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System Operation
System Startup
Power on the Panther System according to the instructions provided below.
Note—Every time the system is restarted, the internal modules must reach the
correct temperatures before the instrument can transition into the Ready or Assay
Processing states. This process may take up to 33 minutes.
System Startup
To start the Panther System:
1. Make sure that there are no Sample or Reagent Racks onboard the system and that
all doors, covers, and drawers are closed. Turn the Panther System on using the
power switch on the rear left of the instrument.
2. Open the Computer Door and use the power switch to turn on the computer.
The Desktop Shield Utility starts and displays the Desktop Shield screen.
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3. From the Desktop Shield screen, select Panther or wait 25 seconds for the Panther
System Software to automatically initiate.
The Panther System Software starts and displays the Login screen.
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An initialization progress bar updates on the System Activity field as the system
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proceeds through the start up process.
The system unloads any MTUs left on the system with an estimated time to
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completion listed at the bottom of the screen.
Login/Logoff
Log in and log off from the Panther System Software according to the instructions
provided below:
Login
To log in:
1. From the Login screen, select the User Name field and enter the user name using the
virtual keyboard.
2. Select OK or the Enter key.
3. Select the Password field and enter the password using the virtual keyboard.
Note—Passwords are not case sensitive, and must be between 6–15
characters.
4. Select OK or the Enter key.
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Panther System
Operator's Manual
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