Pressure Test of the Panther Cooling System

This procedure should be used when the Reagent Bay or Sample Bay fail to reach their specified temperature range.

Parts and Materials Required

• Proper PPE

• FSE Tool Kit

• Cooling Pump Pressure Gauge

Time Required

• 30 Minutes

Procedure

1. Power down the Panther System.
2. Verify that the Cooling Module has adequate fluid. Fill as needed.
3. Obtain the TLS-06424 COOLING PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE.

   

4. Connect the gauge to the Pump Outlet and the Reagent Bay tube.

   

5. In Service Software, turn on the Cooling Pump as follows:
   1. Click 4. LiVaCo System and Drawer.
   2. Select Liquid, Vacuum, Cooling System from the drop-down menu.
   3. Click Initialize.
   4. Click On under the Circulating Pump.

   Note—Screenshots are taken from Service Software v4.0.7.0. Your screens may not appear the same.

   

6. Verify that the pressure is between 2.5psi and 6psi.
7. If the pressure is less than 2.5psithe pump is not operating correctly or there is a leak in the system. Troubleshoot the Cooling System by completing the following steps:
   1. Visually inspect the Cooling Module and Cooling Module lines for leaks in the system.
   2. Flush the Cooling Module to ensure there is no blockage in the system.
   3. Replace the Cooling Module Recirculating Pump.
8. Once the pressure of the cooling system is between 2.5psi and 6psi, shutdown the Panther System and PC.
9. Remove the TLS-06424 COOLING PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE.
10. Reconnect the Cooling Recirculation Pump to the Panther System.
11. Power on the Panther System and PC.
12. Using Service Software, turn on the Cooling Pump (see step 4).

13. Click on the 4. LiVaCo System and Drawer tab in Service Software, and check the Cooling System temperature as follows:
    1. Under Cooling, click On.

       

    2. Click Read.

       

    3. Check that the Cooling Module temperature reads between 8°C – 23.0°C.
14. Using Service Software under the 2. Front and Loading Units tab, select the Bay Sensors and Tip Drawer tab.

    

15. Under Sensors, click Read.

    Note—This will take 10 minutes to come to temperature.

    

16. Check that the Reagent Bay and Sample Bay temperatures meet specification.
17. Check for leaks at the Leur locks.

Verification

If the Reagent Bay and Sample Bay temperatures are within specifications and no leaks are found, the verification is complete.