IML SLIDEFEEDER X80 User manual

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SLIDEFEEDER X80
Original operating instructions

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Table of contents
1About this operating instructions ........................................................................... 1
1.1 Explanation of symbols and instructions................................................................................. 1
1.2 Applicable Documents ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Representational conventions................................................................................................. 2
2Product information................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Product name and type designation ....................................................................................... 3
2.2 Manufacturer details................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Customer Service Information ................................................................................................ 3
3Safety ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Safety instructions................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Procedure in a case of emergency......................................................................................... 4
3.3 Intended use ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Duties of the operator.............................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Operating the machine safely ................................................................................................. 7
3.6 Transport, installation.............................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Commissioning, maintenance/repair, troubleshooting, conversion and service..................... 8
3.8 Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................... 9
3.9 Ergonomics, workplace safety ................................................................................................ 9
3.10 Emergency stop safety device................................................................................................ 9
3.11 Labels on the machine.......................................................................................................... 10
3.11.1 Warning and information signs on the machine................................................................. 10
3.11.2 Type plate .......................................................................................................................... 10
4Structure and function............................................................................................11
4.1 SlideFeeder x80.................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1 Electrical and pneumatic specifications............................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Temporal Specifications..................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Ambient conditions for operation and storage ................................................................... 13
4.2.4 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 14
5Transport .................................................................................................................15
5.1 Symbols on the packaging.................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Incoming goods inspection ................................................................................................... 15
6Installation and commissioning.............................................................................16
6.1 Requirements for the installation site.................................................................................... 16
6.2 Setting up the machine and putting it into operation............................................................. 16
7Operating.................................................................................................................17
7.1 Checks before switching on the machine ............................................................................. 17
7.2 Switching the machine on and off......................................................................................... 17
8Maintenance and repair...........................................................................................19
8.1 Maintenance schedule.......................................................................................................... 19
9Decommissioning, dismantling and disposal .......................................................20
9.1 Laws and regulations ............................................................................................................ 20
9.2 Shut down and decommission the machine ......................................................................... 20
9.3 Storage conditions ................................................................................................................ 21
9.4 Instructions on disposal......................................................................................................... 21
9.4.1 Disassembly....................................................................................................................... 21

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9.4.2 Dispose of materials...........................................................................................................21
10 Service.....................................................................................................................23
11 Record of changes..................................................................................................24
Appendix A: Declaration of conformity .......................................................................25

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About this operating instructions
1About this operating instructions
This documentation is primarily intended for the operator's operating personnel.
For the purposes of these instructions, operating personnel is the group of people who are
responsible for operation, maintenance including cleaning and troubleshooting.
•The machine may only be operated or serviced by trained and authorised per-
sons.
•The responsibility for the individual work on this machine must be clearly defined
and adhered to. From the point of view of safety, there must be no unclear com-
petences.
•Every person who is part of the operator's operating personnel must have read
and understood these instructions and in particular the chapter "Safety".
1.1 Explanation of symbols and instructions
The following instructions warn the user against personal injury and damage to property.
DANGER
This symbol indicates an imminent danger to the life and health of per-
sons.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious damage to
health or even life-threatening injuries.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a potentially imminent danger to the life and health
of persons.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in serious damage to
health or even life-threatening injuries.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous situation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or damage to prop-
erty.
NOTE
This symbol indicates important information for the proper use of the ma-
chine.
Failure to observe these instructions can result in damage to property.

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About this operating instructions
1.2 Applicable Documents
The applicable documents contain technical documents with further information. They are
an integral part of the technical documentation.
Upon delivery, IML GmbH provides the supplier documentation for assemblies that have
only been further processed.
1.3 Representational conventions
Emphasis in the text
To simplify readability and overview, various paragraphs/information are highlighted.
The symbols have the following meaning:
1. Carry out guidelines one after the other in the order described.
✓Action results show the result after an action step.
1.1. Carry out ancillary guidelines in the described order.
•Bullets.
References to external documents are shown in italics and delimited with a top and bot-
tom line.
Key figures
Where necessary, texts are illustrated with figures. A caption is placed below the figures.
The reference from the text to a position in the picture is established by a set position num-
ber (e.g. S1).
Illustrations
All illustrations are schematic representations and do not claim to be complete.

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Product information
2Product information
2.1 Product name and type designation
Product name:
SlideFeeder x80
Machine type:
SFx80
Year of manufacture
(see type plate)
2021
2.2 Manufacturer details
Name:
IML Instrumenta Mechanik Labor System GmbH
Address:
Parkstraße 33, 69168 Wiesloch, Deutschland
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
2.3 Customer Service Information
Name:
IML Instrumenta Mechanik Labor System GmbH
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
[phone]

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Safety
3Safety
3.1 Safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of fatal electric shock or serious injury when touching live parts.
•Do not use the SlideFeeder x80 if the power cable, plug or other
parts of the electrical equipment are damaged.
•Check electrical equipment regularly.
•Any defects found in electrical components must be reported immedi-
ately and rectified by a qualified electrician.
•Work on electrical components may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician. Observe the locally applicable regulations and guidelines
for installation and operation.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from slipping, tripping and falling.
•Lay cables carefully.
•Do not leave any tools or machine parts on the floor.
•Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
CAUTION
Risk of injury from carrying loads that are too heavy.
•Observe the limit values for lifting and carrying loads.
•Use suitable lifting gear for transport.
CAUTION
Danger of crushing due to moving machine parts.
•Before starting maintenance and repair work, safely switch off mov-
ing parts of the machine and allow it to come to a complete standstill.
•Secure moving parts and power supply against being switched on
again.
•The machine may only be repaired by trained specialists.
•The safety instructions in the operating manual must be observed.
3.2 Procedure in a case of emergency
•In an emergency, immediately disconnect the machine from the operator's power
supply.
•Secure the work area extensively with suitable measures.
•Inform the operating personnel and designate a supervisor.

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Safety
3.3 Intended use
Purpose
The machine is used exclusively to remove frames with customer-supplied slides from their
magazines and place them on a customer-supplied microscope.
The limits of the machine within the meaning of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and
the products that can be processed are defined by the Technical Data (section 4.2).
Foreseeable misuse
Operating the machine with tools, parameters, materials equipments other than those spec-
ified by the manufacturer is considered misuse.
Furthermore, the following are considered misuse:
•Unauthorised modification or conversion of the machine and its protective devices
without complying with the applicable regulations
•Bypassing or deactivation of safety and protective devices
•Improper use of accessories or peripheral devices linked to the machine
•Use of unsuitable slides in the insert frame
•Use of hazardous specimens on the slides (biological, thermal hazards)
Rights and duties of the operator
Only the activities described in these operating instructions are permitted.
In addition, the operator must ensure the following:
•Observe all instructions in the operating instructions and the applicable documents.
•Carry out all maintenance measures according to the maintenance plan.

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Safety
3.4 Duties of the operator
Qualify personnel and deploy them according to qualification
The operator must ensure the following:
•The personnel is familiar with and instructed in the basic regulations on occupational
safety and accident prevention.
•Only qualified and instructed personnel may work on the machine.
•The operating instructions must be made available to the personnel at all times.
•The personnel must have read and understood the safety instructions in these oper-
ating instructions and have confirmed this by signing them.
The competence for work in the life cycles of the machine are assigned to the employees
according to the table below:
Qualification-
level
Description
Tasks permissible in
the life cycle
Trained person-
nel
An trained personnel is a person who has
been instructed about the tasks assigned to
him/her and possible dangers in case of im-
proper behaviour and, if necessary, has been
trained and instructed about the necessary
protective devices and protective measures.
Operating
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel are those who, on the basis
of their technical training, knowledge and ex-
perience as well as knowledge of the relevant
regulations, are able to assess the work as-
signed to them and recognise possible haz-
ards.
Note: Professional training of equivalent quali-
fication can also have been acquired through
several years of work in the relevant field of
work.
Transport
Installation
Commissioning
Operating
Maintenance
Decommissioning /
Storage
Qualified electri-
cian
Due to their professional training, knowledge
and experience as well as knowledge of the
relevant standards and regulations, the electri-
cians are able to carry out work on electrical
installations and to independently recognise
and avoid possible hazards.
The electrician is specially trained for the
working environment in which he works and
knows the relevant standards and regulations.
Commissioning
Operating
Maintenance
Decommissioning /
Storage

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Safety
Uncovering undetected risks
The operator is obliged to cooperate in the detection of unrecognised risks. In particular,
the operator must do the following:
•Carry out a risk assessment on the basis of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health or national regulations.
•Report any undetected hazards that have not yet been warned of in these operating
instructions to the manufacturer.
•Report accidents and near-accidents to the manufacturer.
3.5 Operating the machine safely
The following must be ensured in all life phases of the machine:
•Operate the machine as intended, only in technically perfect condition and with an
awareness of safety and the dangers involved.
•Observe the operating data.
•Stop the machine immediately in the following cases:
•Suspicion of faults in the power supply or fault currents.
•Faults in the machine monitoring/control system or other incorrect functioning of
the machine.
•Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment.
•Do not touch moving parts during operation.
•Lay cables carefully so that they do not become a trip hazards. Always store tools
and machine parts in the designated place after use. Make sure the surface is clean
and non-slip.

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Safety
3.6 Transport, installation
CAUTION
Risk of injury from slipping, tripping and falling.
•Lay cables carefully.
•Do not leave any tools or machine parts on the floor.
•Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
CAUTION
Risk of injury from carrying loads that are too heavy.
•Observe the limit values for lifting and carrying loads.
•Use suitable lifting gear for transport.
The following must be ensured for all transport work and installation:
•Observe centre of gravity, weight specification and transport speed for lifting.
•Wear personal protective equipment.
•Dimension the lighting in the surrounding area so that the working areas of the ma-
chine are well illuminated.
3.7 Commissioning, maintenance/repair, troubleshooting, conversion and
service
The following must be ensured during and until the final completion of the work:
•Switch off the machine electrically, allow it to come to a complete standstill and se-
cure it against being switched on again.
•Inform the operating personnel about the work.
•Have electrical work carried out by qualified electricians only. Observe the five safety
rules of electrical engineering.
•Use state-of-the-art workshop equipment including the prescribed special tools or
mounting devices.
•Restore the original setting ranges after repairs, refitting or modifications.

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Safety
3.8 Personal protective equipment
All persons working on the machine are recommended to wear the following personal pro-
tective equipment:
Pictogram
Description
Life phase
Foot protection must be worn
Foot protection protects the feet
from bruising, falling parts and slip-
ping on slippery surfaces.
Transport
Assembly
Commissioning
Wear protective gloves
Hand protection is used to protect
hands from hazardous substances,
friction, abrasions, punctures or
deeper injuries, as well as from
burns from contact with hot surfaces.
Transport
Assembly
Safety goggles must be worn
Eye protection prevents the ingress
of hazardous substances and for-
eign bodies.
Commissioning
Operating
3.9 Ergonomics, workplace safety
•Ensure sufficiently dimensioned lighting in the surrounding area.
•Ensure good visibility of the machining process.
3.10 Emergency stop safety device
Figure 1: Emergency stop
1
EMERGENCY stop button
The emergency stop circuit is a safety device with which all safety-relevant components
are switched off in an emergency when the emergency stop button (1) is pressed. The
triggered button is unlocked by turning it anti-clockwise.
1

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Safety
3.11 Labels on the machine
3.11.1 Warning and information signs on the machine
Labels are attached to the machine to provide additional information and warn of hazards
when handling the machine. The labels must be kept in legible condition throughout the
machine's service life and replaced immediately if damaged.
No.
Warning / information sign
Implications for the users
1
Follow the instructions for use!
•Read these operating instructions before switch-
ing on the machine.
3.11.2 Type plate
The type plate contains the following information:
•Name and full address of the manufacturer
•Designation of the machine
•CE mark
•Model
•Machine no.
•Year of manufacture
•Machine data

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Structure and function
4Structure and function
4.1 SlideFeeder x80
Figure 2: Machine view
1
Magazine
5
Base plate
2
Feeder
6
AutoOiler (optional)
3
Microscope base plate
7
BCR (Optional)
4
Slide plate
The machine consists of the feeder (2), the magazines (1) and the microscope base plate
(3). Depending on the variant, the SlideFeeder x80 can be operated with 2, 7 or 11 maga-
zines. In each magazine there are 16 slots for insert frames (4).
The components are mounted on a base plate (5) designed for the selection and number
of components.
Optionally, an AutoOiler (6) and a BCR barcode scanner (7) can be mounted on the base
plate.
A customer's control is necessary for the operation of the machine.
With the commands from the customer's control, the feeder removes the insert frame from
a magazine and, after a rotary movement, places it on the customer's microscope, which is
mounted on the microscope mounting plate.
For further information on the AutoOiler, see supplier documentation.
For further information on the BCR, see supplier documentation.
1
5
4
3
2

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Structure and function
4.2 Technical Data
Parameter
Unit
Value
Machine data
Machine type
/
SFx80
Year of manufacture
/
2021
AutoOiler
Length (L)
[mm]
400
Breadth (B)
[mm]
275
Height (H)
[mm]
150
Weight
[kg]
2.95
Base plate small
Length (L)
[mm]
1390
Breadth (B)
[mm]
680
Height (H)
[mm]
160
Weight
[kg]
18.3
Base plate big
Length (L)
[mm]
1470
Breadth (B)
[mm]
1030
Height (H)
[mm]
160
Weight
[kg]
40.7
Feeder SFx80
Length (L)
[mm]
650
Breadth (B)
[mm]
560
Height (H)
[mm]
370
Weight
[kg]
10.65
Slide Magazine + Frames
Length (L)
[mm]
650
Breadth (B)
[mm]
560
Height (H)
[mm]
370
Weight
[kg]
10.65
BCR
Length (L)
[mm]
650
Breadth (B)
[mm]
560

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Structure and function
Parameter
Unit
Value
Height (H)
[mm]
370
Weight
[kg]
9.25
Spatial limits of the machine
/
Machine contour plus 1 m around
the machine (necessary clearance
for operation and maintenance)
Noise emission
[db(A)]
<72
4.2.1 Electrical and pneumatic specifications
Parameter
Value
Power supply
Electrical via cable with socket:
5 V, 3 A, max. 15 W
4.2.2 Temporal Specifications
Parameter
Value
Maximum operating time
without interruption
24-hour operation in several shifts,
7 days per week
4.2.3 Ambient conditions for operation and storage
The machine may only be operated in a dust- and steam-free, non-corrosive atmosphere.
The machine is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments.
Parameter
Unit
Value
Permissible ambient temperature
[°C]
+15 °C to +40 °C
Permissible relative humidity
[%]
Max. 60 %
(non-condensing)
Operating place
/
Indoors

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Structure and function
4.2.4 Interfaces
Parameter
Description
Electrical power supply and data
connection
The electrical power supply is provided via the
Lemo socket on the connection cable.
The on-site cable is connected to the external
power supply and the PC (control).
Operating
Operation as well as switching on and off are car-
ried out via the interface to the customer's control
system.
Provision of specimen
The slides provided by the customer are manually
inserted into the insert frames.
The insert frames are inserted manually into the
magazines.
The magazines are manually placed on the base
plate.
Removing the specimen
The material is removed in the reverse order of the
material being put in.

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Transport
5Transport
5.1 Symbols on the packaging
NOTE
Observe the symbols and notes on the packaging. If there are any ques-
tions or uncertainties, do not carry out any work and contact the manu-
facturer (see chapter 10).
5.2 Incoming goods inspection
The packages are packed according to requirements upon delivery.
The following points must be checked on delivery:
•Completeness of the packages.
•Integrity of the packaging and all components contained.
•Completeness and correctness of the delivery documents.
•If defects are found on the machine or the delivery documents, report them im-
mediately to the manufacturer as well as to the responsible forwarding agent and
document them on the transport documents.
We recommend storing the transport packaging in a cool and dry place for possible later
transport.

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Installation and commissioning
6Installation and commissioning
6.1 Requirements for the installation site
The machine may only be set up indoors on a level and sufficiently load-bearing surface.
Parameter
Unit
Value
Protective distances to adjacent in-
stallations
[m]
1
Permissible ambient temperature
[°C]
+15 °C to +40 °C
Permissible relative humidity
[%]
Max. 60
(non-condensing)
6.2 Setting up the machine and putting it into operation
The surface must be level and load-bearing. The work table underneath the machine must
be designed and constructed for the expected static and dynamic loads
.
The machine must be spatially arranged in such a way that, when used as intended, there
is safe assembly, operation, disassembly and a possibility for evasion.
Approach
CAUTION
Risk of injury from carrying loads that are too heavy.
•Observe the limit values for lifting and carrying loads.
•Use suitable lifting gear for transport.
WARNING
•Work on live components of the machine may only be carried out by
a qualified electrician.
•Observe applicable national standards and regulations for the electri-
cal connection of the machine.
Installation and commissioning may only be carried out by qualified personnel of the man-
ufacturer or by trained personnel authorised by the manufacturer in compliance with the
safety instructions.