Fusion Front Panel Removal and Replacement

  Note—A Firmware Installation procedure must be performed when replacing a module or PCB.

Parts and Materials Required

  • FSE Tool Kit
  • Bench Top Pads

Time Required

  • 15 Minutes

Front Panel Removal Procedure

  1. Put on proper PPE.
  2. Power down the Panther System and PC.
  3. ClosedRemove the corner cover.

  4. Using a 4mm hex driver, Closedremove the two Reaction Tube Tray front covers.

  5. Using a 3mm hex driver, Closedremove the two Tip Drawer front covers.

  6. Using a 3mm hex driver, Closedremove the Universal Fluid Drawer front cover.

  7. ClosedDisconnect the 4 connectors located in the left side of the Front Panel.

  8. Using a 3mm hex driver, Closedremove the 4 screws that secure the Front Panel.

  9. Place the Front Panel on a sterile benchtop pad.

Front Panel Replacement Procedure

  1. Reverse the Removal Procedure.
  2. Ensure that the top of each drawer front cover is aligned with the top of the Front Panel and are evenly spaced.

Verification

  1. Power on the Panther System and PC.
  2. Load firmware to the new module (Instrument Setup).
    Refer to Panther Fusion System Installation > Run Instrument Setup (Fusion).
  3. Through Service Software, verify that all of the following components work properly:
    • All front Panel LEDs
    • Open/Close Sensors for all 5 front panel drawers
    • Lock mechanism for all 5 front panel drawers
    • Left System Status LED
    • Waste Lock
    • Waste Bag Presence sensor