Selecting this option allows you to add or
remove users and PINs.
Adding, Changing or Removing Users and PINs
To add new operators, in the Maxwell
screen select User Setup (you may have to scroll down the
screen to select this option). In the User Name Setup screen,
select a name, and press the Run/Stop button. Select
Add/Edit User; a keyboard will be displayed, and a new
user name can be added. Follow the on-screen instructions
to add the new user (also see Section 3.E). Note that the
user name is limited to 15 characters.
To add a new PIN, select Add/Edit PIN in the User Name
Setup screen. Add a PIN as described in Section 3.E.
To remove a PIN, select User Setup from the Maxwell
Configuration screen. Highlight the user name in the
"Users" screen and select . Enter the current PIN. Select the
Remove PIN option, and press the Run/Stop button. The
PIN will be removed.
8. Cleaning and Maintenance
The Maxwell
®
16 MDx Instrument is designed to require
minimal maintenance. However, it is important to clean
the instrument at regular intervals. If samples or reagents
have been spilled, it is important to clean the instrument
immediately to avoid damage or contamination of samples.
Most parts of the Maxwell
anodized coating, which forms a durable, easily cleaned
barrier on the metal.
Always turn off and unplug the instrument before cleaning.
A. General Care
Wipe up any spills immediately. Periodically wipe off the
magnetic rod assembly, plunger bar, inside platform, and
the outside of the instrument using a cloth dampened with
70% ethanol. Do not use other solvents or abrasive cleaners.
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