Chapter 3: Operation
Operation Manual: Evolution Series
Running a Simultaneous Drop with Baskets
1. Run the method (see Selecting a Method to Run on page 3-24).
2. After the unit has completed pre-heating the following message will be
displayed:
VESSEL TEMP HAS BEEN REACHED.
RAISE STAGE, ATTACH BASKETS AND
LOWER STAGE TO START TEST.
3. Raise the stage board (drive plate) and attach all the baskets to the shafts.
4. Lower the stage board and the test will automatically begin.
Running a Staggered Drop with Paddles
1. Run the method (see Selecting a Method to Run on page 3-24).
2. After the unit has completed pre-heating the following message will be
displayed:
VESSEL TEMP HAS BEEN REACHED.
CONTINUE?
3. Select YES.
4. The following message will be displayed:
HOLD SHAFT #X, DROP DOSAGE FORM
RELEASE SHAFT THEN PRESS ENTER.
where X represents the vessel number
5. Hold the shaft securely to prevent the paddle from spinning and introduce
the dosage form.
6. Release the shaft and press ENTER.
7. The unit will cycle through all the vessel positions based on the staggered
drop interval time.
Running a Staggered Drop with Baskets
1. Run the method (see Selecting a Method to Run on page 3-24).
2. After the unit has completed pre-heating the following message will be
displayed:
VESSEL TEMP HAS BEEN REACHED.
CONTINUE?
3. Select YES.
4. The following message will be displayed:
RAISE SHAFT #X
AND ATTACH BASKET.
where X represents the vessel number
5. The unit will automatically detect the shaft is raised and display the
following message:
LOWER SHAFT #X
TO START.