2015-05-19

Service Bulletin - Instructions:

Installing Imbalance Sensor, RP-515
Aerospray / Cytopro Series 2

Required Equipment:
 Vibration sensor
 Drive hub seal
 100% pure silicone sealant
Tools needed for installation
 #1 and #2 Phillips screw drivers
 Small flat blade screwdriver
 Pair of plyers
 1/8” hex wrench
 Torque wrench (in. lbs)

Instructions:
1. If the instrument has been in use turn the power switch on the back of the instrument to the off (O) position, and unplug the power cord.

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2. Remove the reagent tray mounting screws (7 places) and lift the reagent tray away from the instrument.

3. Remove the case front bottom and top screws (7 places). Let the case front down gently to rest on the counter top.

4. Remove the right side panel bottom and top screws (4 places). Gently lay the side panel down onto the reagent tray mounting plate.

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5. Remove the solenoid PCB mounting screws (4 places) and let it hang free.

6. Remove the left side panel bottom and top screws (4 places). Set the side panel out of the way.

7. Disconnect the cables from the lock sensor PCB located on the lid lock assembly and the lock motor J16 on the main PCB.

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8. Disconnect the lid sensor cable from the lid sensor PCB.

9. Remove the drive hub center label with a small screw driver taking care not to damage the drive hub.

10. With a 1/8” hex wrench loosen the drive hub mounting screw and then lift the drive hub to remove it from the motor coupler.

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11. Remove the case top front and rear screws (5 places).

12. Using a pair of plyers compress the internal drain tube wire clamps and slide them down the drain hose one at a time. Using a slight twisting
motion slide the drain tube off of the nipple.

13. Using a slight twisting motion remove the vent hose from the spigot vent port. Rub or peel away the cured silicone off of the outside of the
spigot and the inside of the vent hose.

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14. Place some protective foam over the right side panel.

15. Lift the instruments top assembly up slightly then disconnect the carousel sensor cable from the sensor PCB. Lift the instrument top assembly
while rotating it over and to the right laying it on top of the protective foam. Take care not to pinch or damage the solenoid PCB and
connected tubing.

16. Disconnect the imbalance sensor cable by pressing in on the locking tab and gently pulling it out of the connector.

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17. Remove the imbalance sensor mounting screws (4 places) and remove the sensor from the motor mount top plate assembly.

18. Install the new vibration sensor onto the motor mount top plate using the previously removed screws. Install the imbalance sensor cable into
the connector of the new sensor. Make sure that it is completely seated and the locking tab locks into position.

19. Check the fluid deflector to make sure it has not been pressed down and is not touching the motor mount top plate. The motor will not turn if
it is rubbing on anything. Rotate the motor shaft to make sure it rotates freely before reassembly.

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20. Lift and rotate the instrument top assembly over to the original assembled position, taking care not to pull or pinch any of the tubing.

21. Connect the carousel sensor cable to the carousel sensor that is mounted to the bowl.

22. Align the instrument top assembly into its correct positon. Check that the lid sensor is not resting on the black plastic shield to the right of the
sensor and that the tubing on the right side of the instrument is not being pinched or kinked.

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23. Attach the case top assembly with the previously removed screws (5 places).

24. Apply a small bead of silicone sealant around the inside of the vent hose then spread it evenly with a gloved finger.

25. Compress the vent hose slightly and slide the end over the bowl spigot. Slide the end of the vent hose down the spigot approximately halfway.
Gently press with your fingers all the way around the vent hose to ensure a complete seal.

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26. Slide the internal drain hose onto the spigot nipple and then slide the wire clamps back up into place on the drain hose.

27. Install the left side panel using the previously removed screws (4 places).

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28. Lift the solenoid PCB up into place and attach it with the previously removed screws (4 places).

29. Check to make sure there are no kinks or damaged tubing before installing the right side panel.

30. Lift the right side panel into place while tucking the reagent tubing underneath the solenoid PCB.

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31. Install the right side panel with the previously removed screws (4 places).

32. Install the drive hub onto the motor coupler, align the slot in the drive hub with the pin in the coupler. Tighten the drive hub mounting screw
with a 1/8“ hex wrench until snug.

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33. Connect the cable to the lock sensor PCB and the lock motor cable J16 on the main PCB.

34. Connect the lid sensor cable to the lid sensor PCB.

35. Raise the case front up into place and attach it with the previously removed top and bottom screws (7 places).

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36. Set the reagent tray into position and loosely install all of the reagent tray screws (7 places). Torque screws to 15 in. lbs in the order illustrated
below. If no torque wrench is available tighten the screws as evenly as possible in the order shown.

37. Connect the power cord into the back of the instrument and turn the power switch to the on (I) position.

38. Press the CYTO button on the touch screen to access the Cytocentrifuge mode.

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39. Place two chambers with slides next to each other in a cytocentrifuge rotor to simulate an out of balance condition. Place the cytocentrifuge
rotor onto the drive hub of the instrument. Note: If no Cytocentrifuge rotor is available, skip to step 45.

40. Run a cytocentrifuge program with the speed set at 1000 rpm or the default program if available. Closed the lid and press the start button. The
instrument should start to run and then shut down with an Imbalance Error 0001.

41. Remove the chambers and slides from the cytocentrifuge rotor and run the same program as before.

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42. The instrument should speed up to the programmed 1000 rpm and the timer should start to count down. Press the stop button to cancel the
run. The imbalance sensor is functioning correctly.

43. Peel the paper backing off of the drive hub label and press the label into place on the center of the drive hub.

44. The instrument is now ready to use.

45. If no Cytocentrifuge rotor is available the imbalance sensor can be tested to make sure it is communicating with the computer and not failing.
Press the CYTO button on the touch screen. Program a speed to 1000 rpm or run the default program if available.

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46. With no rotor installed on the drive hub close the lid and press the Start button. The machine will start to run then shut down with a Wrong
rotor 0003 error. This shows that the imbalance sensor is communicating with the computer. The instrument should run correctly.

47. Peel the paper backing off of the drive hub label and press the label into place on the center of the drive hub.

48. The instrument is now ready to use.

END

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