Amp Load Station PCB Removal and Replacement

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• Hex wrench, 2.5 mm
• LOAD STATION, MAIN PCB

Time Required

• 30 minutes (does not include re-teaching Distributor)

Removal Procedure

Wear clean nitrile gloves while performing the following procedures.

1. Put on proper PPE.

2. Remove the Amp Load Station.
3. Using a 2.5 mm hex wrench, remove the four screws on the corners of the PCB.

   

   Note the jacks into which the connectors are plugged and remove the connectors. Be careful not to damage the fragile thermistor wires.

   

4. Remove the PCB from the module.

Replacement Procedure

1. Verify the following DIP switch settings:

   DIP Switch	Amp Load Station
   1	ON
   2	OFF
   3	OFF
   4	OFF

   

2. Reverse the removal procedure.
3. Reinstall the Amp Load Station module onto the system.
4. Run a Panther Instrument Setup (Firmware) procedure.

Alignment/Calibration

1. Using Service Software, teach the Distributor to the Amp Load Station.
2. Teach the Pipettor to the Amp Load Station.

Verification

1. Perform a System Level Operational Qualification.
2. Verify that the Amp Load Station's temperature and mixing speed is within the acceptable range.