Thermo Fisher Scientific ALPS5000 Automated Plate Sealer Manual de utilizare

Marca: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Model: ALPS5000 Automated Plate Sealer

Tip: Manual de utilizare

ALPS5000 Automated Plate Sealer

User Manual

MNLALPS5000 • Revision A • October 2020

IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in

damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.

CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.

Material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are

subject to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with

respect to this manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising

from or related to the use of this manual.

Contents

Safety Considerations .................................................. 1

Introduction ................................................................. 2

Unpacking ALPS5000 System ................................. 2

Repositioning the Transit Plate Prior to First Use ...... 2

Installing the Magnetic Foil Guide ............................. 3

Packing List ............................................................. 4

Principle of Operation................................................... 5

Installation.................................................................... 6

Intended Use............................................................ 6

Operating Environment ................................................ 7

Connecting the Voltage Supply ................................ 7

Foil/Film Loading and Unloading .................................. 8

Standard Foils.......................................................... 8

Loading the ALPS5000 with Heat Sealing Film......... 8

Adjusting the Foil Position ........................................ 9

Operation Procedure and Optimization ........................ 10

Temperature and Time Settings ............................... 10

Commands, Indicators and Warnings....................... 10

Setting the Sealing Operation................................... 10

ALPS5000 User Interface............................................. 11

Initial Set Up............................................................. 11

Main Screen............................................................. 11

Settings.................................................................... 13

Loading/Unloading a Foil.......................................... 14

Programs ................................................................. 15

Service..................................................................... 17

ALPS5000 Host Communication Protocol ................... 18

Specifications of ALPS5000......................................... 21

Maintenance ................................................................ 22

Cleaning the Heater Block........................................ 22

Troubleshooting........................................................... 23

Preparing ALPS5000 for Shipment........................... 23

Regulatory Information ................................................. 26

Product Safety ......................................................... 26

EMI/EMC ................................................................. 26

China RoHS Declaration........................................... 27

CE Declaration ......................................................... 28

ALPS5000 Drawing ..................................................... 32

Warranty...................................................................... 33

WEEE Compliance ...................................................... 34

Contact Information .................................................... 37

ALPS5000 Safety Considerations | 1

Safety Considerations

It is important that ALPS5000 is installed and operated in

compliance with all applicable Heath and Safety

requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you

identify and comply to all relevant Health and Safety

regulations. Failure to do so may result in damage to the

equipment and could cause personal injury. Read this guide

carefully before handling or operating this equipment.

Under no circumstances will the supplier of this equipment be

liable for any incidental, consequential or any special

damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to

lost profits arising from, or in anyway connected with the use

of this equipment or this Instruction manual. If the equipment

is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Warning Symbols Used In Accordance With IEC 417:

MAINS SWITCH SYMBOLS

I = ON

0 = OFF

Below are important safety precautions that apply to this

product:

Note: The ALPS5000 is supplied for direct connection to a

nominal 115 VAC or 240 VAC mains supply. The equipment

can be used at a minimum of 108V to account for variation in

supply when connected to nominal 115VAC, and a maximum

of 250V when connected to nominal 240VAC.

It is not recommended to use solvents to clean the unit.

Certain components become hot during the correct operation

of this equipment. These components are marked and care

should be taken to avoid personal injury. The electrical supply

must be disconnected, prior to the removal of any safety

guards. Thermo Fisher Scientific accepts no responsibility for

the misuse of this equipment.

This symbol used alone indicates important

operating instructions which reduce the risk of

injury or poor performance of the unit.

CAUTION: This symbol, in the context of a

CAUTION, indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which if not avoided could result in

minor to moderate injury or damage to the

equipment.

WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially

hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could

result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: This symbol indicates situations

where dangerous voltages exist and potential for

electrical shock is present.

CAUTION: Protective Conductor Terminal

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE/HOT AREA, This

Instrument is fitted with an internal heater with a

Maximum temperature of 199°C when in use.

This symbol indicates a need to use gloves during

the indicated procedures. If performing

decontamination procedures, use chemically

resistant gloves. Use insulated gloves for handling

samples and when using liquid nitrogen.

CAUTION: Keep hands clear during priming

process to avoid risk of finger entanglement and

entrapment.

Before installing, using or maintaining this

product, please be sure to read this manual and

product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow

these instructions may cause this product to

malfunction, which could result in injury or

damage.

WARNING: Do not operate this instrument in an

atmosphere containing explosive gases.

WARNING: Only approved supplied mains cord

set must be used with this instrument.

WARNING: If it is required to use an extension

lead, the lead MUST be earthed.

CAUTION: Safety guards must be used at all

times of operation of the unit. At no time should

the sealing film be in place whilst the unit is being

transported.The ALPS5000 is designed to be

operated with a maximum sealing temperature of

199°C. This unit should be switched on 10

minutes prior to use to reach the set temperature.

This unit should only be used in a suitable

ventilated area.

2 | Introduction ALPS5000

Introduction

The ALPS5000 System has been designed for robotic

integration, or stand alone sealing, offering a fast effective

solution for the heat-sealing of micro well plates for

experimentation, storage or transportation.

Heat sealing is now widely considered to be the most

effective way of sealing plates for assays, thermal cyclers,

storage and shipping. The extensive range of sealing

materials now available for our new instrument, gives a

permanent or peel-able high integrity seal for all plate material

types.

The range includes ultra clear materials for colorimetric or

fluorimetric assays, along with solvent resistant seals with

exceptional low temperature (-80° C) storage characteristics

and a breathable gas permeable seal.

The new ALPS5000 has a compact footprint saving bench

space. It features a serial port allowing RS232 and external

foot switch operation for robotic control and a touch screen

for manual operation.

Both seal time and temperature are fully adjustable. The unit

has built-in sensors to monitor and provide error output

warning signals. The unit produces no waste material and

seals plates of different heights.

ALPS5000 is designed to be integrated into robotic platforms

from all leading automation companies.

Unpacking ALPS5000

System

When unpacking your ALPS5000 unit, visually inspect the unit

for any damage which may have occurred during shipping.

Do not use the unit if there is any damage. Check that all

components are present. See packing list.

The unit is supplied in a re-usable crate and a transit bracket

that must be retained in case the unit requires servicing. To

reposition the transit bracket prior to first use, follow the steps

given in the manual. The ALPS5000 is a fragile instrument and

requires proper packaging for shipping. Inadequate

packaging can lead to damage.

Use appropriate PPE and necessary tools available in the

facility to remove the unit from the crate properly.

Once the ALPS5000 is on a bench, open the door using a flat

screw driver. Cut and remove the zip tie used to secure the

foil feed mechanism.

Thermo Fisher Scientific accepts no responsibility for any

damage incurred during return shipping unless the unit is

packed in the same packaging as it was delivered. This

equipment must be lifted using the appropriate lifting and

carrying equipment available in the facility.

Repositioning the Transit

Plate Prior to First Use

The ALPS5000 comes shipped with a transit plate installed

internally to protect the instrument from damage during

shipping. The transit plate is used to secure the internal foil

guide with a cable tie as well as to prevent the plate shuttle

from moving.

The transit plate must be retained should the instrument need

to be shipped in the future. The transit plate is easily removed

and repositioned within the ALPS5000 for normal operation

via the provided thumb screws.

Figure 1. Unlock front service panel

Use flat bladed screwdriver or similar object, rotate slot

screw, located on the ALPS5000 door, approximately 90°

CCW. This will unlock and drop down front service panel to

gain access to the main sealing area and front of the machine.

CAUTION: Machine should be switched off and

all power removed from the system.

Turn 90° using a

flat bladed screw

driver

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Figure 2. Remove Transit plate and Cable Tie

Cut the exposed cable tie and remove from the unit. If the

cable tie (or a portion of the cable tie) falls into the unit, cut it

carefully and remove from the unit prior to operation.

The transit plate is secured onto the ALPS5000 with two

thumb screws. Unscrew and remove the screws and use

caution to not drop the transit plate onto or into the

ALPS5000.

Figure 3. Vertically Flipped and Repositioned

Transit Plate

Vertically rotate the transit plate so that the back side of the

plate is facing forward. The caution symbols should be visible

and the cable tie hole should be higher and to the right side of

the ALPS5000.

With the transit plate repositioned, use the lower holes in the

plate to attach the transit plate back to the ALPS5000. Be

sure to finger tighten the thumb screws so that the plate or

screws do not come loose during operation.

Raise the front service panel back in to place and turn the slot

screw approximately 90 degrees clockwise to secure the

panel in place.

Installing the Magnetic Foil

Guide

The Magnetic Foil Guide must be installed onto its platform

and correctly aligned prior to use, and for proper function of

the ALPS5000.

1. To access the Magnetic Foil Guide platform via the side

service panel, use a 2.5 mm Allen key (provided) to

remove the 4 screws as shown.

Figure 4. Removal of service panel

CAUTION: This panel is not interlocked.

Machine should be switched off and all power

removed from the system before gaining access

to side service panel.

Remove 4 screws using

2.5mm Allen keys provided

4 | Introduction ALPS5000

Figure 5. Service panel to access magnetic foil

guide

Figure 6. Aligning magnetic foil guide with

receiving holes on the platform

2. Hold the finger tab on the Magnetic Foil Guide. Ensure

the white reflector is facing up and the long flat edge

faces towards the rear of the ALPS5000. Lower the

Magnetic Foil Guide down onto the platform.

3. Ensure that both location dowels at either end of the

Magnetic Foil Guide must align with the receiving holes

on the platform. The magnet will secure the Foil Guide in

place if positioned correctly.

Figure 7. Fin Alignment

4. Check that the three metal fins on the foil guide align

exactly with the corresponding fins on the platform. If

they are misaligned, lift the foil guide up using the finger

tab and attach again.

Packing List

Note: This packing list includes re-order numbers.

Check that your package contains the following items:

CAUTION: The foil trimming blade is hazardously

sharp. Do not extend any part of your hand

farther than necessary into the ALPS5000 to

place the foil guide onto its platform. HANDLE

THE MAGNET FOIL GUIDE WITH THE FINGER

TAB.

No. Description

Thermo

Fisher Part

Number

Quantity

1ALPS5000 AB-5000 1

2Instruction

manual MNLALPS5000 1

3Plate locators

set of 3 AB5-067 1

4Communication

lead 4 metre AB5-P311 1

Foil Spool w/

Clutch

Assembly

AB5-A020 1

96 Well PCR

Plate Support

Adapter

AB-0563/1000 1

7Excess Foil

Removal Tool AB5-094 1

8mains lead U.K N/A 1

9mains lead U.S N/A 1

10 E.U. mains lead N/A 1

11 5 Amp anti-

surge fuse 5050-10010 2

12 2.5 mm Allen

key 2022-10008 1

13 Mains Lead

China N/A 1

14 Magnetic Foil

Guide AB5-A007 1

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Principle of Operation

The unsealed plate is placed on a shuttle which extends from

the front of the sealer, allowing full access with a robotic arm

or stacking system. The shuttle is drawn into the unit

automatically. The plate sealing operation will vary based on

user settings & set sealing time. The shuttle thereafter returns

the shuttle and the plate to its original start position.

The sealer can operate as a part of an automated system or in

stand alone mode. Each roll of sealing film is sufficient for

approximately five thousand plates. The cutting system cuts

the film to cover the entire plate surface with a variable total

length of 119 mm-128 mm allowing peelable or automation

compatible applications. See Figure 8 below.

The rolls of sealing film are either aluminum or clear laminates

and are able to produce permanent, pierce-able or peel-able

seals with polypropylene, polystyrene, polythene or COC

plates.

To keep the size and weight to a minimum, the unit is fully

electronic and all parameters such as temperature and time

are fully adjustable to ensure a perfect, even seal with different

plates and film formats.

User safety has been carefully considered during the design

process to eliminate risk of contact with hot surfaces or the

internal mechanism during operation.

Figure 8. 384 Well Sealed Plate.

6 | Installation ALPS5000

Installation

The machine should be installed on a sturdy bench to avoid

any vibration during operation. When locating the machine,

there should be enough space allowed for the shuttle to move

out without hitting anything or anybody.

The reduced weight compared to the previous model does

make the ALPS5000 much easier to move into a suitable

position.

Intended Use

ALPS5000 Plate Sealer is intended to be used for the heat-

sealing of microplates during experimentation, storage or

transportation. This device is not intended to be used as a

Medical Device.

CAUTION: Use appropriate lifting and carrying

equipment available in the facility during unit

movement from one place to another place. Also

use any necessary PPE during unit movement.

ALPS5000 Operating Environment | 7

Operating Environment

The ALPS5000 should be operated in an environment with a

temperature range between 15°C and 40°C and a non-

condensing relative humidity range of 10% to 80%. The unit

should be kept at least 4" from the side of walls, neighboring

ALPS5000 units and furniture. The unit should not be placed

adjacent to equipment that radiates heat that could impact

the operating environment as listed in Table 1. The unit should

be kept out of draught and air currents as they will have an

adverse effect on the temperature stability of the sealing

platen. The ALPS5000 will not seal if the temperature is not at

the set temperature. So, if the sealing platen is subjected to

draught, then the time between cycles may be increased.

The mains plug supplied with this unit is fitted with the

following fuse:

Only refit the correct type of fuse.

• Must be IEC 127 approved for use in EEC countries.

• Must be C.S.A. or UL listed or recognized for use in

Canada or the United States of America.

Connecting the Voltage

Supply

The ALPS5000 utilizes a standard IEC inlet which is fused and

switched.

Note: The equipment will work at a minimum of 108 V to

account for variation in supply when connected to

nominal 115 VAC, and a maximum of 250 V when

connected to nominal 240 VAC.

Figure 9. Connecting Voltage Supply

Insert standard IEE lead and connect to voltage supply switch

on the rocker I=0 switch and check all guards are fitted.

The displays mounted on the front of the unit should illuminate

with the Thermo Scientific logo.

Table 1. Operating Environment

Temperature

Range

Operating

Storage

15°C to 40°C

20°C to 40°C

Relative

Humidity

Operating

Storage

10% to 80% Non

condensing

10% to 80% Non-

condensing

Supply Fuses fitted

in Plug

Fuses fitted in rear

inlet

230 V 13 Ampere T5AH 250 V

115 V No Fuses T5AH 250 V

RS 232 Standard IEC inlet for

mains connection

8 | Foil/Film Loading and Unloading ALPS5000

Foil/Film Loading and Unloading

Standard Foils

The different types of foils that can be used include the Easy

Peel, Clear Seal, Easy Pierce, and Easy Pierce Strong Foil

Heat Seals.

Loading the ALPS5000

with Heat Sealing Film

The Electrical supply must be connected and switched on to

allow automated priming of foil once loaded.

1. On power up, once Thermo Fisher splash screen

appears and the unit is ready, press the Start Setup

button to continue. ALPS5000 will initialize and default to

the home screen. The screen may stay blank for 30

seconds to a minute when first powered up.

2. To load the foil, allow one turn of the roll of foil. This

provides slack to feed through the unit.

3. Navigate to the “Foil load” screen. Press to start the

automatic foil engage process.

4. Loop foil under tie bar as shown, and up into the foil feed

slot. Continue to manually feed foil until the automated

foil retention mechanism takes hold and mechanically

pulls the foil into the machine.

5. The ALPS5000 will automatically feed foil into the system

until the internal sensors are reached. It will then continue

to feed on a predetermined length of foil which is suitable

for trimming and easy to reach. Press which has

now replaced the load button. Once the foil has been

trimmed, the shuttle will extend from the unit to allow

access into the machine and permits you to remove

excess cut off length. This will ensure a straight first edge.

CAUTION: We recommend that the unit should

be cool when loading the film to eliminate

possible injury.

CAUTION: Film will automatically feed through

the system and the waste trimmed via the trim

cycle, waste film must be removed with the

tweezers supplied.

Foil feed slot

Foil feed tie bar

ALPS5000 Foil/Film Loading and Unloading | 9

6. Once the excess piece of foil has been removed from the

machine, press Done to proceed as prompted. The unit

will now prime itself ready for the first use.

7. To unload foil at any time, navigate to the Load Foil

Screen and press . Foil will feed out from back of

machine.

Adjusting the Foil Position

Centralizing of the foil on the plate

As supplied, the foil is set to be in the center of the plate.

The position may be varied by 2 mm on either side of the

centerline.

To make this adjustment, remove the foil and foil spool from

the rear of the machine and loosen the stainless steel nut.

This allows you to move the plastic nuts left to right, thus

moving the foil left to right. When a satisfactory position is

found, tighten the stainless steel nut and reload the foil.

Figure 10. Centralizing of the foil

Seal 3-4 plates to let the foil settle in the center of the plate

and check if the foil is centrally aligned. If this needs further

adjustment, remove foil and adjust by loosening the stainless

steel nut from the foil spool and winding the foil spool

centrally.

To remove any miss cuts of foil from inside the ALPS5000:

• Use flat bladed screwdriver or similar object, rotate slot

screw located on ALPS5000 door approximately 90°

CCW. This will unlock and drop down front service panel

to gain access to the main sealing area and front of the

machine.

• Use tweezers provided to remove any miss cuts.

Figure 11. Removal of service panel

To gain further access to the machine via side service panel,

use a 2.5 mm Allen key (provided) and remove the 4 screws

as shown. Remove panel to reveal magnetic foil guide.

Figure 12. Magnetic Foil guide

Remove magnetic foil guide using the finger tab and get rid of

any sliver or miss cuts of foil.

Figure 13. Finger Tab

Replace magnetic foil guide squarely in position on two

location dowels. Replace service panel.

CAUTION: Keep hands clear during priming

process to avoid risk of finger entanglement and

entrapment.

CAUTION: Always use supplied tweezers if it is

required to remove foil.The heater block may be

HOT.

Plastic Nut

Stainless Steel Nut

Fine Pitch Thread

CAUTION: This panel is not interlocked.

Machine should be switched off and all power

removed from the system before gaining

access to side service panel.

Remove 4 screws using

2.5mm Allen key provided

10 | Operation Procedure and Optimization ALPS5000

Operation Procedure and

Optimization

The ALPS5000 system has been designed to reliably seal

plates of different heights and plastics, using a variety of films,

to give a seal with varying properties, these components

require different sealing conditions.

The quality and strength of the seal created between the

sealing films will vary with different conditions. In general,

increasing either the sealing temperature or duration of seal,

gives a stronger, more complete seal. However, over-sealing

on a regular basis is not recommended as applying more heat

can cause damage and distortion to the plate being sealed.

This in turn would reduce the number of times a particular

plate can be re-sealed. Therefore a balance has to be

achieved that gives an acceptable seal with the minimal plate

damage.

Another optimization factor is the sealing surface area of the

plate. A plate with thin raised rims around each tube will have

a reduced surface area compared to a plate with wide raised

rims. This means that less heat is needed to seal the thin rim

plate in comparison to the wide rim.

The pressure that the heater plate exerts during sealing is

adjustable using the Force setting on the home screen.

Alternatively the Distance setting can be used to control the

amount of downward travel the heat sealing plate moves from

the detected top of the plate independent.

Plates that do not have any raised rims are not usually suitable

for heat-sealing.

Temperature and Time

Settings

The following table gives a guide line of typical sealing time

and temperature range for different materials.

Commands, Indicators

and Warnings

The ALPS5000 runs on an application software that is easily

accessible using a touch screen. All commands, indications

and warnings are relayed by the touch sensitive LCD Display

Panel located on the front of the unit.

Setting the Sealing

Operation

With a plate in position on the shuttle, the ‘Start’ segment is

pressed to start the sealing operation. If the sealing plate is

not up to temperature, the display will show that it is ‘Heating’

and the actual temperature compared to the set temperature.

The display flashes ‘Sealing’ during the operation and returns

to the Home screen after sealing the plate and priming foil.

The instrument is now ready for the next operation.

If there are any issues during the sealing operation, such as

no plate present, a warning will be displayed.

Plate

Material

Temperature

Setting Time Setting

Polystyrene 145°C - 165°C 1.0 Seconds -

3.0 Seconds

Polypropylene 150°C - 175°C 1.0 Seconds -

3.0 Seconds

Polyethylene 150°C - 170°C 1.0 Seconds -

3.0 Seconds

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ALPS5000 User Interface

Initial Set Up

Plug in the system to turn the power ON. Once the system is

turned ON, ThermoScientific logo is displayed.

1. Select Start to initiate the setup process of the plate

sealer.

2. The Home screen appears as shown below.

Figure 14. Start Setup

Main Screen

The main screen or home screen displays the setpoint

temperature, time and distance or force of the set program on

the plate sealer (Refer to figure 15).

Figure 15. Main Screen

The various options available on the main screen are:

• The vertical panel on the left is the navigation bar that

provides access to all functions of the unit.

• You can change the temperature, time and distance or

force from the main screen.

• You can start the program you have set for the operation.

The navigation bar on the display has the following options:

•Home

• Settings

• Foil Load/Unload

•Programs

•Service

You can change the setpoint temperature from Home screen

as given below. The minimum setpoint temperature is 35°C

and maximum setpoint temperature is 199°C at 1°C

adjustable temperature interval.

1. Tap on Temperature on the display. The following screen

appears.

Figure 16. Set Temperature

2. Tap or press the up / down arrows to change the setpoint

temperature.

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Note: If you close the window without saving the changes,

you will receive the following screen:

Figure 17. Unsaved Changes

Select Discard Changes if you do not wish to save the

changes. Select Save Changes if you wish to confirm the

changes you made.

3. Press to confirm the changes.

Figure 18. Settings Saved Confirmation

4. Click OK. You will receive a confirmation message that

your settings have been changed.

To change the setpoint time on the Home screen, follow the

steps given below. The minimum time interval is 0.5 seconds

and maximum time interval is 9.9 seconds. The time interval

can be adjustable in 0.1 second intervals.

1. Tap on Time on the display. The following screen

appears.

Figure 19. Set Time

2. Change the setpoint time by tapping or pressing the up /

down arrows.

3. Repeat step 3 and step 4 from the previous procedure to

save the desired setpoint time.

To change the setpoint mode (Distance/Force depending on

the mode the unit is set to) on the Home screen, follow the

steps given below. The minimum sealing distance is

10 μm and maximum sealing distance is 50 μm with

increments of 1 μm.

1. If you wish to set Distance as setpoint mode, tap on

Distance on the display. The following screen appears:

Figure 20 a. Set Distance

2. If you wish to set Force as setpoint mode, tap on Force

on the display. The following screen appears. The

minimum sealing force you can apply is 5 kg and

maximum sealing force is 50 kg with adjustable force of 1

kg increments. This setting may need to be re-entered if

the unit loses power.

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Figure 20 b . Set Force

3. Change the setpoint mode (distance/force) by tapping or

pressing the up / down arrows.

4. Repeat step 3 and step 4 from the previous procedure to

save the desired setpoint mode (distance/force).

Settings

The second tab on the navigation panel is the Settings

icon. The following screen is displayed when you select the

Settings icon. This screen allows you to configure or edit the

type of mode, foil length, and sleep after time interval.

Mode

The mode settings allows you to toggle between Distance or

Force. The distance is measured in Micrometer (μm) and

Force is measured in Kilograms (Kg).

To change the mode settings:

1. Tap on to select Force/Distance from the drop

down.

Figure 21. Mode Settings

2. Click to save your settings.

Figure 22. Save Mode

3. You will receive the following confirmation message that

your settings have been saved. Click OK.

Figure 23. Settings Saved

Foil Length

The foil length allows to set a minimum foil length 119 mm

and a maximum foil length of 128 mm in increments of 1 mm.

To set the desired foil length:

1. Tap on Foil Length from Settings.

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2. Select the length of the foil.

3. Click . You will receive a confirmation message

that your settings have been saved.

4. Click OK. The foil length is configured.

Sleep after

Sleep after is the idle time out that the unit is unattended. This

allows you to set time duration for the unit to go into sleep

mode due to the unproductive time that a unit is not being

used. The minimum sleep after time you can set is for 1 hour

and the maximum time for the unit to be in sleep after mode is

24 hours. To set or change the sleep after time:

1. Tap on to configure the sleep after time.

2. Select the duration that you wish to configure. Select

duration that you wish to configure, a value of 0 will

disable the sleep feature.

3. Click . You will receive a confirmation message

that your settings have been saved.

4. Click OK. The sleep after time is set.

Eco Mode

The Eco mode is a power saver setting that allows the user to

set a time (in hours) for the system to be active. The system

goes into sleep mode after the selected time expires.

The heater will reduce to a set temperature to save electricity.

Select Wake or any navigation button on the left to return to

the home page. This setting may need to be re-entered if the

unit loses power

Figure 24. Eco Mode

Loading/Unloading a Foil

The third tab on the navigation panel is the Foil Load

icon. The following screen will be displayed when you select

the icon.

The loading/unloading allows you to load a new foil or unload

an existing foil.

Loading a Foil

When you want to load a foil, the instrument senses no foil.

To load a foil:

1. Select . The following screen appears describing the

process to load a new foil:

Figure 25. Load New Foil

2. Select . The machine starts automatic foil engage

process.

3. Once the foil is ingested, select to ensure a

straight edge.

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Figure 26. Trim Foil

4. Remove the trimmed section of foil and select .

Dispose the trimmed edge.

Figure 27. Removal and disposal of trimmed edge

When you want to unload a foil, press to eject the

foil. Machine ejects foil and displays load page.

Figure 28. Unload Foil

Programs

The programs tab allows you to view, edit and create the load

parameters of a program.

Viewing a Program

1. Select Programs from the navigation menu and a list of

configured programs are displayed.

2. Select the eye icon for a quick program view of the

program details.

Figure 29. Program Quick View

3. You may load or edit the program as required.

Note: If there are no programs created, click

to create a program.

Create New Program

This enables you to create a new program.

1. Select on the Programs screen.

2. Tap on the Name field to enter the name using the

keypad.

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Figure 30. Enter Name of the Program

3. Enter the temperature and time within the range specified

on the screen. Choose distance or force as mode

depending on your choice. Enter the values within the

range given on the display.

Figure 31. Enter Values

Note: If you enter a value that is not within the range given,

the field in which the incorrect value is entered is highlighted.

Figure 32. Incorrect Value Entered

4. Click Save. The following screen appears.

Figure 33. Settings Saved

Note: If you close the window without saving the changes,

you will receive the following message. If you do not wish to

save the programs, select Discard Changes. Select Save

Changes if you wish to save the program.

Figure 34. Unsaved Changes

5. Click OK. The program is saved.

Editing a Program

The pencil icon allows you to edit an existing program.

1. Select the program you want to edit. The edit program

screen is displayed.

Figure 35. Edit Program

2. Make the required changes and click Save. Click Delete if

you want to delete a program.

Figure 36. Delete Confirm

3. Click OK. The programs screen is displayed.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific ALPS5000 Automated Plate Sealer Manual de utilizare

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