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Table of Contents
Operating Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
System Installation .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Installation Site ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Explorer System Setup ...............................................................................................................................................14
Explorer Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Keyboard Operation Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................................19
Adapter Calibration .....................................................................................................................................................19
Rack Position Setup ...................................................................................................................................................20
35 mL Vessel Offset Calibration ............................................................................................................................23
Create Method .................................................................................................................................................................26
Standard Control ........................................................................................................................................................27
Dynamic Control .........................................................................................................................................................27
Power Cycling Control ................................................................................................................................................27
Fixed Power Control ...................................................................................................................................................27
SPS Control ................................................................................................................................................................27
Edit Method .....................................................................................................................................................................29
Delete Method .................................................................................................................................................................31
Add Method to Explorer Rack..........................................................................................................................................32
Removed Method(s) from Explorer Rack ........................................................................................................................32
Save Explorer (Method) Sequence .................................................................................................................................32
Instrument Operation .......................................................................................................................................................33
Method Data ....................................................................................................................................................................39
Graph Data .................................................................................................................................................................40
Generate Report .........................................................................................................................................................41
Search Data................................................................................................................................................................41
Dave Data to File ........................................................................................................................................................41
Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service ....................................................................................................................42
Routine Maintenance and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................42
Interlocks ...............................................................................................................................................................42
Cavity.....................................................................................................................................................................42
APD .......................................................................................................................................................................42
Microwave Leakage Measurement.............................................................................................................................44
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................................................................................................................45
Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................................46
Computer Setup .........................................................................................................................................................47
Repair and Service .....................................................................................................................................................50
Vessel Failure Cleanup Procedure .............................................................................................................................51
Spill Tray Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................51
Spill Cup Cleaning or Replacement............................................................................................................................52
Ordering Information........................................................................................................................................................53
Specifi cations ..................................................................................................................................................................54
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................55