Chapter 4 -Operational Procedures-
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AS-410M Auto Slide Preparation System
4-11 Maintenance Mode
The Maintenance Mode consists of the following sub-modes: Roughing mode for trimming block
surfaces; Home position mode for initializing the System; Stain mode for associating dyeing methods
with section thicknesses; Print mode for specifying print data items; Error log mode for viewing and
storing error log data; Time mode for setting time; Manual operation mode for manually operating the
system mechanical components individually; and Maker maintenance mode for setting the basic data
for ensuring system operational integrity.
Touch MAINTENANCE on the “Main” screen to enable the Maintenance Mode.
This Chapter guides the User through the operational steps for rough-cutting, initialization, staining
data, printer settings, error log, time set, and manual operation. This Operating Manual does not cover
the Maker maintenance mode.
Table 4-9: Sub-modes of the Maintenance Mode
Sub-mode Intended purpose Remarks
ROUGHING Performing block surface trimming only.
HOME POSITION Initialization
ERROR LOG Viewing and storing error log data.
REMOTE MONITORING Setting E-mail message destinations
STAIN/ POLISH/ SIDE
TRIM
Associating stain types with section
thickness.
Setting the maximum and minimum value
for polishing.
Setting the side trim function.
PRINT Selecting and deselecting print data items.
AUTO TRIMMING Operational settings for Auto trimming
TIME AND LANGUAGE Changing time and language displayed
MANUAL OPERATION
Manually operating the moving components
of the System individually.
MAKER MAINTENANCE Maintenance by the manufacturer
Password-protected to
prevent the User from
making changes to the
settings. A system
breakdown caused by
any unauthorized
changes to the settings
invalidates the
manufacturer’s
warranty.
MAIN screen
Maintenance mode screen