Ossila Slot-Die Coater User manual

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Slot-Die Coater
User Manual
Manual Version: 1.0.J
Product code: L2005
Product Version: 1.0
Software Version: 1.0

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Contents
Contents......................................................................................................................................2
1. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ......................................................................................4
2. Overview..............................................................................................................................7
3. Specifications .......................................................................................................................9
4. Warranty............................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 What the 2-year Ossila Warranty includes...........................................................................10
4.2 What the 2-year Ossila Warranty does not cover ................................................................10
5. Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................10
5.2 Damage Inspection ...............................................................................................................11
6. Safety................................................................................................................................. 11
6.1 Use of Equipment..................................................................................................................11
6.2 Hazard Icons..........................................................................................................................12
6.3 General Hazards....................................................................................................................12
6.4 Emergency Stop ....................................................................................................................13
6.5 Tube Clip ...............................................................................................................................13
6.6 Operational Safety ................................................................................................................14
6.6.1 Pinch Points...................................................................................................................14
6.6.2 Hot Plate .......................................................................................................................14
6.6.3 Sources of Ignition ........................................................................................................14
6.6.4 Fire Hazard ....................................................................................................................14
7. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................14
7.2 Repair & Service....................................................................................................................15
8. Installation......................................................................................................................... 15
9. Operating the Slot-Die Coater ............................................................................................. 17
9.1 Slot-Die Coater User Interface..............................................................................................17
9.2 Program Operation ...............................................................................................................18
9.2.1 Turning the unit on .......................................................................................................18
9.2.2 Settings Mode...............................................................................................................19
9.2.3 Manual Mode................................................................................................................21
9.2.4 Program Mode ..............................................................................................................23
9.2.5 Assembly and installation of the Slot-Die Head............................................................26
9.2.6 Levelling the Stage ........................................................................................................28
9.2.7 Installing the Syringe.....................................................................................................29
9.2.8 Aligning the slot-die head to the substrate ..................................................................31
9.2.9 Forming a meniscus ......................................................................................................32

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9.2.10 Running a Program........................................................................................................32
10. The Coating Process............................................................................................................ 34
10.1 Gap Height ............................................................................................................................34
10.2 Worked Example...................................................................................................................35
11. Slot-Die Coater Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 37
12.Appendix............................................................................................................................ 38
12.1 Minimum and Maximum Flow Rates....................................................................................38
13. List of Related Products ...................................................................................................... 39
14. Revision History.................................................................................................................. 41

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1. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
We
Company Name: Ossila Limited
Postal Address: Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street.
Postcode: S4 7WB
City: Sheffield
Telephone number: [phone]
Email Address: [e-mail]
declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to
the following product:
Product: L2005A1 / Slot Die Coater
Serial number: L2005A-1000-1000-1000- xxxx
Object of declaration:
L2005A1 / Slot Die coater
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant
Union harmonisation legislation:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
The following harmonised standards and technical specifications have
been applied:
BS EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery-General principles for design-Risk assessment and risk
reduction.
Signed:
Name: Dr James Kingsley
Place: Sheffield
Date: 17/10/2018

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Декларация за съответствие на ЕС
Производител: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Великобритания
Декларира с цялата си отговорност, че посоченото оборудване съответства на приложимото законодателство на ЕС за хармонизиране, посочено на предходната(-
ите) страница(-и) на настоящия документ.
[Čeština] Prohlášení o shodě EU
Výrobce: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Spojené Království
Prohlašujeme na vlastní odpovědnost, že uvedené zařízeni je v souladu s příslušnými harmonizačními předpisy EU uvedenými na předchozích stranách tohoto
dokumentu.
[Dansk] EU-overensstemme lseserklæring
Producent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Erklærer herved, at vi alene er ansvarlige for, at det nævnte udstyr er i overensstemmelse med den relevante EU-harmoniseringslovgivning, der er anført på
den/de foregående side(r) i dette dokument.
[Deutsch] EU-Konformitätserklärung
Hersteller: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Vereinigtes Königreich
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das aufgeführte Gerät konform mit der relevanten EU-Harmonisierungsgesetzgebung auf den vorangegangenen
Seiten dieses Dokuments ist.
[Eesti keel] ELi vastavusavaldus
Tootja: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Kinnitame oma ainuvastutusel, et loetletud seadmed on kooskõlas antud dokumendi eelmisel lehelküljel / eelmistel lehekülgedel ära toodud asjaomaste ELi
ühtlustamise õigusaktidega.
[Ελληνικά] Δήλωση πιστότητας ΕΕ
Κατασκευαστής: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Δηλώνουμε υπεύθυνα όn ο αναφερόμενος εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τη σχεnκή νομοθεσία εναρμόνισης της ΕΕ που υπάρχει σnς προηγούμενες σελίδες του
παρόντος εγγράφου.
[Español] Declaración de conformidad UE
Fabricante: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Reino Unido
Declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el siguiente producto se ajusta a la pertinente legislación de armonización de la UE enumerada en las
páginas anteriores de este documento.
[Français] Déclaration de conformitéUE
Fabricant: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Royaume-Uni
Déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le matériel mentionné est conforme à la législation en vigueur de l'UE présentée sur la/les page(s) précédente(s)
de ce document.
[Hrvatski] E.U izjava o sukladnosti
Proizvođač: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Velika Britanija
Izjavljujemo na vlastitu odgovornost da je navedena oprema sukladna s mjerodavnim zakonodavstvom EU-a o usklađivanju koje je navedeno na prethodnoj(nim)
stranici(ama) ovoga dokumenta.
[Italiano] Dichiarazione diconformità UE
Produttore: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Si dichiara sotto la propria personale responsabilità che l'apparecchiatura in elenco è conforme alla normativa di armonizzazione UE rilevante indicata nelle pagine
precedenti del presente documento.
[Latviešu] ES atbilstības deklarācija
Ražotājs: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Ar pilnu atbilclību paziņojam, ka uzskaitītais aprīkojums atbilst attiecīgajiem ES saskaņošanas tiesību aktiem, kas minēti iepriekšējās šī dokumenta lapās.
[Lietuvių k.] ES atitikties deklaracija
Gamintojas: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
atsakingai pareiškia, kad išvardinta įranga atitinka aktualius ES harmonizavimo teisės aktus, nurodytus ankstesniuose šio dokumento
[Magyar] EU-s megfelelőségi nyilatkozat
Gyártó: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Kizárólagos felelösségünk mellett kijelentjük, hogy a felsorolt eszköz megfelel az ezen dokumentum előző oldalán/oldalain található EU-s összehangolt
jogszabályok vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek.
[Nederlands] EU-Conformiteitsverklaring
Fabrikant: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Verklaart onder onze uitsluitende verantwoordelijkheid dat de vermelde apparatuur in overeenstemming is met de relevante harmonisatiewetgeving van de EU
op de vorige pagina('s) van ditdocument.
[Norsk] EU-samsvarserklæring
Produsent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Erklærer under vårt eneansvar at utstyret oppført er i overholdelse med relevant EU-harmoniseringslavverk som står på de(n) forrige siden(e) i dette
dokumentet.
[Polski] Deklaracja zgodności Unii Europejskiej
Producent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Oświadczamy na własną odpowiedzialność, że podane urządzenie jest zgodne ze stosownymi przepisami harmonizacyjnymi Unii Europejskiej, które
przedstawiono na poprzednich stronach niniejszego dokumentu.
[Português] Declaração de Conformidade UE
Fabricante: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Reino Unido
Declara sob sua exclusiva responsabilidade que o equipamento indicado está em conformidade com a legislação de harmonização relevante da UE mencionada na(s)
página(s) anterior(es) deste documento.
[Română] Declaraţie de conformitate UE
Producător: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Regatul Unit
Declară pe proprie răspundere că echipamentul prezentat este în conformitate cu prevederile legislaţiei UE de armonizare aplicabile prezentate la pagina/paginile

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anterioare a/ale acestui document.
[Slovensky] Vyhlásenie o zhode preEÚ
Výrobca: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Spojené kráľovstvo
Na vlastnú zodpovednosť prehlasuje, že uvedené zariadenie je v súlade s príslušnými právnymi predpismi EÚ o harmonizácii uvedenými na predchádzajúcich
stranách tohto dokumentu.
[Slovenščina] Izjava EU o skladnosti
Proizvajalec: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
s polno odgovornostjo izjavlja, da je navedena oprema skladna z veljavno uskladitveno zakonodajo EU, navedeno na prejšnji strani/prejšnjih straneh tega
dokumenta.
[Suomi] EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus
Valmistaja: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Vakuutamme täten olevamme yksin vastuussa siitä, että tässä asiakirjassa luetellut laitteet ovat tämän asiakirjan sivuilla edellisillä sivuilla kuvattujen
olennaisten yhdenmukaistamista koskevien EU-säädösten vaatimusten mukaisia
[Svenska] EU-försäkran omöverensstämmelse
Tillverkare: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Storbritannien
Vi intygar härmed att den utrustning som förtecknas överensstämmer med relevanta förordningar gällande EU-harmonisering som fmns på föregående sidor i
detta dokument.

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2. Overview
Slot-die coating is an advanced thin-film deposition technique that is compatible with large-scale
manufacturing processes such as roll-to-roll and sheet-to-sheet deposition systems. The technique is
part of a class of coating techniques called ‘metered coating techniques’, in which the thickness of the
deposited layers is solely dependent upon the rate of solution flow and the speed at which the
substrate moves.
Figure 2.1 An Ossia slot-die coater
This compact slot-die coating system is aimed at research and development teams who are looking to
transition away from techniques that are incompatible with large-scale processing, such as spin
coating. The Ossila Slot-Die Coating System has been designed for simple operation, easy
maintenance, and affordability. An integrated high-precision Syringe Pump allows for accurate and
reproducible flow rates, which are essential for controlling thin-film thicknesses.
The substrate stage is levelled using a simple three-point levelling system combined with high-
precision digital height gauges. Additionally, the stage incorporates a heating element allowing
substrates to be heated up to 120°C.
The slot-die head is made from stainless steel, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of chemicals.
The internal design of the head uses a simple ‘coat hanger’ manifold to distribute the solution evenly
across the coating width, resulting in minimal thickness variation.

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Figure 2.2 Slot-die coater gantry schematic.
Figure 2.3 Slot-die coater syringe pump schematic
1
Digital Height Gauge
2
Manual Micrometer
3
Safety Clip
4
Slot-Die Head
5
Luer Lock Adapter
6
Gauge Roller
7
Heated Stage
8
Thumb Screw
14
Plunger Pusher
15
Plunger Clip
16
Flange Clip
17
Syringe Holder
18
Barrel Clamp
9
Motor
10
Coupling
11
Lead Screw
12
Wing Nut
13
Rail Guide
5
4
6
7
8
2
1
3
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
13

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3. Specifications
The Slot-Die Coater specifications are shown in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2.
Slot-Die Coater
Specifications
Maximum Hotplate Temperature
120 °C
Maximum Travel Length
100 mm
Minimum Stage Speed
100 μm s-1
Maximum Stage Speed
50 mm s-1
Minimum Syringe Dispense Rate
0.021 µL/s for a 1mL syringe
Maximum Syringe Dispense Rate
1 mL/s software limit
Maximum Substrate Thickness
13 mm
Stage Surface Flatness
<20 μm*
Stage Surface Roughness (RMS)
3 μm*
Stage Levelness
< 50 μm*
Power Supply
Input: 90-264 VAC 50/60Hz Output: 24 VDC,
6.25 A
Dimensions (Depth x Width x Height)
360 mm x 280 mm x 190 mm
Weight
<10 kg
Table 3.1 Slot-Die Coater specifications
*Values determined at a stage temperature of 21°C.
Slot-Die Coater
Specifications
Slot-Die Head Material
Stainless Steel
Slot-Die Head Coating Width
50 mm
Slot-Die Shim Thickness
100 μm
Luer Lock Adapter
Stainless Steel M5 to Luer Lock Adapter
Tubing and Connector Material
PTFE Tubing, high density PP Luer lock
connectors
Table 3.2 Slot-Die Coater head specifications

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4. Warranty
The Slot-Die Coater is covered by Ossila’s two-year warranty. There are no user-serviceable parts in
this unit other than the fuse (which is accessible externally). Any modification or alteration may
damage the equipment, cause injury, or death. It will also void your equipment’s warranty. If servicing
or repair is needed, please contact Ossila to organise a return. Our service department will also quote
for any repairs to faults that occur outside the 2-year warranty period.
4.1 What the 2-year Ossila Warranty includes
•Free return shipping
•Repair, spare parts, and replacement (at Ossila's discretion) of defective products due to
faulty materials or workmanship
•If any part is no longer available, Ossila will replace it with a functional replacement part
4.2 What the 2-year Ossila Warranty does not cover
•Normal wear and tear, including parts that might wear out over time
•Damage from external sources such as weather, electrical outages, or power surges
•Equipment that has been modified or serviced by anyone other than an Ossila engineer
•Equipment that has been subjected to chemical damage through improper use
•Equipment that has been operated outside the usage parameters stated in the User Manual
associated with the equipment
•Equipment that has been used to process any type of biological materials (viruses, bacteria,
bodily fluids, etc.) due to not being able to handle items contaminated with biological waste
•Equipment that has been rendered inoperable through accident, negligence, carelessness,
misuse, contamination, improper maintenance, modification, or other external causes
5. Unpacking
5.1 Packing List
The items included in the Slot-Die Coating System are:
•Slot-Die Coater
•Power supply and power supply cord
•Slot-Die Coater Head and connecting screws
•(x5) 25 mm coating width 100 µm thick shims
•(x5) 50 mm coating width 100 µm thick shims
•Luer Lock to M5 thread adapter
•PTFE tubing with Luer Lock adapters
•Tube clip
•(x2) LR44 batteries
•User manual

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5.2 Damage Inspection
Upon receiving the unit, examine the components for evidence of shipping damage. If damage has
occurred, please contact Ossila directly for further action. The shipping comes with a shock indicator
to show if the package has received an impact during transportation.
6. Safety
6.1 Use of Equipment
This Slot-Die Coater is designed to be used as instructed, which is under the following conditions:
•Indoors in a laboratory environment (pollution degree 2)
•At altitudes up to 2000 m
•At temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C; and a maximum relative humidity of 80% at 31 °C
The Slot-Die Coater is supplied with a 24 V DC / 6.25 A power adapter with a power cord for the
country of purchase. This is in accordance with European Commission regulations and British
Standards. Use of any other electrical power cables, adapters, or transformers is not recommended.
Warning
•Only use the 24V power adapter and power cord supplied with the unit
•If using flammable or hazardous solvents, users are expected to be trained in their usage
and carry out a risk assessment
•Keep the area around the machine clear, 1 m clearance above and 30 cm to the sides
•Keep clear of the machine while it is in operation
•If using hazardous solvents always use within a fume hood or controlled environment
•There are pinch points when in operation, keep hands clear of moving parts
•Hot plate temperatures can result in severe burns, use caution when operating at elevated
temperatures. The LED will blink when the hotplate is heating up and will remain on once
it has reached set temperature
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6.2 Hazard Icons
The following symbols can be found at points throughout the rest of the manual. Note and read each
warning before attempting any associated operations associated with it:
Symbol
Associated Hazard
General warning or caution, explained within the accompanying text
Electrical shock
Pinch point, or entanglement hazard
Hot surface
Table 6.1 Hazard warning labels used in this manual.
6.3 General Hazards
When installing or operating the Slot-Die Coater, there are several health and safety precautions
that must be considered.
WARNING: Improper handling when operating or servicing this equipment can result in serious
injury. Pay attention to the following hazards when operating this equipment.
Pinch point and entanglement hazards are present during operation of the syringe
pump and stage. As a precaution, users should avoid handling or leaning over the
equipment during operation to avoid possible crushing or entanglement of hair and/or
clothing. The unit weighs approximately 10 kg. Care should be taken when handling or
moving the unit
In the event of an emergency, the unit can be disabled by disconnecting the power cord
from the power supply. Make sure that the power outlet for this cord is readily accessible
to the operator.
Servicing should only be performed by an Ossila engineer. Any modification or alteration
may damage the equipment, cause injury, or death. It will also void your equipment’s
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6.4 Emergency Stop
The slot-die coater is fitted with an emergency stop button that can be pressed in the event of
emergencies e.g. the trapping of objects within pinch points. When pressed, the emergency stop
button cuts off the power to the system and a buzzer will turn on to indicate that the button has
been pressed. The emergency stop button will remain pressed until the button is rotated clockwise
and released. Once released, the system can be restarted by turning the unit off and on again using
the on/off switch at the back of the unit. The emergency stop button should not be used for
powering down the system after use and should only be used in emergency situations.
Figure 6.1 The emergency stop button mounted to the front of the slot-die coater.
6.5 Tube Clip
A tube clip has been provided with the system. The clip chain attaches to the slot-die head using a
simple washer. The clip itself can then be attached to any PTFE tubing that is connected to the
system. This ensures that if the polypropylene connector becomes damaged during operation, the
tubing is held in place and solution does not escape the system. The clip should be attached
whenever the system is used.
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6.6 Operational Safety
Any procedure involving the slot-die coater should have a suitable operating procedure, risk
assessment and COSHH form(s) to ensure that the user is aware of the potential hazards inherent to
the work they are undertaking. The following are safety points that should be noted by the user
before any procedure is undertaken with the slot-die coater.
6.6.1 Pinch Points
Both the syringe pump and the moving stage present the risk of pinch points to the user. It
is recommended that any loose articles of clothing and hair are tied back and secured
before using the system. In addition, we recommend that users do not place their hands
near the moving sections when programs are running or when there is manual movement
of the syringe pump or the stage.
6.6.2 Hot Plate
The hot plate can be programmed to reach temperatures as high as 120°C. When the
temperature is above 50°C, extreme care should be taken when placing and removing
substrates. In addition, risk assessments should consider potential fire hazards that can
occur when heating solvents to high temperatures. Many common solvents used within
laboratories have a flash point below 120°C, leading to the risk of ignition. Adjust
experimental parameters to reduce risk of solvent combustion.
6.6.3 Sources of Ignition
Solvents can often be heated beyond their flash point, where any source of ignition can
ignite the solvent. To minimize this risk users should ensure that no sources of ignition are
placed close to the slot-die coating system.
6.6.4 Fire Hazard
In the unlikely situation where solvents on the hotplate have ignited, the system is
designed to contain any solvents either on the hotplate itself or on the baseplate below.
This is to stop the spread of fire. Users are also recommended to leave at least 30 cm of
space surrounding the entire system, and 1 m above the system, free from any other
objects to reduce the possibility of the fire spreading.
7. Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning
Maintenance consists of periodic cleaning. The exterior of the instrument can be wiped with
a clean, dry cloth to remove any oil, grease or dirt. Small amounts of solvent can be used to
clean the stage and head once it has cooled to room temperature.

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7.2 Repair & Service
Periodically, the rail guide and the lead screw should be lubricated with synthetic grease or
oil to ensure smooth motion. Repairs or servicing not covered in this manual should not be
performed. Contact Ossila if you have issues with your system.
8. Installation
The following procedure should be followed when setting up the unit for the first time.
1. Place the unit on a solid, level surface. If necessary, the feet can be rotated to adjust their
height and level the unit. Ensure the area is free from vibrations, temperature extremes and
highly flammable or explosive materials. Keep the area surrounding the machine clear, with
approximately 1 m clearance above the machine and around 30 cm clearance on the sides.
2. Remove the cable ties that secure the gantry during shipping.
3. Before plugging in the Slot-Die Coater, ensure the power switch on the unit is switched to
the ‘0’ position (off).
4. Connect the power supply connector to the Slot-Die Coater (shown in Figure 8.1).
5. Insert one LR44 battery into each digital height gauge by removing the cap (shown in Figure
8.2).
6. You may wish to turn the digital height gauges off when not in use to conserve battery life.
This is done by pressing the ‘OFF/ON’ button. The digital height gauges are not powered or
charged by the mains supply.

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Figure 8.1. Installation of the Slot-Die Coater by plugging in the power supply cable.
Figure 8.2. Each digital height gauge should be fitted with one LR44 battery by removing the cap.

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9. Operating the Slot-Die Coater
9.1 Slot-Die Coater User Interface
The control panel of the Slot-Die Coater is shown in Figure 9.1. It consists of an LCD display, 11
control buttons and 2 indicators. The functions of the buttons are described in Table 9.1.
Figure 9.1 Slot-Die Coater LCD display and keypad.
Table 9.1 Operational buttons and their associated functions.
Button
Name
Function
Manual
Enter Manual Mode where the syringe driver and the slot-die
stage can be moved
Program
Enter Program Mode where saved programs can be selected
and/or edited
Settings
Enter Settings Mode, where syringe properties can be defined,
and hotplate temperature offsets can be added
Up
Navigating Up through menus; increasing selected values by 1;
increasing unit size
Down
Navigating Down through menus; decreasing selected values by
1; decreasing unit size
Right
Navigating Right through menus, changing current program or
step
Left
Navigating Left through menus, changing current program or
step
OK
Press to select, edit, or accept changes
Stop
Stop current running program
Start
Run currently selected program
Return
Return the stage to the home position

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9.2 Program Operation
9.2.1 Turning the unit on
1. Turn the Ossila Slot-Die Coater power switch
ON (position ‘1’). The bootup screen will show.
2. After the bootup, reset the stage to its ‘home’
position by pressing . This will move the
stage to the furthest back point.
3. Whilst the stage is moving to the ‘home’
position, the following message will be shown.
4. Once the system is at the ‘home’ position, the
Program Mode page will be prompted.

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9.2.2 Settings Mode
The Settings Mode allows the user to input parameters related to the hotplate operation, syringe
properties and stage homing. Edit mode can be entered by pressing on the required line.
Entering edit mode on any parameter will turn the text of the parameter red.
1. Press to enter Settings Mode.
2. To switch the hotplate ON, navigate to the
‘Hotplate’ line and press to switch ON
the hotplate. The ‘Heater’ LED will blink
ON/OFF whilst the hotplate is heating and
remain ON when it reaches the set
temperature. You can switch OFF the
hotplate by pressing again.
Note: The Hotplate icon on the
screen will blink RED while the
hotplate is switched ON.
3. The hotplate temperature is set by
navigating to the ‘Hotplate temp’ line and
pressing to edit the value. To navigate
between the digits, press the or
buttons. To change the value of the
selected digit, press the or
buttons. Press again to exit the edit
mode. The maximum set value allowed is
120°C.

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4. The surface temperature of the hotplate
may differ slightly from the displayed
reading. To set the exact temperature value
on the surface, a temperature offset can be
applied by navigating to the ‘Temp offset’
line and pressing to edit. You can set
the temperature offset by ±10 °C. To
change the sign for ‘Temp offset’, navigate
to the sign and press or to change
it.
Note: An external temperature sensor is
required to measure the surface
temperature (not supplied).
Note: The displayed temperature has the
offset applied and therefore will appear
higher than the set point temperature when
a positive offset is applied.
5. To change the syringe size, navigate to the
‘Syringe size’line and press to enter
edit mode. To change to different sizes of
the syringe, press or to scroll
between the pre-set sizes. Press again
to exit the edit mode.
Note: The selected syringe size is displayed
in the upper right corner within Program
Mode.
6. A custom syringe size can be entered by
selecting ‘Cust’, which allows the syringe
diameter to be manually entered.
Note: If the diameter value is not set, a
warning will appear on the screen to notify
the user.