General; Overview - tecan Columbus Washer Technical Manual

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General

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Overview

2006-02
This is a technical manual for servicing the Columbus Washer.
The instrument is a microprocessor controlled washer, designed to wash
microplates.
The instrument can be fitted with either an 8, 12 or 16 way manifold or a 384 Well
Manifold.
The manifolds are fitted with one aspirating and one dispensing needle per well.
The instrument can store up to nine software user-defined plate types including
dispensing and aspirating positions as well as the shape of the plate.
The dispensing speed can be selected from five set speeds and dropwise.
These features allow the instrument to be used for all washing applications
including Cell Washing applications.
The instrument should only be opened by authorized personnel. Before the
instrument is opened the mains power cable must be disconnected from
Ensure that the instrument has been disinfected before it is serviced.
Technical Manual for Columbus Washer No. 30000294 Rev. No. 1.7
the mains power socket.
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