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- Page 1 Andrew+ User Manual...
- Page 2 Andrew+ User Guide ©2011-2021 All Rights Reserved. Andrew Alliance - A Waters Company. 2 of 28...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Andrew+ tools .................................. 14 7.1. Single-channel and multi-channel electronic pipettes ..................14 7.1.A. How to equip an Andrew Alliance pipette with a pipette adaptor ............... 15 7.1.B. How to install Andrew Alliance pipettes on the Andrew+ stand ................18 7.2. -
Page 4: Instruction Icons
2011, Andrew Alliance S.A., All rights reserved. Duplication or distribution without • written permission is prohibited. Andrew Alliance S.A. reserves the right to revise this manual. Issue August 2018. Registered trademarks are not marked in all cases with ™ or ® in this manual •... -
Page 5: Abbreviations Used
Optional component used by Andrew+ to host additional tools for stations experiments which require more than 4 tools or tools which cannot be installed on the Andrew+’s tool stand Pipette+ Smart pipette stand+ with cloud connectivity capable of wirelessly control ling Andrew Alliance electronic pipettes 5 of 28... -
Page 6: Delivery Package
Andrew+ is a laboratory benchtop robot able to execute experiments according to protocols described by a user through its software: OneLab™. Andrew+ is capable of handling a variety of laboratory tools which are automatically used by the system. Examples of such tools are: Andrew Alliance electronic pipettes • Labware gripper •... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions And Warnings
Andrew+ User Guide 1.2. Safety precautions and warnings For safe and correct use of Andrew+, it is recommended that both operating and service personnel follow the instructions contained in this guide when installing, using, cleaning, and maintaining this instrument. If the instructions described in this manual are not carefully followed, Andrew+ cannot function correctly and the warranty will be null and void. - Page 8 Waivers are not signed before entry or visit to any bio-hazardous area at your location. Andrew Alliance retains the right to refuse Services until the above requirements are met to the complete satisfaction of company employees who have been trained to expect appropriate safety standards.
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Page 9: Symbols
Andrew+ User Guide 1.3. Symbols Advice to be aware and to be careful about! These symbols point out a potential danger for users and/or damage to Andrew+ if they are not followed. When this symbol is visible, it is mandatory to carefully read the User Manual before taking any action or using the system. -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
Andrew+ User Guide Technical specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION DEFINITION Warranty 1 year Power requirement Voltage range 90~264 VAC, AC current 1.85A/115VAC, 1.0A/230VAC, Frequency 47~63Hz, inrush current (max) 120A/230VAC Electrical configuration Andrew+ should be connected exclusively with the power supply GSM160B24-R7B and electrical cable supplied with the instrument Interfaces Wi-fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) -
Page 11: Working Area Of Andrew
Andrew+ User Guide Working area of Andrew+ The required working area of Andrew+ depends on the complexity of the protocol. In fact, based on the number of consumables, one or more Dominos may be needed. The image below shows the maximum working area of Andrew+ when the system is used with 11 Dominos. -
Page 12: Unpacking Andrew
Connect the power supply to Andrew+ using the power plug present in its base plate. Andrew+ can be connected wirelessly (via Wi-Fi) but if an Ethernet connection is needed, connect the Ethernet cable provided by Andrew Alliance to Andrew+. Power... -
Page 13: Connect Andrew+ To Onelab
Launch a web browser, type http://192.168.2.1 and follow the on-screen steps to continue If you don’t have a Wi-Fi compatible device, please refer to our online help: http://help.andrewalliance.com For any additional help, feel free to contact our support team (see 15.1. How to contact Andrew Alliance support team) 13 of 28... -
Page 14: Andrew+ Tools
The same pipettes can be used in manual mode or using Pipette+. To allow Andrew+ to handle those pipettes, it is necessary to equip each Andrew Alliance electronic pipette with a pipette adaptor. In particular, there are two types of pipette adaptor: one model... -
Page 15: How To Equip An Andrew Alliance Pipette With A Pipette Adaptor
Andrew+ User Guide DO NOT forget to equip each Andrew Alliance electronic pipette with a PIPETTE ADAPTOR before placing it into the Andrew+ tool stand. DO NOT put pipettes other than Andrew Alliance branded electronic pipettes in the tool stand of Andrew+ 7.1.A. - Page 16 Andrew+ User Guide Separate the two parts of the pipette adaptor. Position the pipette inside the pipette adaptor. 16 of 28...
- Page 17 Andrew+ User Guide Once the pipette is correctly positioned, close the pipette adaptor. Use the two clamps to secure the tightness of the pipette inside the pipette adaptor. Keep pressing the two parts of pipette adaptor with your hands, while closing the clamps.
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Page 18: How To Install Andrew Alliance Pipettes On The Andrew+ Stand
Check the back of the pipette and verify that any marking is visible when the pipette adaptor is installed 7.1.B. How to install Andrew Alliance pipettes on the Andrew+ stand To equip Andrew+ with Andrew Alliance pipettes it is sufficient to place them in any available slot of the tool stand. -
Page 19: Labware Gripper
Andrew+ User Guide 7.2. Labware gripper The Labware gripper is a compact Bluetooth controlled device which allows Andrew+ to manipulate labware. It is composed of two main parts: the clamp, whose geometry and shape can differ according to the consumable shape, and the body, responsible for communication with Andrew+ and the control of the actuator. -
Page 20: Dominos
Datamatrix markers which are scanned by Andrew+ for traceability purposes. For additional information about cooled Dominos, please download the Domino catalog www.andrewalliance.com or contact Andrew Alliance. 8.1. Waste The waste Domino is equipped with two electronic connectors: one side... -
Page 21: How To Install The Waste Domino
8.2.A. Tip box Domino based on TIS technology The tip box Domino, based on patented TIS technology, can hosts racks of tips compatible with Andrew Alliance pipettes of up to 1250 µL. The TIS technology decreases the required force to carry out tip insertion and improve its accuracy and reproducibility. -
Page 22: Installation Of The Tip Rack
Andrew+ User Guide 8.2.C. Installation of the tip rack Select the right Domino according to the tip type. In particular 218.1201, in case of 10mL tips • 218.1252, in case of 5mL tips • 218.1101, for all the other tips •... -
Page 23: Liquid Handling Operations
Andrew+ User Guide Liquid handling operations 10.1. Volumes in consumables The following remarks about volume definitions are important regarding the selection of the most suitable consumable for your experiment and for the correct design of your protocol. Maximum volume • It represents the maximum volume which the consumable can Maximum volume... - Page 24 Andrew+ User Guide Action Action triggered From status… on the push-button by the push-button The machine is put in Pause An experiment is Running The machine is put in Resume An experiment is Paused The installation mode is The installation mode turned ON (hotspot) is OFF 5 times...
- Page 25 Andrew+ User Guide The “Plus” LED present on the body on Andrew+ indicates the different status of the experiment and of the instrument. The table below summarizes the different status and the visual and sound notifications associated STATUS OF THE DESCRIPTION SOUND INSTRUMENT...
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Page 26: Maintenance
Andrew+ User Guide Error An error is triggered by any of the Error notification below cases: Validation of the workbench failed • An error during the experiment • A collision happened during a • movement Any operation in the experiment, •... -
Page 27: Compatible Solvents With Andrew
Domino and base plate Unit end of life When a unit reaches the end of its useful life, contact Andrew Alliance for directions and information on the end-of-life policy. This is in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96/EC... -
Page 28: Contacts
FCC rules. iii) This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003 f) RoHS 2 2011/65/EU Contacts 15.1. How to contact Andrew Alliance support team Chat with support directly Send us an email to Call us in OneLab software support@andrewalliance.com...
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