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Summary of Contents for Singer Instruments PIXL LIGHT CURTAIN
- Page 1 LIGHT CURTAIN QUICK START GUIDE v1.1 For more support resources visit bit.ly/PIXLhelp...
- Page 2 READ BEFORE YOU START! · The blade is sharp! Be careful when handling the PIXL blade. Always follow the instructions on page 42 when changing blades. · Hand feed the PickupLine™ carefully. When feeding a PickupLine™ into the machine, if you feel resistance, pull back slightly and re-feed. Forcing the PickupLine™...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT COVID-19 INSTALLATION NOTICE We are starting to perform in-person installations again! But for those we cant make it to, never fear! To get you up and running as quickly as possible we have instead included detailed instruction on how to self-install the PIXL (see page 12).
- Page 4 Read before you start! Introduction Anatomy & features Unboxing & assembly PIXL Light Curtain features PIXL™ INTRODUCTION An ultra-reliable and super-easy-to-use microbial colony picker. It automates imaging, colony recognition, colony selection, and picking; from Petri dishes to multiwell plates. The information in this guide relates to software version: 2.22.0719.1...
- Page 5 ANATOMY & FEATURES FRONT Light curtain Pinpoint™ picking arm Kinematic nozzle Emergency stop Dump drawer singerinstruments.com...
- Page 6 ANATOMY & FEATURES 6-channel SpectraStar™ HD camera with filter tray CAMERA & LIGHTING illumination (left and right) PLATE BAYS 4 x Target bays Anvil* *The Anvil and Blade together are referred Blade* to as the Cleaver Nozzle Removable Colour-coded calibration source bay bay labels sensor...
- Page 7 ANATOMY & FEATURES RIGHT PickupLine™ compartment LEFT Connections: 1 x HDMI 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 2 x RJ45 Power switch singerinstruments.com...
- Page 8 ANATOMY & FEATURES PICKUPLINE™ COMPARTMENT Reel backing Spring catch plates Entry Tension lever guide Reel cover Disabled button PickupLine™ retract button PickupLine™ reel...
- Page 9 ANATOMY & FEATURES ACCESSORIES Dell 22 Monitor: Dump P2219H drawer Barcode scanner (optional extra) UNDER BLACKOUT SCREEN 1x 2mm, 2x 2.5mm, 1x 3mm & 1x 4mm hex keys Ethernet cable Kinematic nozzle (plus optional extras) PickupLine™ Power cable Mouse Anvil & Blade PlusPlate source bay...
- Page 10 ANATOMY & FEATURES SOFTWARE Go to home screen Current stage Previous stage Project stages Next stage Stage objective Current selection title Selection options Live preview Power of selection options Summary of current project Edit Software settings menu Help Editable options for menu current stage...
- Page 11 UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY · Remove Packing Crate Side Panels and locking nuts · To remove the Red Transit Bracket follow steps 3 and (1). 4 below. · Carefully lift the PIXL and Place on a sturdy desk (2). · HEAVY: Minimum of 4 people recommended ·...
- Page 12 UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY · Set up the Screen Stand according to the · Plug in the provided Screen cables: Power (A) and manufacturer’s instructions. HDMI (B). · HDMI (A). · For remote access and software upgrades, connect Connect the Screen to the PIXL: ·...
- Page 13 UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY · After initialising follow on-screen instructions for · Open the PickupLine™ Compartment. PickupLine™ installation. · Remove the Reel Cap Cover. · Remove the Reel Backing Plates. · Remove the new PickupLine™ Reel from it’s sterile · Fit the Reel Backing Plates into new the PickupLine™ packet and dispose of the Securing Tape/Velcro.
- Page 14 UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY · Fit the new PickupLine™ Reel ensuring it feeds in a · Carefully lift the Tension Lever and rest it on the clockwise direction. Spring Catch as shown. · Replace the Reel Cap Cover. · Gently feed the PickupLine™ by hand through the 3 ·...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Plate guides could not be detected Ensure that a source plate holder is installed into the PIXL. The PickupLine™ hits the top plate as the picking Ensure that the plate dimensions in the software match that arm moves between positions of the plate being used. - Page 16 SCAN TO VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE HELPFUL TIPS AND TUTORIALS! DISCLAIMER At Singer Instruments, we are constantly seeking to improve our products and adapt them to the requirements of modern research techniques and testing methods. This involves modification to the mechanical structure and optical design of our instruments.
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