Universal Fluid Drawer Wash Buffer A (Red) RFID Antenna Removal and Replacement

Parts and Materials Required

Time Required

  • 30 minutes

Removal Procedure

  1. Put on proper PPE.
  2. Remove all fluids from the Universal Fluid Drawer.
  3. ClosedRemove the Universal Fluid Drawer door panel by removing the three 3 mm screws from the sides of the door.
  4. ClosedUsing a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, loosen the left and right side screws of the universal fluids holder.
  5. Slightly lift the small bin cover to access the Universal Fluid Drawer PCB.
  6. ClosedDisconnect the RFID cable from the right side of the Universal Fluid Drawer PCB.
  7. ClosedUnplug the red RFID cable from the Universal Fluid Drawer PCB.
  8. ClosedPush the Magnetic Wash, deactivator, and bleach fluid lines into the Universal Fluid Drawer bin.
  9. ClosedShift the small bin so that you can lift the large bin out of the drawer.
  10. ClosedRelease the blue tubing so that the bin can be lifted farther out of the drawer.
  11. ClosedLocate the red RFID antenna on the front wall of the Universal Fluid Drawer.
  12. Using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, remove the two screws that secure the antenna and remove the antenna.

Replacement Procedure

  1. ClosedInstall the red RFID antenna using two 2.5 mm screws.
  2. ClosedRoute the red RFID antenna cable behind the red RFID board, along the front of the Universal Fluid Drawer, and through to the front of the Universal Fluid Drawer PCB.
  3. Lower the large bin back into the Universal Fluid Drawer.
  4. ClosedPlug the red RFID antenna cable into the Universal Fluid Drawer PCB.
  5. ClosedPush the RFID cable through the slot and re-attach the RFID cable.
  6. ClosedFix the bins so that they appear to be sitting flush.
  7. Gently pull the deactivator, Magnetic Wash, and bleach connectors out of the bin.
  8. ClosedTo re-install the Universal Fluid Drawer panel, align the front panel to the two screws on the left side of the Universal Fluid Drawer, and to the one screw on the right side of the drawer.
  9. ClosedUsing a 3 mm Allen wrench, insert and tighten two 3 mm screws, washers, and lock washers on the left side of the Universal Fluid Drawer.
  10. ClosedUsing a 3 mm Allen wrench, insert and tighten one 3 mm screw, washer, and lock washer on the right side of the Universal Fluid Drawer.

Verification

  1. Start up the Panther System.
  2. Replace Universal Fluid bottles with new bottles.
  3. Verify that the system correctly reads bottle ID labels.
  4. PrimeClosedOperation of pumping fluid through tubing to ensure proper and consistent fluid delivery (remove air from the tubing, etc.). the system (see the Panther System Operator's Manual).