Operation; Switch The Instrument On; Select A Protocol; Maintenance Operations - Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto User Manual

Operation

This chapter only describes the use of KingFisher Presto by itself. For more information on using
KingFisher Presto with the BindIt software, see Thermo Scientific™ BindIt™ Software for KingFisher™
Instruments User Manual. For more information on using the instrument as a part of an automation
system, refer to Thermo Scientific™ KingFisher™ Presto Integration guide.
Before you switch on the KingFisher Presto instrument, make sure that the voltage on the type label at
the bottom right of the back panel (see
WARNING Never operate your instrument from a power outlet that has no ground connection.

Switch the Instrument On

The power switch is on the left side panel of the instrument. Switch it to the 'on' position.
The instrument display shows texts when the instrument is on.
If there is no text, the power switch is off, or the power cable is not plugged in.

Select a Protocol

To select a maintenance protocol:
1. Go to the maintenance menu by pressing the Select button.
2. Press the Select button as many times as needed until you find the correct protocol.
3. Press the Start button to run the selected protocol.
4. Follow the instructions given by the instrument.

Maintenance Operations

Maintenance operations include checking or changing the magnet head, the heating block or the tip
comb, and running the operational check protocol. The maintenance operations allow you, for
example, to check the condition of the tip comb or to unload the tip comb easily if an error occurs.
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