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Grant CRF-1 Series Operating Manual (60 pages)

Controlled Rate Freezer

Brand: Grant | Category: Freezer | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
Appendix 1
4
Introduction
6
Product Description
6
Product Accessories
6
How to Use this Operating Manual
6
Safety Information
7
CRF-1 Series Controlled Rate Freezer
7
Cryopen Nucleating Tool
7
Technical Specification
8
Operating Conditions
8
Electrical Details
8
Models Available
8
Performance
8
Installation
9
Unpacking
9
Freezer Position
9
Electrical Connection
9
Figure 1: Rear Panel of Freezer Unit
9
PC Setup
10
Switching the Freezer on
10
Figure 2: Front Panel of Freezer Unit (Keypad and Power Switch)
10
Grant CRF Software
11
Installation and Set up
11
Figure 3: Software: Installation
11
Figure 4: Software: .NET Framework Installation
12
Figure 5: Software: .NET Framework Installation User Account Control
12
Figure 6: Software: Install Wizard
12
Figure 7: Software: Grant CRF Software Installation User Account Control
13
Figure 8: Software: FTDI CDM Drivers Extraction
13
Figure 9: Software: FTDI CDM Drivers Installation
13
Logging in
14
Figure 10: Software: Install Wizard Completed
14
Figure 11: Desktop Shortcut Icon
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Figure 12: Software: Log in
14
CRF-1 Connection & Synchronisation
15
Software Overview
15
Figure 13: Software: Connected
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Figure 14: User Software Overview
15
Establishing Communications with the Freezer Unit
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Figure 15: Software: Connect
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Figure 16: Software: Status Bar
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Running a Profile
18
Selecting the Profile & Details
18
Figure 17: Software: Choosing Profile
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Running the Profile
19
Creating Reports
19
Generating a Run Report
19
Running a TSV Log File Conversion
20
Figure 18: Software: Generating PDF Reports
20
Figure 19: Software: Generating TSV Report
20
Generating an Event Log Report
21
Editing and Creating Profiles
21
Editing an Existing Profile
22
Figure 20: Software: Profile Editor
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Figure 21: Software: Profile Editor - Adding Segment
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Setting the Parameters of a Profile
23
Figure 22: Software: Profile Editor - Clearing Profile
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Figure 23: Software: Profile Editor - Segment Type
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Figure 24: Software: Profile Editor - Segment Duration
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Figure 25: Software: Profile Editor - Profile Output Editor
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Saving & Loading Profiles
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Figure 26: Software: Profile Editor - Audible Alarm
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Creating & Restoring Backups
27
Figure 27: Software: Saving Profiles
27
Figure 28: Software: Creating Backup
28
Designing and Configuring Reports
29
User Defined Report Header
29
Figure 29: Software: Restoring Backup
29
Figure 30: Software: User Defined Report Header
30
Figure 31: Software: User Defined Report
30
Report Template Storage Location
31
Configuring the Software
31
Log File Configuration Options
31
Figure 32: Software: Log File Configuration Options
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Figure 33: Software: User Defined Conditions
32
Report Configuration Options
33
Profile Configuration Options
33
Event Log Configuration Options
33
Format Configuration Options
33
Figure 34: Software: User Text
33
Communication Configuration Options
34
Users
34
Creating New Users
34
Figure 35: Software: User Details
34
Editing Existing Users
35
Deleting Existing Users
35
Operating Procedure for the CRF-1 Freezer
36
Pre-Operation Checks
36
Nucleating Tool Preparation
36
Sample Preparation
36
Figure 36: 0.5Ml CBS Straws Positioned on Sample Plate
36
Figure 37: 0.25Ml IMV Straws Positioned on Sample Plate
37
Figure 38: Cryovials Positioned on Sample Plate
37
Figure 39: SBS Microplate Positioned on Sample Plate
38
Starting the Freezing Cycle
39
Sample Nucleation
39
Figure 40: Software: Monitor Panel. Ready to Start
39
Figure 41: Monitor Panel. Time to Nucleation
40
Figure 42: Monitor Panel. Nucleate
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Figure 43: Nucleation of CBS Straws (CRF-1 H00)
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Figure 44: Nucleation of IMV Straws (CRF-1 H01)
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Figure 45: Nucleation of Cryovials (CRF-1 H02)
41
End of Freezing Profile
42
Stopping the Cycle and Generating a Report
42
Figure 46: Monitor Panel. End of Cycle
42
Starting a New Cycle
43
Freezing Profiles
44
Embryo Cryopreservation
44
Figure 47: Pre-Programmed Embryo Freezing Cycle
44
Oocyte Cryopreservation
45
Blastocyst Cryopreservation
45
Figure 48: Pre-Programmed Oocyte Freezing Cycle
45
Figure 49: Pre-Programmed Blastocyst Freezing Cycle
45
Embryonic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
46
Spermatozoa Cryopreservation - Linear Cooling
46
Figure 50: Pre-Programmed Embryonic Stem Cell Freezing Cycle
46
Figure 51: Pre-Programmed Sperm - Linear Freezing Cycle
46
Oocyte - Non-Linear Cooling Cryopreservation
47
Figure 52: Pre-Programmed Oocyte - Non-Linear Freezing Cycle
47
Cryovial Cryopreservation
48
Test and Calibration Profiles
48
Figure 53: Pre-Programmed Cryovial Freezing Cycle
48
Scientific References
49
Maintenance and Service
50
Cleaning
50
Replacement Parts
50
Service & Calibration
50
Warranty
51
Product Compliance
51
Disposal & WEEE
51
Rohs Directive
51
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
51
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting
52
A1.1 Loud Mechanical Clicking or Tapping Noise or Unit Fails to Follow Cooling Ramp
52
A1.2 no Power to Unit
52
A1.3 the Software Suite will Not Communicate with the Freezer Unit
52
A1.4 Straws Stuck to Sample Plate
52
Appendix 2 Cryopen Nucleating Tool Operation
53
Appendix 3 Comms Set-Up When Using the USB to Serial Converter
54
Figure 54: Allocated Com Port for USB-To-Serial Converter
54
Figure 55: Configuring the Com Port on the User Software
55
Unpacking Instructions
56
Appendix 5 Packing Instructions
57
Appendix 6 Transit Bolt
58

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