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Biosan IW-8 User Instructions

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ......................... 21 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 versions of plate washers:  IW-8, Intelispeed Washer ..............version V.4AW...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Caution! Make sure you have fully read and understood the present Manual before using the equipment. Please pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol. 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  The protection provided can be ineffective if the operation of the appliance does not comply with the manufacturer's requirements.
  • Page 5 2.3. DURING OPERATION  Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit in specific atmospheres.  Do not operate the unit if it is faulty.  Always have the cover protecting against aerosol spread (hereinafter protective cover) installed during operation.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Optional 4-channel washing solution weight logger 4CHW Logger is available. After connecting it to Intelispeed Washer IW-8, the unit provides automatic control of reagent total volume in all bottles that is necessary for washing and waste collecting and estimates the volume of reagents necessary for washing.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    The warranty does not cover in-transit damage. Warranty covers only the units transported in the original package. 4.2. Complete set. Numbers in the first column correspond to numbers on Figure 1. Name Quantity IW-8 Intelispeed washer 1 piece Platform for plates 1 piece Manifold 1 piece...
  • Page 8 Figure 1. Complete set 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. If the unit will be subjected to low temperatures, dry the tubes as described in 6. Operation closedown.
  • Page 9 Figure 2. Unit side and back overview. Setting up 4.4. Setup. 4.4.1. Place the unit on a strong horizontal surface, which can safely support weight of the unit. To provide optimal ventilation, ensure 100 mm clearance on each side. Operation conditions are described in the Specification section. 4.4.2.
  • Page 10 Figure 3. Assembly diagram 4.4.12. On the rear side of the unit: 4.4.13. Connect the bottle #1 to the inlet connector (#1 – red, fig. 3/3) with a tube (fig. 1/6). 4.4.14. Connect the bottle #2 to the inlet connector (#2 – black, fig. 3/5) with a tube (fig. 1/6). 4.4.15.

  • Page 11: 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 inputted as 00-100.
  • Page 12 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 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 13 5.12. If it is necessary to wash less than 12 rows on a microplate, press the Back/Row ◄ key before starting. Following message appears on the display, figure 5. 5.13. Select necessary number of rows to rinse using + and - keys. 5.14.
  • Page 14 If operation requires washing from one channel (parameter “On two Note. channels” set to NO), washing parameters for the second channel are not displayed. Respectively, if two channels are set (parameter “On two channels” set to YES), washing parameters for the second channel are displayed and can be adjusted as needed.

  • Page 15: Operation Closedown

    Operation closedown 6.1. When the cycle is completed, a sound signal will inform that the unit stopped the operation. 6.2. Tube rinse. Caution! 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 16: Program Error Messages

    80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. Biosan is committed to continuous improvement of the unit’s properties and quality and reserves the right to alter unit’s design and specifications without additional notice.

  • Page 17: Ordering Information

    IW-8, Intelispeed Washer V.4AW BS-060106-AAI 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: Description Catalogue number 4CHW Logger, 4-channel washing solution weight logger, max. loading per scale cup 2 kg, dimensions 267x252x97 mm,...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    10. Maintenance and troubleshooting 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 specially 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 bottle hose connector and device. 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 Perform well depth measurement in the automatic immersion is not mode. determined. Volume of residual liquid in a well Check if the aspiration channel and needles are not exceeds the obstructed.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    To obtain the claim form, visit Technical support page on our website at link below. 11.5. Extended warranty. For IW-8, the Premium class model, one year of extended warranty is available free of charge after registration, during 6 months from the date of sale.

  • 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 plate washing mode which provides solution aspiration from aspiration the centre point of a well plate washing mode which provides solution aspiration Double aspiration consequently from two opposite points of a well...

  • Page 23: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    13. EU Declaration of conformity Unit type Microplate washers Models IW-8, 3D-IW8 Serial number 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...
  • Page 24 Biosan SIA Ratsupites 7 k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 67426137 Fax: +371 67428101 http://www.biosan.lv Edition 4.02 – November of 2020...

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