Model 210 Micro-Osmometer Specifications 5 to 80% relative humidity; Electrical: Room Humidity: Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (non-condensing) Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Less than 1 digit per month plus 1 digit Drift: for every 9°F (5°C) ambient temperature Fuses (2): 250V time delay (Type T): 1.25-Amp...
General Description and Purpose Service Assistance Fiske Osmometers are devices for the meas- To contact Fiske Associates Product Service: urement of the osmotic concentration of aque- ous solutions with freezing points between 0 • Call (800) 225-1002 (toll-free within the and -6°C.
• Route power cords so that they will not be This symbol indicates the presence walked on, tripped on, or pinched by items of alternating current (AC). placed upon or against them. Pay particu- ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
Advanced Instruments could void the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device user’s authority to operate the equipment. complying with EU Directive 98/79/EC. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Declaration of Conformance cer- tificate shipped with the product (if required) for the latest update. · EN 61010-1 (1993), "Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use - General Requirements"; Including Amendment Two (1995). ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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G. Serial Cable (210153) H. Power Entry Assembly (210140) I. DC Power Harness (210150) J. Drive Harness (210152) K. Power Supply (210950) L. Instrument Foot (3D2123) M. Cooling Fan Assembly (330330) N. Sample Handling Assembly (210310) ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
The software changes the button description on the second line of 210 Board Set Description - Part No. the display. 210620 This board set is made up of the following: PCB115, PCB120, and software.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads, as they may mar the surface. Do not allow liquid to enter the cooling chamber or other portions of the instrument. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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8. Return the cleaned solenoid plunger to the solenoid body, secure the retainer, and remove the chamber cleaner. 9. Replace the Sample Handling Assembly and reassemble the unit by reversing steps 2-3. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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10. Recalibrate the instrument. If you have difficulty with this procedure, or if the instrument does not function properly, please obtain Hot-Line service by calling 800-225-1002 (toll-free within the USA and Canada) or (+US) 781-320-5656 (elsewhere). ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
Fiske Associates Product Service Department. See Service Assistance (Section 1 - Introduction) for the appropriate 3. Solenoid Test phone number to call.
Additional scans may be per- formed until the test is cancelled. Please note that the barcode scanner may also beep, if its beeper is not disabled. Exit Returns the user to the "Osmometer Ready" prompt. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
If the problem persists, contact our product 5. "Parameter RAM Switch the instrument off, then on. service department for assistance. Failed" or "New Software Version" 6. "Recalibration Needed" Calibrate the instrument. Recalibrate. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Check the sample probe by running the message. A/D tests. If the problem persists, contact our product Check the probe by using an ohmmeter. service department for assistance. Probe should be approx. 2000 ohms at room temperature. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Turn the instrument power off and on. If the problem persists, contact our product service department for assistance. 16. Date and time are not - - - Contact our product service department for maintained when assistance. instrument is powered ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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(C) that secures the block probe 2. Disconnect the block probe (A) from the master circuit board. cable to the heatsink. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P110340 Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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5. Notice the length of probe cable as you remove it from the block. Cut any tie wraps used to create the service loop, and then remove the block probe cable from the Cooling Assembly. 6. Insert the tip of the syringe (filled with thermal grease) all the way into the block probe hole (D).
2. Disconnect the sample probe cable (A) harness. and the block probe cable (B) from the PC Board set. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0335R Rev1 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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8. Remove the four 6-32 screws (I) that mount the Cooling Assembly to the 210 heat sink brackets. Remove the old Cooling Assembly from the instrument and mount the new one to the heatsink...
5. Replace the Sample Handling Assembly and reassemble the unit by reversing steps 1-3. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0330R Rev1 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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3. Replace the Display Cable and reassemble the unit by reversing steps 1-2. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0151R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
4. Remove the hardware from the ground the rear cover and remove the instrument tab stud (K). cover. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0511R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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5. Pull the Keypad off the front of the unit. 6. Carefully pull the Keypad grounding tab and ribbon cable through the case slots from the front of the unit (L). 7. Install the replacement Keypad and re- assemble the unit by reversing steps 1-6. Note: Before pressing the Keypad firmly into place, check alignment of the...
(B). 4. Replace the Display Module and reassem- ble the unit by reversing steps 1-3. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0800R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
Carefully pry open the fuse holder door (A) and remove the fuse holder from the power entry module. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P70013R Rev1 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
Intel-based 3D3 Osmometers Intel-based 4D3 Cryoscopes 3. Attach the static grounding strap accord- Fiske Associates ing to the instructions on its packaging. 210 Osmometers Intel-based MK-3 Osmometers 4. Locate the processor Printed Circuit Intel-based MK-2 Cryoscopes Board (PCB120, PCB125, or PCB620)
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7. Remove the replacement powercap from 11. Turn off the power and wait ten minutes. the anti-static bag and install it on the Turn the instrument back on and verify component base, as described in figure 2. that the correct time has been maintained. 8.
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GROUNDING (EARTHING) STRAP TO MINIMIZE YOUR cover. STATIC DISCHARGE. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0620R Rev2 orders@fiskeassociates.com. For international customers, (2105 Service Manual) please contact your authorized Fiske Associates distributor.
2. Beginning at the top and moving clock- wise, disconnect the following cables from the board set: A. Keypad Interface cable B. Display cable C. Sample Probe cable D. Block Probe cable E. Printer cable F. Serial cable G. DC Power Harness H.
5. Remove and replace the old Power Entry Assembly with the new one and reassem- ble the unit by reversing steps 1-4. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0140R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
6. Remove and replace the old Power Supply with the new one and reassemble the unit by reversing steps 1-5. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P0950R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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(needle-nose pliers allowing the probe to move from side to may facilitate this step). side. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P242700 Rev2 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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6. Plug the sample probe cable connector 11. Raise the sample probe head and replace (C) firmly into the two pins at the top rear the probe cover and its mounting screw. of the sample probe housing. Replace the nylon washer at the rear probe mounting 12.
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(B). very fragile. Extra care must be taken to prevent breakage when out of the instrument. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P242700 Rev2 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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5. Clean the top surface of the probe mount. 10. Raise the sample probe head and replace Replace the spacer (E). Being careful to the probe cover and its mounting screw avoid damage to its thermistor tip, begin (A). Make sure that the wire from the to insert the tip through the hole in the sample probe cable is captured within the probe mount.
2. Disconnect the sample probe (A) from the application board. Handling Assembly that secure the sample probe cable to the assembly. For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: 21P240725R Rev0 orders@fiskeassociates.com.
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5. Remove the Dress screw (D) that secures the probe cover to the probe mount and remove the probe cover. CAUTION: The sample probe tip is very fragile. Extra care must be taken to prevent breakage when out of the instrument.
6. Printer User Manual Model 210550 Only See manuals supplied with other printer models...
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7.6 lines per inch...character mode 9.1 lines per inch...graphic mode Operating Temp: 5°C to 40°C 41°F to 104°F For additional information, please contact the Fiske Customer Service Center (U.S. 1-800-225-1002, outside 210P550 Rev0 North America +US 1-781-320-5656), or by e-mail at: (210550) orders@fiskeassociates.com.
Installation 5. Slide the paper through the slot between the paper compartment and the printer compartment. You can slide the paper in Please follow the precautions listed below about one-quarter inch before it stops. when setting up your printer. They are designed to help you keep your printer work- ing at its best.
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2. Push down on the embossed grooves on one or both sides of the printer cover until the printer cover tilts. 9. Push the back of the printer cover down and into place. 3. Lift off the printer cover. Push down on the right side of the ribbon cartridge where it is marked “PUSH”, and remove the cartridge.
Printer Test and Setup Setup Menu Follow these steps to access the Setup Menu: The printer can be tested and setup using the steps described in this section. However, 1. Unplug the printer at the outlet or at the please note that the printer has been setup to back of the printer.
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CONFIGURE... Magnification refers to the size of printed The first menu item reads type from your printer. Choices are: CONFIGURE... [NEXT/OK] NONE [NEXT/OK] is a visual reminder that pressing Double Wide the left side of the rocker switch will go to the Double High next menu item, and that pressing the right Double Wide/High...
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YES - Voltage will be in a low state until the unit is busy, then voltage level goes *** SETUP MENU *** CONFIGURE... [NEXT/OK] high. CUSTOM... [NEXT/OK] ****** CUSTOM MENU ****** PRINT CUSTOM SETUP [NEXT/OK] Online/Offline AUTO SEQ=YES [NEXT/OK] ZERO=0 [NEXT/OK] YES - Enables the rocker switch to turn the POUND SIGN=#...
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To reset the sequence number, press OK (right side). The sequence number will be reset to zero and the printer will print Ready..., show- ing it is no longer in the Setup Menu and that the printer is ready to print. To skip resetting the sequence number to zero, press NEXT (left side).
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. PCB100 Back Panel I/O Board Assembly Drawing REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH (For Serial Suffix None, A, or B) SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. PCB100 Back Panel IO Board Schematic REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF (For Serial Suffix None, A, or B) FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. PCB140 Back Panel I/O Board Assembly Drawing REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH (For Serial Suffix C and Later) SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. PCB140 Back Panel IO Board Schematic REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF (For Serial Suffix C or Later) FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PCB115 Application Board Assembly Drawing IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PCB115 Application Board Schematic, Rev. 0 IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND PCB115 Application Board Schematic, Rev. 2 IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY PCB120 CPU 80C186 Assembly Drawing OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY PCB120 CPU 80C186 Assembly Schematic, Rev. 0 OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY PCB120 CPU 80C186 Assembly Schematic, Rev.1 OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF FISKE ASSOCIATES.
THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. 210000 210 System Interconnect, Rev. 0 REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF (For Serial Suffix None, A, and B) FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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THIS DESIGN, DRAWING, AND PRINTS ARE THE PROPERTY OF FISKE ASSOCIATES. 210000 210 System Interconnect, Rev. 2 REPRODUCTION OF ANY KIND IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT WITH SPECIFIC PERMISSION OF (For Serial Suffix C and Later) FISKE ASSOCIATES.
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Date/Time: The date and time the event was recorded. BAR CODE SCANS CODE: 2 The code, data, and error numbers presented DESCRIPTION DATA in the Event Record can be decoded, using NOTE: No subcategories. the following tables. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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SOLENOID TEST NOTE: The shared “CODE:3” is a bug, DISPLAY/PRINTER TEST recorded as #123 on 11/6/2006. Care should be taken when decoding any serial KEYPAD/BEEPER TEST port logs after a code-3 data-6 sequence. BAR CODE TEST ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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NOTE: Data is the final result of a success- Baudrate Error ful test. Key Input Timeout Lift Sample Probe CALIB ROUTINE CODE: 10 A/D Init Failure DESCRIPTION DATA A/D High Filter Error NOTE: No subcategories. ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Test Calibrator Start Content Stop Control Record Review Negative Control Setup Positive Control Calibration Flammable Cancel; Delete Fragile Functional Arrow Irritant Printer Keep Dry Enter Date Manufactured RS232 Sterile Bar Code Non-Sterile Attention Serial Number ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Low Fluid Level For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Keep Hands Clear European Conformity Latex-Free Temperature Limit Diluent See Instructions for See Instructions Temperature Guidelines Lot Number Potential Puncture Hazard Electronic Equipment - Manufacturer Dispose of Properly ® Fiske Micro-Osmometer Service Manual...
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Appendix C Product Disposal and Recycling...
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Service Log To call for Service: (781) 320-5656 or (800) 225-1002 (781) 320-0811 Serial Number Model Number Symptoms Repairs, Replacements or Problems or Changes Serviced by...
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Symptoms Repairs, Replacements or Problems or Changes Serviced by...
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