Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Cytopro Cytocentrifuge Overview.........................................................5
Using this Manual.......................................................................5
Functional Description................................................................6
Key Features...............................................................................6
Intended Use ..............................................................................7
Table 1: Cytopro Specifications...................................................8
Table 2: Cytopro Rotor Specifications .........................................8
Table 3: Sample Treatment Options ...........................................9
Table 4: Explanation of Symbols .................................................10
Figure 1: The Cytopro Cytocentrifuge .........................................11
Figure 2: Instrument Rear Panel .................................................11
The Cytopro Rotor ......................................................................12
Sample Chamber Holder.....................................................12
Figure 3: The Cytopro Rotor and Lid ...........................................12
Figure 4: Front Panel and Touchscreen.......................................13
Single Sample Chamber..............................................................13
Tunnel Port.........................................................................13
Sample Port........................................................................13
Chamber Pressure Ring ......................................................13
Figure 5: Single Chamber Assembly............................................14
Dual Sample Chambers...............................................................14
Dual Chamber Wells...........................................................14
Figure 6: Dual Sample Chamber .................................................15
Cytopro Magnum® Sample Chambers........................................15
Sample Well .......................................................................15
Chamber Sealing Gasket ....................................................15
Fluid Absorption Chambers ................................................15
Figure 7: Cytopro Magnum Chamber .........................................16
Cytopro Absorption Pads............................................................16
Figure 8: Cytopad® Absorption Pads...........................................16
Chamber Frame..........................................................................17
Figure 9: Chamber Frame ...........................................................17
Microscope Slides.......................................................................17
Figure 10: Microscope Slides ......................................................17
Barcode Reader ..........................................................................18
Figure 11: Barcode Reader .........................................................18
1.2 Touchscreen and User Interface ...........................................................19
Table 5: Front Panel/Main Screen Function Keys........................19
Table 6: System Setup Keys ........................................................20
1.3 Instrument Setup ..................................................................................22
Unpacking and Installing the Instrument ...................................22
Connecting Power ......................................................................22
Section 2
Controlling and Customizing Cytocentrifuge Functions
2.1 System Setup Menu ..............................................................................23
Accessing the System Setup Menu.............................................23
Creating a Cytocentrifuge Program ............................................23
Editing a Cytocentrifuge Program...............................................24
Changing the Program Name...............................................24
Deleting a Cytocentrifuge Program......................................24
Administrator and User Accounts...............................................24
Creating an Administrator Account......................................24
Creating User Accounts ........................................................25
