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Beckman Coulter COULTER EPICS XL User Manual

Beckman Coulter COULTER EPICS XL
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COULTER
®
EPICS
®
XL
Flow Cytometer
COULTER
®
EPICS
®
XL-MCL
Flow Cytometer
Service Manual
PN 4237029F (October 2002)
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Fullerton, CA 92835
..
Epics XL • MCL
Coulter

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Beckman Coulter COULTER EPICS XL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBeckman Coulter
ModelCOULTER EPICS XL
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Alerts to potential hazards and provides operational guidelines, including warnings, cautions, and important notes.

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION

Outlines the scope, audience, organization, and conventions used within the service manual.

1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Covers critical safety precautions for electronic, biological, and laser hazards associated with the instrument.

2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

2.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Provides a general understanding of the instrument's function, major components, and networking capabilities.

2.2 CYTOMETER

Details the instrument's core components, including optics, laser, flow cell, and signal processing systems.

2.3 POWER SUPPLY MODULE

Describes the function and components of the power supply module, which provides essential power to the instrument.

2.4 WORKSTATION

Explains the components and standard configuration of the computer workstation used with the instrument.

2.5 NETWORKING

Covers basic understanding of networks, Beckman Coulter's implementation, and common topologies.

3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

PART A: INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION

Lists preinstallation requirements and outlines the necessary steps for installing the instrument.

3.1 PRE-SITE INSPECTION

Details the conditions to verify before installing the instrument, including space, power, and environment.

3.2 PREINSTALLATION CHECKS

Outlines checks to be performed before beginning the instrument installation to ensure readiness.

3.3 INITIAL INSTALLATION

Provides step-by-step procedures for unpacking and installing the instrument's main components.

3.4 WORKSTATION INSTALLATION

Guides through the setup and connection of the computer workstation, monitors, keyboard, and mouse.

3.5 CABLE/TUBING CONNECTIONS

Details the procedures for connecting all necessary cables and tubing between the instrument components.

3.6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Covers the installation process for the SYSTEM II software, essential for instrument operation.

3.7 OPERATIONAL CHECKS

Outlines the procedures for verifying the instrument's proper operation after installation.

PART B: UPGRADES AND OPTIONS INSTALLATION

Provides procedures for installing various upgrades and options available for the instrument.

3.8 MCL OPTION UPGRADE

Details the step-by-step process for installing the MCL option onto the instrument.

3.9 4-COLOR PMT UPGRADE

Guides through the process of upgrading the instrument from three colors to four colors.

3.10 FlowCentre™ II MULTIMEDIA WORKSTATION UPGRADE

Provides instructions for installing the FlowCentre II Multimedia Workstation.

3.11 BAR-CODE PRINTER OPTION

Guides through the installation and connection of the bar-code printer to the CPU.

3.12 BAR-CODE HAND-HELD SCANNER OPTION

Provides instructions for installing and connecting the hand-held bar-code scanner.

3.13 SERIAL/PARALLEL ADAPTER INTERFACE CARD OPTION

Guides through the installation of the Serial/Parallel Adapter Interface Card.

3.14 NETWORK SETUP USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 OR 98

Provides instructions for setting up a network for computer communication.

3.15 LANtastic® CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE OPTION, VERSION 8.0

Details the installation of LANtastic Client/Server software, version 8.0.

3.16 LANtastic® CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE OPTION, VERSION 7.0

Provides procedures to reinstall LANtastic Client/Server software V7.0.

3.17 LANtastic® CLIENT/SERVER SOFTWARE OPTION, VERSION 6.0

Guides through reinstalling LANtastic Client/Server software V6.0.

3.18 Sybase® CLIENT/SERVER SQL SOFTWARE OPTION

Provides instructions for installing Sybase Client/Server SQL software.

3.19 EXPO32™ SOFTWARE OPTIONS

Details the installation of EXPO32 software for acquisition and data management.

4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES

4.1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE INSTRUMENT

General guidelines, safety precautions, instrument access, laser, and electronic precautions for servicing.

4.2 PREFINAL SERVICE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Instructions for installing and operating the Prefinal Service software for troubleshooting.

4.3 COVER REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

Procedures for removing and reinstalling various covers and panels of the instrument.

4.4 ARGON LASER HEAD OR POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT

Procedures for replacing the Argon laser head or power supply.

4.5 FLOW CELL AND BEAMSHAPER REPLACEMENT AND/OR ALIGNMENT

Procedures for replacing or aligning the flow cell and beamshaper assembly.

4.6 OPTICAL ALIGNMENT

Performs optical alignment procedures, often after component replacement or PMI.

4.7 SAMPLE AND SHEATH SENSOR CALIBRATION

Provides instructions for field calibration of sheath pressure and sample station vacuum regulators.

4.8 CARRYOVER TEST

Verifies sample carryover in the sample tubing and flow cell area.

4.9 PEEK TUBING REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing PEEK tubing when conditions like excessive carryover or high CVs are present.

4.10 SHEATH PRESSURE/SAMPLE STATION VACUUM CALIBRATION

Instructions for field calibration of sheath pressure and sample station vacuum regulators.

4.11 SEGMENTING VALVE CLEANING

Procedure for cleaning the segmenting valve to resolve performance issues.

4.12 MCL OPTION FIELD ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for properly aligning and adjusting the MCL option.

4.13 VORTEXER FOOT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Procedure to replace the vortexer foot if the bearing is binding.

4.14 TRANS DATA ACQUISITION CARD REPLACEMENT AND/OR CALIBRATION

Procedure to adjust ADC offset or verify offset for Trans Data Acquisition and Amp/Signal Conditioner cards.

4.15 AMP/SIGNAL CONDITIONER CARD REPLACEMENT AND/OR CALIBRATION

Procedure for replacing or calibrating Amp/Signal Conditioner cards.

4.16 PREPARING INSTRUMENT FOR SHIPMENT

Procedure to prepare the instrument for shipment.

4.17 INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN

Procedure to ensure proper shutdown of the instrument before leaving the site.

4.18 THREE-WIRE CIRCUIT ANALYZER TEST

Procedure to test the electrical wiring faults of the instrument's receptacle.

4.19 POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT

Procedure to replace or verify operation of power supply components.

4.20 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE VERIFICATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to verify and adjust voltages at various power supplies.

4.21 RE-IMAGING FlowCentre™ COMPUTERS

Instructions for re-imaging FlowCentre desktop or tower computers.

4.22 UNIVERSAL CD-ROM DRIVER SETUP

Instructions for installing a driver for CD-ROM drives on any computer using Windows 95 or higher.

4.23 BAR-CODE SCANNER EEPROM CUSTOM PROGRAMMING

Instructions on how to reprogram the bar-code scanner EEPROM for custom configurations.

5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

5.1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE (SVP)

Procedure performed at the end of a service call to ensure instrument functionality before departure.

5.2 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION (PMI)

Procedure to perform a Preventative Maintenance Inspection on the instrument.

7 TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 LEVEL SENSE INDICATORS AND ERROR MESSAGES

Lists and explains level sense indicators and common error messages encountered during operation.

7.2 PREFINAL SERVICE SOFTWARE - A TROUBLESHOOTING TOOL

Details various diagnostic tests available within the Prefinal Service software for troubleshooting.

8 PARTS LISTS

8.1 MASTER PARTS LISTS

Provides a master list of all components, categorized by common names and categories.

8.2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS

Offers illustrations of instrument components, organized by functional groups for easy identification.

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