If any damage is noted, do not use the Nanoject II until the damaged main is replaced. Connecting to power outlet: The control box has a power source transformer attached to the box.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nanoject II Control Box by Drummond Scientific Company. This device can be used immediately after purchase. A summary of how to operate the device is provided in this quick instruction manual. Accessories available for purchase: Replacement Glass 3.5˝...
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4) Turn on unit with the on/off switch located on the left hand side of the control box. Initially the Drummond logo will be displayed on the screen followed shortly by the Operational Mode screen.
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Plastic sleeve (spacer) – Placed between O-rings with indentation toward glass Aluminum Barrel Plunger Collet Glass Sealing O-ring (small hole) O-ring with large hole Fig. 1 7) Filling the Micropipette First, select your fill speed by pressing the [SETUP] icon and choosing 23 or 46 nL/sec. (NOTE: EMPLY SPEED IS PRESET TO 92 nL/SEC ONLY) Return to Main Menu by pressing the [EXIT] icon.
Operational Modes MANUAL ] Mode This mode will enable the user to manually fill and empty the micropipet. Pressing the [FILL] icon will retract the wire plunger, while pressing the [EMPTY] icon will cause the wire plunger to extend. If the [FILL] or [EMPTY] icon has been pressed and you desire to stop the action, simply press the same icon position (now labeled [STOP]) a second time.
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PROGRAM ] Mode This mode enables the user to program multiple injection cycle recipes. To program a new recipe, press the [NEW] icon. A screen displaying the sample injection volume (nL) and an injection rate (nL/sec) will appear. As before, adjust these individual values by using the respective displayed volumes and rates.
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Note: The program recipes are automatically saved and labelled in sequential order. You can step through the stored recipes by pressing the [<] and [>] icons. Should you desire to delete a recipe, simply press the [DEL] icon, and the displayed recipe will be deleted.
Footswitch Operation MANUAL ] Mode In this mode, the micropipette is manually filled or emptied. Touch the [MANUAL] icon to go to the MANUAL MODE screen in the diagram below. EMPTY Function When you touch this icon and the icon changes to a red [STOP] icon, the motor continues to empty the micropipette.
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Footswitch Operation [INJECT] Mode On the Operation screen, select [INJECT] mode. Enter the manual [INJECT] conditions. [VOLUME (NL)] = Displayed in ranges within 2.3 nL to 69 nL. [RATE (NL/SEC)] = Injection speed of 23 nL or 46 nL. When setup is finished, the green [INJECT] icon starts injection.
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