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1. Place the labeled tube into the elution tube slot in the tray Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 2of 9 Remove cap and place an empty 2 mL collection tube into the elution tube slot 3 Open the drawer unit and remove the Waste Tray Place the Reagent Tray in the Waste Tray slot and press slightly to ensure the tray is aligned and flush with the slot Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 3 of 9 Place pierced reagent tray into the autoclavable waste tray Continued on next page Using BenchPro 2100 continued Performing Maxiprep Plasmid DNA Purification Continued 4 Place the Cell Liner in the Waste Tray reservoir slot Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 4 of 9 Place a disposable GF gf cell liner reservoir DP into the waste tray C iig Mi 5 Open the drawer unit and place the Waste Tray with Cell Liner and Reagent Tray into the instrument Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 5 of 9 Open instrument drawer PN 7 gt and place the waste USA 1 Age Uj tray reagent tray into the BAe slot FH 6 Add up to 125 mL of overnight bacterial culture into the Cell Liner Place the Cell Liner Lid on the reservoir Press Next Set up 6 of 9 Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Pour 125 mL of 2 0 to 2 4 OD culture into disposable cell liner and cover with lid Note Th
2. Warning No card detected Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Unit needs servicing contact Technical Support page 28 Insert a card and restart protocol Please close door and restart Zie protocol valve number 19 Appendix A Connecting to Different Types of House Air Outlets Introduction Quick Disconnect House Air Outlet 20 Since the house air outlets can vary examples of a few house air connector types and how to connect the supplied flexible tube to the house air connectors are described below Ordering information from McMaster Carr www mcmaster com is included If the house air outlet is a standard quick disconnect then use Item 1 McMaster Cat no 6534K46 and Item 2 McMaster Cat no 5111K667 to connect the instrument s 4 tubing to the quick disconnect house air outlet 1 Assemble Item 1 and Item 2 to create the connector Item 2 2 Attach the bare end of the supplied flexible tube to the push to connect to the end of the assembled connector from Step 1 Assembled connector connected to supplied tube 3 Insert the male end of the assembled connector into the existing house air outlet Assembled
3. 34 A N DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Severe electrical shock can result from operating the instrument without its instrument panels in place Do not remove instrument panels High voltage contacts are exposed when instrument panels are removed from the instrument AN DANGER ELECTRICAL HAZARD Grounding circuit continuity is vital for the safe operation of equipment Never operate equipment with the grounding conductor disconnected Use properly configured and approved line cords for the voltage supply in your facility Plug the system into a properly grounded receptacle with adequate current capacity This instrument has been tested to and complies with standard UL 61010A 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements This instrument has been tested to and complies with standard CSA 1010 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements Safety This instrument meets European requirements for safety This instrument has been tested to and complies with standards EN 61010 1 2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements EN 61010 2 081 Particular Requirements for Automatic and Semi Automatic Laboratory Equipment for Analysis and Other Purposes EMC EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement c
4. LB medium with the appropriate antibiotic 2 Assemble the Reagent Tray and Cell Liner on the Waste Tray Add the cell culture to the Cell Liner 3 Insert the BenchPro Maxiprep Card in one of the instrument slots 4 Select and run the purification protocol During the automated maxiprep purification protocol the appropriate amounts of reagents are pumped to the card as well as incubation steps are performed based on the protocol Using a series of capture and purification membranes E coli cells are harvested lysed and the lysate is clarified The cleared lysate is passed through an anion exchange membrane Under the binding conditions the negatively charged phosphates on the backbone of the DNA interact with the positive charges on the surface of the membrane such that plasmid DNA remains bound to the membrane while RNA proteins carbohydrates and other impurities are washed away with wash buffer The plasmid DNA is eluted under high salt conditions The eluted DNA is desalted and concentrated with an alcohol precipitation step and the final purified plasmid DNA is collected in the elution tube placed in the reagent tray Features Important features of the BenchPro 2100 system are listed below e User friendly BenchPro 2100 instrument design with a disposable BenchPro Maxiprep Card for easy automated maxiprep plasmid DNA purification e Ability to perform simultaneous processing of up to two samples e High quality purifi
5. connector inserted into house air outlet 4 Insert the quick disconnector fitting on the other end of the flexible tube into the air inlet connector on the back of the instrument see page 8 5 Test to ensure the proper house air pressure is maintained Continued on next page Connecting to Different Types of House Air Outlets Continued Tube House Air If the house air outlet is 4 diameter tube then use Item 3 McMaster Cat no Outlet 5111K468 to connect to the existing 4 OD tubing of the instrument If the house air outlet is 3 8 diameter tube then use Item 4 McMaster Cat no 9087K65 to connect to the existing 14 OD tubing of the instrument 1 Connect one end of the connector to the house air outlet tubing and the other end of the connector to the supplied flexible tube See figures below Item 3 Item 4 Item 3 connected to supplied tubing and house air outlet er Fak Res i Pe su Lr EES are EEE is SE en A SASN gt oN Supplied tubing Item 4 connected to supplied tubing and house air outlet B ae j d rem X K CA 4 i _ Nar id ees lr En npe 9 j TAA y J 4 hs gt Pee a a u an aa s x 2 Insert the quick disconnector fitting on the other end of the flexible tube into the air inlet connector on the back of the instrument see page 8 3 Test to ensure the proper house air pressure is maintained Continued on next page 21 Conne
6. Invitrogen by technologies BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Plasmid Purification Instrument For automated maxiprep purification of plasmid DNA Catalog no MC1001 Rev Date 25 June 2010 Manual part no 25 1060 MAN0002684 ii Contents Unpacking the Instrument and Product Contents veneanetene indeter teedbnndednekaardens vV Safely Dorma NoN sree n A N N A vii BenchPro 2100 Tnstr ment nr EA OA E eee viii BRE OCI CUNO UN cici aa 1 About the BenchPro 2100 Instrument seamen neben 1 IDESCEIP ioro Pan nde bedenken aaneen dee eenn nabeeld 4 MElNOAS isisisi ndi eed annie eneen 7 Installing the Bench ro 2100 eneen aten oenen Moeheid heat 7 General Gul CCS nenene ragpugnstesaulanagscur yada A adasale 9 Weme Bemeh PLO 2100 E PE AE A A E T E E 10 LrOublEShO OS ananda 17 Bench ro 2100 Error COCs annen 19 PAD DOING Ve 20 Connecting to Different Types of House Air Outlets iiicscis sieesssstiseadedstihedistacanchscieousntivyhdebainastadabiaita 20 Rep kene AC USE Lesierse denke enb ie endet dense eee OG 23 Repackaging he InSte wien Gs wennen denten 24 EroduetSpeetieallons mmniet ues hennen 25 Accessory Products rkenen eene eet leita aa 27 Technical SUD OLY edentate enso adanehaated heen sanders nete edatenated bee sa naonebaeeoateonete actaleoneateies 28 Purchase INO CAL OM essa natans dann eneen 29 jafolersiale lb GA ode ty Aae a neuen enc cence se eewa seen O 31 Symbols ON ie aS Br Ue NU mmm inde eee 31 General Instrument oale
7. To use the BenchPro 2100 instrument for maxiprep plasmid DNA Cards purification you need to purchase the BenchPro Maxiprep Card separately from Invitrogen Ordering information is on page 27 Do not use any other cards with the unit ly To obtain the best results follow these recommendations E VOS e Wear gloves during handling the card or assembling the reagents wy O ca e Maintain a sterile environment when handling DNA to avoid any contamination from DNases e Ensure that no DNase is introduced into the sterile reagents supplied with the kit e Always use the BenchPro 2100 instrument with BenchPro Maxiprep Card for best results e Be sure to remove the caps of elution tubes and pierce the foil seal on the Reagent Tray with the piercing device prior to closing the reagent drawer e Discard the card and waste contents appropriately after use Do not reuse the card e You can insert one or two BenchPro Maxiprep Cards depending on the Important number of samples that you wish to process If you are loading only 1 card ensure that the reagent tray is loaded in the same row as the card e Always load the Reagent Tray with the foil seal pierced and elution tube without a cap in the Reagent Tray to allow the card sippers to draw the solution into the card e Always load the reagent tray assembly before inserting the card into the instrument Using BenchPro 2100 Materials Needed Bacterial Cultures Pl
8. V oieee raer aE SE AA E A AAEE EAE 32 Chenuca tod ei i E E a A Ea N 33 Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Standards neee 34 iii 1V Unpacking the Instrument and Product Contents Upon Receiving Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred during transit Any damage the Instrument claims must be filed with the carrier The warranty does not cover in transit damage Unpacking Follow the instructions below to unpack the BenchPro 2100 instrument The Instructions weight of the instrument is 20 pounds 9 1 kg 1 Cut the plastic tape and remove the outer box Remove the BenchPro 2100 from the box and place on a flat surface Remove any tape holding the reagent drawer Verify the product contents as described below OE ret ee IS Set up the BenchPro 2100 as described on page 7 BenchPro 2100 The contents of the BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Plasmid Purification Instrument Contents are listed below Component Quantity BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Plasmid Purification Instrument 1 AC DC Switching Power Adapter with US EU UK and AUS 1 Input Plug Waste Tray 2 Piercing device 1 Quick disconnect house air fitting including 12 feet of tubing 1 Quick Reference Card ORC 1 Instruction Manual 1 See page 4 for specifications and description of the BenchPro 2100 instrument and page 7 for installing the instrument Note Always use the instrument with the supplied power adapter or
9. agent Tray assembly Unit see figures below that will supply the reagents for the protocol The Waste Trays and piercing device are supplied with the instrument The Reagent Tray is available separately with the BenchPro Maxiprep Card page 27 The Reagent Tray Assembly is composed of e Waste Tray that holds the Reagent Tray and Cell Liner e Reagent Tray containing the appropriate volume of reagents for the maxiprep plasmid DNA purification protocol and includes an elution tube e Cell Liner and Cell Liner Lid to hold the cell sample e Piercing device to pierce the foil seal covering the Reagent Tray to allow card sippers access to the reagents during the purification protocol Instrument with Reagent Drawer open Reagent Tray Assembly Cell Liner lid lt r pA Piercing device Cell Liner Reagent tray Reagent Tray Reservoir Cell Liner with Waste Tray Lid Drawer unit with reservoir Methods Installing the BenchPro 2100 Important Attaching the L Power Adapter Plug Since the proper functioning of the BenchPro 2100 instrument is dependent on house air supply follow these recommendations for input house air supply to obtain the best results Ensure that the input air supply from house air or an external compressor is regulated to 80 100 psi 550 to 690 kPa and the inlet flow rate is at least 3 CFM Input air should be clean and dry with a maximum dew point of 5 C If more than one instru
10. an equivalent adapter with the same rating that is certified for safety BenchPro 2100 The BenchPro Maxi Plasmid Card and Reagent Tray are used with the BenchPro Maxi Plasmid Card 2100 instrument for maxiprep purification of plasmid DNA from bacterial cells amp Reagent Tray and are available separately see page 27 for ordering information Store the BenchPro Maxi Plasmid Card and Reagent Tray at room temperature Product Catalog no BenchPro Maxi Plasmid Card and Reagent Tray MC2001 Contents Quantity BenchPro Maxiprep Cards 1 pack of 4 Cell Liners 1 pack of 4 Cell Liner Lids 1 pack of 4 Elution Tubes 2 mL 1 pack of 4 Reagent Trays filled with reagents 4 trays Continued on next page Unpacking the Instrument and Product Contents Continued Reagent Tray Contents Intended Use vi Store the Reagent Tray with reagents at room temperature and do not freeze the Reagent Tray The reagents included in BenchPro Reagent Tray are listed below Resuspension Buffer Lysis Buffer RNase A 2 4 mg mL RNase A 50 mM Tris HCl pH 8 0 10 mM EDTA Precipitation Buffer TE Buffer 10 mM Tris HCI pH 8 0 1 0 mM EDTA Wash Buffer 100 Isopropanol Elution Buffer 100 mM Sodium acetate pH 5 0 1 5 M NaCl 70 Ethanol in nanopure water For research use only Not intended for any animal or human therapeutic or diagnostic use Safety Information Safety Additional Safety Information Follow the instructions in thi
11. asmid Type and Copy Number 10 You will need the following items Ordering information is on page 27 e BenchPro Maxiprep Card and Reagent Tray includes reagents elution tube Cell Liner and Cell Liner Lid e 125 mL overnight culture of transformed E coli cells Grow transformed E coli cells overnight in LB Luria Bertani medium with the appropriate antibiotic The bacterial culture should have a cell density of approximately 10 cells mL or an optical density of 2 0 2 4 at 600 nm OD oo Use a bacterial culture in transition between exponential phase and stationary phase The BenchPro 2100 system allows purification of a variety of plasmid sizes ranging from 3 kb to 20 kb Use a high copy number plasmid to obtain a good yield of plasmid DNA High copy number plasmids typically yield 2 6 ug DNA mL LB culture grown overnight Plasmid Copy Number Maxiprep High copy number plasmid 100 125 mL Refer to the Chemical Safety section in this manual page 33 for proper handling and disposal of reagents e Some of the reagents in the kit contain hazardous chemicals Treat all reagents supplied in the kit as potential irritants e For your protection always wear a laboratory coat disposable gloves and eye protection when handling the kit and reagents e Dispose of cell culture samples as biohazardous waste Continued on next page Using BenchPro 2100 continued Starting the Instrument Press the power switch loca
12. bacterial strain growth medium and growth conditions Accessory Products Additional Products E Gel Agarose Gels and DNA Ladders The following products are for use with the BenchPro 2100 instrument and are available separately from Invitrogen For more information visit www invitrogen com or contact Technical Support page 28 Product Catalog no BenchPro Maxi Plasmid Card and Reagent MC2001 Tray BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Piercing Device MC3001 BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Waste Tray MC4001 Quant iT DNA Assay Kit High Sensitivity 033120 Quant iT DNA Assay Kit Broad Range Q33130 Qubit Fluorometer 032857 Luria Broth Base Miller s LB Broth Base 12795 027 powder 2 5 kg 12795 084 Ampicillin Sodium Salt irradiated 11593 027 Carbenicillin Disodium Salt 10177 012 E Gel Agarose Gels are bufferless pre cast agarose gels designed for fast convenient electrophoresis of DNA samples E Gel agarose gels are available in different agarose percentages and well formats A large variety of DNA ladders is available from Invitrogen for sizing DNA For more details on these products visit our website at www invitrogen com or contact Technical Support page 28 27 Technical Support Web Resources Visit the Invitrogen Web site at www invitrogen com for e Technical resources including manuals vector maps and sequences application notes SDSs FAQs formulations citations handbooks etc e Complete technica
13. bols on the Instrument Symbols on Instrument Fp lt 3 en bd gt Caution gt arg The following table describes the symbols displayed on the instrument Description Denotes direct current The Caution symbol denotes a risk of safety hazard Refer to accompanying documentation Placed on disposable card to denote single usage DANGER High voltage Indicates the presence of an electrical shock hazard and to proceed with appropriate caution Indicates a protective grounding terminal that must be connected to earth ground before any other electrical connections are made to the instrument Biohazard Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The CE mark symbolizes that the product conforms to all applicable European Community provisions for which this marking is required Operation of the BenchPro 2100 instrument is subject to the conditions described in this manual The protection provided by the instrument may be impaired if the instrument is used in a manner not specified by Invitrogen A CSA mark with the indicators C and US means that the product is certified for both the U S and Canadian markets to the applicable U S and Canadian standards 31 General Instrument Safety Moving and Lifting A th
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15. cting to Different Types of House Air Outlets Continued Connecting Multiple Instruments 22 If you wish to connect multiple BenchPro 2100 instruments to a single house air outlet line use Item 5 McMaster Cat no 5779K34 to tee off from the main supply tubing to each instrument If needed additional 4 OD 1 8 ID flexible tubing can be purchased separately McMaster Cat no 5108K43 See figures below for details Important You can only operate up to 4 instruments off a single house air supply line Item 5 connector item 5 Three instruments connected to a single house air supply line using Item 5 Replacing the Fuse Replacing the Fuse For additional fuses contact Technical Support page 28 Instructions are provided below to replace the 250 V 2 0 A fuse for the main power socket 1 Turn off the main power switch at the left side of the instrument and detach the power cord from the rear of the instrument 2 Open the fuse compartment located on the rear of the instrument by pressing in and rotating the knob turn counter clockwise 3 Pull the fuse holder out of the compartment and inspect the fuse If the fuse is burned or there is a break in the fuse element replace the 250 V 2 0 A fuse with the identical type fuse 4 Place the fuse holder back into the compartment press in the knob and rotate the knob clockwise until the knob clicks into place 23 Repackaging the Instrume
16. d required between runs 8 If you are not using the instrument turn OFF the power switch located on the left side of the unit e Clean the surface of the BenchPro 2100 instrument with a damp cloth Do not use harsh detergents or solvents to clean the unit e Clean the bottom of the instrument drawer with a light spray of 70 ethanol and then wipe the ethanol with a paper towel e Clean the Waste Tray with a diluted bleach solution 10 and or autoclave For any other repairs and service contact Technical Support page 28 Do not perform any repairs or service on the BenchPro 2100 instrument to avoid damaging the unit Troubleshooting Instrument Problems No power the Power cord is not Check DC power cord connections at both ends Use the digital display connected correct cords Ensure the correct plug for your local socket is remains blank used when the power is turned on Error code Make a note of the error code and see the list of error codes displayed on page 19 Inlet pressure House air not Ensure that the instrument is connected to house air outlet error connected or house and the house air supply valve is open air connector is closed Accidentally Be sure to confirm that you have added the reagents in the missed adding correct order prior to starting the protocol cell culture If the protocol has started and you accidentally missed adding the culture abort the protocol prior to the 65 minutes remain
17. e Instrument WARNING PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD Use this product only as specified in this document Using this instrument in a manner not specified in the user manual may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument Operating the Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has Instrument e Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and specific safety practices for the instrument e Read and understood all applicable Safety Data Sheets SDSs See About SDSs on page 33 Cleaning or AN Decontaminating CAUTION Using cleaning or decontaminations method other than those the Instrument recommended by the manufacturer may compromise the safety or quality of the instrument 32 Chemical Safety Chemical Hazard Warning General Safety Guidelines Waste Disposal re CHEMICAL HAZARD Before handling any chemicals refer to the Safety Data Sheet SDS provided by the manufacturer and observe all relevant precautions All chemicals in the instrument including liquid in the lines may be potentially hazardous Always determine what chemicals have been used in the instrument before changing reagents or instrument components Wear appropriate eyewear protective clothing and gloves when working on the instrument To minimize the hazards of chemicals Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets SDSs provided by the chemical manufacturer before you store handle or work with any chemicals or ha
18. ed plasmid DNA suited for mammalian transfections as well as other downstream applications page 3 e Capable of purifying plasmid DNA from a variety of plasmids sizes ranging from 3 kb to 20 kb size e No cross contamination between samples as reagents for each sample are isolated e Provides consistent reliable results comparable to manual processing e Built in safety features in the instrument enhance user safety Continued on next page About the BenchPro 2100 Instrument continued Downstream The purified plasmid DNA is ultrapure and suitable for downstream Applications applications including those requiring the highest purity such as e Transfection of mammalian cells e Automated and manual DNA sequencing e PCR amplification e In vitro transcription e Bacterial cell transformation e Cloning e Labeling Purpose of the This manual provides the following information Manual e Details and specifications on the BenchPro 2100 instrument and BenchPro Maxiprep Card e Unpacking and installing the BenchPro 2100 instrument e Operating the BenchPro 2100 instrument with a disposable BenchPro Maxiprep Card e Cleaning and maintaining the BenchPro 2100 instrument e Troubleshooting e Safety information Description of Parts BenchPro 2100 Instrument functional keys The BenchPro 2100 instrument is a benchtop automated maxiprep plasmid DNA purification system capable of processing up to two experimental
19. er of the plasmid Be sure to process sample immediately after collection or store the sample at appropriate temperature The yield and quality of DNA isolated depends on the starting material Be sure to use BenchPro Maxiprep Card before the expiration date printed on the card Handle the card carefully and keep any unused cards in the original package to avoid any damage to the card Use only high copy plasmid Use bacterial cell cultures containing plasmids in the recommended 3 20 kb size range Be sure to load and uncap the elution tube prior to starting the purification protocol Aliquot purified DNA and store at 4 C short term or 20 C long term Avoid repeated freezing and thawing Maintain a sterile environment while working i e wear gloves and use DNase free reagents If you are loading only one card ensure that the reagent tray and tubes are loaded in the same row as the card to avoid any sample loss If you accidentally started the run without adding the elution tube abort the protocol as described on page 15 BenchPro 2100 Error Codes Error Message Hardware ERROR A leak has been detected in the system Action Fix Leak and Cycle Power Inlet pressure out of range Check inlet pressure Vacuum out of range Pressure out of range Valve failed pressure decay test Valve failed vacuum decay test Valve failed pressure POST test Valve Valve failed vacuum POST test Valve
20. ere is an opening in the lid for the card sippers to aspirate the cell culture into the card for processing Continued on next page 13 Using BenchPro 2100 continued Performing Maxiprep Plasmid DNA Purification Continued 14 7 Ensure that you completed Steps 1 6 If you have accidentally missed a step press Back and perform the missed step Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 7 of 9 Please check the following before closing door Elution tube is labeled and uncapped Reagent tray is pierced Gell culture volume is below maximum fill mark Gell liner is covered with lid Note If you wish to perform 2 maxiprep purifications ensure that a second set of Waste Tray containing the pierced Reagent Tray and Cell Liner with culture and Lid is loaded in the drawer Gently close the drawer unit of the instrument Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 8 of 9 Close instrument drawer Note Once the card is inserted Step 9 you cannot open the drawer Remove the BenchPro Maxiprep Card from the package and insert the card into a slot in the BenchPro 2100 instrument such that the tips are inserted into the reagents placed in the reagent tray Use the Card Alignment Guide to ensure the card is placed correctly in the slot When the first card is placed correctly in the slot you will hear a click indicating that the door lock is engaged Press Star
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22. ing mark Then remove the cards open the drawer and add the bacterial culture to the Cell Liner If cell culture is added to the Cell Liner but you missed adding the Reagent Tray abort the run and discard the Cell Liner with the culture Restart the run using a new card Reagent Tray and Cell Liner with culture Card is difficult Card is not oriented Use the Card Alignment Guide to ensure the card is placed to insert correctly correctly in the slot When the card is placed correctly in the slot you will hear a click Reagent tray has foil Make sure that the elution tube is uncapped and the foil seal seal or capped tube on the reagent tray is pierced when placed in the Waste Tray Continued on next page 17 Troubleshooting Continued Plasmid DNA Quality Problems Problem Low DNA yield Incomplete lysis Poor quality of starting material Expired or damaged card used Low copy plasmid used or the plasmid size is not suitable for the purification system No DNA Accidentally missed recovered uncapping the elution tube or tube not loaded at the correct position DNA is sheared Purified DNA or degraded repeatedly frozen and thawed DNA contaminated with DNases Accidentally missed loading the elution tube or tube not loaded at the correct position 18 Solution Decrease the amount of starting material used Use the appropriate recommended starting culture volume based on the copy numb
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24. lied power adapter or an equivalent adapter with the same ratings that is certified for safety Continued on next page 7 Installing the BenchPro 2100 Continued Connecting to 1 Connect the free end of the supplied flexible tube 4 OD 1 8 ID to the House Air Supply regulated house air supply Since the house air connectors can vary examples of a few connector types and how to connect the tube to the house air connectors are shown in the Appendix on page 20 Important You can only operate up to 4 instruments off a single house air supply line See page 20 for details 2 Insert the quick disconnector fitting on the other end of the tube into the air inlet connector on the back of the instrument to establish the house air connection to the instrument Figure A To disconnect the input air line press down on the metallic release latch Figure B Figure A Figure B Air inlet 80 100 psi Quick disconnect house 550 to 690 kPa air fitting with tubing You are ready to use the BenchPro 2100 instrument See page 9 for the details Using the If you are using the BenchPro 2100 instrument for the first time you may wish Instrument for the to clean the Waste Tray with a mild detergent before use see page 16 for First Time cleaning and maintenance of parts Allow the tray to dry before starting the protocol Be sure to place the tray back properly in the instrument before use General Guidelines Recommended
25. ment is operating off a single air source ensure the input air supply is regulated to 95 100 psi 620 690 kPa You can only operate up to 4 instruments off a single house air supply line See page 20 for details Check the 3 input plugs supplied with the instrument power adapter to ensure that one of the plugs is compatible with the local socket format Attach the appropriate input plug to the power adapter prior to use by aligning the small tabs on each side of the plug with the two small slots in the power adapter Figure A Push down slightly on the plug and push the plug towards the cable end of the power adapter until the plug snaps into place Figure B Figure A Figure B Slots Push plug in his direction Release button Power adapter Note To release the input plug press the release button on the adapter and slide out the plug Place the BenchPro 2100 instrument on a level laboratory bench Keep the area around the instrument clear to ensure proper ventilation of the unit For your safety Position the instrument properly such that the power switch located on the left side and the DC inlet located on the rear of the unit page viii is easily accessible Ensure the power switch is in the Off position page viii Attach the cable end of the power adapter to the DC inlet on the instrument Connect the adapter with the input plug into the electrical outlet Note Always use the instrument with the supp
26. nce the Protocol Complete screen is displayed press Next to view the Clean up screen Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Clean up Please perform the following cleanup Remove and dispose the card Open drawer Remove and cap the elution tube Remove waste tray reagent tray and cell liner Dispose of liquid waste and reagent tray cell liner Clean the waste tray 2 At the end of the run remove the card from the slot and discard the card appropriately Do not reuse the card Note You will not be able to open the drawer unit until the card is removed 3 Open the drawer unit to remove the elution tube containing purified plasmid DNA Cap the elution tube and store the plasmid DNA at 20 C or use DNA for the desired downstream application To avoid repeated freezing and thawing of DNA store the purified DNA at 4 C for immediate use or aliquot the DNA and store at 20 C for long term storage 4 Remove used Reagent Tray and Cell Liner and discard appropriately Any waste generated during the protocol is collected in the Cell Liner and Waste Tray cavity Discard waste solution appropriately 5 Ifneeded you can remove Waste Tray to wash and or autoclave To run another protocol press the Next function key to return to the initial protocol setup screen 7 Load a new Reagent Tray and Cell Liner Add cell culture and insert a new card Start the protocol as described previously There is no cooling perio
27. nt Repackaging and Storage 24 If you need to send the instrument to Invitrogen for repair or warranty issues or you wish to transport the instrument to another location repackage the unit as follows 1 Turn off the main power switch at the left side of the instrument and detach the power cord from the rear Secure the drawer unit with a tape Place the instrument in the original box including the original packing foam 4 Tape the box securely and place appropriate shipping labels for shipping the unit to Invitrogen Always transport the box with the unit in the upright position 5 If the unit is not to be used for extended periods of time store the repackaged unit in an upright position at 15 C to 40 C Product Specifications BenchPro 2100 Specifications BenchPro Maxiprep Card Specifications Waste Tray Specifications Environmental Conditions Input Power Installation site Altitude Operating Temperature Maximum Relative Humidity Specifications Instrument Type Sample Processing Processing Time Dimensions Weight Built in Features DC 12 V 2 5 A Indoor use only Pollution degree 2 environments Up to 2 000 meters 15 30 C 80 for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Processor unit with 2 slots 1 to 2 samples batch 90 minutes 13 inches w x 20 8 inches d x 11 7 inches h 20 pounds 9 1 kg Digital dis
28. ontrol and laboratory use Part 1 General EMC requirements Group 1 Class A This instrument has been tested to and complies with standard AS NZS 2064 Limits and Methods Measurement of Electromagnetic Disturbance Characteristics of Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM Radio frequency Equipment 2010 Life Technologies Corporation All rights reserved The trademarks mentioned herein are the property of Life Technologies Corporation or their respective owners invitrogen vy Life technologies Corporate Headquarters 5791 Van Allen Way Carlsbad CA 92008 T 1 760 603 7200 F 1 760 602 6500 E tech_support invitrogen com For country specific contact information visit our web site at www invitrogen com
29. or refund necessitated by accident abuse neglect misuse unauthorized repair or modification of the instrument In the event that Invitrogen determines that the instrument is in need of repair and not replacement this Standard Warranty includes replacement parts and labor for the instrument This Standard Warranty does not include shipment of the instrument to and from service location or travel cost of service engineer the costs of which shall be borne by the Purchaser This Warranty and the remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement and no other warranties shall be binding upon Invitrogen In no event shall Invitrogen be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this instrument or the system With which it is used even if such damages could be anticipated by Invitrogen To obtain service during the warranty period contact Invitrogen Technical Support for further instruction OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE Contact Invitrogen Technical Support We will be happy to assist you by phone at no charge Repair service if needed will be billed depending on the parts replaced and labor hours needed to repair your instrument You will be billed for shipment of the instrument to the recommended service facility Appendix B Safety Sym
30. play light LED The BenchPro 2100 instrument including the BenchPro Maxiprep Card is compatible with standard nonhazardous laboratory reagents The Waste Tray is reusable and can be autoclaved At high altitudes air supply flow rates may be reduced especially if an external compressor is used When operating at high altitudes ensure the input air pressure and flow rates meet the specifications listed on page 7 The BenchPro Maxiprep Cards are used with the BenchPro 2100 instrument and are available separately page 27 For details on the BenchPro Maxiprep Cards see page 5 Card Dimensions Card Materials Card Tip Dimensions 21 5 cm x 19 5 cm ABS 0 65 cm x 6mm The Waste Tray is used with the BenchPro 2100 instrument For details on the BenchPro Reagent Tray see page 6 Tray Dimensions Tray and Reservoir Materials Reservoir Volume Piercing device 23 cm x 8cm Polypropylene 125 mL 16 cm x 4 5 cm polycarbonate Continued on next page 25 Product Specifications Continued System Specifications 26 Specifications High copy Starting culture volume 100 125 mL Elution Volume 1 0 mL Expected DNA Yield 750 ug Endotoxin lt 10 EU ug O D 260 280 gt 1 8 Volume is based on culture grown in LB medium and not TB or 2x YT medium DNA yield depends on plasmid copy number type and size bacterial strain and growth conditions Endotoxin levels vary depending on
31. s manual to ensure safe operation of the BenchPro 2100 instrument The BenchPro 2100 instrument is designed to meet EN61010 1 Safety Standards To ensure safe reliable operation always operate the BenchPro 2100 instrument according to the instructions in this manual Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual may create a potential safety hazard and will void the manufacturer s warranty and void the EN61010 1 safety standard certification Invitrogen part of Life Technologies is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by use of this instrument when operated for purposes for which it is not intended All repairs and service should be performed by Invitrogen part of Life Technologies In an emergency immediately turn the power switch Off and unplug the adapter and instrument See page 31 for additional safety information and explanation of symbols used on the instrument Vil BenchPro 2100 Instrument Front View The front view of the BenchPro 2100 instrument Rear and Side The rear and side view showing various parts of the BenchPro 2100 instrument View The house air inlet is to connect to the house air supply as described on page 8 The DC inlet is used to connect to the power adapter The fuse compartment contains the fuse that can be replaced as described on page 23 The USB port enables future firmware upgrades Rear View Side View Power House Fuse switch air inlet vill In
32. s reagents sequentially from the Reagent Tray reservoirs to complete the standard maxiprep protocol The waste solutions are directed to a Waste Tray and the used Cell Liner BenchPro Maxiprep Cards are available separately page 27 Always store the BenchPro Maxiprep Card in the supplied box to prevent any damage to the card sippers To avoid damaging the card e Do not drop the card or bend the card sippers e Always handle the card from the top side away from the card sippers e Do not add any solution to the card Note If you accidentally damage the BenchPro Maxiprep Card you can purchase additional cards separately see page 27 for ordering information AP J Soria PRESSES U n dadde Sealing gaskets Card Card alignment sippers guide Card Sippers The card sippers are plastic tips attached to the card and inserted into the reagents in the Reagent Tray During the procedure the tips aspirate various reagents into the card and also dispense waste The spacing of tips is aligned well with the reagents in the tray The card is supplied with attached sippers Do not use the card if the sippers are damaged Card Alignment Guide The Card Alignment Guide allows you to position the card properly into the slot so the tips are aligned correctly into the reagents in the tray Continued on next page Description of Parts Continued Reagent Drawer The Reagent Drawer Unit contains the Waste Tray and Re
33. samples The BenchPro instrument is used with a BenchPro Maxiprep Card and Reagent Tray that delivers the reagents from the reagent tray to the card for sample processing based on the maxiprep protocol See page viii for a front and rear view of the instrument The front view of the BenchPro 2100 instrument identifying various parts is shown below 2 Card Slots Digital display and starus Reagent drawer Reagent Drawer Unit The Reagent Drawer Unit contains the reagent tray assembly see page 6 for details and waste tray that are used to assemble the reagents for use with the protocol Card Slots Each instrument contains 2 card slots to insert the disposable BenchPro Cards see next page for details on the card into the unit There is no need to use both cards at the same time You can use only 1 card or up to 2 cards at a time Do not insert anything fingers pipette or liquid into the card slots as it may damage the unit Digital Display with Functional Keys The Digital Display along with the functional keys is used to operate the instrument Continued on next page Description of Parts Continued BenchPro Maxiprep Card The BenchPro Maxiprep Card is a disposable plastic card with embedded membranes and card sippers The BenchPro Maxiprep Card is used with the BenchPro 2100 instrument for automated maxiprep plasmid DNA purification see figure below The BenchPro Maxiprep Card aspirate
34. smid DNA preparations at a time from 125 mL of E coli culture for maxipreps The instrument is a simple user friendly benchtop unit that is preprogrammed with maxiprep protocol and is used with an appropriate BenchPro Maxiprep Card See page 4 for details Two Waste Trays are included with the instrument and supports the disposable Reagent Tray and reservoir inside the instrument drawer A piercing device is also included with the instrument to pierce the foil seal covering the reagents e BenchPro Maxiprep Card The BenchPro Maxiprep Card is a disposable card that is inserted into the slot on top of the BenchPro 2100 instrument The onboard pumps powered by vacuum and pressure transfers cell culture and reagents from the tray to the card to run the complete maxiprep purification process e BenchPro Reagent Tray All buffers and appropriate volumes required for a maxiprep purification of plasmid DNA are supplied in the sealed BenchPro Reagent Tray A disposable Cell Liner with lid is included with the tray for adding bacterial cell culture Continued on next page About the BenchPro 2100 Instrument continued System Overview The BenchPro 2100 instrument performs automated maxiprep plasmid DNA purification from bacterial cell culture using electronic solenoid technology and anion exchange chromatography developed by Invitrogen To use the BenchPro 2100 system you will 1 Grow 125 mL of overnight bacterial culture in
35. t Note Avoid holding the cards by the card sippers as it can damage the card Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 9 of 9 Insert Card s pre Press Start Continued on next page Using BenchPro 2100 continued Performing Maxiprep Plasmid DNA Purification Continued Aborting the Protocol 10 Press Run on the protocol set up screen to begin the protocol The protocol begins and various steps of the protocol are displayed on the screen Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Press Run to run protocol or Setup to run setup Note You will not be able to open the drawer unit once the protocol begins Any waste generated during the protocol is collected in the Cell Liner after cell culture is removed and in the cavity of the Waste Tray 11 When the protocol is complete the display shows Protocol Complete Proceed to Unloading BenchPro 2100 next page To cancel the protocol press the Abort function key The protocol stops when the Abort key is activated and the cards are released If the protocol is aborted during a run the card and reagent tray cannot be reused After aborting the protocol follow the prompts on the screen to clean up before starting another run Note If the protocol stops due to an external power failure an error screen is displayed Continued on next page 15 Using BenchPro 2100 Continued Unloading BenchPro 2100 Cleaning and Maintenance 16 1 O
36. ted on the left side of the unit page viii to turn ON the BenchPro 2100 instrument The valves in the instrument begin to run and the digital display starts to show the status check screen the screen display takes a few seconds to stabilize Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Digtal display invitrogen Instrument Startup Instrument Self Check Passed Functional keys a C C C Once the status check is complete air pressure and vacuum reach nominal values as indicated on the display press the Start function key to display the protocol setup screen Press the Setup function key to set up the instrument for maxiprep purification Note If you are an experienced user and have already set up the Reagent Tray sample and card press Run to start the protocol Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Press Run to run protocol or Setup to run setup Continued on next page 11 Using BenchPro 2100 continued Performing Maxiprep Plasmid DNA Purification 12 The onscreen prompts show instructions to set up the instrument for 1 maxiprep purification To perform 2 maxiprep purifications perform the indicated step twice 1 Remove a Reagent tray foil seal with piercing device supplied with the instrument Press Next Maxiprep Plasmid Purification Set up 1 of 9 Pierce reagent tray foil with the provided piercing tool dak 2 Uncap and label the supplied elution tube 2 mL
37. troduction About the BenchPro 2100 Instrument BenchPro 2100 System Components The BenchPro 2100 MaxiCard Plasmid Purification Instrument is an automated bench top instrument that uses electronic solenoid technology to control the transfer of on board compressed air and vacuum to a disposable card for automated easy and reproducible maxiprep purification of high quality plasmid DNA from E coli in less than 90 minutes The BenchPro 2100 instrument allows parallel processing of up to two experimental samples The BenchPro 2100 instrument is a complete walk away maxiprep purification system that provides high quality plasmid DNA using a series of capture and purification membranes Each BenchPro Maxiprep Card encompasses an entire plasmid purification protocol from the harvesting of cells to the final precipitation and elution of purified plasmid DNA with low endotoxin levels The BenchPro 2100 instrument eliminates routine manual processing steps for maxiprep plasmid DNA purification while maintaining a similar performance to manual processing The purified plasmid DNA is ultrapure and suitable for a variety of downstream applications including those requiring the highest purity page 3 See page 4 for details on various parts of the system The BenchPro 2100 system consists of e BenchPro 2100 instrument The BenchPro 2100 instrument provides a single automated program to perform one or two maxiprep pla
38. zardous materials Minimize contact with chemicals Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling chemicals for example safety glasses gloves or protective clothing For additional safety guidelines consult the SDS Minimize the inhalation of chemicals Do not leave chemical containers open Use only with adequate ventilation for example fume hood For additional safety guidelines consult the SDS Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills If a leak or spill occurs follow the manufacturer s cleanup procedures as recommended in the SDS Comply with all local state provincial or national laws and regulations related to chemical storage handling and disposal If potentially hazardous waste is generated when you operate the instrument Characterize by analysis if necessary the waste generated by the particular applications reagents and substrates used in your laboratory Ensure the health and safety of all personnel in your laboratory Ensure that the instrument waste is stored transferred transported and disposed of according to all local state provincial and or national regulations IMPORTANT Radioactive or biohazardous materials may require special handling and disposal limitations may apply 33 Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Standards Power U S and Canadian Safety Standards European Safety and EMC Standards CE Australian EMC standards

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