Discharge Test For Vacuum Pump; Compare Pump With Internal Vacuum Sensor - Molecular Devices SkanStacker 300 User Manual

An all-inclusive automatic microplate washer

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Discharge test for vacuum pump

Step 1 Turn vacuum pump on with all tubing attached to instrument. Run

pump between 50-150 mbar.

Step 2

Disconnect vacuum tubing from washer.

Step 3 Observe reading on vacuum pump manometer. Reading should drop

to 950-1000 mbar in less than 10 seconds.

Step 4

If test failed, check for obstruction.

Step 1 Go to Setup Menu/Edit Options/Read Sensor.

Step 2

Record the internal vacuum sensor reading.

Step 3

Record the pump gauge reading.

Step 4

Compare two readings. If the readings are not the same, check for

leaks or blockage in the vacuum system.

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