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1. same as 4 button Tip Ejector TIP Ejects the tips 12 Tips for Efficient Operation The PLUNGER button can be used to increase volumes and to change modes and settings same as the Up button during the function mode selection and volume settings This operation feature can speed up the setting processes 4 2 Audible Signals The audible signals are beneficial when you are familiarizing yourself with the operating procedure of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor They can also be switched off if desired see Section 6 3 Audible Sound Operation Low tone beep Aspirating High tone beep Dispensing Tip Ejection Error codes 2 beeps MD MIX SE mode cycle or RESET routine is completed 13 5 Function Map The main menu of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor includes five function modes SYS AUTO MD MIX and SE Each mode includes various function settings see Figure 9 Function Map Function Mode Dispensing Aspirating Number Dispensing COUNT COUNT Aspirating Speed Dispensing Dispensing Dispensing Speed MIX Volume Volume Nune 1 2 3 Audible Mix Signals Number COUNT Dispensing Function Volume Settings Tip Ejection Alarm Reverse Pipetting Aspirating Number 2 3553 Aspirating Volume Program Recall Figure 9 Function map 14 9 SYS System Mode SYS mo2. 33 Flat head screw Figure 15 Tip ejector height adjustment Appendix C Warranty LABNET Excel electronic pipettors are covered by a warranty for one year against defects in materials and workmanship This period begins from the date of purchase and within this period all defective parts will be replaced at no charge by LABNET International The warranty does not cover defects caused by excessive wear and tear or damage due to shipping accident abuse misuse problems with electrical power or usage not in accordance with product instructions or if other than original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer have been used Each LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is tested and documented by the manufacturer before shipping LABNET s Quality Control System guarantees that the performance of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor you have purchased is within its specifications 34 Note 35 Note 36 LABNET International Inc 31 Mayfield Ave Edison NJ 08820 USA US Toll Free 888 522 6381 1 732 417 0700 E mail labnet labnetlink com Web Site www labnetlinkcom
3. 1 For safety reasons the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors cannot be used during charging 2 Please do not over charge the battery for a long period of time 3 4 Start Pipetting There is no power On Off button on the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors Once users insert the fully charged battery the pipettor will be switched on It will perform a calibration routine and switch on the LCD display as in Figure 8 Press any keypad button or the PLUNGER button to enter the function mode selection The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will be automatically powered off if it s not in use for more than 10 minutes Select the desired function mode and settings refer to the following chapters 6 10 before pipetting After the initial set up attach the correct sized tips to the cone s of the pipette before operation Correct Volume Product No Channels Pipette Tip Range ul Size 10 1 1 0 5 10 10 SE20 1 1 2 20 10p1 SE200 1 1 10 200 200u1 SE1200 1 1 100 1 200 1000 pl SE10 8 8 0 5 10 10p1 SE20 8 8 2 20 10ul SE200 8 8 10 200 200 ul SE1200 8 8 100 1 200 1000 pl The cones of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor are designed to fit a wide variety of manufacturers pipette tips However the published accuracy and precision specifications for the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors are guaranteed only when using LABNET Excel tips Contact LABNET Internat
4. Aspirating Speed 15 6 2 Dispensing Speed16 6 3 Audible Signals 16 6 4 Blow out 16 6 5 Reverse Pipetting 17 6 6 Setting PROG Programs 18 Pnnr 19 8 MD Multiple Dispensing 9 MIX Mode 10 SE Sequential Aspirating Dispensing Mode 10 1 SA Sequential Aspirating Mode 23 10 2 SD Sequential Dispensing Mode 24 11 Sterilization 11 1 Removal of the Lower Piston Assembly 27 11 2 Reattach the lower piston assembly 28 12 Maintenance 13 Troubleshooting 4 euer esee eese eese en ette ene en setas etae to Appendix A Technical Specifications eere eee eee eene Appendix B Tip Ejector Height Adjustment csccscsscssssssssssesssseees Appendix C Warranty eese eee ee essen eese sts Te Essi 22 22 26 1 Safety Precautions Before using the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor for the first time please read this entire operating manual carefully To guarantee problem free safe operation it is essential to observe the following points 1 1 Operation Safety Precautions A When using infectious radioactive toxic and other solutions which may pose health risks please observe appropriate safety precautions Do not use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor in a potentially explosive environment or with potentially explosive
5. chemicals When using organic solvents or corrosive chemicals please check their compatibility with the pipette tips and the LABNET electronic pipettor Repair should be carried out by LABNET s authorized service personnel only Contact LABNET International Inc for information on authorized service options Use original spare parts and accessories only 1 2 Battery Safety AN The LABNET Excel electronic pipettors operate on a small but powerful Lithium ion battery Misuse or abuse of the Lithium ion battery may cause damage or injury through fire electric shock or chemical leakage Please read and understand all warnings before using the battery When storing the battery do not allow it to come into contact with any metallic surfaces ON En 10 11 12 13 Never use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors while using the DC in jack to charge the battery Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expose it to excessive heat Do not short circuit puncture crush disassemble damage force over discharge reversal or modify the battery Do not expose the battery to water or moisture Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts Only use the battery specified in this manual Only use the specified battery charging unit or DC in jack to charge the battery Do not use a leaking battery If charging is not completed within the specified time period unplug the charger and discontinue charging imm
6. indicate the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is ready for liquid pick up Press the PLUNGER button to aspirate the sample When the aspiration is lt completed the dispensing count and volume will appear and will flash to indicate that the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is ready for dispensing 11 The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will make two beeping sounds to remind the user of the last measured volume to dispense At the end of the sequential dispensing cycle if Reverse Pipette mode is selected c E will be displayed to remind the user to press PLUNGER button to the dispense the remaining extra amount of sample After completing the dispensing pressing the PLUNGER button again will re activate the whole cycle until the user changes the function mode Note If the blow out setting is selected the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will automatically blow out the liquid at the end of a sequential dispensing cycle 25 11 Sterilization Only the lower piston assembly of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor can be steam autoclaved 121 C 1 bar 20 minutes NOTE It is important not to exceed the the temperature of 121 C or 20 minute time during the autoclaving cycle Autoclaving at a higher temperature or for longer period of time will damage the manifold and void the warranty The autoclaved parts must be allowed to dry completely at room temperature for at least 2 hour
7. to select AUTO mode 19 7 8 Press and hold SET for 2 seconds to enter AUTO MIX mode selection Both AUTO and MIX symbols will appear The pipetting volume will appear and start flashing Use Up Down to select the desired pipetting volume Press SET to confirm selected volume and enter MIX mode setting The COUNT symbol will start flashing Press Up Down to select the desired mixing cycle counts Press SET to confirm selected mixing cycle counts The mixing volume will start flashing fh 7 Press w Up Down to select the desired mixing volume Press to confirm selected mixing volume Press the PLUNGER button to aspirate the sample Press the PLUNGER button again to dispense the sample and the LCD will display the mixing cycle counts and volume Press the PLUNGER to mix and dispense the sample In the end of mixing sample will remain in the tip and LCD will display c E Press the PLUNGER to dispense the remaining sample with blow out function 20 8 MD Multiple Dispensing Mode In MD mode the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs repetitive dispensing of a selected volume When using Multiple Dispensing MD mode users MUST select Reverse Pipetting in the System SYS settings Reverse Pipetting is used in Multiple Dispensing MD mode to provide better accuracy and precision with repeated dispensing Reverse P
8. 4 The lower piston lock downward until you hear a click assembly will come off easily and sound automatically 11 2 Reattach the lower piston assembly AN Always remember to press button after you reattach the lower piston assembly of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Follow these steps to reassemble LABNET Excel electronic pipettor 1 Press the button or any button of the keypad to make the step motor shaft retract about back into the handle The step motor will automatically retract inside if users do not touch any button for 10 minutes 2 Connect the lower part with connecting nut Tighten up the connecting nut 28 3 Press the button The step motor shaft will connect with the piston of the lower part automatically After the connection is completed the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will beep twice 29 12 Maintenance The outside of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor may be wiped clean with 60 Isopropanol 70 ethanol or mild detergent and then wiped dry with a lint free cloth If the pipette is severely contaminated or if very corrosive chemicals are dispensed the lower part of the LABNET electronic pipette should be disassembled The individual parts should be rinsed in distilled water and then air dried For complete information on proper disassembly of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor contact LABNET s service department It is recommended to clean the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor at regular i
9. Bad battery contact Reinsert the battery Rusted battery contact Replace with new battery Dead battery Charge the battery Function Mode Tip Ejector can t bounce Adjust Tip setup failure back Ejector position 32 Appendix A Technical Specifications Automatic Pipetting AUTO Multiple Dispensing MD Mixing MIX operation Mode SB System Setup SYS Program memory 9 programs Aspirating Dispensing Speed 5 speeds Auto calibration Yes Piston Motor High precision stepping motor Power Saving Feature Yes after 10 minutes Power Adaptor 100 120 220 240 V AC DC 3 6 V Audible Alerts Yes Autoclavable Yes lower manifold only Operating Temperature 5 50 C Operating Humidity RH 0 85 Battery 900 mAh 3 6 V or above Li Ion Battery Charger Kit Optional Carrousel Stand Optional Complies with CE Class A Certification EN60101 1 2 EN50082 1 EN 55011 Complies with ISO 8655 DIN 12650 Note 1 0 5 patents pending 2 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Appendix B Tip Ejector Height Adjustment Use a flat head screw driver or other tool to turn the tip ejector height adjustment screw as shown in Figure 15 By turning the screw in a counter clockwise direction the tip ejector can be adjusted down This height adjustment feature manufacturer s tips enables efficient ejecting of different
10. LABNET Excel Single and Multi channel Electronic Pipettors Operation Manual Version 2 9 www Labnetlink com Labnet International 31 Mayfield Ave Edison NJ 08837 USA Declaration of Conformity Product Name Labnet Excel Single Multi channel Electronic Pipettors All models comply with the following European standards EMC EN 55011 Class EN 60601 1 2 To the best of my knowledge and belief these units conform to these standards Name Mike Revesz Position Director of Quality Assurance Issue Date 2005 1 1 1 7 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ccccsscsssscscssccssscssccscecscsssessessscssscsssesssssssssseseees 1 1 1 Operation Safety Precautions 1 1 2 Battery Safety 1 General Description ccccccccssssssscssscssscssccseecsceceessessessecssecsssssessess 3 270 Features 3 2 2 Ranges and Specifications 4 Getting Started 1 eee eee eee eee a 4 3 1 Unpacking 4 3 2 Inserting the Battery 5 3 3 Charging the Battery 6 3 4 Start Pipetting 8 3 5 Manual Blow out Operation 10 3 6 Hanger Installation 10 LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Overview ee 11 4 Keypad Function 12 4 2 Audible Signals 13 Function Map e 14 SYS System Mode eere eere eerte ee eene eene 15 6 1
11. Please refer to Section 4 2 for the definition of Audible Signals 1 The Audible Signals symbol 1 should now be flashing 2 Press Up Down to select the preference 1 On Off 3 Press D SET to confirm the selection and move to the Tip Ejection Alarm setting 6 4 Blow out The automatic blow out function in different pipetting modes simulates the blow out function in manual pipettes To avoid the leftover final droplet in tips the blow out setting is recommended in all protocols The blow out setting will not be performed in Reverse Pipetting setting 1 The Blow out symbol should now be flashing 2 Press Up Down to select the preference e Off 16 3 If is selected pressing SET will confirm the selection and move to the PROG setting If is selected pressing SET will confirm the selection and move to the Reverse Pipetting setting Note It is important to withdraw the tip quickly from the dispensed sample vessel after dispensing if Blow out is selected because the piston will automatically retract a short distance By holding the PLUNGER button during dispensing the piston will travel the distance to blow out and remain there until the PLUNGER button is released 6 5 Reverse Pipetting The automatic reverse pipetting in different pipetting modes is to reserve the final drop
12. battery status and auto calibration function Error Err messages will appear on the display if the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor fails to perform the attempted action properly In the case of Error Err messages or faults please refer to the solutions in the following table to clear the error messages or faults If the following solutions are not able to resolve the problem please contact LABNET International s Service Department to arrange for authorized service Symptom Possible Cause Solution Err 01 Bad battery Charge the battery Bad power adaptor Replace the power adaptor Err 02 Auto calibration is not Press the working button Err 03 Inaccurate pipetting volume press the button Err 04 Step motor failure Press the Droplets left inside the tip Photo couple failure Unsuitable tip button Use quality low retention tips Leakage or volume too small Non uniform wetting of the plastic tip 31 Rinse the tip once prior to pipetting Tip incorrectly attached Attach firmly Unsuitable tip Use high quality tips Failure to aspirate Low battery Charge the battery The lower manifold is not Detach and correctly attached reassemble Foreign material blocking Use MIX mode the hole at bottom of the and distilled cone water to wash Air dry Piston movement is blocked Lubricate piston Power on failure
13. de is used to set up the function settings before pipetting Once users select and store these settings they will no longer need to set up the settings before every pipetting There are 6 function settings Aspirating Speed Dispensing Speed Audible Signals Blow out Reverse Pipetting and Program Recall in SYS mode Note 1 These 6 function settings are sequential procedures To store these settings in memory users have to complete the whole setting procedure and press SET when the LCD displays PROG ae 2 Users use the Up Down button to move back and forth to the previous function settings 6 1 Aspirating Speed There are 5 speeds available for both aspirating and dispensing 1 Press EXIT to enter the function mode selection Then press o Up Down to select the SYS symbol flashing 2 Press SET to confirm the selection of SYS mode and the aspirating speed symbol will start flashing 3 Press Up Down to change the aspirating speed Slowest Fastest 4 Press SET to confirm the speed selection and move to the Dispensing Speed function setting 15 6 2 Dispensing Speed Y 1 The Dispensing Speed symbol should now be flashing 2 Press Up Down to change the aspirating speed Slowest E Fastest 3 Press SET to confirm the speed selection and move to the Audible Signals function setting 6 3 Audible Signals
14. ed see instructions below Mixing is performed automatically by pressing the PLUNGER button once 1 Press EXIT to enter mode selection 2 Press s flashing Up Down repeatedly until the MIX symbol starts 3 Press D SET to confirm the selection The COUNT symbol will then appear 4 Use Up Down to select the desired mixing count Press SET to confirm the selection The default pipetting volume will start flashing Use Up Down to select the desired mixing volume Press to confirm the selection The total mixing volume and counts will be displayed Press the PLUNGER button to start the mixing function After the completion of mixing pressing the PLUNGER button will re activate the mixing process until the user changes the function mode 10 SE Sequential Aspirating Dispensing Mode SE mode includes SA Sequential Aspirating mode and SD Sequential Dispensing mode 22 10 1 SA Sequential Aspirating Mode Not available on 1200ul models because the diameter of 1000 1200ul tips does not allow the required air gap to be maintained The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs repetitive aspirations of the selected volumes An air gap will be created automatically between two aspirations When the sequential aspiration is completed the next operation will dispense all of the aspiration volume to
15. ediately The charger and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use Care should be taken to avoid burns Burns may result if the battery is removed immediately after extended periods of use If fluid from the battery enters your eye immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water 2 General Description LABNET Excel electronic pipettors feature an accurate and efficient as well as ergonomic and light weight design Researchers can program these state of the art products to conduct different pipetting tasks More accurate and comfortable pipetting can be easily achieved without any concern of finger stress or injury 2 1 Features High accuracy and precision Low forces Useful practical operation protocols such as Automatic Pipetting AUTO with Mixing MIX option Multiple Dispensing MD Mixing MIX and Sequential Aspirating Dispensing SE etc 9 user defined program sets 5 speeds for aspirating and dispensing Li ion battery provides extended use on a single battery charge Ergonomic design Automatic calibration User friendly graphic operation interface Adjustable tip ejector Automatically remembers the last used pipetting protocol and settings Complies with CE ISO 8655 GLP 2 2 Ranges and Specifications Vo
16. function settings until the PROG symbol starts flashing Press Up Down to select the PROG number Press SET to confirm the selection Press the PLUNGER button to operate the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor in the selected program Note During the recall process the changes of other settings will not be stored 18 7 AUTO Mode AUTO mode includes 1 AUTO mode only and 2 AUTO MIX mode In AUTO mode only the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs the aspirating and dispensing of a set liquid volume In AUTO MIX mode the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs mixing after automatic pipetting is completed This mode is ideal for serial dilution applications 7 1 AUTO mode only Please follow the steps below to set up the automatic pipette volume 1 Press EXIT to enter the mode selection which causes the AUTO symbol to start flashing If not press Up Down to select AUTO mode 2 Press SET to confirm the mode selection 3 Use Up Down to select the desired pipetting volume 4 Press SET to confirm selected volume and the LABNET electronic pipette is ready for pipetting Tip Users can use the PLUNGER the volume setting 7 2 AUTO MIX mode button instead of 44 Up to speed up 1 Press EXIT to enter the mode selection which causes the AUTO symbol to start flashing If not press Up Down
17. gether ev o deo ov 10 Press EXIT to enter function mode selection Press Up Down repeatedly until the SE symbol starts flashing Press SET to confirm the selection Use Up Down until the 5H symbol starts flashing Press to confirm the selection Under the COUNT symbol 01 will appear Press S Up Down to set the volume of the first aspiration Press SET to confirm the selection Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the sequential aspiration volumes The total aspirating volume including air gap volume cannot exceed maximum volume range Press SET to confirm the selection The count 01 and aspirating volume will appear on the display The A pipetting direction and speed will flash to indicate that the LABNET electronic pipette is ready for liquid pick up Press the button to aspirate the samples A will appear to remind users to create an air gap by pressing the PLUNGER button with the tip out of the sample between sample aspirations 23 11 When the aspirations are completed the LABNET Excel electronic v pipettor will make two beeping sounds and will flash to indicate the LABNET electronic pipette is ready for dispensing 12 After the sequential aspirating cycle has been completed and the liquid has been dispensed pressing the PLUNGER button will re activate the whole cycle again until users change the function m
18. ional for pipette tip ordering information The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is an ergonomic instrument designed to reduce hand fatigue and repetitive stress injury In order to maximize the benefits of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor s design the instrument should be held as shown in figure 5 Use your index finger to press the PLUNGER button and use your thumb to press the ejector Figure 5 Correct hand position 3 5 Manual Blow out Operation The automatic blow out function in different pipetting modes simulates the blow out function in manual pipettes With the Blow out function selected the user can press the PLUNGER button once to dispense the liquid and the piston will travel an extra distance to blow out any remaining liquid The piston will then pause and return to its starting position Alernatively the user can press and hold the PLUNGER button to dispense The piston will travel the extra distance to blow out remaining liquid and remain in that position until the plunger is released Only when the PLUNGER button is released the piston will return back to its starting position 3 6 Hanger Installation The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor hanger can be attached to a shelf or counter using the sticker as shown in Figure 6 The finger rest of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor locks into the hanger and keeps the pipettor in a vertical p
19. ipetting means that an extra volume of liquid will be left in the tip at the end of a multiple dispensing cycle andthe display will show rE to remind the user to dispense this residual volume before repeating the multiple dispense cycle 1 Press EXIT to enter the mode selection 2 Press Up Down to make the MD symbol flash 3 Press D SET to confirm the selection The COUNT symbol will then appear 4 Use Up Down to select the desired pipetting count 5 Press D SET to confirm the selection of count The default pipetting volume will start flashing 6 Use Up Down to select the desired pipetting volume 7 Press SET to confirm the pipetting volume The pipetting volume will show the total aspirating volume After the settings are completed first press PLUNGER button to aspirate the sample according to the pipetting volume Then press the PLUNGER button repeatedly to dispense the samples according to the pipetting counts For the last count you will hear two beeps to indicate that the next dispense is the last and the display will show c E to remind the user to press the PLUNGER button and dispense the extra remaining amount of liquid After 2 completing the Multiple Dispensing cycle pressing the PLUNGER button again will aspirate liquid into the tip and repeat the set MD cycle MIX Mode After the settings are complet
20. lume Increment Accuracy Precision Product No Channels Range ul ul Rel Rel CV E10 1 1 0 5 10 0 1 4 0 1 0 2 5 0 4 E20 1 1 2 20 0 1 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 E200 1 1 10 200 1 2 0 0 6 1 0 0 15 E1200 1 1 100 1 200 1 1 5 0 5 0 6 0 15 E10 8 8 0 5 10 0 1 4 0 1 0 2 5 0 4 E20 8 8 2 20 0 1 5 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 E200 8 8 10 200 1 2 0 0 6 1 0 0 15 E1200 8 8 100 1 200 1 1 5 0 5 0 6 0 15 Note LABNET Excel electronic pipette Accuracy and Precision Specifications have been attained using LABNET Excel pipette tips LABNET guarantees Accuracy and Precision only if LABNET Excel tips or other approved tips are used 3 Getting Started 3 1 Unpacking Open the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor package and confirm that all items are included Single 8 channel LABNET electronic pipette unit Operation manual Quality assurance card AC DC power adaptor LABNET electronic pipette Pipette tips hanger and accessories If there are any items missing damaged or not according to your order please contact your distributor or sales representatives for replacement immediately Please charge the battery before first time operation 3 2 Inserting the Battery Remove the battery cover by pressing the battery cover latch see Figure 1 and move the cover outward Insert the battery see Figure 2 Metallic contacts must be face down Close the cover of the battery compartment Press the bu
21. ntervals depending on how much the pipette is used as well as lubricating it once per year If the pipette is autoclaved often you may need to lubricate the pipette more frequently Lubrication of the piston should be performed only by authorized LABNET service personnel or trained users and only the proper LABNET Excel electronic pipettor lubricant available from LABNET International should be used For complete information on proper service of your LABNET Excel electronic pipettor contact LABNET International s Service Department It is recommended to check the performance of your LABNET Excel electronic pipettor regularly e g every 3 6 months and always after maintenance or service More frequent testing of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor may be desired depending upon requirements of the application frequency of use number of operators using the pipette nature of the liquid dispensed and the acceptable maximum permissible errors established by the user ISO 8655 1 For more information of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor calibration procedures contact LABNET s Technical Support Department 30 Note Using improper lubricants will deter or block the movement of LABNET electronic pipette s piston 13 Troubleshooting To ensure the product s quality and performance the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is designed with a self diagnosis program This program will constantly monitor the accuracy of pipetting volume
22. ode Note d If the blow out setting is selected the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will automatically blow out the liquid during sequential aspiration mode 1200ul models do not include the Sequential Aspirating SA function because the air gap is not strong enough to support the weight of samples Sequential Aspirating SA function will not perform Reverse Pipetting even if it is selected in System SYS mode 10 2 SD Sequential Dispensing Mode The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs repetitive dispensing of various selected volumes As with Multiple Dispensing mode for best accuracy in SD Mode it is recommended to select Reverse Pipetting in System Mode Je a he Press EXIT to enter function mode selection Press Up Down repeatedly until SE symbol starts flashing Press to confirm the selection Press Up Down repeatedly until Sd symbol starts flashing 24 5 Press D SET to confirm the selection 6 Under COUNT symbol 01 will appear Press Up Down to set the volume of the first dispense 7 Press SET to confirm the selection 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the sequential dispensing volumes The total dispensing volume cannot exceed the maximum volume range 9 Press D SET to confirm the selection 10 The count 01 and the total aspirating volume will appear on the display The pipetting direction and speed will flash to
23. of sample The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will not perform reverse pipetting in MIX or SE modes 1 The Reverse Pipetting symbol e should now be flashing 2 Press Up Down to choose the preference On Off 3 Press SET to confirm the selection and move to the PROG setting Note If Reverse Pipetting is selected users have to press the PLUNGER button one more time after pipetting to dispense the remaining liquid during the pipetting E will appear on the LCD to remind users to dispense the remaining liquid 17 6 6 Setting PROG Programs The memory program includes 9 different storage locations PROG 01 09 Your favorite operating modes with user selected settings can be stored to these locations for future recalls Before setting the programs you must have programmed operating mode e g AUTO MD mode etc Store Operating Mode to Storage Locations 1 2 3 4 Complete the setup of function mode e g AUTO MD MIX mode Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter PROG mode Press Up Down to select PROG number from 01 09 Press SET to confirm the location selection and save the functions Recall Stored Programs from the Storage Location 1 Press EXIT to enter the function mode selection Then press g Up Down until the SYS symbol starts flashing Press SET repeatedly to confirm the selection of all 6
24. osition Figure 6 LABNET Excel electronic pipettor hanger installation 10 4 LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Overview This section presents an overview of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor s various components and buttons see Figure 7 as well as the symbols and indicators on the LCD display see Figure 8 LCD Display H Battery Cover RESET Button nM gt Keypad S J A M DC In Tip Ejector C PLUNGER Button Finger Rest Bushing N Connector Nut Lower Part Tip Fitting Front View Side View Figure 7 1 channel LABNET Excel electronic pipettor overview 11 sys System Setting Auro Auto Pipetting wo Multiple Dispensing wx Mixing s Sequential Aspirating Dispensing Count No Prog No N 7 Volume ul N a v Y Ed Z SYS AUTO MD MK 8 Direction Speed zeBBxXIBBB w Audible Singals Battery Capacity ah a n mas BlowOut m Reverse Pipetting RESET Button Back Button 7 Enter Button Up Down Button Figure 8 LCD display Panel 4 1 Keypad Function Button Symbol Function Description Set Enter Confirms your choice Exit Esc lt Exits to previous mode setting Up aa Increases volume changes parameter Down ww Decreases volume changes parameter Piston automatically determines the Reset home position Activates aspirating dispensing PLUNGER PLUNGER
25. s before reassembly Users can follow Figures 11 14 to disassemble the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Please DO NOT use excessive force to pull down the lower part before releasing the cylinder lock as shown in Figure 10 This action will break the connection mechanism of the lower part permenently damaging the instrument and will void the warranty Cylinder lock Don t use force to pull the lower portion before release the cylinder lock Figure 10 Incorrect removal of the lower piston assembly 26 11 1 Removal of the Lower Piston Assembly A Always remember to press button before you disassemble the lower part of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor 1 Press the button Wait until you hear two beeps 2 Loosen the lower part of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor by unscrewing the connecting nut in counter clockwise direction as shown in Figure 11 3 Pull the lower piston assembly downward slowly until the metal cylinder lock appears as shown in Figure 12 4 Lay the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor down on a flat surface Push the metal cylinder lock downward until you hear a click sound as shown in Figure 13 5 The lower piston assembly will come off easily and automatically as shown in Figure 14 Figure 11 Loosen the connecting nut Figure 12 Pull the lower piston by unscrewing counter clockwise assembly downward slowly until the cylinder lock appears 27 Figure 13 Push the metal cylinder Figure 1
26. tton to power on and calibrate the LABNET electronic pipette Figure 1 Open the battery cover Figure 2 Insert the battery 3 3 Note After a charged battery is inserted the LABNET electronic pipette will automatically carry out a calibration routine Charging the Battery There are two ways to charge the battery 1 Attach the included AC DC Power Adapter to the pipettor 2 Use the optional battery charging kit Included AC DC Power Adapter Insert the battery into the battery compartment Insert the DC in plug of the power adaptor into the DC in jack see Figure 3 Connect the power plug of the power adaptor with the external power source Connecting the power plug before inserting the battery will inactivate the charging process The indication bar inside battery symbol ES SE will blink during the charging process When the battery is fully charged the blinking will stop and the LABNET electronic pipette will beep once to remind the user Optional Charging Kit Connect the power plug of the charging unit to the proper external power source The indication light will turn green Insert the battery see Figure 4 Once the battery is correctly inserted and charging the indicator light will turn red When the battery capacity is full the indicator light will turn green again Figure 3 Using the included AC DC Figure 4 Using the optional adapter to charge the battery charging kit to charge the battery Note
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