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Rainin Pipetman P-200-M8 Manual

Continuously adjustable digital microliter 8-channel pipette
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  • Page 1 Pipetman ® P-200-M8 continuously adjustable digital microliter 8-channel pipette...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Or use e-mail: tech.support@rainin.com Pipetman and Microman are trademarks of Gilson Inc. Rainin is the U.S. distributor for Pipetman products. Pipetman P-200-M8 pipettes are manufactured under U.S. Patent No: 4,779,467. Other U.S. and international patents pending. © 1992-2002, Rainin Instrument, LLC.

  • Page 3: Description

    Description Pipetman P-200-M8 is an eight-channel Pipetman for liquid measurement applications requiring the use of 96- well plates. P-200-M8 features an eight-nozzle liquid end coupled to a Pipetman body. Model P-200-M8 is not limited to fixed volume increments such as 25 µL or 100 µL, but allows you to accurately set intermediate volumes, e.g.
  • Page 4 Plunger Button with Volume Adjustment Plunger Volume Adjustment Knob Digital Volume Indicator Position Locking Ring 8-Channel Tip Ejector Liquid End Nozzles Eject Rake Figure 1: Pipetman P-200-M8...

  • Page 5: Performance Specifications

    Consult the RAININ publication “Procedure for Evaluating Accuracy and Precision of Rainin Pipettes” (AB-15) for further information. For a free copy call 800-543-4030 or you can download it from the RAININ website in PDF format: http://www.rainin.com/pdf/ab15.pdf...

  • Page 6: Operation

    When used in accordance with the pipetting procedures in this manual and with RAININ tips, the Model P-200- M8 will perform to these specifications: Operation Volume can be set either with the volume adjustment knob, or by turning the plunger button.

  • Page 7: Tip Selection

    RAININ’s high standards. Tip Immersion Depth The recommended depth for insertion of the tips into the sample for Pipetman P-200-M8 is 2–4 mm. Tip immersion depth is important. If exceeded, the volume measured will be inaccurate, possibly out of specification. Tip angle is also important. Hold the...

  • Page 8: Pipetting Guidelines And Precautions

    Prevent liquids from being drawn into the Pipetman shaft by taking the following precautions: 1. Use RAININ aerosol-resistant tips, with an internal filter which acts as a barrier to aerosols and liquids. 2. Never invert or lay Pipetman down if liquid is in the tip.

  • Page 9: Pipetting Liquids Of Varying Density

    vessel wall and press the plunger to the FIRST STOP Hold this position a few seconds, or long enough for the liquid column to reach equilibrium again. 6. Remove the tip from the receiving vessel without blowing out the remaining liquid. 7.

  • Page 10: Tip Ejector

    The 50 µL and 100 µL calibration marks on RAININ tips can be used for a quick visual check of pipetting perfor- mance. Aspirate the appropriate volume in each channel.
  • Page 11 After use, store your Pipetman P-200-M8 in a clean, safe place. Pipetman is a precision instrument and should be treated with the level of care appropriate for laboratory instrumentation.

  • Page 12: Nozzle Removal And Replacement

    “Procedure for Evaluating Accuracy and Precision of Rainin Pipettes” (AB-15) is recommended for performance verification. For a free copy call 800- 543-4030 or download in PDF form from RAININ’s website - http://www.rainin.com/pdf/ab15.pdf Nozzle Removal and Replacement Set the volume dials to 000. With a 1/16-inch hex key, remove the two screws from the back of the liquid end box.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting And Repairs

    3. If staining and/or corrosion of pistons is evident (due to previously dried sample material), do not use the pipette. Return to RAININ for service (see page 12). Leaks, inaccurate sampling: . Cracked nozzle. Remove the liquid end cover and inspect the nozzle assemblies.

  • Page 14: Service, Calibration And Repair

    Replacement parts are manufactured by Gilson and Rainin. It is recommended to use only these replacement parts, which are available in the U.S. only from Rainin. It is NOT necessary to recalibrate the pipette after regreasing or changing a nozzle assembly.

  • Page 15: Replacement Parts

    Plunger button 6102-259 6102-260 Nozzle/piston Nozzle/piston assembly. pkg of 2 assembly. pkg of 8 For all other inquiries regarding Pipetman, or to obtain RAININ publications, please contact Technical Service at 800-543-4030, or visit the RAININ website at the URL: http://www.rainin.com...

  • Page 16: Contacting Rainin

    See the enclosed Limited Warranty and Limitations of Liability Statement. Please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card on receipt of your pipette. RAININ pipettes are calibrated with RAININ tips. To assure excellent reproducibility and performance, use only RAININ tips as recommended in this manual.

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