This training course provides participants with comprehensive instruction on LECO Best Practices for effective instrument operation and maintenance. While the primary focus is on maintenance procedures, the course also covers essential topics including:
Theory of Operations
Daily setup
Detection
Calibration
Software
Troubleshooting
Automation
Our fast-paced, interactive format incorporates hands-on exercises, Q&A discussions, and other engaging activities designed to reinforce learning.
Additionally, the course structure allows us to address all areas of interest and all components that are most relevant to participants needs.
Agenda
Tuesday, February 17
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Event Start
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Welcome to LECO
Welcome to LECO! Meet and Greet at the LECO Global Support Center
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Theory of Operations
How LECO Instruments work
-Software
-Detection
-Flow Path
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Autoloader
Identify all adjustments and movements
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Daily Setup
Standard Operating Procedure
-Sample prep
-Counters/Maintenance
-Method
-Blanks
-Calibration/Drift
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Daily Setup Cont.
Daily Procedures Cont.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
LECO TSL Q & A
LECO applications specialist Q & A for any applications and method questions
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Dismissal
LECO shuttle will return any attendees to the Boulevard Inn
Wednesday, February 18
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
LECO Transportation
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
LECO Tour
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Maintenance Cont.
Complete Maintenance of Instrument
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Maintenance Cont.
Complete maintenance cont.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Maintenance Cont.
Complete maintenance cont.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, February 19
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
LECO Transportation
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Maintenace Cont.
LECO Best Practices
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Autoloader Alignment
Mechanical and software adjustments to properly align the autoloader
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Software
Cornerstone software features
-Analysis
-Diagnostics
-Settings
-Instrument
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Troubleshooting
LECO Best practices for troubleshooting
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Dismissal
Transportation to South Bend Airport or to the Boulevard Inn
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Event End