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3.7
Start the
Air Sampling
After the appropriate sampling volume has been
selected the air sampling process is started by
touching the
icon. During air sampling the
remaining sample volume and the remaining sam-
pling time is displayed. Optionally, the remaining
time can be switched to the large display section
by a simple touch. Completion of the air sampling is
indicated by » 0 L« and an acoustic signal. When
touching the screen the acoustic signal is stopped
and the last sampling volume is displayed.
NOTE
If necessary, the air sampling process
can be interrupted at any time by tou
ching the Stop icon. Then, the sampling
process can be continued by touching
the
icon or terminated by touching
the
icon.
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3.8
Switching the
Instrument OFF
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The RCS
High Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler is
switched OFF by pressing the ON/OFF button for
2 seconds. The termination of the software is indi-
cated by the Logo »RCS
The instrument is also equipped with an automated
powering off function. This function is activated
within eight minutes after completion of the last
air sampling or the last software command.
NOTE
If the instrument has switched itself off auto
matically it is recommended to verify the correct
completion of the air sampling process before the
agar strip is removed. Therefore, the instrument is
switched on. If no error occured the last sampling
volume is displayed.
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High Flow Touch«.