Introduction; Unpacking The Tester - AND BM Series Instruction Manual

The Pipette Accuracy Tester Kit for the BM series performs an accuracy test of the volume of a
pipette in accordance with ISO 8655.
This manual describes how the Pipette Accuracy Tester Kit works and how to get the most out of it in
terms of performance. It includes how to assemble the tester, how to measure and how to use the
software, WinCT-Pipette, for pipette accuracy testing.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the tester and keep it at hand for future reference.
For detailed information on handling the balance, refer to the instruction manual for the balance used.
NOTE ISO 8655 is the international standard that includes pipette calibration and specifies a test
method for accuracy of the pipette volume. For detailed information, visit our web site.

1-1 Unpacking the Tester

NOTE The pipette accuracy tester kit is contained in a carrying case. The case is only for
carrying the tester and is not solid enough to endure transportation. So, do not
transport the tester using the carrying case. When transporting the tester, be sure to
use the original packing material.
When handling the tester, be careful not to drop it, even if it is placed in the carrying case.
The illustration below shows the content of this kit.
Evaporation trap
Sample cup holder
for BM
Test liquid cup
5 mL sample cup (2 pcs)
(
water-absorbent sheet
)
is provided inside
Note that the USB converter is shipped in a separate package, but it can be placed in the carrying
case as shown above.

1. INTRODUCTION

Thermometer
clamp
Thermometer
base
Center
positioning
boss
Cap A
Cap B
Evaporation trap
2
USB converter
RS-232C cable
(9P-9P)
Blance weight
Instruction manual
Carrying
Pipette accuracy
case
tester kit for the
BM series
WinCT-Pipette
(CD-ROM)
USB converter
driver
(CD-ROM)