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Thermo Scientific SlideMate
Operator Manual
Part Number B81310009
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SlideMate Operator Guide, Revision 1.20 Page i
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Safety Symbols
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Symbols
The following symbols and conventions are used
throughout this manual and on the instrument
.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED ON THE EQUIPMENT, OR IN
A DOCUMENT, TO WARN THAT INSTRUCTIONS
MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR SAFE AND CORRECT
OPERATION. IF THIS SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE
INSTRUMENT, ALWAYS REFER TO THIS
OPERATOR GUIDE.
Warning A warning is given in the document if there is a
danger of personal injury or damage to samples or
equipment.
Note Notes give more information about a job or
instruction but do not form part of the instructions.
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Table of contents
1. Basic handling............................................................................................................................... 5
2. SlideMate Interface Menu............................................................................................................ 9
3. Understanding Data Fields and Text Fields............................................................................ 13
4. Data input fields and text formatting example........................................................................ 13
5. Using the Keyboard Option for Data Entry and Menu Navigation....................................... 16
6. Connecting SlideMate to PC over Crossover......................................................................... 20
7. Crossover Connection - Troubleshooting Procedure............................................................ 21
8. Print Driver Installation............................................................................................................... 24
9. USB Driver Installation............................................................................................................... 31
10. Configuring the HyperTerminal communication..................................................................... 35
10.3. HyperTerminal over Ethernet............................................................................................ 35
10.4. HyperTerminal over USB................................................................................................... 37
11. Sending a print job from the HyperTerminal........................................................................... 39
12. SlideMate Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 43
12.1. SlideMate Cleaning Instructions....................................................................................... 43
12.2. Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................... 44
12.3. Removing a jammed slide from under the print head................................................... 44
12.4. Cleaning the print-head...................................................................................................... 45
13. SlideMate Machine Specifications............................................................................................ 46
14. Errors and Recovery................................................................................................................... 47
Appendix A List of Approved Slides................................................................................................. 56
Appendix B List of Accessories......................................................................................................... 56
Appendix C List of Spare Parts.......................................................................................................... 57
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Before you start
•This manual will guide you through the basic setup of your new SlideMate.
•Please look through this manual and get familiar with all illustrations and the information prior to
operating the machine.
If LabWriter is not used and the SlideMate is connected to a PC the
appropriate print driver must be installed.
SlideMate Integration Options
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1. Basic handling
1.1. If using a Barcode Scanner plug it into the connector shown below.
Barcode scanner
port connector
Figure 1 - Barcode scanner connection
1.2. Connect the provided Power supply to the unit. Please make your connections in the following order:
•
Connect your USB cable (optional)
•
Connect your Ethernet /Crossover cable (optional)
•
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet
•
Plug the other side of the power adapter into the Power Connector shown below
Power
Connector
Ethernet
port
Connector
USB
port
Connector
Figure 2 - Rear Connectors
SlideMate Integration Options
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1.3. After power up is complete this screen will be shown, see Figure 3.
Figure 3 - SlideMate user interface
1.4. Press center on the 5-way navigation control button to initialize SlideMate
.
To ensure proper operation of the unit it is recommended that you use approved slides, and you verify
the slides are not stuck together, as it may be difficult for SlideMate to separate them. Refer to the
illustration below for suggestion on how to do this verification.
To prevent contamination of the slides, whenever handling them, protective gloves must be worn!
Look to see that every slide has fallen,
and it is in contact with the table surface.
Figure 4 - Slide preparation
Using slides other than the ones recommended,
may cause irreversible damage to the unit.
Please see Appendix A for a list of recommended slides.
SlideMate Integration Options
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1.5. Route the ribbon through SlideMate unit as shown in the figure below. In the main setup screen use
the Load function accessed by the right button (see Figure 9). This allows the ribbon take-up reel to
be rotated in the take-up direction by hand.
Figure 5 - Correct Ribbon Routing Procedure
Please note the direction the ribbon feeds off the roll. Figure 5 shows the correct feed direction.
Figure 6 - Incorrect Ribbon Routing Procedure
Using a ribbon other than the one recommended, may cause
irreversible damage to the unit.
Please see Appendix B for media part number.
SlideMate Integration Options
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To fasten the ribbon on the take-up Reel, slide it under one of the two pins (see Figure 6).
When removing the accumulated ribbon simply squeeze with one hand the outer area of the roll and
pull out.
Figure 7 – Take-up Reel, close up view
1.6. Load slides in the Input Stack in the orientation shown below.
Use caution when loading slides as the edges may be sharp.
Make sure the frosted side of the slide faces up
and it is closest to the LCD screen.
Figure 8 – Loading Slides
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