Basic Operations of the Plate Washer
DSX™ System Service Manual 12-9
12.4.10 Terminate
The Terminate operation is executed after the last programmed operation. The steps indicated
in Table 12-9 are performed.
Table 12-9 Terminate
Step Operation
1 Move the Wash Head back to the X home position (over the Purge tray).
2 Stop the Dispense pump
3 Stop the Aspirate pump
12.4.11 Clean
The Clean operation is used to deliver wash solution to the head at a user-specified interval to
remove the present wash fluid from the line and refresh the fluid. During this operation, the
head is positioned over the purge tray. If necessary, the operation may re-prime the head.
When this operation is called, the steps indicated in Table 12-10 are performed.
Table 12-10 The Clean Operation
Step Operation
1 Move Wash head back to Purge Tray
2 Run the Dispense Pump for required fluid at the required Pump speed
3 Move the Wash Head down to the Aspirate height
4 Energise the Dispense Valve for the required duration
5 If required to re-prime the Wash Head, run the dispense pump for the
required re-prime fluid at the required Pump speed
6 If re-priming the Wash Head, energize the Dispense Valve for the required
duration
7 Raise the Wash Head back to the home position
Note: This operation is not designed to clean the wash head. If particulate matter
has been deposited in the Aspirate or Dispense tips they should be removed with
cleaning wire.
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