Laurell Operating Procedure

Updated on 10/13/2014

1. Check/empty waste cup

The back side of the spinner

  1. On back Spinner, unscrew cup and empty into proper waste container, if necessary.
  2. Screw waste cup back into the spinner

2. Turn on the power on the back side of the spinner

3. Edit Process

The front of the controller

  1. The display shows "SELECT PROCESS". If not, press "Select Process" on the left top of the controller.
  2. Use up/down arrow keys to highlight one of the following four processes: (1) Static (2) Dynamic (3) Speed Test (4) Program #.
  3. Press "EDIT MODE", then the digit of step # is highlighted.
    1. If you need more steps, then press "tab > pg dn", and the digit of step # starts blinking.
    2. Press "tab > pg dn" again, then the digit of the total step # next to step # starts blinking.
    3. Use up/down arrow keys to change the total step #.
    4. Press "tab < pg up" to go back to the digit of step #.
    5. Press "tab < pg up again, then the blinking stops.
    6. Use up/down arrow keys to move to "Time", "Rpm", or "Acel" for editing.
    7. Press "tab > pg dn" or "tab < pg up" to change the location of the digit you want edit.
    8. Use up/down arrow keys to change the digit number.
    9. If you need to edit another step, then go back to STEP, and repeat this procedure.
    10. When finished editing, press "STOP" button to save changes.

4. Load Sample

  1. Open the lid.
  2. Choose the appropriate chuck.
    1. Use the chuck alone for a large sample.
    2. Use the chuck with cap for a small sample
  3. Place the sample on the chuck. (Adjust centering, if necessary)
  4. Open the nitrogen valve on a plastic tubing.
  5. Press "VACUUM" on the middle top of the controller to turn on chuck vacuum.
  6. Verify the sample is held in place.
  7. Dispense coating materials onto the sample.
  8. Close the lid.

5. Run the process

  1. Press "RUN MODE".
  2. Press "START" button to run the process.

6. Unload the sample

  1. Open the lid.
  2. Press "VACUUM" to turn off chuck vacuum.
  3. Remove the sample.

7. Clean the spinner

  1. Use acetone, then IPA with clean room wipes to remove all traces of coating material. Check the waste cup. Do not spray directly onto the sample chuck or shaft.
  2. CLOSE the nitrogen valve. If not, the nitrogen supply for the entire lab will be depleted.
  3. Close the lid.

8. Turn off the power on the back side of the spinner