CyBio Carry Table of contents Table of contents 1 Basic information ..............................About these assembly instructions ........................Intended use ..............................2 Safety ..................................General ................................Safety labeling on the device ........................... Danger zone..............................Safety instructions for operation ........................Safety instructions – protection against explosion and fire................10 Safety instructions for maintenance and repair....................
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Table of contents CyBio Carry Transport................................42 Preparing the device for transport........................42 Moving the device in the laboratory........................ 44 Storage ................................44 9 Disposal ................................45 10 Specifications................................ 46 10.1 Technical data..............................46 11 Maintenance and wear parts ..........................48...
CyBio Carry Basic information Basic information About these assembly instructions The assembly instructions describe the CyBio Carry plate transport system with the fol- lowing models: ¡ CyBio Carry 800 ¡ CyBio Carry 1200 ¡ CyBio Carry 1400 CyBio Carry 2000 ¡ The device is intended to be operated by qualified specialist personnel under observance of these assembly instructions.
Basic information CyBio Carry Intended use The CyBio Carry has been designed for automatic transportation of labware in SLAS for- mat in chemical and biological laboratories. In the field of medicine and diagnostics its use is limited to research. The labware is usually microplates. The labware must comply with the ANSI/ SLAS 1-2004 (Microplates - Footprint Dimensions) and ANSI/SLAS 2-2004 (Mi- croplates - Height Dimensions) standards: The labware must be rectangular.
CyBio Carry Safety Safety General For your own safety and to ensure error-free and safe operation of the device, please read this chapter carefully before commissioning. Screen Observe all safety instructions listed in these instructions, as well as all messages and in- structions displayed by the control and analysis software on the monitor.
Safety CyBio Carry Danger zone Fig. 1 Movement range 1 Drive box with emergency stop button 2 Protective glass 3 Linear axis 4 Gripper tower The gripper fingers can be moved in 3+1 axes (X, Y, Z, gripper movement). The device movements can endanger the operating personnel. Failure to observe warn- ing information can result in crushing injuries, especially to hands.
CyBio Carry Safety Safety instructions for operation Requirements for the operating The device must only be operated by qualified specialist personnel instructed in the use personnel of the device. The instruction must include conveying the content of these assembly in- structions and the user manuals of the other system components.
Safety CyBio Carry Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the device, for example at cable connec- ¡ tions. There is a danger of electric shock. ¡ Modifications, conversions and extensions to the device are only permitted after consultation with Analytik Jena. Unauthorized modifications can jeopardize the de- vice’s operational safety and may lead to limitations regarding the warranty and ac- cess to customer service.
CyBio Carry Safety Behavior during emergencies Fig. 2 Emergency switch-off 1 Emergency stop button 2 On/Off switch 3 Drive box If there is no immediate risk of injury, stop the device movement in a dangerous situa- tion with the emergency stop button. Alternatively, switch the device off using the on/off switch or pull the power plug out of the power socket.
Technical description CyBio Carry Technical description Setup and operating principle The CyBio Carry transports labware (preferably microplates) in landscape format be- tween lab devices. The gripper fingers can be moved in 3+1 axes (X, Y, Z, gripper move- ment). The device can briefly transport a weight of up to 500 g. Fig. 3 CyBio Carry transports labware The CyBio Carry is intended for integration in automated systems.
CyBio Carry Technical description Gripper tower Fig. 5 CyBio Carry Y/Z (gripper tower) setup, front and rear sides 1 Z-axis guide 2 Telescopic gripper finger 3 Gripper 4 Base with shelf for microplate 5 Control panel with arrow keys 6 Protective screen 7 LED with status indicator The gripper tower can move along the linear axis in X-direction on the guide.
Technical description CyBio Carry Fig. 6 Gripper finger, attachment of the gripper jaw to the bottom finger element 1 Gripper finger 2 Bottom finger element 3 Gripper jaw The gripper jaws are attached to the two bottom finger elements. The gripper jaws grip the labware on the left and right at its solid edge.
CyBio Carry Technical description A second microplate can be stored and transported in the nest. The nest is equipped with a sensor. The sensor issues an error message if a microplate is still in the nest when the device is switched on. The gripper tower is equipped with a protective glass made of acrylic glass.
Technical description CyBio Carry Fig. 9 Control panel with arrow keys and 2 LEDs The status LED is located on the upper edge of the gripper tower. It is clearly visible from all sides. The status LED indicates the following operating states: Green, constant The device is ready for operation.
CyBio Carry Technical description Name Function On / Off On/Off switch 24 V DC, 4 A Connection for external power supply unit (with specification of the operating voltage and maximum current consumption) ESTOP 1 E-STOP OUT, forwarding interface to an- other device ESTOP 2 E-STOP IN, connection for an opening switch element (STOP function)
Technical description CyBio Carry The solid plate edge must safely withstand the gripping force (25 N). Fig. 12 Labware dimensions Minimum length (l) 127.76 mm ± 0.5 mm Minimum depth (d) 85.48 mm ± 0.5 mm Typical height (h + h‘) 14.35 mm ± 0.76 mm (h‘ = height of the plate edge) The device transports the labware in landscape format.
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning Installation conditions 4.1.1 Ambient conditions Observe the following location requirements: This laboratory device is designed for inside use. ¡ ¡ Do not use the device in explosion-hazard environments. ¡ Do not locate the device near sources of electromagnetic interference. ¡...
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry The device operates on single-phase alternating current. The installation of the electri- cal equipment in the laboratory must comply with the DIN VDE 0100 standard. At the connection point, an electrical current in accordance with the standard IEC 60038 must be available.
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Only open the transport packaging of the indicator is undamaged (→ "Preparing the ¡ device for transport" 42). Keep the original packaging for later transport. Positioning the device } Position the device so that it cannot tilt over during operation. } Secure the linear axis on the workbench for this.
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Fig. 14 Service and Device Configuration window } Define a new configuration. To do so, click on the [New] button in the Select config- uration area. } Enter a name for the new configuration in the Configuration name window. Confirm via [OK].
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Fig. 16 Add a new service window } Click on the [...] button. In the preset folder, select the PluginRobot.dll file. } In the Service drop-down list, select CyBio Carry and assign the internal name "cy- bio_carry"...
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Fig. 18 Properties Serial port window } Under Port settings|Port, select the interface via which the device is connected to the control computer. } Do not change the other settings. Exit the window with [OK]. ü You have defined the interface to the control computer. 4.3.3 Configuring the device and defining supporting points } In the Service and Device Configuration window, select CyBio Carry.
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Fig. 19 CyBio Carry window } Under General settings|Communication service, select the serial interface. The tool and the gripper configuration are preset in the software and do not need to be changed. } Optionally: adjust the default speed and acceleration under Initialization. (A setting of 50 means that the gripper fingers move at 50% of the preset speed.) } Confirm your selection with [OK].
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Supporting points For the safe transportation of labware, the device needs supporting points to which it can move. Define the following supporting points in the device configuration: Fig. 20 Supporting points in the device configuration 1 Home position 2 Safety position 3 Parking position 4 Transfer position at the CyBio FeIiX...
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Tips Assign unique names to the positions. Number the positions if the device has more ¡ than one transfer position, for example, like CyBio FeliX. ¡ Teach the device the transfer and safety positions using the teach dialog of the software.
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Fig. 22 Properties of <device> transfer window } Assign a unique name to the transfer position in accordance with the suggested naming scheme. } Click on the arrow button in the Tools|Default finger rocker section to open the context menu.
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning Fig. 23 Properties of <device> park window } Activate the tool. To so, set the entry in the Tools|Default finger rocker section to Yes. } Connect the parking position to the transfer position via a travel path. To do so, click on the arrow next to Add ...
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Defining a safety position Define each safety position as follows: } Open the CyBio Carry window. } Define the safety position as a new absolute position. } Proceed in the same manner as for defining a transfer position and use the teach di- alog.
CyBio Carry Installation and commissioning 4.3.4 Using the teach dialog Open the teach dialog via the context menu in the Propertis of position... window. If the software is communicating with the device for the first time, you may have to commission the gripper first. Fig. 26 CyBio Carry Teach Dialog window Commissioning the gripper...
Installation and commissioning CyBio Carry Fig. 27 CyBio Carry Teach Dialog window with warning and prohibition signs } After completing the teach dialog, click on [Put back 30-3951-540-24] to place the plate back in the nest. } Click on [OK] to exit the teach dialog. ü...
CyBio Carry Operation Operation CAUTION Risk of injury Risk of crushing in the movement range of the device, especially to hands. ¡ Do not reach into the movement range of the device physically or with an object during operation. ¡ In an emergency, press the emergency stop button to stop the movement. Control device with arrow keys On the back of the gripper tower there is a control panel with the "Arrow up"...
Operation CyBio Carry Calibrate device The device must be calibrated each time it is switched on. The device must also be cali- brated if it is actuated again after a pause and the drives are not in the zero position. The software checks whether the device needs to be calibrated.
CyBio Carry Operation You can move the gripper and gripper finger in the Y and Z direction using the arrow ¡ keys on the back of the gripper tower (→ "Control device with arrow keys" 33). ¡ The linear axis is de-energized. You can move the gripper tower manually along the linear axis in the X direction.
Operation CyBio Carry Detach/dispose of microplate from gripper If the gripper is closed and holding a microplate before calibration, the software issues a message. Fig. 32 Software message: Gripper closed Put down microplate } Use the "Arrow up" key to move the gripper to a position where you can retract the gripper fingers without collisions.
CyBio Carry Operation Creating a method A method defines the processes in the system for the plate transport system. Customer service creates methods for the system when positioning the device. You can extend these methods or create your own methods. Use the Scripting Studio tool of the CyBio Composer software for this.
Troubleshooting CyBio Carry Troubleshooting NOTICE Risk of device damage ¡ Contact the Analytik Jena customer service in the following cases: ¡ The troubleshooting measures described do not provide a solution for eliminating the error. ¡ The error occurs frequently. ¡ The error message is not featured in the following list or the list refers to the cus- tomer service for troubleshooting the error.
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CyBio Carry Troubleshooting Error code Cause Remedy Axis busy Contact customer service. No plate gripped Check whether the microplate is in the correct position and has not fallen down, for example. 160, 180, Motor …: movement error ¡ Remove the obstacle. 200, 220, ¡...
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Troubleshooting CyBio Carry Error code Cause Remedy 65535 ESTOP One of the safety devices has trig- gered an emergency stop. Correct the emergency and then ¡ restart the device.
CyBio Carry Maintenance and care Maintenance and care The operator may not undertake any service or maintenance work to this device and its components other than that specified in these instructions. Observe the information in the "Safety instructions" section for all maintenance work. Compliance with the safety instructions is a prerequisite for the error-free operation of the device.
Transport and storage CyBio Carry Transport and storage Transport When transporting the device, observe the safety instructions in the "Safety instructions" section. Avoid the following during transport: Impact and vibration ¡ Risk of damage due to shock, impact or vibration! ¡...
CyBio Carry Transport and storage Fig. 34 Transport box 1 Linear axis transport lock 2 Pad for gripper tower 3 Hold-down piece with transport pocket Opening and reassembling the transport box The transport box consists of a pallet floor, two short and two long side pan- els and a lid.
Transport and storage CyBio Carry } Assemble the box as follows: – First insert the shorter end of the bracket into the corresponding re- cess. – Push the longer end into the second recess. CAUTION! Risk of crushing! Take care not to pinch your hands when the bracket engages in the recess.
CyBio Carry Disposal Disposal At the end of its service life, the device and its electronic components must be dis- posed of as electronic waste in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Specifications CyBio Carry Specifications 10.1 Technical data Model and order variants Model name Order number CyBio Carry X (linear CyBio Carry Y/Z axis) variant (gripper tower) CyBio Carry 800 30-3951-102-26 30-3951-132-14 30-3951-200-25 CyBio Carry 1200 30-3951-103-26 30-3951-133-14 CyBio Carry 1400 30-3951-104-26 30-3951-134-14 CyBio Carry 2000 30-3951-107-26 30-3951-137-14 Technical data...
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CyBio Carry Specifications CyBio Carry (linear axis) 30-3951-132 30-3951-133-14 30-3951-134-14 30-3951-137-14 Width 1095 mm 1575 mm 1775 mm 2375 mm Height 85 mm Depth 130 mm Weight 11.0 kg 14.5 kg 16.0 kg 20.5 kg CyBio Carry Y/Z (gripper tower) 30-3951-200-25 Width 205 mm Height 475 mm Depth 140 mm ¡ 450 mm (with protective glass and maximally extended gripper fingers) ¡...
Maintenance and wear parts CyBio Carry Maintenance and wear parts Maintenance parts For maintenance parts, Analytik Jena recommends regular maintenance by customer service. Component Part number Maintenance information At the CyBio Carry Y/Z gripper tower Linear guide ¡ 30-101-787 Relubricate every two years ¡...
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CyBio Carry Maintenance and wear parts CyBio Carry X linear axis Component Part number Tension spring 30-3951-133-28 Grooved ball bearings 30-102-311 ¡ ¡ 30-016-550 Toothed belt 30-102-164 Toothed belt/Bando 30-101-750 Flat flex cables 30-102-164 ¡ 30-101-742 ¡ PTFE adhesive tape 30-101-611...
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List of figures CyBio Carry List of figures Fig. 1 Movement range..............................Fig. 2 Emergency switch-off ............................11 Fig. 3 CyBio Carry transports labware ........................... 12 Fig. 4 System with several lab devices by Analytik Jena....................12 Fig. 5 CyBio Carry Y/Z (gripper tower) setup, front and rear sides ................13 Fig.
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