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CONTENT:
1. Preface .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Revision history .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Copyrights and trademarks ................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Manufacturer .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Intended use ................................................................................................................................ 7
2. About this manual ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 8
2.2 Symbol listing .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 9
3. Safety information ...................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Safety classifications ................................................................................................................ 9
4. Overview .....................................................................................................................10
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 10
4.3 System Overview ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 System Information ................................................................................................................. 11
4.4.1 Sample Carriers ................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.2 Samples .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4.3 Sample Type ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.4.4 Repeat / Rerun .................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.4.1 Manual Rerun ............................................................................................................... 12
4.4.4.2
Automatic Rerun ......................................................................................................... 12
4.4.5 Sample Number and ID modes ..................................................................................... 12
4.4.5.1 Order ID = Sample ID ............................................................................................... 12
4.4.5.2 Independent ID ............................................................................................................ 13
4.4.5.3 Grouped Sample ID .................................................................................................... 13
4.4.6 Working Mode ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.6.1 Manual ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.4.6.2 Host .................................................................................................................................. 14
5. LIS Interface configuration .....................................................................................14
5.1 Connection settings / General Setup ............................................................................... 14
5.2 RS-232 serial cable specifications .................................................................................... 17
5.2.1 Maximum cable length..................................................................................................... 17
6. Supported Work Flow ..............................................................................................20
6.1 Communication methods ...................................................................................................... 20
6.1.1 Automated Real-Time Communication (REAL) ...................................................... 20
6.1.1.1 Sample Introduction ................................................................................................... 20
6.1.1.2 Sample Identification and Test Ordering ........................................................... 20
6.1.1.3 Sample Aspiration ....................................................................................................... 20
6.1.1.4 Rerun Initiation ............................................................................................................ 21
6.1.2 Manually Triggered Communication (BATCH) ....................................................... 21
6.1.2.1 Test Order Reception ................................................................................................. 21
6.1.2.2 Number of Samples Possible for Registration ................................................. 21
6.1.2.3 Analytical Data Transmission in Batch Mode .................................................. 22
6.1.2.4 Application & Test Order Codes ........................................................................... 23
6.2 Host Communication Settings ............................................................................................ 23
6.2.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 23
6.3 Physical Layer Specifications .............................................................................................. 24
6.3.1 Communication Options .................................................................................................. 24