CA-500 Series S/M 4-25 Revised December 2001
(b) X direction: Use [m], and [Æ] keys to adjust the horizontal position of catcher. The catcher
once ascends and then descends by pressing [Z ADJUST] key. Adjust the
reaction tube position in X direction to touch the left part of the inner wall of the
incubation well by repeating this operation.
Figure 4-3-21: X Direction Adjustment
(c) Z direction: Use [Catcher DOWN] key to confirm the position where the reaction tube hit the
bottom of the incubation well. (Touch around the incubation well to confirm the
vibration of the hit, or touch the reaction tube to verify that there is no more play.)
Press [Catcher UP] key for 5 times.
Press [Z Adjust] key for 2 or 3 times to confirm that the reaction tube does not hit
the bottom of the incubation well.
The Z position can be also adjusted by using [Tube Catch] key and [Tube Free]
key and aligning the lower edge of the reaction tube brim with the upper surface of
the lower catcher part.
Figure 4-3-22: Z Direction Adjustment
7) Press [Tube Free] and [Tube Catch] keys to verify that the reaction tube to be caught and released
smoothly.
8) When the adjustment is completed, catch the reaction tube and return the catcher to the Z home
position by using [Z ORG] key. Move X axis 5 pulses towards to the left by pressing [Å] key (for 5
times). This is the X adjustment value.
9) When completed, press [XY ORG] key to return the catcher to the home position.
10) Setting Position: [24]warm 3, [25]warm 4, [26]comp,
Adjust above 3 positions in the same way.
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