PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The different models of Finnpipette Novus pipettes cover a volume range from 1 μl to 10 ml. Order No. Volume Range Finntip 46200000 1 µl µl Flex 10, 10, 20, 50 46200100 1 µl µl Flex 200, 250 Univ., 200 Ext, 300 46200200 5 µl...
Raw materials The Finnpipette Novus is made of mechanically durable and chemically resistant materials. The tip cone modules can be repeatedly autoclaved at 121°C. Note The 1200 µl module is NOT autoclavable. Description of tips Finntips are recommended for use with the Finnpipette Novus.
Only use the supplied power supply unit for charging the pipette. You can recognize the correct power supply by the Thermo Scientific logo and the pipette name on the power supply unit. Do not charge the pipette in a hot location (>40°C)
A typical Finnpipette Novus battery lasts for around 500 charging cycles. Please note that an old battery can cause the pipette to malfunction.
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Safety Precautions Warning Novus pipette contains a Li-Ion battery and a potential malfunction of the battery (short circuit, mechanical damage, overheating etc) may cause explosion. Warning Incorrect handling of the battery or pipette may cause personal injury. Do not drop the battery. Do not expose battery to any kind of mechanical stress or extreme temperatures: above 60 °C (45 °C when charging) or under 0 C°.
PIPETTE OPERATION Speed indicator Battery indicator Speed in / out Volume indicator Function Right Selection Key Left Selection Key Scroll Key Tip Ejector Lever Choosing pipetting To choose the pipetting function press Menu (left selection key). Scroll the function list and select the desired function with OK (right selection key). In functions and most cases the volume can be selected simply by pressing the scroll key up or down.
The Menu Map PIPETTE RPIPET STEPPER PROG 1 DILUTE PROG 2 PROGRAM OPTIONS PIPETTE PROG 9 MIX+PIPETTE PIPETTE+COUNT RPIPET CALIBRATE STEPPER SERVICE SEQ+STEPPER LANGUAGE DILUTE TWO POINTS NAME MIX+DILUTE ONE POINT POWER MANUAL COUNTER BUZZER SEQ+ASPIRATE VERSION BACKLIGHT Pipette (Forward Choose the PIPETTE function as described above.
Rpipet (Reverse & With RPIPET function both reverse and repetitive techniques are possible. Choose the RPIPET function as described above. Repetitive) Select the pipetting volume simply by pressing the scroll key up or down. Accept the volume with OK. Press SPEED and the speed in starts to blink. Select the speed with scroll key and accept with OK.
Stepper (multi With STEPPER function repeated dispensing of selected volume is possible. dispensing) Choose the STEPPER function as described above. Select the pipetting volume simply by pressing the scroll key up or down. The display shows always the maximum number of steps during volume selection. Accept the volume with OK.
1. Dip the tip under the surface of the fi rst liquid in the reservoir and press the trigger. The fi rst volume is drawn in to the tip. A text AIR appears on display. 2. Withdraw the tip from the liquid touching it against the edge of the reservoir to remove excess liquid.
Seq stepper The sequential stepper mode enables serial dispensing of different volumes (in normal stepper mode only fi xed volume). First choose the amount of dispensings (max. 20) with SCROLLKEY and accept with OK. Vol 1 appears to display and highest possible volume is fl...
Manual With manual mode it is possible to measure volumes. In manual mode only slower speeds are available to ensure a quick stop. First select a limit for total volume, the default is the max. volume. Then select the pipetting speeds and zero volume appears to the display.
Options Calibrate Calibration mode. See chapter calibration. Service The piston can be disconnected and reconnected in Service mode. For details see chapter Maintenance. Language Name This function enables user to set a name to the pipette. The name is always shown on the display when the pipette is in sleep mode.
CALIBRATION All Finnpipettes are factory calibrated and adjusted to give the volumes as specifi ed with distilled or deionized water. Normally, the pipettes do not need adjustment, but they are constructed to permit recalibration and adjustment for liquids of different temperature and viscosity. Device An analytical balance must be used.
One point calibration The one point calibration can be used if a single specifi c volume must be calibrated. The calibration volume can be selected from the entire volume range. Note that the inaccuracy of other volumes changes also and the performance for other volumes cannot be assured.
Inaccuracy (systematic error) Inaccuracy is the difference between the dispensed volume and the selected volume of a pipette. A = - V A = inaccuracy = mean volume = nominal volume Inaccuracy can be expressed as a relative value: A% = 100% x A / V Imprecision (random error) Imprecision refers to the repeatability of the pipettings.
MAINTENANCE When the Finnpipette Novus is not in use, make sure it is stored in an upright position. We recommend a Finnpipette stand for this purpose. The part # refer to exploded views beginning at page 31. Daily checking The pipette should be checked at the beginning of each day for dust and dirt on the outside surfaces of the pipette.
5 ml and 10 ml pipettes 1. Pull down the lower tip ejector sleeve. 2. Note that the tip ejector button is in fully up position. 3. Remove the tip cone by pulling it out (snap fi tting). 4. Remove the ejector sleeve by pulling it to two parts (snap fi tting). 5.
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Reassembly: 1-10 µl pipettes 1. Put the spring hatch 25, the spring 16, spring support 17 and the tube 18 back on the piston. 2. Slide the bigger O-ring 19, smaller O-ring 20 and tube 21 on the piston. 3. Slide the small spring 22, spring support 23 and O-ring 24 on the tube 21. 4.
30-300 µl pipette: 1. Put the spring hatch 25, the spring 16, spring support 17 and the O-ring 20 back on the piston. 2. Carefully slide the entire assembly into the tip, then push the spring hatch 25 down and turn it 90 degrees. 3.
Long-term service If the pipette is used daily it should be serviced every six months. The servicing procedure starts with the disassembly of the pipette. The servicing procedure Multichannel starts with choosing the Service-mode from the menu (Menu -> Options -> Service).
See picture on page 35. Pipette Tip Cones Replacing the There are two versions of battery lids in Finnpipette Novus Pipettes battery - Follow the instructions below according to the battery lid version Opening the Version 1 battery lid - Use a small fl...
Sterilization Single Channel pipettes The tip cone module can be sterilized by autoclaving it at 121°C (252°F) (2 ata) for 20 minutes. You can use steam sterilization bags if needed. 1. Remove the lower tip ejector sleeve 13 by pulling it out (snap fi tting). 2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The table below lists possible problems and their solutions. Defect Possible reason Solution Leakage Tip incorrectly attached Attach fi rmly Foreign particles between tip and tip cone Clean tip cones attach new tips Foreign particles between the piston, the Clean and grease O-ring and cylinder.
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Conversion Table Value of the conversion factor Z (μl/mg), as a function of temperature and pressure, for distilled water. Temperature Air pressure °C 101.3 15.0 1.0017 1.0018 1.0019 1.0019 1.0020 1.0020 1.0020 15.5 1.0018 1.0019 1.0019 1.0020 1.0020 1.0020 1.0021 16.0 1.0019 1.0020...
Power supply unit Type: Switching power supply Input voltage: 100-240 V ~50/60 Hz, 180 mA Output voltage: 5.0 V 0.5 A Finnpipette Novus Type: Weight with battery Single channel pipette 210 g max. (tip not included): Multichannel pipette 315 g max. Operation:...
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