Summary of Contents for Thermo Electron LOR772
- Page 1 Thermo Electron Corporation Hospital for Sick Children CatX Workstation LOR772 System User Guide...
- Page 2 Copyright © October 2006, Thermo CRS, Ltd. POLARA, ActiveRobot, RAPL-3, RAPL-II, and RAPL are trademarks of Thermo CRS, Ltd. and may be used to describe only Thermo CRS products. All brand names and product names used in this guide are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders.
- Page 3 This guide is for operators of the Hospital for Sick Children CatX Workstation. This guide assumes the reader has been trained on the safe operation of the system by Thermo Electron Corporation Laboratory Automation and Integration. This guide is not intended as a self-teaching tool.
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Page 4: For More Information
POLARA 2.3 user guides. Training We offer courses at our facility in Burlington, Ontario Canada, or on-site at your facility. For more information, contact the Thermo Electron Customer Support Group. Contacts You can contact Thermo LAI personnel in any of the following ways. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Bringing the System Online ............ 3-3 Taking the System Offline ............3-5 Selecting the Computer to Operate ......... 3-6 Starting a Run................. 3-7 Chapter 4 Maintaining the System..............4-1 Lockout/Tagout Procedures ............ 4-2 Monthly Maintenance............. 4-3 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... - Page 6 Contents Chapter 5 Troubleshooting................5-1 Recovering from a Mover Collision......... 5-2 Getting Help................5-3 Preparing to Contact Thermo Electron ........ 5-3 Gathering Problem Data ............5-4 Capturing System Error Messages ........5-5 Capturing Text ..............5-5 Capturing Graphics............5-6 Contacting Thermo Electron Customer Support ....5-7 Index ....................I-1...
- Page 7 Figures Hospital for Sick Children CatX Workstation layout ....1-2 The Master Control Panel (MCP) .........1-11 MCP controls ................1-11 POLARA provides a graphical user interface ......1-13 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide...
- Page 9 Tables Instrument usage by configuration ............1-4 Controller input power ratings ..............1-8 CatX environmental requirements ............1-10 Computer and Belkin Port Number mapping .......... 3-6 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide...
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Page 11: Introducing The System
It includes the following topics: • “System Instruments and Peripherals” page 1-2 • “System Components” page 1-6 • “Master Control Panel” page 1-11 • “POLARA System Software” page 1-13 • “CRS DataHandler Software” page 1-14 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 12: System Instruments And Peripherals
One MicroScan MS-3 Bar Code reader • One PerkinElmer Evolution P3 liquid handler • One PerkinElmer Envision reader • One PerkinElmer Multiprobe pipettor (note: this instrument is not integrated into the POLARA workspace) LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... - Page 13 For details on the components of the system, see “System Components” page 1-6. For details on the operation of the instruments, refer to the user guides supplied with the instrument. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide...
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Page 14: Workstation Configurations
POLARA methods do not access the 4 nests closest to the PlateStak diving board. 3. Ensure the Evolution P3 pipe server is running on the Evolution computer. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... - Page 15 PE Evolution and PlateStak. 2. Change the PlateStak serial port switch so that WinPREP can communicate with the PlateStak. 3. Continue using the WinPREP configuration on the WinPREP computer according to PerkinElmer requirements. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide...
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Page 16: System Components
The Master Control Panel provides the system operator with an E-Stop button with which to cut power to the moving components in an emergency, and system and motor power status and reset buttons. Your AR system may also include the following components: LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... - Page 17 Guarding, consisting of plexiglass barriers that block access to moving parts of the transport. For details about Dimension4 components, see the following topics: • “Power Input Requirements” page 1-8 • “Fuse and Circuit Breaker Requirements” page 1-9 • “Environmental Conditions” page 1-10 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide...
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Page 18: Power Input Requirements
Line frequency 50-60 Hz WARNINGThe controller must be grounded! The AC cord supplied with the controller provides the proper grounding terminal. Do not cut off the third terminal from the AC cord set. ▲ LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 19: Fuse And Circuit Breaker Requirements
Introducing the System System Components Fuse and Circuit Breaker Refer to the C500C Controller User Guide or the CataLyst Express User Guide for fuse and circuit breaker requirements of AR controllers. Requirements Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 20: Environmental Conditions
A minimum of 11.5 cm (4.5 in.) clearance between the grills at the rear of the controller and your enclosure Atmosphere Clean, low dust; dry office/lab environment Installation location for INDOOR use only 1-10 LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 21: Master Control Panel
The MCP consists of a small metal box connected to the . Figure 1-2. The Master Control Panel (MCP) E-Stop button Arm status indicators Brake release Figure 1-3. MCP controls The MCP provides the following system power functions: Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide 1-11... - Page 22 (but not necessarily to the instruments) To understand the Arm status indicators and Brake release button, refer to the “Using the E-Stop Control” section in your CataLyst Express User Guide. 1-12 LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation...
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Page 23: Polara System Software
Figure 1-4. POLARA provides a graphical user interface to operate the system. For details about using POLARA, read the POLARA user guide or choose Contents in the POLARA Help menu to display POLARA’s online help. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide 1-13... -
Page 24: Crs Datahandler Software
Windows application called DataHandler that reads the data log. Before a run in POLARA, go to the Site Parameters and ensure the correct validation and results directories are entered. See “Starting a Run” page 3-7. 1-14 LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 25: Safe Use Of The System
CAUTION This manual describes the safe use of Thermo Electron components of the Hospital for Sick Children CatX Workstation system. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for all other Instruments and devices in your system. -
Page 26: Built-In Safety Features
The Hospital for Sick Children CatX Workstation system also includes the following safety features: • Automatic telephone and e-mail paging notifies system personnel of error conditions that occur during a run. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 27: Ensuring Safe Use Of The System
• If the biological or chemical process that you are investigating involves hazardous materials, ensure that operators are aware of the dangers and take appropriate measures to minimize risks. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... - Page 28 “Out of Service” to prevent accidental use. • Following any change in lab system hardware, thoroughly test the changes and perform a sample run before making the system available for use. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation...
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Page 29: Operating The System Safely
• Keep loose clothing and long hair away from moving parts. • Remove jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces, before operating the system. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 30: Understanding Warnings And Error Messages
Depending on the type of error, a message box may appear on the screen. • An error message appears in the Messages tab of the Monitor window and the Monitor error status indicator turns red. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 31: Triggering An E-Stop
3. Twist the E-Stop button to reset it. 4. Press the ARM POWER button on the front panel of the CataLyst Express. The ARM POWER indicators on the front panel and the E-Stop control light. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... - Page 32 Safe Use of the System Triggering an E-Stop 5. At the system computer, click Retry (or any other option that will allow you to proceed). The run continues. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation...
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Page 33: Adding E-Stops To The System
Safe Use of the System Adding E-Stops to the System Adding E-Stops to the To improve safety within your workcell, you can connect additional System E-Stops. Refer to your CataLyst Express User Guide chapter “CataLyst Express Ports”. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 35: Using The System
• “System Requirements” page 3-2 • “Bringing the System Online” page 3-3 • “Taking the System Offline” page 3-5 • “Selecting the Computer to Operate” page 3-6 • “Starting a Run” page 3-7 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 36: System Requirements
“Setting Up and Performing a Run” chapter of your POLARA User Guide. User Capabilities Before operating this system, you must be trained in its safe use by Thermo Electron. For details on training offered by Thermo Electron, see “Training” page 2 in the Preface. -
Page 37: Bringing The System Online
CAUTION If any mover power beacon remains lit when the E-Stop button has been pressed, do not finish bringing the system online! Inform all system users that the system is unavailable and contact Thermo Electron Customer Support immediately, as described in “Contacting Thermo Electron... - Page 38 CAUTION If any mover power beacon remains OFF when MOTOR POWER ON button is green, do not operate the system! Inform all system users that the system is unavailable and contact Thermo Electron Customer Support immediately, as described in “Contacting Thermo Electron Customer Support”...
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Page 39: Taking The System Offline
▲ 7. Turn off the system air supply by turning the air regulator valve counter-clockwise to the “OFF” position. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 40: Selecting The Computer To Operate
The computers are connected to Belkin Port Numbers as shown in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Computer and Belkin Port Number mapping Computer Belkin Port Number POLARA Envision Evolution not connected to Belkin switch LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 41: Starting A Run
To setup data validation 1. On the system monitor, use the Belkin switch to select the POLARA computer. 2. Start POLARA and in the View menu, choose Options. . . to display the Options dialog box. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... - Page 42 5. Select Delect original Envision file to delete Envision data files between POLARA runs. The files are delected only after they are copied to the output directories specified above. 6. Choose OK. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation...
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Page 43: Maintaining The System
The system requires little daily maintenance other than inspection and cleaning. For system maintenance, see the CataLyst Express User Guide chapter called “Maintenance Procedures”. For additional details, see the following topics: • “Lockout/Tagout Procedures” page 4-2 • “Monthly Maintenance” page 4-3 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 44: Lockout/Tagout Procedures
▲ For air lockout/tagout, turn off the air supply by rotating the air regulator valve. This also relieves the pressure in the system. Apply a lockout/tagout boot. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 45: Monthly Maintenance
To test the E-Stop chain 1. Take the system off-line, as described in “Taking the System Offline” page 3-5. 2. Bring the system online, as described in “Bringing the System Online” page 3-3. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
For troubleshooting procedures, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in your CataLyst Express User Guide. For capturing problem data and error messages prior to getting help, see: • “Recovering from a Mover Collision” page 5-2 • “Getting Help” page 5-3 Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 48: Recovering From A Mover Collision
4. If a container is out of position from its nest, and if it is still eligible to be processed in the run, replace or reposition the container in the nest. 5. Click Resume in the POLARA message window to resume the run. LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 49: Getting Help
“Contacting Thermo Electron Customer Support” page 5-7 Preparing to Contact You can get your system back up and running more quickly if you can collect crucial information before contacting Thermo Electron Customer Thermo Electron Support. To prepare to contact Thermo 1. -
Page 50: Gathering Problem Data
Getting Help Gathering Problem Data By providing detailed information about the circumstances of the problem, you can help the Thermo Electron Customer Support Group to identify the cause more quickly, leading to a faster resolution. To gather problem data 1. Make a screen capture of any error messages that appear during system startup and shutdown. -
Page 51: Capturing System Error Messages
When you have selected the text that you want, press Enter. 3. Open Notepad (or another text editor). In the Edit menu, choose Paste to paste the text from the CROSnt window. 4. Save the text file. Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide... -
Page 52: Capturing Graphics
Tip To minimize file size, save it as a JPEG (.jpg) or use a compression package like WinZip or Stuffit to zip screen captured images. The latter reduces the file size by about 90%, making it much easier to e-mail. ▲ LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation... -
Page 53: Contacting Thermo Electron Customer Support
Troubleshooting Getting Help Contacting Thermo The Thermo Electron Customer Support Group can be reached by telephone, fax, or e-mail from 8 am to 5 pm, EST. Electron Customer Support To telephone 1-905-332-2000 (voice) 1-800-365-7587 (voice: toll free in Canada and United States) -
Page 55: Index
EMERGENCY STOP. See E-Stop environment conditions 1-10 POLARA 1-3, 1-6, 1-13, 2-2, 2-6, 2-7, 3-1, 3-7, error messages 2-2, POLARA computer capturing POLARA system configuration Port Numbers power 1-11 mover Thermo Electron Corporation LOR772 System User Guide I-1... - Page 56 Thermo Electron system computer system LAN hub system layout system offline telephone notification uninterruptible power supply 1-7, UPS. See uninterruptible power supply warnings and error messages WinPREP system configuration workstation configurations LOR772 System User Guide Thermo Electron Corporation...
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