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Intended Use: The Maestro TrayZ is intended for research experiments only; it is not intended for use in diagnostic procedures. Use only Axion BioSystems’ culture plates with this system. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided may be impaired.
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Included Equipment & Symbols Used >> Tray Warning Symbol in Manual Bridge Power Starter CytoView-Z plates TrayZ Smart plates Ethernet Power Supply Power Cable TrayZ Cable Ethernet Cable AxIS Z User Guide...
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System Set-up Instructions >> Environment: Wipe the outside of the tray with 70% Ethanol. Place the tray on the incubator shelf, ensuring the shelf size is no smaller than 44 x 45 cm (W X D) with 6’’ of clearance above the tray. For the best results, maintain the incubator at 37 ° Celsius with 95% humidity and 5% CO2.
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CytoView-Z plates. • Plate LED Light: Provides status information (device connection, recording, errors). Plate A1 Notch: Provides proper orientation of plate with A1 notch in • the top left corner. Pogo Pin Connector: Connects plate to the Maestro TrayZ • electronics.
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Maestro TrayZ Hardware >> Plate LED Light Pogo Pin and Function Connector No Plate Plate is docked Error Plate A1 Plate Bay Notch LCD Screen axionbio.com...
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Red rectangle (displays “Error”): A plate docking error has occurred. Eject and redock the plate to rescan the barcode. If the error persists, contact Axion support at support@axionbio.com. WARNING: The Maestro TrayZ only records data if the plate is docked and the plate barcode is detected. TrayZ Timer Provides status information on the TrayZ recording state.
LCD Screen >> Plate Control TrayZ Timer axionbio.com...
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Bridge Indicator Light Functions >> Power Link Tray 1 and 2 Bridge is not Tray is not connected. Bridge is off. connected to the PC. Bridge is Bridge is connecting Tray is connected. Blue starting up. to the PC. Bridge is connected Bridge is ready.
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Bridge Indicator Light Functions >> Indicator Lights Power Link Tray1 Tray2 axionbio.com...
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Working with the Bridge Back Panel >> • Power Plug: 12 V DC IN power connection from included power supply. • Tray Connectors: Connects the tray to the bridge. To Network: For future use. • To PC: Ethernet port to connect the bridge to the PC. •...
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System Use Instructions >> Load the plate(s) into the Maestro TrayZ (ensuring correct A1 orientation). Push the plate control button(s) on LCD screen to dock the plate(s). In AxIS Z, push Measure Baseline(s) to record the media-only baseline impedance. The Maestro TrayZ will continue recording impedance data once every five minutes until user ejects the plate(s).
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Pogo Pin Care Accidental spills that expose the pogo pins to liquid may cause them to corrode or stick, compromising use. If there is evidence of damage to the pogo pins, contact Axion support to obtain replacement pins.
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The pogo pins are the only user serviceable parts. Please contact Axion support at support@axionbio.com for any other maintenance. Storage When the Maestro TrayZ is not in use, Axion recommends leaving the TrayZ Smart Plate(s) engaged. WARNING: Always remove the Maestro TrayZ from the incubator prior to running an incubator decontamination cycle.
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Priority response • Keeps systems at peak • Trained and qualified factory performance engineers • Maximizes productivity • Minimum instrument downtime • Reduces lab expenses • Peace of mind For pricing and maintenance plan tiers, please contact: Axion Service Team: service@axionbio.com...
Technical Specifications >> Systems Dimensions Tray Size: 440 x 450 x 56 mm (W x D x H) Tray weight: 7.5 kg Bridge size: 200 x 255 x 62 mm (W x D x H) 1.3 kg Bridge weight: Operating Environment Power Supply Specs Temperature: 20-40...
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Email: support@axionbio.com Phone: 404-477-2557 Office: 1819 Peachtree Road NE Suite 350. Atlanta, GA 30309 axionbio.com Imagine Explore Discover...
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