Setup/Operation
Step-by-step Wizard
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Select
to go to the "Home" screen.
2
Select Run a protocol.
Select a Protocol
1
Select your protocol, and then select Next.
2
The Scanning dialog appears while the software checks that PIPETMAX is connected.
If connected, the software goes to the next screen. If not connected, a message will
appear suggesting possible solutions.
Variables
If your protocol has variables, enter a value for each, and then select Next.
When entering a value for a location, the following applies:
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Use a colon (:) to specify a range.
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Ranges can be numeric or alphanumeric.
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Numeric ranges will be processed sequentially.
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Alphanumeric ranges will be processed in a batch, if possible.
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Use a comma (,) to separate values or ranges.
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Specify the starting location first.
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A dash (-) is not valid.
Labware Setup Guide
Select Step-by-step wizard.
The Step-by step wizard includes:
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Gather Materials (Materials List)
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Pipette Head and Tray Setup
Connect External Safety Interlock
Install Pipette
Head(s),
Select Pipette Head Serial
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Review Initial Volumes
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Run Protocol
Gather Materials (Materials List)
Gather the materials in the Materials list and a tip reload block for each rack, and then
select Next.
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(which includes
Remove Alignment Head (If
Sensor,
Install Tip Ejector
Finish Tip Ejector Foot
Installation, and
Number)
Installed),
Foot,
Gilson PIPETMAX® 268 User's Guide
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