Merck Supelco TLC Explorer - Table of Contents

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1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Intended Use of TLC Explorer ................................................................................ 6
1.2 Safety and Handling Instructions ........................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Do NOT Operate the TLC Explorer if … ........................................................... 7
1.2.2 Installation Requirements ............................................................................ 8
1.2.3 Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure ...................................................................... 8
1.2.4 General Notes on Handling .......................................................................... 9
1.2.5 User Management and Information Security ................................................... 9
1.3 A Short Introduction to TLC ..................................................................................10
1.3.1 The TLC Working Principle...........................................................................10
1.3.2 Retardation Factor R
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1.4 About this Manual ...............................................................................................11
2 Get to Know Your TLC Explorer ....................................................................... ......... 12
2.1 TLC Explorer Front ..............................................................................................12
2.1.1 F1 - Power Button .....................................................................................12
2.1.2 F2, F3, F4 - Illumination Buttons and Indicators ............................................13
2.1.3 F5, F6 - Drawer and ‘Drawer open’ Indicator .................................................13
2.1.4 F7, F8 - Inspection Window and Shutter Slider ..............................................14
2.2 TLC Explorer Back ...............................................................................................14
2.2.1 B1 – USB-C Port for Power Supply ...............................................................14
2.2.2 B2, B3 - USB-A Ports .................................................................................14
2.2.3 B4 - Ethernet Port .....................................................................................15
2.2.4 B5 - WiFi Antenna Connector ......................................................................15
2.2.5 B6 - Serial Number ....................................................................................15
2.2.6 B7 - Back Cover ........................................................................................15
2.2.7 B8 - Illumination Unit .................................................................................15
2.3 TLC Explorer Baseplate ........................................................................................16
2.3.1 P1 - Plate Area ..........................................................................................16
2.3.2 P2 - Frame ...............................................................................................16
2.3.3 P3, P4 - Alignment Pin and Socket ...............................................................16
2.4 Accessories ........................................................................................................17
2.4.1 A1 - WiFi Antenna .....................................................................................17
2.4.2 A2, A3 - Power Adapter and Cords ...............................................................17
2.4.3 A4 - Power Bank .......................................................................................18
3 First Use .................................................................................................................. 19
3.1 Unpacking and Scope of Delivery ..........................................................................19
3.2 Setting up for Safe Operation ...............................................................................20
3.3 Powering Up and a ‘First Look’ on Your Plate ...........................................................20
3.4 Connecting Your Laptop .......................................................................................21
3.5 Creating a First User ...........................................................................................23
3.6 Powering Down ...................................................................................................25
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