Signature PRIMERA User manual
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Edition 1.0, #090314, Copyright 2014, All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For Users in the United States: This product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed Direct Plug-
In Power Supply marked "Class 2"or a UL listed ITE Power Supply marked "LPS" with output
rated 12VDC, 4.5A or higher. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cables is
required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You are cautioned that
any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate and/or obtain warranty service for this equipment.
For Users in Canada: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for
digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radio electriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage
radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE EXTERIOR
PANELS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. OPERATE THE UNIT WITH ONLY THE PROPER ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS AS LABELED ON THE PRINTER AND AC ADAPTER.
CAUTION!
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started 1
A. Choosing a Good Location 1
B. Unpacking and Inspection 2
C. Identifying the Parts 3
D. Setup (Connecting the Cassette Printer) 5
E. Loading and Installing Hoppers 7
F. Loading Lidless Cassettes 12
G. Installing the Extension Tray (Optional) 13
Section 2: Printing Cassettes 14
A. Cassette Specifications 14
B. Printing from PTLab 16
C. Printing from other Programs 17
Section 3: Control Panel Operation 18
A. Overview of Operation 18
B. Programming Hopper Descriptions 19
Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 23
A. Understanding Control Panel Error Messages 23
B. Transporting the Robot 25
C. Technical Support 26
Section 5: Technical Specifications 27
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Section 1: Getting Started
THANK YOU…
...for purchasing a Signature Cassette Printer-Robotic Feed.
The Signature Cassette Printer-Robotic Feed can significantly
increase the efficiency of your lab while helping to reduce the
risk of misidentification of specimens.
To begin using your Robot, please read this manual carefully.
This Operator's Manual is a guide to the Robotic Feed only.
The Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Feed is required to
operate this equipment. However, that printer is boxed
separately and includes its own user's manual.
NOTE ON TERMS AND CONVENTIONS
From this point forward, the following terms and conventions
will apply:
The Signature Cassette Printer – Robotic Feed (SCP-R) will be
referred to simply as the Robot.
The Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Feed (SCP-M) will be
referred to simply as the Printer.
A. CHOOSING A GOOD LOCATION
• Place the Robot in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat build-up. You will need at least
10" (25 cm) of overhead space to allow the top cover of the
printer to open freely and have enough space to change
the ribbon.
•Do not place the Robot near heat sources such as radiators
or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
B. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
While unpacking your Robot, inspect the carton to ensure that
no damage has occurred during shipping. Make sure that all
supplied accessories are included with your unit.
The following items should be included:
•Signature Cassette Printer –Robotic Feed
•Power cord
•Power converter
•6-pin Mini Din cable
•4 cassette hoppers
•Installation disc and documentation
•Extension Tray
•4 dividers for lidless cassettes
C. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
The following illustrations show the various parts of the robot.
These parts will be referred to throughout this manual so
return here if you ever encounter a term that is unfamiliar to
you.
Signature Cassette
Printer – Manual
Control Panel
Cassette Conveyor
Tray
Extension
Storage
Area
Cassette Hoppers
Cassette Output
Cassette Pusher
The Control Panel is used to display error messages, check
remaining cassette levels or assign hopper designations.
The Cassette Conveyor moves the printed cassette forward
from the cassette chute inside the printer to the Cassette Ouput
location.
The Signature Cassette Printer – Manual is boxed separately
and set in place on the back of the Robot.
The Cassette Hoppers hold the unprinted cassettes. If hoppers
are removed during a print job, the robot will pause its motion
until the hopper has been replaced and the ü button has been
pressed.
The Cassette Output location stores up to 7 printed cassettes.
Attach the included cassette output extension tray accessory to
more than double the capacity to 17.
To make room for the next cassette, the Cassette Pusher pushes
each cassette to the right after it lands in the output location.
USB
Power
Robotic
s Safety
Cover
6-pin Mini Din
Connections
Power Switch
D. SETUP (CONNECTING THE CASSETTE PRINTER)
1. Locate the Signature Cassette Printer – Manual Feed.
Disconnect any power or USB cables.
2. Open the Robotics Safety cover on the Robot.
3. Lower the Printer onto the back of the Robot. Align the
holes in the bottom of the printer with the locator pins on
the back of the Robot
Locator
Pins
4. Lower the Robotics Safety Cover.
5. Connect the 6-pin Mini Din cable to the corresponding port
on the back of the printer and robot.
6. Connect power to the printer and the robot. Switch on
power to the Robot.
Note:
The power cables for the Robot and the Printer are interchangeable!
7. Refer to the Printer manual before connecting USB to the
printer. Follow the instructions in that manual.
E. LOADING AND INSTALLING HOPPERS
1. Press the check button on the control panel.
2. Remove the hopper you
would like to fill with
cassettes.
3. Orient the hopper as
shown.
4 Remove the cassettes from the box.
5. Orient the cassettes so that the printable face of the cassette
corresponds to the open side of the hopper.
6. Carefully slide the cassettes into the hopper. Make sure
that the edge of the tape is accessible through the opening
in the slot.
7. The front edges of the cassettes should be pushed all the
way past the opening in the hopper.
Past
the
Opening
Front Edge
of Cassette
8. Using your right had to hold the cassettes in place with
downward and forward pressure. Remove the tape with
your left hand.
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