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2. Getting started
Please read this manual before using Picus electronic pipette.
1.
Picus is delivered ready for use, battery placed on.
2.
Place the replaceable Safe-Cone Filter(s) into the tip cone(s) before use to
avoid contaminations.
3.
Charge the pipette before first use for one (1) hour.
4.
Press the ON/OFF button on top of the pipette to turn the power on.
5.
Press tip ejector as advised on display.
6.
Pipette is now ready to be programmed and operated.
2.1
Charging
It is recommended that you charge the pipette before first use for one (1)
hour. Place the pipette onto the charging stand or connect to the AC-adaptor.
Make sure that the charging stand is connected to the power outlet and that
the charging contacts of the pipette are properly attached to the charging
tracks of the charging stand.
– Charging with AC-adaptor:
Connect Picus to the USB-cable and plug in the power supply.
– Charging in charging stand or carousel:
Make sure the charging stand is connected to the power outlet and the
charging contacts of the pipette are properly attached to the charging
tracks of the charging stand.
Charging options for Sartorius Biohit electronic pipettes:
– AC-adaptor, universal, included in the package.
– Biohit charging stand for one pipette, cat.no. 730981
– Biohit charging carousel for 4 pipettes, cat.no. 730991
Battery sign in bottom right-hand corner of the display indicates the charging
level of the battery. When the battery charging level is low, the indicator sign
blinks LOW and the pipette needs to be placed on the charger to be charged.
NOTE!
Before connecting the AC-adaptor to the electrical outlet, make
sure the voltage settings correspond to the local electrical outlet. Use of
incorrect power supplies may damage the device. Only use the power supplies
recommended by the manufacturer.
2.2
Power up
1.
Press ON/OFF button: Pipette will turn on.
2.
Press tip ejection button as advised on the display. The pipette is now
ready to be programmed and operated.
3.
While used and/or charged pipette is in active mode, all the processor
functions are activated and the display backlight is on.
4.
1 minute after last activity: The pipette will turn to a power saving mode
and the backlight is dimmed. The pipette returns to active mode, when
any of its buttons are pressed or the adjustment wheel is turned.
5.
10 minutes after last activity: The backlight is turned off, but the display
is still visible. The pipette turns on if the operating button or ON/OFF
button is pressed, but does not complete the specific function of these
buttons.
6.
60 minutes after last activity: The pipette turns OFF. To power up the
pipette again, press operating button or ON/OFF button. The pipette will
turn on also when charged.
If the pipette is turned off by pressing ON/OFF button, it can be turned on by
pressing the same button.
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