Biosan Inteliwasher 3D-IW8 User Instructions

Biosan Inteliwasher 3D-IW8 User Instructions

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Glossary ......................... 22 EU declaration of conformity .................. 23 About this edition of user instructions The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following models and ver- sions of microplate washers:  Inteliwasher 3D-IW8 ................. version V.3AW Page 2...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Attention! Please make sure you have fully read and understood the Manual before using the equipment and pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  Use only as specified in the Operating Manual provided. ...
  • Page 4 DURING OPERATION  Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mix- tures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit in specific at- mospheres.  Do not operate the unit if it is faulty. ...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General information Inteliwasher 3D-IW8 series microplate washer is designed for washing various types of standard microplates, microstrips and microarrays on FastFRAME (rectangular well shape frame). Washer is suitable for washing wells with different bottom shapes, flat, U-shape and V-shape. The unit is fully programmable, ensuring multi-step solution ripening, aspiration and soaking cycle during a particular period of time, as well as combinations of aspiration, liquid dispensing and soaking.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started 4.1. Unpacking. Remove packing materials carefully and retain them for future shipment or storage of the unit. Examine the unit carefully for any damage incurred during transit. The warranty does not cover in-transit damage. Warranty covers only the units transported in the original package.
  • Page 7 Figure 2. Unit side and back overview. Setting up. 4.3. Storage and transportation. During long-term storage, keep the unit and all its accessories in original packaging in a dry dust-free place. Use the original packaging for transportation whether transported by air, water or land.
  • Page 8 4.4.6. Install the manifold in the slots of the holder arm (fig. 2/3). Magnets in the manifold and the holder arm connect and align the manifold. 4.4.7. Connect the manifold inlet connector supplying the liquid and the blue-coloured Washing Head Dispense connector at the rear panel of the unit (fig. 3/2) with a tube (fig.
  • Page 9 Figure 3. Assembly diagram 4.5. Switching on. Warning! Before connecting the unit to the mains outlet, check that the power switch (fig. 3/9) is in position O (off). 4.5.1. Connect the external power supply to the power socket (fig. 3/8) on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation 5.1. Before starting plate washing: Fill the rinsing liquid bottle (#3) with distilled water or appropriate cleansing solution. Fill the necessary bottles (#1 and/or #2) with washing solutions. 5.2. Initial parameters of all programs are given in Table 1. All values are adjustable. User programs can be created by changing the template of the original program.
  • Page 11 5.3. All possible program parameters and their meaning are shown in Table 2. Table 2. Program parameters and their definitions Parameter Value or range Description Dispense yes/no Perform fill Aspirate yes/no Perform aspiration Shake yes/no Plate shaking on the platform during the cycle Speed of liquid filling (100;...
  • Page 12 Figure 5. Program selection Figure 6. Setting number of rows to rinse Figure 4. Control panel Figure 7. Display during operation 5.13. Select necessary number of rows to rinse using + and - keys. 5.14. Press the Run/Stop key to save changes and start the unit operation. 5.15.
  • Page 13 Figure 9. Choosing the bottle number for rinse Figure 8. Display during operation with con- on the second channel nected 4-CHW Logger 5.19. When the cycle is completed, unit produces an informative sound signal. Proceed to section Operation closedown of these instructions. Attention! Always perform the rinsing cycle using distilled water after finishing the operation at the end of working day.
  • Page 14: Operation Closedown

    Operation closedown 6.1. When the cycle is completed, a sound signal will inform that the unit stopped the operation. Attention! Always perform the rinsing cycle using distilled water after finishing the operation at the end of working day. This will help to keep the unit in working order and prevent manifold channel clogging.
  • Page 15: Program Error Messages

    Program error messages 7.1. Table 4 shows the program cycle error messages, their description and possible so- lutions that can be made by user. Table 4. Program error messages Displayed message Description Program execution is stopped by operator. CANCELED BY OPERATOR Press Run/Stop key BOTTLE 4 OVERFLOWED Overflow of waste collection bottle.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    +4°C to +40°C in a non-condensing atmosphere and maximum relative hu- midity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. Biosan is committed to a continuous programme of improvement and reserves the right to alter design and specifications of the equipment without additional notice.Dispense system of liquid dosage for each channel separately;...
  • Page 17: Ordering Information

    Catalogue number 3D-IW8 V.3AW BS-010212-AAA 9.2. To inquire about or order the optional accessories or the replacement parts, contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative. 9.2.1. Optional accessories Accessory Description Catalogue number 4-channel washing solution weight logger, max. 4CHW Logger...
  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    10. Care and maintenance 10.1. If the unit requires maintenance, disconnect the unit from the mains and contact your local Biosan representative or Biosan service department. 10.2. All maintenance and repair operations must be performed only by qualified and spe- cially trained personnel.
  • Page 19 10.7. Troubleshooting Table 5. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Action required Poor contact between the Ensure proper connection of the bottle with the de- bottle hose connector and vice. the device Manifold dosing error Check if the hose is overbent and straighten it if The hose is overbent Volume of washing necessary.
  • Page 20 Table 5. Troubleshooting (cont.) Symptom Possible cause Action required Depth of the manifold im- Perform well depth measurement in the automatic mersion is not determined. mode. Volume of residual Check if the aspiration channel and needles are not obstructed. If yes, do their cleaning (see “Obstruc- liquid in a well ex- Obstruction of the manifold ceeds the admissible...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Product class description biosan.lv/en/support biosan.lv/register-en biosan.lv/classes-en 11.7. The following information will be required in the event that warranty or post-warranty service comes necessary. Complete the table below and retain for your record. Model Serial number Date of sale Inteliwasher 3D-IW8 Page 21...
  • Page 22: Glossary

    12. Glossary plate washing mode consisting of consequent dispension and Rinsing mode aspiration to/from wells Mixing mode provides mixing of solution in wells by shaking the platform Single point aspi- plate washing mode which provides solution aspiration from ration the centre point of a well plate washing mode which provides solution aspiration conse- Double aspiration quently from two opposite points of a well...
  • Page 23: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    14 digits styled XXXXXXYYMMZZZZ, where XXXXXX is model code, YY and MM – year and month of production, ZZZZ – unit number. Manufacturer SIA BIOSAN Latvia, LV-1067, Riga, Ratsupites 7 k-2 The objects of the declaration described above is in conformity with the following...
  • Page 24 Biosan SIA Ratsupites 7, k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 67426137 Fax: +371 67428101 http://www.biosan.lv Edition 3.02 – December of 2020...

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