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- Page 1 LABNET Excel Single and Multi-channel Electronic Pipettors Operation Manual Version: 2.9 www.Labnetlink.com...
- Page 2 Labnet International 31 Mayfield Ave Edison, NJ 08837 Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Labnet Excel Single/Multi-channel Electronic Pipettors All models comply with the following European standards: EMC: EN 55011, Class A EN 60601-1-2 To the best of my knowledge and belief, these units conform to these standards.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inserting the Battery 3.3. Charging the Battery 3.4. Start Pipetting 3.5. Manual Blow-out Operation 10 3.6. Hanger Installation LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Overview........11 4.1. Keypad Function 12 4.2. Audible Signals 13 Function Map ..................14 SYS (System) Mode................15 6.1. Aspirating Speed 15 6.2. - Page 4 MD (Multiple Dispensing) Mode ............21 MIX Mode..SE (Sequential Aspirating/Dispensing) Mode ........22 10.1. SA (Sequential Aspirating) Mode 23 10.2. SD (Sequential Dispensing) Mode 24 Sterilization .. 11.1. Removal of the Lower Piston Assembly 27 11.2. Reattach the lower piston assembly 28 Maintenance Troubleshooting..................31 Appendix A: Technical Specifications ............33...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
When using infectious, radioactive, toxic and other solutions which may pose health risks, please observe appropriate safety precautions. 1. Do not use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor in a potentially explosive environment or with potentially explosive chemicals. 2. When using organic solvents or corrosive chemicals, please check their compatibility with the pipette tips and the LABNET electronic pipettor. - Page 6 2. Never use the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors while using the DC-in jack to charge the battery. 3. Do not incinerate the Lithium battery or expose it to excessive heat. 4. Do not short-circuit, puncture, crush, disassemble, damage, force over-discharge (reversal) or modify the battery.
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Page 7: General Description
2. General Description LABNET Excel electronic pipettors feature an accurate and efficient, as well as ergonomic and light-weight design. Researchers can program these state-of-the-art products to conduct different pipetting tasks. More accurate and comfortable pipetting can be easily achieved without any concern of finger stress or injury. -
Page 8: Ranges And Specifications
1.5-0.5% 0.6-0.15% Note: LABNET Excel electronic pipette Accuracy and Precision Specifications have been attained using LABNET Excel pipette tips. LABNET guarantees Accuracy and Precision only if LABNET Excel tips or other approved tips are used. 3. Getting Started 3.1. Unpacking... -
Page 9: Inserting The Battery
Insert the battery (see Figure 2). Metallic contacts must be face down. Close the cover of the battery compartment. RESET Press the button to power on and calibrate the LABNET electronic pipette. Figure 1: Open the battery cover. Figure 2: Insert the battery. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Note: After a charged battery is inserted, the LABNET electronic pipette will automatically carry out a calibration routine. 3.3. Charging the Battery There are two ways to charge the battery: (1) Attach the included AC-DC Power Adapter to the pipettor (2) Use the optional battery charging kit. - Page 11 Figure 4: Using the optional adapter to charge the battery charging kit to charge the battery Note: 1. For safety reasons, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors cannot be used during charging. 2. Please do not over-charge the battery for a long period of time.
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Page 12: Start Pipetting
3.4. Start Pipetting There is no power On/Off button on the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors. Once users insert the fully-charged battery, the pipettor will be switched on. It will perform a calibration routine and switch on the LCD display as in Figure 8. Press any keypad button or the... - Page 13 The cones of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor are designed to fit a wide variety of manufacturers pipette tips. However, the published accuracy and precision specifications for the LABNET Excel electronic pipettors are guaranteed only when using LABNET Excel tips. Contact LABNET International for pipette tip ordering information.
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Page 14: Manual Blow-Out Operation
3.6. Hanger Installation The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor hanger can be attached to a shelf or counter using the sticker as shown in Figure 6. The finger rest of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor locks into the hanger and keeps the pipettor in a vertical position. -
Page 15: Labnet Excel Electronic Pipettor Overview
4. LABNET Excel electronic pipettor Overview This section presents an overview of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor’s various components and buttons (see Figure 7) as well as the symbols and indicators on the LCD display (see Figure 8). LCD D ispla y Ba tter y Cover "R E S E T"... -
Page 16: Keypad Function
S ystem S ettin g Au to P ipettin g M u ltiple D ispen sin g M ixin g S equ en tia l Aspir a tin g/ D ispen sin g Cou n t No. / P r og No. Volu m e ( D ir ection S peed... -
Page 17: Audible Signals
4.2. Audible Signals The audible signals are beneficial when you are familiarizing yourself with the operating procedure of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor. They can also be switched off if desired (see Section 6.3.) Audible Sound Operation... -
Page 18: Function Map
5. Function Map The main menu of the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor includes five function modes (SYS, AUTO, MD, MIX and SE). Each mode includes various function settings (see Figure 9). Function Map Function AUTO Mode Basic Dispensing Aspirating Aspirating/... -
Page 19: Sys (System) Mode
9. SYS (System) Mode SYS mode is used to set up the function settings before pipetting. Once users select and store these settings, they will no longer need to set up the settings before every pipetting. There are 6 function settings (Aspirating Speed, Dispensing Speed, Audible Signals, Blow-out, Reverse Pipetting and Program Recall) in SYS mode. -
Page 20: Dispensing Speed
6.2. Dispensing Speed 1. The “Dispensing Speed” symbol should now be flashing. 2. Press «Up/Down» to change the aspirating speed ( : Slowest, Fastest). 3. Press «SET» to confirm the speed selection and move to the “Audible Signals” function setting. 6.3. -
Page 21: Reverse Pipetting
6.5. Reverse Pipetting The automatic reverse pipetting, in different pipetting modes, is to reserve the final drop of sample. The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will not perform reverse pipetting in MIX or SE modes. 1. The “Reverse Pipetting” symbol should now be flashing. -
Page 22: Setting Prog (Programs)
«Up/Down» to select the PROG number. 4. Press «SET» to confirm the selection. 5. Press the button to operate the LABNET Excel electronic PLUNGER pipettor in the selected program. Note: During the recall process, the changes of other settings will not be... -
Page 23: Auto Mode
7. AUTO Mode AUTO mode includes ; 1) AUTO mode only and 2) AUTO + MIX mode. In AUTO mode only, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs the aspirating and dispensing of a set liquid volume. In AUTO + MIX mode, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs mixing after automatic pipetting is completed. - Page 24 2. Press and hold «SET» for 2 seconds to enter AUTO + MIX mode selection. Both AUTO and MIX symbols will appear. The pipetting volume will appear and start flashing. 3. Use «Up/Down» to select the desired pipetting volume. 4. Press «SET»...
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Page 25: Md (Multiple Dispensing) Mode
8. MD (Multiple Dispensing) Mode In MD mode, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs repetitive dispensing of a selected volume. When using Multiple Dispensing (MD) mode, users “MUST” select Reverse Pipetting in the System (SYS) settings. Reverse Pipetting is used in Multiple Dispensing (MD) mode to provide better accuracy and precision with repeated dispensing. -
Page 26: Mix Mode
completing the Multiple Dispensing cycle, pressing the button PLUNGER again will aspirate liquid into the tip and repeat the set MD cycle. 9. MIX Mode After the settings are completed (see instructions below), Mixing is performed automatically by pressing the button once. -
Page 27: Sa (Sequential Aspirating) Mode
Not available on 1200ul models because the diameter of 1000/1200ul tips does not allow the required air gap to be maintained. The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor performs repetitive aspirations of the selected volumes. An air gap will be created automatically between two aspirations. -
Page 28: Sd (Sequential Dispensing) Mode
PLUNGER whole cycle again until users change the function mode. Note: 1. If the blow-out setting is selected, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will automatically blow-out the liquid during sequential aspiration mode. 2. 1200ul models do not include the Sequential Aspirating (SA) function, because the air gap is not strong enough to support the weight of samples. - Page 29 PLUNGER completed, the dispensing count and volume will appear and will flash to indicate that the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor is ready for dispensing. 11. The LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will make two beeping sounds to remind the user of the last measured volume to dispense. At the...
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Page 30: Sterilization
11. Sterilization Only the lower piston assembly of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor can be steam-autoclaved (121 C, 1 bar, 20 minutes). NOTE: It is important not to exceed the the temperature of 121 C or 20 minute time during the autoclaving cycle. -
Page 31: Removal Of The Lower Piston Assembly
3. Pull the lower piston assembly downward slowly until the metal cylinder lock appears as shown in Figure 12. 4. Lay the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor down on a flat surface. Push the metal cylinder lock downward until you hear a click sound as shown in Figure 13. -
Page 32: Reattach The Lower Piston Assembly
Always remember to press button after you reattach the lower piston assembly of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor. Follow these steps to reassemble LABNET Excel electronic pipettor: 1. Press the button or any button of the keypad to make the step PLUNGER motor shaft retract about 1cm back into the handle. - Page 33 RESET 3. Press the button. The step motor shaft will connect with the piston of the lower part automatically. After the connection is completed, the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor will beep twice.
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Page 34: Maintenance
12. Maintenance The outside of LABNET Excel electronic pipettor may be wiped clean with 60% Isopropanol, 70% ethanol or mild detergent, and then wiped dry with a lint-free cloth. If the pipette is severely contaminated or if very corrosive chemicals are dispensed, the lower part of the LABNET electronic pipette should be disassembled. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Error (Err) messages will appear on the display if the LABNET Excel electronic pipettor fails to perform the attempted action properly. In the case of Error (Err) messages or faults, please refer to the solutions in the following table to clear the error messages or faults. - Page 36 Tip incorrectly attached Attach firmly Unsuitable tip Use high-quality tips Failure to aspirate Low battery Charge the battery The lower manifold is not Detach and correctly attached reassemble Foreign material blocking Use MIX mode the hole at bottom of the and distilled cone water to wash.
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Page 37: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Automatic Pipetting (AUTO), Multiple Dispensing (MD), Mixing(MIX) Operation Mode Sequential Aspirating/Dispensing (SE), System Setup (SYS) Program memory 9 programs Aspirating/Dispensing Speed 5 speeds Auto-calibration Piston Motor High precision stepping motor Power Saving Feature Yes, after 10 minutes Power Adaptor 100/120/220/240 V AC-DC 3.6 V Audible Alerts... - Page 38 Figure 15 Tip ejector height adjustment Appendix C: Warranty LABNET Excel electronic pipettors are covered by a warranty for one year against defects in materials and workmanship. This period begins from the date of purchase, and within this period all defective parts will be replaced at no charge by LABNET International.
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