IVD-product as an IVD-accessory and as a stand alone laboratory equipment. 2. YOUR NEW BIOHIT PROLINE ELECTRONIC PIPETTE Your new Biohit Proline Electronic pipette has been designed for maximum performance and accuracy with ergonomic and user-friendly operation. The microprocessor controlled system reduces the possibility for human error and instrument contamination by controlling all piston movements.
Biohit pipettes. These detachable, disposable tips are made of natural colour polypropylene. Biohit also offers a full range of fi lter tips. Biohit standard tips are available as bulk packages, space saving refi ll systems and autoclavable (121°C, 20 min, 1 atm) trays.
Make sure that all items are included and that no damage has occured during shipment. Note: The pipette can only be charged with the Biohit Proline charging stand or carousel (Fig. 2 and 3). 3.1. Biohit Proline Charging Stands and Carousels Cat.
3.2. Charging of the Pipette The charging stand or carousel operates via a contactless system which is free from maintenance and sensitive metal contacts. The pipette features an ON/OFF switch located at the top of the grip of the pipette (Fig. 4). This switch protects the battery from discharging during long storage periods.
5. PIPETTE DESCRIPTION The control and programming of the Proline electronic pipette are done using the keyboard and display shown in detail below. Battery Compartment 5.1. Controls Power Switch Changes speeds Moves to Next Mode Increases volume or speed Decreases volume or speed Confi...
fi lter as an option. The fi lter prevents liquids and liquid vapours from entering the pipette. The fi lter does not affect the calibration of the pipette. Biohit fi lter forceps should be used to avoid touching the Fig. 8 dirty fi...
6. PROGRAMMING THE PIPETTOR Programming is done using the six-button keyboard and the LC-display. There are four to six different operating modes, offering special functions and varying speeds for your selection. 6.1. Mode Selection and Mode Recall 1. Press repeatedly to view the available modes of the pipette. 2.
6.3. Pipetting Mode (P) (all models) The pipette performs ordinary pipetting with blow-out. 1. Press to display 2. Press to confi r the mode change. 3. Select the desired pipetting volume by using to increase, and to decrease. Note: when holding down , the volume display starts to scroll faster.
6.5. Multi-Dispensing Mode (d) (all models) The pipette performs repetitive dispensings of a selected volume. During this operation, the desires volume plus and automatically selected excess volume is aspirated into the tip. The excess volume is needed to ensure equal operating conditions for each dispensing. 1.
6.6. Diluting Mode (dd) (all models, except 710800 and 710810) Two different solutions separated by an air gap are aspirated and then dispensed together with automatic blow-out. The purpose of the air gap is to avoid contamination when aspirating the second volume but it will not prevent the two liquids from mixing in the tip.
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For Pipetting: 1. Press to increase, and to decrease. 2. Press to confi rm selection. 3. Position the tip to aspirate and press START button. 4. Position to dispense and press the START button. For Diluting: 1. Select the desired diluent volume (volume 1) by using 2.
6.8. Sequenced Dispensing Mode (sd) (models 710500, 710040 and 710800 only) A series of different volumes can be delivered in any desired order. 1. Press to display 2. Confi rm the mode change by pressing 3. Select the fi rst desired dispense volume onto the display by using 4.
4. Confi rm selection by pressing 5. Press to select the number of aspirations desired. 6. Confi rm your selection by pressing 7. Position the tip to aspirate and press the START button, repeating the action until the cycle is complete. The total volume is displayed. 8.
• Change the fi lter on the tip cone regularly (after 50-250 pipettings). 8. STORAGE When not in use it is recommended that the pipettor is stored in the ON position in the Biohit Proline charging stand or carousel.
Each Biohit Proline Electronic pipette’s calibration has been factory checked and certifi ed at 22°C using distilled water according to ISO 8655- 6. Pipette specifi cations are guaranteed only with genuine Biohit tips. Note: Biohit offers full calibration and accredited calibration service. Please contact your local Biohit representative.
Biohit Proline Electronic pipettes require regular cleaning to ensure trouble- free operation. To clean and decontaminate the pipette lightly spray the outside of the pipette with Biohit Proline Biocontrol (cat.no. 724004, 5l) or ethanol. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Change the tip cone fi...
Note: For complete decontamination place the tip cone, tip ejector collar, piston, O-ring and spring into a beaker containing Biohit Proline Biocontrol and leave for at least 30 minutes, rinse the parts with distilled water, then dry preferably with warm air.
6. Dispose of battery appropriately. 11. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Biohit Proline pipettes have a built-in monitoring program to control the performance of each pipetting action. If the error message Er1 appears on the display, this means the pipette has been unable to perform the attempted action properly.
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Clean and grease aspirated volume cone and dried piston and tip cone too small Tip ejector jammed Tip cone contaminated Remove ejector or moves erratically collar, clean with Biohit Proline Biocontrol or ethanol Continuous error Instrumentet skadat Send for service message...
Each Biohit Proline Electronic pipette is tested before shipping by the manufacturer. The Quality Assurance Procedure is your guarantee that the Biohit Proline Electronic pipette you have purchased is ready for use. All Biohit Proline electronic pipettes and charging stands are CE-marked, fulfi...
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SPECIFICATIONS Note: The manufacturer’s specifications below should be used as guidelines when establishing your own performance specifi cations in accordance with ISO 8655. Cat. No. Volume Test Inaccu- Impre- Number of Range Volume racy cision Dispensings 710520 1-ch. 0.2-10 μl 10 μl 0.90% 0.50%...
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