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Biosan IW-8 User Instructions

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  • Page 1 Find out about our special offer on https://biosan.lv/classes-en...
  • Page 2 If you have any feedback on our products or services, we would like to hear from you. Please send all feedback to: Manufacturer: SIA Biosan Ratsupites 7 k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 674 261 37 Fax: +371 674 281 01 https://biosan.lv...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EU declaration of conformity .................. 25 About this edition of user instructions The current edition of the user instructions applies to the following models: Model and name Version IW-8, intelispeed washer V.6AW Edition 6.01 – December of 2023. Edition 6.01...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Symbols used in these instructions: Caution! Please make sure you have fully read and understood current instructions before using the equipment and pay special attention to sections marked by this symbol. Icons used on the unit and packaging: CE marking, manufacturer affirms conformity with European health, safety, and environ- mental protection standards, see 12.1 WEEE directive marking, see 12.1...
  • Page 5 During operation Note. If possible, do not use the plates with unevenly filled wells in a row, e.g. 4 empty, 4 filled. Otherwise, if encountering aspiration problems, consult with the troubleshooting guide (see Table 4 in 9.1.6, “Aspiration is not effective in an unevenly filled row of wells”).

  • 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. 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...
  • Page 8 Figure 1. Complete set Figure 2. Unit side and back overview. Setting up. 1. Plate platform. 2. Wash head aspiration. 3. Wash head dispensing. 4. Holder arm with magnet guides. 5. Railing. 6. Valve. Edition 6.01...
  • Page 9 Figure 3. Rear panel 1. 4CHW Logger connector. 2. Wash Head aspiration input manifold. 3. Waste bottle output manifold. 4. Wash Head dispensing output manifold. 5–7. Dispense bottle input manifolds. 8. Power switch. 9. Power cable socket. Figure 4. Bottles and tubing. Bottles ##1–3 and tubes 1–3 with washing solutions.
  • Page 10 Setup. 4.3.1 Unit setup. • Place the unit on a stable horizontal surface, which can safely support weight of the unit. • To provide optimal ventilation, ensure 100 mm clearance on each side. • Operating conditions are described in the Specification section. •...
  • Page 11 4.3.4.2 Bottles. • Place the bottles near the unit. • If 4 CHW Logger is in use, remove pads from underside of scale cups and arrange the bottles according to the numbers on scale cups. • Connect the tubes and cables as follow: Tube/cable Connectable parts Green fitting 4 –...

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation This section describes the following actions: • Switching on and preparing the unit for operations. • Microplate setup and unit calibration. • Program choice and setup. • Starting the chosen program. Switching on. Caution! Before connecting the unit to the mains outlet, check that the power switch (fig.
  • Page 13 Plate setup. When installing a plate for the first time or when a plate of different type is used, setup the lowering depth of the manifold’s needles. • Press the Calibr. ▼ key (fig. 7/4) in the program choosing mode, then the ►/■ key (fig.
  • Page 14 5.6.3 Initial parameters of all user programs are listed below in Table 1. Their range and description are listed below in Table 2. Table 1. Initial parameters of all user programs. Program # 08-100 Parameter Dispense Aspirate Shake Dispense rate Aspirate rate Soak time, s Shake time, s...
  • Page 15 Table 2. Program parameters and their definitions 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 Dispense rate 01–03 Speed of liquid filling Aspirate rate 01–03 Speed of liquid aspiration Soak limit, s 0–300...
  • Page 16 5.7.2 Press the ►/■ key (fig. 7/7) to start the program. The program can be started from the program selection menu, program parameters editing mode, or row count selec- tion menu. To abort and return to program selection, press Esc key. 5.7.3 If the operation requires washing on two channels (parameter On two channels set to YES), then after starting the program, unit requests the confirmation of the correct bottle number for second wash.

  • Page 17: Operation Closedown

    Operation closedown This section describes the required water rinsing procedures before shutdown. Rinsing the tubes. 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 work- ing order and prevent tube clogging.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications 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 no- tice. Washing parameters Dispense system of liquid dosage for each channel separately; Minimum dispense volume ..................25 µl Maximum dispense volume ................

  • Page 19: Ordering Information

    BS-060106-AAI 100–120 V~, 50/60 Hz, US/JP plug (type B) BS-060106-AAI To inquire about or order the optional accessories or the replacement parts, contact Biosan or your local Biosan representative. 8.2.1 Optional accessories: Description Catalogue number 4CHW Logger, 4-channel washing solution weight logger, BS-060102-AK max.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    Caution! If the error message is not listed, copy the error text, unpower the unit and forward the error text to Biosan or your local Biosan representative. Table 3. Program error messages...
  • Page 21 Symptom Possible cause Action required 1. Determine the obstructed needle by checking the underfilling of a well. Warning! Be careful working with the manifold, prevent pricks and inju- ries caused by needles, they may contain dangerous infections! 2. Take off the manifold from the device, put it down with needles up- ward.
  • Page 22 (fig. 2/5). 9.2.3 To disinfect the plastic and metal parts, especially plate platform and the flat spring in it, use 75% ethanol or DNA/RNA removing solution (e.g., Biosan PDS-250). After disinfecting, wipe the surfaces dry.

  • Page 23: Storage And Transportation

    10. Storage and transportation 10.1 Store and transport the unit in a horizontal position (see package label) at ambient temperatures between -20°C and +60°C and maximum relative humidity of 80%. 10.2 After transportation or storage and before connecting it to the electric circuit, keep the unit under room temperature for 2-3 hrs.

  • Page 24: 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 war- ranty is available free of charge after registration, during 6 months from the date of sale.

  • Page 25: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    12. EU declaration of conformity 12.1 Intelispeed washer IW-8 is in conformity with the following relevant Union legislations: LVS EN 61010-1:2011 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for LVD 2014/35/EU measurement, control, and laboratory use. General requirements. LVS EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and EMC 2014/30/EU laboratory use.
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  • Page 28 SIA Biosan Ratsupites 7 k-2, Riga, LV-1067, Latvia Phone: +371 67426137 Fax: +371 67428101 Edition 6.01 – December of 2023 https://biosan.lv...

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