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BRAND HandyStep touch Operating Manual

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Gebrauchsanleitung
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Instrucciones de manejo
Руководство по эксплуатации
Használati utasítás
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Návod kpoužití
Instrukcja użytkowania
Operating manual
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Mode d'emploi
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Istruzione
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Instruções de utilização
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사용 지침
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Kullanım Talimatları
HandyStep® touch
HandyStep® touch S
Mehrfachdispenser | Multi Dispenser
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操作手册
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Bruksanvisning
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使用説明書
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  • Page 1 Gebrauchsanleitung Operating manual Mode d'emploi Instrucciones de manejo Istruzione Instruções de utilização 操作手册 Руководство по эксплуатации 사용 지침 Bruksanvisning 使用説明書 Használati utasítás Návod kpoužití Gebruiksaanwijzing Instrukcja użytkowania Kullanım Talimatları HandyStep® touch HandyStep® touch S Mehrfachdispenser | Multi Dispenser...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 7.10 Setting the volume ......91 7.11 Setting the aspiration and dispens- 1 Scope of supply........70 ing speed ........... 91 2 Terms of use ........70 8 Settings ..........92 Hazard levels ........70 Language........... 92 Symbols ..........
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 13 Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP)....106 22 Repairs ..........127 13.1 Multi-Aspiration in detail ....106 22.1 Sending for repair ......127 13.2 Preparing liquid aspiration....106 23 Calibration service .......129 13.3 Filling modes ........106 13.4 Dispensing liquid......107 24 Information about your laboratory in- 13.5 Creating and editing an aliquot list strument..........130...

  • Page 4: Scope Of Supply

    Be sure to include the operating manual if you transfer possession of this device to a third party. • You can find up-do-date versions of the operating manual on our website: www.brand.de. 2.1 Hazard levels The following signal words identify possible hazards:...

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    3 Safety regulations 3 Safety regulations 3.1 General safety regulations Please read carefully! The instrument HandyStep® touch can be used in combination with hazardous materials, work pro- cesses and equipment. However, the operating manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in doing so.

  • Page 6: Inductive Charging

    3 Safety regulations Never use non-original or damaged power supplies, charging stands or batteries. Non-ap- proved power supplies or cables can cause the battery to explode or lead to damage of the de- vice. 3.3 Inductive charging Use only the original charging stand for inductive charging. During inductive charging, do not place electrically conductive or magnetic objects between the device and the charging stand.

  • Page 7: Materials Used

    3 Safety regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur- ® ® suant to part 15B (HandyStep touch and HandyStep touch S)and part 18 (charging stand) of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    HandyStep touch S are microprocessor-controlled, battery-powered hand dispensers operated by touchscreen. BRAND precision dispenser tips (PD tips II) with type cod- ing are automatically recognized by the device according to their nominal volumes and allow quick volume selection. Compatible dispenser tips from other manufacturers can also be used after manu- ally selecting the corresponding volume.

  • Page 9: Functions And Controls

    5 Functions and controls 5 Functions and controls 1 Battery compartment cover 2 Power button 3 STEP button 4 Cover 5 Multifunction jack 6 Handle piece, rear side 7 Markings 8 Tip adapter 9 Precision dispenser tip 10 Handle piece, front side 11 Grip recess 12 Touchscreen display 997486...

  • Page 10: Step Button

    5 Functions and controls 5.1 STEP button Depending on the mode, the STEP button initiates liquid dispensing and liquid aspiration. The device outputs messages to the touchscreen display on how to operate the STEP button. Operation of the STEP button can vary depending on which operating mode you have chosen. The STEP button can be pressed across the entire surface.

  • Page 11: Battery

    5 Functions and controls 5.3 Battery WARNING Damaged or incorrect battery Possible personal injury > Use only the original battery. > Use only the original power adapter. > Do not puncture, bend, ignite, compress, short circuit or overheat. > Do not touch a leaking battery with bare hands. Wear safety gloves! >...
  • Page 12 5 Functions and controls 5.3.1 Connecting the battery Open the cover and connect the battery’s reverse polarity protected plug firmly and straight into the socket. The device switches on when you have connected the battery. Then close the cover. 5.3.2 Charging the battery Connect the cable to the power adapter and HandyS- tep®...

  • Page 13: Battery Life

    5 Functions and controls 5.3.5 Working while charging You can continue to work while the device is charging. To do this, plug the USB cable into the multi- function jack on the device. The charging time is prolonged as a result. Working with the USB cable plugged-in is only possible if the battery is connected to the device.
  • Page 14 5 Functions and controls Power Country adapter adapter 5.5.1 Connecting the charging adapter and the power adapter Slide the charging adapter onto the power adapter until it clicks audibly into place. ð The power adapter can be connected. 5.5.2 Detaching the charging adapter from the power adapter Press the push button and remove the charging adapter.

  • Page 15: Device Holder

    5 Functions and controls 5.6 Device holder 5.6.1 Mounting the device holder with tape 1 Universal holder Mounting support with adhesive strips Clean the mounting surface with a suitable cleaner (no moisturizing household cleaners) and a lint-free cloth, and allow it to dry thoroughly. Remove the protective film from the adhesive strips.

  • Page 16: Charging Stand (Accessory)

    5 Functions and controls 5.7 Charging stand (accessory) WARNING Possible personal injury caused by induction > People with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers, pump implants) must maintain a safe distance. The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that pacemakers maintain a distance of at least 15 cm from the radio wave source (charg- ing stand).

  • Page 17: Layout Of The Touchscreen Display (Work Area)

    5 Functions and controls 5.9 Layout of the touchscreen display (work area) 1 Time 2 Charging status 3 Nominal volume of the inserted tip 4 Fill level of the tip 5 Eject ( ) or insert ( ) tip. 6 Open options 7 Open main menu (Home) 8 Information field 9 Available volume...
  • Page 18 5 Functions and controls Volume [ml] Order No. Packaging unit Property 25 ml and 50 ml 702399 BIO-CERT® LIQUID HAN- DLING STERILE Operating manual 997486...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Modes

    6 Overview of modes 6 Overview of modes ® ® Modes HandyStep touch HandyStep touch S Settings Multi-Dispensing (MULTI-DISP) Auto-Dispensing (AUTO-DISP) Pipetting (PIP) Sequential Dispensing (SEQ-DISP) — Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP) — Titration — Favorites Modes Description Settings In Settings mode, you set the device for your work, e.g. time, display brightness.

  • Page 20: Operation

    7 Operation 7 Operation WARNING Possible damage to health caused by pathogenic liquids or infectious germs. > Wear appropriate protective gear. > When handling the above-mentioned media, please observe the national regula- tions, safety data sheets, the protection level of your laboratory and safe working measures.

  • Page 21: Opening An Operating Mode

    7 Operation Hang the device upright in the holders provided. If the device is placed in the charging stand, charging begins. In doing so, the LED of the charging stand lights up. If the touchscreen display or the device no longer respond, consult the Device behavior, p. 115 section in the chapter Troubleshooting.

  • Page 22: Inserting Tips

    7 Operation 7.6 Inserting tips 7.6.1 Inserting BRAND PD tips Prerequisite: > The operating mode has been selected Insert the tip. Press the STEP button. The tip is connected to the device and the volume is set. ð The operating mode appears again.

  • Page 23: Aspirating Liquid

    7 Operation 7.8 Aspirating liquid NOTICE Priming tips before use We recommend priming a new tip before use. To do this, fill the tip with a minimal amount of liquid and empty it (see Filling an empty tip Filling an empty tip, p. 89 and Interrupting filling of the tip In- terrupting filling of the tip, p. 89).

  • Page 24: Dispensing Liquid

    7 Operation NOTICE Reverse stroke (play compensation) During filling, the device performs a reverse stroke, which guarantees accuracy of the STEP volume setting. This way, the first STEP does not have to be discarded. 7.8.3.1 Automatically switching to filling After dispensing all of the requested STEPs, liquid with a volume of less than 1 STEP remains in the tip (residual volume).

  • Page 25: Setting The Volume

    7 Operation ð The tip is drained completely. 7.10 Setting the volume Prerequisite: > An operating mode has been selected. 01.00 Tap on the button. ð The volume setting appears. Select the volume by setting a volume from the range of values.

  • Page 26: Settings

    8 Settings 8 Settings Configure your device for daily usage. Tap on ‘Settings’ in the main menu. 8.1 Language Set the display language and the help language. The available languages are German, English, French, Spanish and Chinese. 8.2 Device Set the device name. To select characters, drag these to the white bar with your index finger.

  • Page 27: Display

    8 Settings 8.4 Display Brightness Adjust the brightness level via the slide switch. Display time out Set the amount of time before the display first dims and then turns off. Auto power off Set whether the device switches off by itself after 60 min- utes in standby mode.

  • Page 28: Factory Settings

    This action cannot be reversed. 8.10 Switching tip detection on/off If you are not working with BRAND tips or other compatible tips, you can switch off automatic tip de- tection, in order to reach the volume setting quicker.

  • Page 29: Multi-Dispensing (Multi-Disp)

    9 Multi-Dispensing (MULTI-DISP) 9 Multi-Dispensing (MULTI-DISP) For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 9.1 Aspirating liquid Prerequisite: > The STEP volume has been set via the button. Hold the tip vertically in the vessel.

  • Page 30: Dispensing Liquid

    9 Multi-Dispensing (MULTI-DISP) 9.3 Dispensing liquid Prerequisite: > Dispensing volumes or individual STEPs, see Dispensing volumes or individual STEPs, p. 90. After pressing the STEP button, the number of STEPs to be dispensed ( ) decreases. 9.4 Handling residual volumes For information on handling residual volumes, see Switching to emptying, p. 90 and Aspirating liq- uid, p. 89.

  • Page 31: Presetting The Step Count

    9 Multi-Dispensing (MULTI-DISP) 9.5 Presetting the STEP count 1 Switch the STEP count preset on/off. 2 Open the preset STEP count. 3 Preset the STEPs. You can preset a number of STEPs. The number of STEPs that can be preset depends on the volume of the tips being used and the set volume.

  • Page 32: Auto-Dispensing (Auto-Disp)

    10 Auto-Dispensing (AUTO-DISP) 10 Auto-Dispensing (AUTO-DISP) For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 10.1 Automatically dispensing liquid Prerequisite: > You have set the pause time (an interval between liquid dispensing steps) manually or automati- cally.

  • Page 33: Setting The Pause Time Automati- Cally (Learn Function)

    10 Auto-Dispensing (AUTO-DISP) 10.4 Setting the pause time automatically (learn func- tion) With the learn function, the device determines the average pause time after dispensing 3 or more times. When the user holds the STEP button after the learn function has ended, the device automati- cally dispenses liquid after the determined pause time has expired.

  • Page 34: Handling Residual Volumes

    10 Auto-Dispensing (AUTO-DISP) • To stop the learn function after you have dispensed liquid by holding the STEP button, tap on the  … button. • To use the calculated pause time immediately, hold down the STEP button. 10.5 Handling residual volumes For information on handling residual volumes, see Switching to emptying, p. 90 and Aspirating liq- uid, p. 89.

  • Page 35: Pipetting (Pip)

    11 Pipetting (PIP) 11 Pipetting (PIP) For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 11.1 Setting the volume Prerequisite: > The operating mode has been selected.

  • Page 36: Options

    11 Pipetting (PIP) 11.5 Options In the operating mode, tap on the symbol ð The Options menu appears. Option Meaning Add to Favorites Adds the selected settings to the Favorites menu. You can open the settings again from the main menu under ‘Favorites’. Operating mode Shows the help text for the mode.

  • Page 37: Sequential Dispensing (Seq-Disp)

    12 Sequential Dispensing (SEQ-DISP) 12 Sequential Dispensing (SEQ-DISP) For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 12.1 Sequential Dispensing in detail 1 Accumulated volume of the aliquot list.

  • Page 38: Creating An Aliquot List

    12 Sequential Dispensing (SEQ-DISP) 12.2 Creating an aliquot list You can create 1 ... 10 aliquots. Prerequisite: > You are in the operating mode. Tap on the button. ð The aliquot list appears. Tap on the '+' symbol. ð One aliquot is added to the list. 12.3 Editing an aliquot list Tap on a list entry.

  • Page 39: Interrupting And Ending Aliquoting

    12 Sequential Dispensing (SEQ-DISP) 12.5 Interrupting and ending aliquoting Tap on the or the button. ð The current aliquoting is ended. 12.6 Options In the operating mode, tap on the symbol ð The Options menu appears. Option Meaning ‘Edit aliquots’ Edit an aliquot list.
  • Page 40 13 Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP) 13 Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP) For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 13.1 Multi-Aspiration in detail 1 Switch to filling mode. The selected filling mode is dis- played here.

  • Page 41: Switching The Operating Mode

    13 Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP) the set volume is aspirated, and this continues until the nom- inal volume is reached. ‘Sequential’ filling mode In ‘Sequential’ filling mode, you control liquid aspiration an aliquot list (1 ... 10 aliquots). In this table, different volumes can be defined, which are aspirated successively in this oper- ating mode.
  • Page 42 13 Multi-Aspiration (MULTI-ASP) If only a residual amount is still present, a message then appears asking if you would like to dis- card the liquid. Once you confirm the message, the liquid is dispensed. 13.7 Options In the operating mode, tap on the symbol ð...
  • Page 43 14 Titration 14 Titration For information on the function of this mode, see Overview of modes, p. 85. For information on setting the volume, speed, and other steps found in all modes, see Operation, p. 86. 14.1 Titration in detail 1 Switch between ‘Manual‘ and ‘STEP Volume’ titration mode.
  • Page 44 14 Titration Prerequisite: > You will need a transparent vessel, e.g. an Erlenmeyer flask, and the liquids required for the pH measurement. Select the mode, in order to first dispense a large amount of liquid. Select the dispensing speed using the button.
  • Page 45 14 Titration Show last volumes The list shows the last 5 volumes that were saved by you. Newly saved volumes are added to the top, while older vol- umes are discarded. 997486 Operating manual...

  • Page 46: Creating Favorites

    15 Favorites 15 Favorites You can save settings in Favorites, in order to open them again later, e.g. volume or speed settings. 15.1 Favorites in detail The Favorites symbol indicates the operating mode the favorite was saved in. This line displays the name of the favorite. The values show the settings saved in Favorites.

  • Page 47: Deleting Favorites

    15 Favorites 15.4 Deleting favorites Deleting individual favorites Prerequisite: > You are in the ‘Favorites’ menu. Tap on an entry in the favorites list and select ‘Delete’. Confirm the prompt. ð The selected favorite is deleted. Deleting all favorites Prerequisite: >...

  • Page 48: Cleaning And Disinfection

    16 Cleaning and disinfection 16 Cleaning and disinfection 16.1 Cleaning NOTICE The instrument is not autoclavable The instrument is factory-calibrated and maintenance-free. When the instrument is dirty, clean the outer surface with a moist cloth. Use water or a mild detergent solution.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    17 Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting 17.1 Device behavior Fault Possible cause Corrective action The battery charging cycle has been The battery is old or dam- Replace the battery. dramatically reduced. aged. The device does not charge. The battery cannot be Disconnect the battery plug. charged when it is too cold or Let the battery warm up or too warm.

  • Page 50: System Messages

    17 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Corrective action Open the cover, disconnect the battery plug, and wait 5 s before reinserting it. The de- vice starts when the battery is sufficiently charged. The tip drips. The tip has a leak. Replace the tip. The tip is not recognized.
  • Page 51 Example: motor is blocked. If the same event messages are repeatedly displayed, please contact BRAND. 997486...
  • Page 52 18 Monitoring volumes 18.1 Testing instructions (SOP) For additional information Calibration, see Calibra- tion, p. 119. https://www.brand.de/sop 18.2 Leak test of the PD tip Insert a new PD tip. ð The PD-Tip is recognized automatically or, in the case of compatible dispenser tips, select the volume size.
  • Page 53 19 Calibration 19 Calibration If the leak test (see Monitoring volumes, p. 118) has been successfully completed, a gravimetric mea- surement can determine if the device is within the limits defined by ISO 8655. The test method re- quired for this is described in the testing instructions (SOP). 997486 Operating manual...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    20 Technical data 20 Technical data 20.1 Accuracy table The measurements were carried out with BRAND PD-Tips II. Distilled water was used as the test liquid. The nominal volume is the maximum volume printed on the PD-Tip. The tolerances specified in ISO 8655 are not exceeded.

  • Page 55: Charging Stand

    20 Technical data 20.4 Battery Type Li-ion battery Capacity 1650 mAh Voltage 3.7 V Power 6.11 Wh Storage 0 °C ... 35 °C Charging time Approx. 6 h. depending on whether the device is charged by the power adapter or the charging stand. Weight 40 g 20.5 Charging Stand...
  • Page 56 20 Technical data Marking Meaning The device or the battery should be disposed of properly. China RoHS (EFUP) EFUP defines the period in years during which the hazardous substances con- tained in electrical and electronic equipment do not leak or change under nor- mal operating conditions.

  • Page 57: Ordering Information

    21 Ordering Information 21 Ordering Information https://shop.brand.de/en/ 21.1 Devices Description Illustration Order number ® HandyStep touch, universal holder, 705200 universal power adapter, country adapter, Li-ion battery ® HandyStep touch S, universal holder, 705210 universal power adapter, country adapter, Li-ion battery...
  • Page 58 21 Ordering Information 21.2 Accessories Designation Figure Ordering No. Charging stand (worldwide except In- 705220 dia) Charging stand (India) 705223 Operating manual 997486...
  • Page 59 21 Ordering Information Designation Figure Ordering No. Support stand 705230 Lithium-ion battery for HandyStep® 705225 touch and HandyStep® touch S Universal holder for HandyStep® touch 705235 HandyStep® touch S ® Universal AC Adapter HandyStep touch 705250 ® and HandyStep touch S incl. charging cable and country adapters Bundle HandyStep®...
  • Page 60 21 Ordering Information Designation Figure Ordering No. Bundle HandyStep® touch S with charg- 705211 ing stand worldwide (except for India) Bundle HandyStep® touch with charging 705203 stand for India Bundle HandyStep® touch S with charg- 705213 ing stand for India 21.3 Consumables 21.3.1 PD-Tips II (precision dispenser tips II) The device automatically recognizes the coded tips.
  • Page 61 Number. Place the Return Authorization number so that it is clearly visible on the outside of the package. Contact addresses Germany: USA and Canada: BRAND GMBH + CO KG BrandTech® Scientific, Inc. Otto-Schott-Straße 25 11 Bokum Road 97877 Wertheim (Germany)
  • Page 62 22 Repairs F +91 22 42957791 info@brand.com.cn info@brand.co.in www.brand.cn.com www.brand.co.in Operating manual 997486...

  • Page 63: Calibration Service

    The complete SOP for testing can be downloaded from www.brand.de or www.brandtech.com. BRAND also offers you the option of having your devices calibrated through our factory calibration service or through our accredited calibration laboratory. Just send us the devices to be calibrated, in- dicating the type of calibration you would like.
  • Page 64 Furthermore you will find a data matrix code on some devices (Transferpette® S, HandyStep® touch as well as HandyStep touch® S). Scan the data matrix code with an usual reading app to call up the infor- mation via URL https://www.brand.de/myproduct.

  • Page 65: Warranty

    25 Warranty 25 Warranty We shall not be liable for the consequences of improper handling, use, servicing, operating or unau- thorized repairs of the device or for the consequences of normal wear and tear, especially of wearing parts such as pistons, seals, valves and the breakage of glass. The same applies for failure to follow the instructions of the operating manual.

  • Page 66: Battery Disposal

    26 Disposal 26 Disposal This symbol means that at the end of their service life, batter- ies/accumulators and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste (unsorted municipal waste). Electronic devices must be disposed of in accordance with Directive 2012/19/ EU of the European Par- liament and of the Council from July 04, 2012 on waste from electrical and electronic equipment and in compliance with national disposal regulations.

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