Pipetting - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

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4.4 Pipetting

The volume is factory-set to the respective nominal volume of the Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic and
can be easily and quickly changed individually, see Set volume, p. 54.
> Perfect analysis results can only be achieved by using quality tips. We recommend the tip system
from BRAND.
> If other pipette tips are used, check whether these tips fit the Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic labo-
ratory instrument and have the required quality for the desired application.
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Operating manual
b.
Press the arrow keys (+\−) to select the speed level (e.g.
level 2).
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'Speed' continues to flash.
c.
Press 'Enter' key.
ð
The display returns to the basic state of the respective
set mode. Here, for example the display of the standard
PIP mode.
NOTICE
a.
Insert tip vertically:
Use the correct tips, in accordance with the volume
range or color code!
Make sure that the tips are firmly in place and leak tight.
Pipette tips are disposable products!
b.
Align pipetting unit: The pipetting unit can turn freely in
both directions.
c.
Aspirate liquid: Hold the instrument vertically and im-
merse the tip in the liquid. The liquid is aspirated by
pressing the pipetting key. The arrow in the display
points upwards (aspiration).
Leave the tip immersed in the liquid for a few seconds,
so that the set volume is aspirated completely. This is
especially important when pipetting viscous media and
when using pipettes with large volumes.
Volume range
0.5 – 100 µl
100 – 300 µl
> 1000 µl
Immersion depth Wait time
2 – 3 mm 1 s
2 – 4 mm 1 s
3 – 6 mm 3 s
Transferpette® -8/-12 electronic 997200