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- Page 2 Powering color-coded bars within the text throughout this Guide indicate On & Off the sections where specific instructions are given. Vial block Power switch Powering On Powering Off Connect system according to diagram below. • Remove all vials from the Instrument. Before performing this procedure, ensure that the •...
- Page 3 Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Powering On & Off...
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Page 4: Controls And Indicators
Seiko Printer Controls and Indicators: Power Switch: When the switch is in the ON position, Paper Feed Switch: Pressing this switch feeds the power is supplied to the printer and the POWER and paper continuously. Paper feed will only work when ON LINE indicators illuminate. - Page 5 • The outside of the roll is the printable surface for the thermal paper roll. • Close the paper cover. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Seiko Printer...
- Page 6 Disposal • Frozen reagents should be brought to room temperature and inverted several times prior to use. • All PCS reagents are non-hazardous and aqueous based. If Reagent Kit has been moved from another location, • Small quantities may be disposed of in sewer. Large...
- Page 7 Range 5*: For pipette volumes 0.5 – 1.9 µL Range 6*: For pipette volumes 0.1 – 0.49 µL • Kit Inserts: Declaration of Traceability Lot code card *Range 5 and 6 are sold separately. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Consumable Components...
- Page 8 Pipette Calibration Setup Starting a Pipette Calibration Main Menu • At the Main Menu prompt (Figure 1), press YES to Pipette Calibration? begin the pipette calibration procedure. The Instrument will perform a temperature check. Figure 1 • The Instrument will prompt for lot code (Figure 2). The Instrument retains up to 6 previously entered lot codes.
- Page 9 • The lower portion of the Blank vial must be free of smudges. Touching this area should be avoided. • Once the Blank vial has been inserted into the Instrument, it must not be turned or moved until the calibration procedure is complete for that vial. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction...
- Page 10 (Figure 6). Enter a number (not exceeding 20 digits) to Enter Operator ID: identify the operator. For alpha character entry, refer to Appendix E of the PCS Procedure Guide. Figure 6 • Enter the pipette ID (Figure 7). Type in a number not exceeding 20 digits and press ENTER.
- Page 11 • If an improper Sample Solution has been dispensed into the Blank vial, the results obtained will not be valid and the vial is no longer usable. It must be discarded. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction...
- Page 12 Pipette Calibration Aspirating and Dispensing Sample Solution Using a plastic transfer pipette, transfer an aliquot of Sample Solution into an aliquot container. Both items are located in the Reagent Kit. Transfer only enough solution for half-hour increments. The volume gradations on the transfer pipette and the 1 mL mark on the aliquot container can be used as a guide for the volume of solution transferred.
- Page 13 • Enter the next volume in the pipette’s range. This process can be repeated. Press END OF RUN when complete. • In some cases, more than one Sample Solution will be required. Special attention should be paid to the screen prompts to ensure usage of correct solution. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Pipette Calibration...
- Page 14 Completing Calibration • If, at the end of the run, a second copy of the results is desired, press YES at the next prompt (Figure 14). Reprint Results? (Yes/No) • If it is determined that a given data point may be eliminated from the statistical calculation, press YES at the next prompt Figure 14 (Figure 15).
- Page 15 • If more data points are required, answer YES to the Use New Vial prompt. The Instrument will prompt to remove the old vial and insert a new one. This process may be repeated if needed. Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Completing Calibration...
- Page 16 • Minimally, the Instrument Calibration should be performed every 30 days or prior to the next use, whichever is later. • The Instrument is calibrated using the PCS Instrument Calibrator Kit, which contains 4 vials with calibrator values: CAL A, B, C and D.
- Page 17 • Printed results will include: • The entire process takes approximately 12 minutes to - Reading data complete. - Instrument accuracy data - Instrument repeatability data - Overall calibration result Always refer to the PCS Procedure Guide for further instruction Instrument Calibration...
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