Owner's manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. Important Information
- 1.1 Symbols and their meanings
- 1.2 User group
- 1.3 Intended use of instrument
- 1.4 Instrument type
- 2. Safety
- 2.1 Safety notes
- 2.2 Warnings
- 3. Instrument Components and Specifications
- 3.1 Overview - instrument components
- 3.2 Technical data
- 3.3 Standard delivery—packing list
- 4. Instrument Setup
- 4.1 Installation site requirements
- 4.2 Unpacking the CV5030
- 4.2.1 Setting up the CV5030
- 4.3 Preparing and adjusting the instrument
- 4.3.1 Removing or installing the transport anchors
- 4.4 Leveling the instrument
- 4.5 Exhaust system
- 4.6 Installing the dispenser group
- 4.7 Aligning the dispenser needle height relative to the specimen slide outfeed
- 4.8 Dispenser needle cleaner (nozzle cleaner)
- 4.9 Connecting the power supply
- 4.10 Installing the accessories
- 4.11 Refilling consumables
- 5. Operation
- 5.1 Control panel functions
- 5.2 Key functions for instrument operation
- 5.3 Switching the instrument on or off
- 5.4 Brief inspection before starting the coverslipping operation
- 5.5 The coverslipping operation
- 5.6 Interrupting the coverslipping operation
- 5.7 Display indicators and instructions
- 5.8 Button functions for programming
- 5.9 Setting parameter sets
- 5.10 Menu A – parameter settings
- 5.11 Menu B – parameter settings
- 5.11.1 Leaving the parameter and submenu
- 5.12 Recommendation for parameter setting (beginning with firmware 3.01.04)
- 5.13 Determining the optimum parameter setting (menu A+B)
- 5.13.1 Procedure
- 6. Workstation operation
- 6.1 Operation as ST5010 – CV5030 workstation
- 6.2 Operation as ST5020 – CV5030 workstation
- 6.3 Important instructions for operation as workstation
- 6.4 Interrupting workstation operation
- 7. Cleaning and Maintenance
- 7.1 Notes on cleaning and maintenance
- 7.2 Daily cleaning and maintenance - overview
- 7.3 Weekly cleaning and maintenance
- 7.4 Cleaning and maintenance as necessary
- 7.5 Description of the required daily cleaning measures
- 7.5.1 Loading chute and bath transport with transport chain
- 7.5.2 Dispenser needle cleaner (nozzle cleaner)
- 7.5.3 Glass vial in the dispenser rest position
- 7.5.4 Loading bath
- 7.5.5 Dispenser needles
- 7.5.6 Cover slip catch tray
- 7.5.7 Cover slip magazine
- 7.5.8 Skids of the Pick & Place module
- 7.5.9 Cleaning and replacing the suction cups
- 7.5.10 Cover slip sensor
- 7.5.11 Specimen slide outfeed
- 7.6 Description of the required weekly cleaning measures
- 7.6.1 Dispenser group
- 7.6.2 Dispenser needle cleaner (nozzle cleaner)
- 7.6.3 Specimen slide holder, gripper and output magazines
- 7.7 Description for cleaning and maintenance as necessary
- 7.7.1 Active carbon filter
- 7.7.2 Discharge chute of the TS5015 or TS5025 Transfer Station for workstation operation
- 7.7.3 Transfer arm of the TS5015 or TS5025 Transfer Station for workstation operation
- 7.8 Procedure for changing the cover slip mountant
- 7.8.1 Changing from one xylene-based coverslip mountant to another
- 7.8.2 Changing from a xylene substitute coverslip mountant to a xylene-based mountant
- 7.8.3 Changing from a xylene-based coverslip mountant to a xylene substitute
- 8. Malfunctions and Troubleshooting
- 8.1 Error codes
- 8.2 Troubleshooting
- 9. Optional Accessories
- 9.1 Ordering information
- 10. Warranty and Service
- Appendix A Application-related notes and recommendations
- A1.1 Leica specimen slide holders, output and coverslip magazines made of plastic
- A1.2 Specimen slide holders from other manufacturers
- A1.3 Specimen slides and gripper mechanism
- A1.4 CV5030 – Validated and recommended specimen slides
- A1.5 Cover slips
- A1.6 Labels for specimen slides
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Leica CV5030 – Robotic Coverslipper
3. Instrument Components and Specifications
3.1 Overview - instrument components
Unit cover
Main switch
Control panel
Output station for out-
put magazines
Bottle for cover-
slip mountant
Input door
Height-adjustable instrument
feet
Maintenance
door
Output magazines
Cover slip
magazine
Dispenser rest
(park) position
(prime position)
Fig. 2
Loading bath
Dispenser group
Pick & Place
module (cover
slip mount)
Loading drawer