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STAR Service Manual

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Replacement (continued)

• Deck Panels

Note: only Deck Panels for ML STAR Instruments with Autoload Option may ordered as replacement parts

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Table of Contents3
Introduction13
General Information13
Ml Star14
Ml Star IVD14
ML STAR Extensions14
Description of Text Icons for Special Notes14
Structure of this Manual15
Service Manual Updates16
Service News16
Upgrades16
Firmware Upgrade16
Service Software Upgrade16
User Software Upgrade16
Manuals Overview17
User Manual P/N 61076617
Operators Manual P/N 61088917
Programmers Guide P/N 61088817
Service Manual P/N 61075417
Firmware Reference Guides17
Verification Reference Guide17
Software Overview18
User Software P/N 91100418
User Software for Microlab STAR IVD P/N 91103918
Service Software P/N 91100318
Firmware18
Adjustment Macro Programs18
Updates19
Service Plan19
Part Return Tag19
Return Goods Authorization19
Feedback20
Contacting Hamilton20
Overview21
Key Features22
Ml Star IVD24
Total Aspiration and Dispense Monitoring (TADM)24
Product Variants of Microlab25
STAR Instruments25
Pipetting Head and Tip / Needle Combinations25
Technical Specifications26
Technical Status of ML STAR Instrument30
Computer Requirements31
Software Requirements31
Service Part Classifications32
Service Assemblies32
Exchange for Parts and Assemblies32
Ml Star Service Kit P/N 17397033
Service Tool Maintenance34
Disposal of Ml Star Instruments34
Service Software35
Overview35
How to Install the Service Software35
Service Software Root Directory Structure36
Starting the Service Software37
Help Menu40
Deinstallation of Service Software41
Installation of the Instrument43
Overview43
Installation Qualification43
Microlab STAR Installation Qualification44
Microlab STAR IVD Installation Qualification45
Installation46
Workplace Environment46
Unpacking the Instrument47
Accessory Boxes48
Accessories49
Packing List49
Hooking up the Instrument52
Putting the Instrument in Place52
Power / Voltage53
Communication54
Tip Waste Station55
Software Installation56
User Software Installation56
Check Access Rights for C:\Barcodes57
Accessories Installation (ML STAR IVD)59
Service Software Installation59
Software Presettings59
Overview59
Instrument Configuration59
User Software Settings60
User Software Settings (ML STAR IVD)61
Defining Access Rights (ML STAR IVD)62
Remote Access66
Adjustment and Calibration68
Instrument Check Procedure69
Automatic Adjustment70
Weekly Maintenance (ML STAR IVD)70
Verification70
Performing a Test Run70
Service Software Removal70
Disassembly71
Overview71
Checklist for Deinstallation71
Decontamination72
Removing Tips or Needles72
Disconnect ML STAR Instrument72
Remove All Items on ML STAR Instrument72
Remove Panels72
Packing the ML STAR Instrument73
User Software Deinstallation83
Adjustment and Calibration85
Overview85
The Art / Principle of Adjusting86
Interpretation of Correction Values86
Order of Adjustment and Calibration87
Adjustment Tools and Macro Programs89
Tools for Pipetting Arm and Channels89
Tools for Autoload Adjustment92
Tools for Verification of ML STAR IVD93
Adjustment Macro Programs95
Adjusting Pipetting Channel98
Pipetting Channels Degrees of Freedom99
Pipetting Channel Adjustment Tool100
Pipetting Channel Alignment101
Adjusting Pipetting Arm103
Pipetting Arm Degrees of Freedom105
Pipetting Arm Z Alignment106
Pipetting Arm X-Alignment108
Adjusting Pipetting Arm with Channels114
Calibrating Pipetting Arm with Channels121
Pipetting Channel Positioning Check (LLD Check)122
Pressure Adjustment Values of Tadm (Ml Star IVD)123
Adjusting Autoload Drive124
Autoload Drive Degrees of Freedom125
Cog Wheel Synchronization126
Loading Tray Adjustment128
Automatic Autoload Adjustment Procedure130
Verification131
Volume Verification131
Verification Kit's131
Verification after Replacement, or Remounting132
Components137
Overview137
Replacement of Components137
Components Overview138
Ml Star138
Ml Star IVD139
Covers of the Microlab Star140
Front Window and Panels Left & Right Side140
Part List140
Function141
Replacement142
Deck Panels143
Part List143
Function144
Replacement148
Pipetting Arm Housing150
Part List151
Function151
Replacement152
Pipetting Arm153
Part List154
Main Components155
Replacement155
Pipetting Arm Replacement Frame P/N 182108155
Part List158
Pipetting Arm X-Drive159
Part List160
Function160
Replacement161
Pipetting Channels163
Part List163
Function164
Replacement165
Part Numbers for Original and Replacement Parts167
Pipetting Heads168
Part List169
Function169
Replacement170
Part Numbers for Original and Replacement Parts172
Auto Load Drive173
Part List175
Function175
Part Numbers for Original and Replacement Parts182
Auto Load X-Drive182
Part List183
Function183
Replacement184
Insertion Guides185
Part List186
Function186
Replacement186
Loading Tray187
Part List188
Function188
Replacement188
Additional Instrument Components189
Tip Waste189
Spillage Trays189
Instrument Parts189
Teaching Box189
Teaching Station190
Accessories190
Electronics191
Overview191
Functional Overview192
Functional Description193
Interfaces193
ML STAR Instrument Communication Architecture193
Firmware and Data193
Boards Overview194
Location of Electronically Components195
Part List196
Covers over Electronics196
Node Settings / Dip Switches198
Power199
Function199
Power Components199
Reassembly200
Wiring Diagram Power / Master201
Master202
Function202
Master Block Diagram203
Replacement204
Remounting204
Adjustment204
Pipetting Channel205
Pipetting Channel Block Diagram205
Pipetting Channel Wiring Diagram206
Replacement207
Remounting207
Adjustment207
Autoload208
Function208
Autoload Block Diagram209
Autoload Wiring Diagram210
Replacement211
Remounting211
Adjustment211
Cables212
Location of Cables212
Cables Part List212
Maintenance213
Overview213
Items Needed214
Duration214
Tasks214
Decontamination215
Lubrication216
Half-Yearly Maintenance217
Troubleshooting and Error Handling221
Overview221
Version Information221
Trace Files221
Communication Trace Files221
System Trace Files222
Investigation of Errors with Trace Files222
Error Handling224
Firmware Error Codes233
ML STAR Extensions235
Glossary237
Installation Qualification243
IQ Microlab STAR243
IQ Microlab STAR IVD245
Maintenance Checklist247
Service News251
Parts Return Tag252
Problem Report Form253
Microlab  STAR Firmware Addresses254
STAR Firmware Files254
Firmware Reference Guides255
Master Module Command Specification255
X0 Module Command Specification257
Pipetting Channel Module Command Specification259
Auto Load Module Command Specification261
Wash Station Module Command Specification263
Temperature Controlled Carrier Module Command Specification265
Iswap Module Command Specification267
Microlab STAR Service Kit269
Parts269
Tools272
ML STAR Verification Kit273
Appendix F Part List Summery274
Instrument Cover Part List274
Covers over Electronics274
Deck Panel Part List274
Pipetting Arm Cover Part List275
Pipetting Arm Part List275
Replacement Frame Pipetting Arm P/N 182108 Part List276
Pipetting Arm's X Drive Part List277
Pipetting Channels Part List277
Pipetting Head Part List277
Autoload Part List278
Autoload's X Drive Part List278
Insertion Guide Part List279
Loading Tray Part List279
Tip Waste Part List279
Spillage Trays Part List280
Instrument Parts280
Teaching Station280
Teaching Box280
Boards Part List and Accessories281
Cables Part List281
Index282

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