Table of Contents Introduction ..................6 Instrument Overview ..............11 Installation & Get Started ............14 User Interface Guidelines............15 Technical Support ................35 Cleaning and Maintenance ............36 Disposal ....................36 Patents ....................37 About Manufacturer ..............37 Appendix ..................38...
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About Manual The label on the instrument, the User Manual, and other packaging material may contain following symbols: Catalog number Non-Sterile Temp Limit Serial number (Operating) Humidity Limit Manufacturer (Operating) The date of manufacture Biologic Risks Keep Away From Sunlight Keep Dry Consult Instructions for Use The CE mark...
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About Instrument WARNING ⚫ Use a power cord that meets your country’s standard. In case of any questions about the power cord, contact your local distributor or reseller. ⚫ Do not use the instrument with voltage other than the voltage specified on the device.
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About Instrument CAUTION ⚫ Never attempt to remodel the instrument without the permission from the manufacturer. Doing so may lead to a fire or electric shock. ⚫ Do not bump or knock the instrument. Doing so may cause malfunctions. ⚫ Repairs to the instrument must be performed by agencies authorized by Taiwan Advanced Nanotech Inc.
1. Introduction Maelstrom 4810 is an automated nucleic acid platform designed for mid-to-high throughput applications. Specialized spin tips enable super mixing efficiency of magnetic beads and larger processing volume. With intuitive interface and flexible program, Maelstrom 4810 can boost molecular diagnostic laboratory productivity by transforming routine operations into a walk-away solution.
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4810 in a location that meets the following criteria: Choose a location that has good air circulation. • Place Maelstrom 4810 on the table capable of bearing at least the • weight of Maelstrom 4810 (≒ 45 kg). Do not use Maelstrom 4810 in a location where there is large •...
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1. Introduction Safety Instructions and Guidelines ⚫ This device can be used with potentially biohazardous materials. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, etc.) handling disposing of biohazardous materials. ⚫ Under normal condition, sound pressure level from Maelstrom 4810 does not exceed 80 dB and cause a hazard.
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1. Introduction Safety and EMC Information Safety Requirements ⚫ The medical device has passed the tests and conformed to the standards of IEC 61010-1:2010, “Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements”. ⚫...
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1. Introduction Equipment list Please note that following accessories accompanying with instrument may vary from region to region. Tips combo pack x1 Power cord x1 Magnetic separator x1 User manual x1 =Remark= Power cord varies from region to region.
2. Instrument Overview ITEM SPECIFICATION Model Maelstrom 4810 Weight 45 kg Dimensions 580(W) x 430(L) x 470(H) mm Power rating AC100-AC240V, 50/60Hz, 2.5-5A Fuse 250V, 5A Max. Throughput 48 samples per run Process. volume 50μl -1,600μl Spin speed up to 3000 rpm...
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2. Instrument Overview Front and side view ① Control panel ② Operation area HEPA ① ② ① Power switch ② Power inlet ③ Fuse ③...
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2. Instrument Overview Control Panel To turn off the alarm Emergency to stop machine Please note that only TANBead technicians and authorized technicians or service engineers shall engage in program upgrade.
3. Installation & Get Started Installing Maelstrom 4810 is easy. Please follow the guide below to correctly set up the instrument. Please note that the weight of instrument is around 45 kg, it is highly recommended 2 or more people to handle it when you take it out from the box.
4. User Interface Guidelines Enter the user code Enter the user code to access the instrument. The default code is 333. Please keep 333 just in case you forget it. You can create a new user code on the setting page. Press the blank space to enter User the user code.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Main Page There are six functions that can be used on main page. To mount and eject spin tips To execute the extraction program To export extraction records REPORT To use UV light to clean the instrument UV light To add/delete/edit/import/export extraction program Edit...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Tip (Mount and Eject Spin Tips) Please complete the tip mounting before you start the extraction protocol. ① ④ ② ③ Mounting tips. press the finger print icon, the tips will be loaded on the assigned lane which show on the ③ . ...
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Run function is designed to execute nucleic acid extraction program stored in the instrument. Maelstrom 4810 is capable of storing up to 100 programs. Please follow the guideline of reagent kits and correctly select the program. Or you could type the key words in the search slot to save the searching time.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Run (Execution of Extraction Program) Step 3: Input sample ID press the circle first, and then use on-screen keyboard or USB barcode scanner to scan in if 1-D barcode is available. Sample ID can bear 18 characters input. Once completed, press [Next] to continue.
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4. User Interface Guidelines The circle will turn red after the sample ID input successfully. The input order will automatically turn to next number, e.g. A1 will turn to A2. L plate R plate Row 1 and 2 stand for the Well 1 and 7 accordingly of left plate. Row 3 and 4 stand for the Well 1 and 7 accordingly of middle plate.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Run (Execution of Extraction Program) Step 4: pre-heating and plate type selection The plate type should be chosen in this page. The type you chose will affect the auto-eject tips or not. The pre-heating temp. The status is fixed (on, 40℃). If you need to change the default status or value, please contact your supplier.
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4. User Interface Guidelines During the Run Understanding every symbol in the operation process is important. It helps you clearly know the status of nucleic acid extraction. Start/ complete time Next action Current action Current step Reagent volume Duration No. of Well Name of Buffer From lane 1 to lane 12, name of buffer varies from kits...
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4. User Interface Guidelines During the Run Understanding every symbol in the operation process is important. It helps you clearly know the status of nucleic acid extraction. Once the run complete, HEPA will activate one minute automatically. If you need to adjust the time, please contact your supplier. Mixing Beads collection During beads collection, whether you press Pause or...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Report (Export extraction records) Report function enables you to export/delete experiment records and the identity that Report performed the experiment. The record could be chosen by pressing the square in front of date. The chosen record can be deleted or exported to USB.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Instrument cleaning It is highly advised to use UV to clean the instrument after each experiment. UV light Set UV lighting time first, and then press bulb icon to start Step 1: Set lighting time by clicking UV duration field ...
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Edit to write the protocol. Delete a program no longer used to save the memory space. Maelstrom 4810 can store up to 100 programs and each program can support totally 70 steps. User could import the program into the instrument by USB.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Edit a Program Click above interface to exchange the setting. Program Name of program, up to 10 characters Vol. (μl) Total processing volume, from 0-1500 μl Heating the lane to a particular temp before mixing Heating(°C) step Preheat temp range from 25°C to 100°C Way of binding during the mixing process...
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Edit a Program Touch the screen to edit the protocol. Extraction step Step Maelstrom 4810 supports up to 70 steps in a program Well Number of well Please adjust to appropriate protocol temperature before running the test which is suitable for different reagents.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Add a new program 1. Touch one of standard programs button. 2. Press Copy button and fill in blank space. 3. Choose new program and press Edit button to set the relevant parameters. Touch one of standard programs button and press Copy button. Confirm the number to add the program.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Delete a Program To delete a program, press the program no longer need and then click Delete icon to execute. Tab the unwanted program, and tab the Delete icon Click Yes to confirm the deletion...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Setting Setting is designed for user to change basic system parameter setting, such as display language, time info Setting and barcode scanner management. Admin user is allow to assess Language, Time, user and Barcode functions. Language Maelstrom 4810 supports...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Setting (User management) Log in by default code 333 or create new user code in this function. The new user code has the same permissions as default code and each user could only view their code and code 333. Press User icon to access.
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4. User Interface Guidelines Setting (Language) Maelstrom 4810 supports multi-language operating interface including English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean Press Language icon to access Choose the different languages...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Setting (Time) Set up the correct time zone. Click icon to set Date and Time for the system...
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4. User Interface Guidelines Setting (Barcode) Maelstrom 4810 can be compatible with USB-type infrared barcode scanner. When the barcode scanner is correctly connected to the machine, the code scanning function will be automatically turned on. This machine can use barcode to read and write data after clicking the corresponding well plate on the operation page.
5. Technical Support Taiwan Advance Nanotech Inc. provide post-sales service and technical support. In case of any question, please try to contact our authorized distributor nearest to you or our company for more help. If there is a need to contact us, you can call our rep number at +886- 3-3167568 or email us at service@tanbead.com for further assistance.
6. Cleaning and Maintenance ⚫ It is important to clean the device after every use. If samples or reagents have been spilled, it is important to clean the device immediately to avoid damage or contamination of samples. ⚫ Wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment. If the device is used with biohazardous materials, dispose of any cleaning materials used in accordance with your institutional guidelines.
8. Patent Patent List US09616398B2 EP2937136 Canada CA2862946 Japan JP6151735B2 Korea KR101696517B1 China CN104971638B Taiwan TWI526245B WIPO WO2016127292 9. About Manufacturer Here comes the detail of instrument manufacturer and its EC Rep. ⚫ Manufacturer:Taiwan Advanced Nanotech Inc. ⚫ Manufacturer Address:4F, No. 188, Wenhe Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan ⚫...
10. Appendix Fuse Replacement on Maelstrom 4810 Fuse Specification: ⚫ UL recognized component ⚫ Rated 5A, 250VAC x2pcs ⚫ UFE, Size 5.2Φ x 20mm Safety precautions of replacing fuses The following safety precautions will prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment. These are the MINIMUM safety precautions for replacing fuse.