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Biotek ELx50 Operator's Manual

Biotek ELx50 Operator's Manual (188 pages)

Brand: Biotek | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Contact Information
10
Document Conventions
11
Revision History
12
Intended Use Statement
15
Quality Control
15
Repackaging and Shipping
15
Warnings
15
Hazards and Precautions
16
Electromagnetic Interference and Susceptibility
19
User Safety
19
Safety Symbols
20
Chapter 1: Introduction

24
- Introducing the Elx50 Microplate Strip Washer
  24
- Elx50 Washer Variations
  25
- Manifold Variations
  25
- Patented Dual-Manifold Design
  26
- Carrier Variations
  27
- Software Variations
  27
- Hardware Features
  29
- Accessories Included
  30
- Optional Accessories
  31
- Specifications
  32
- Microplates
  32
- Electrical
  32
- Physical
  32
- Environmental
  32
- Hardware
  32
- Performance Specifications
  33
- Product Support & Service
  34
- Contacting the Technical Assistance Center
  34
- Returning Instruments for Service/Repair
  34
Chapter 2: Installation

35
- Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument
  36
- Setting up the Elx50
  42
- Operating Environment
  42
- Installing the Carrier and Manifold
  42
- Microplate Carrier
  42
- 8S-, or 12-Channel Manifold
  43
- 16-Channel Manifold
  44
- Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw)
  45
- Connecting the Tubes and Bottles
  47
- Before Connecting the Tubes and Bottles
  47
- Waste System
  50
- Supply System
  53
- Liquid Level Alert Option
  56
- Final Check
  57
- Attaching the Mist Shield
  57
- Connecting the Power Supply and Cord
  58
- Serial Port for Communication with Other Devices
  58
- Verifying Performance
  59
- Repackaging and Shipping
  60
- Before Repackaging the Instrument
  60
- Repackaging the Elx50 and Its Accessories
  60
- Repackaging the Elx50 and Its Accessories
  61
Chapter 3: Operation

74
- Elx50 Front Panel
  74
- Keypad Description
  75
- Entering Program Names
  76
- System Startup
  76
- Main Menu
  77
- General Usage Guidelines
  78
- Before Running any Program
  78
- Maintenance
  80
- Programming Considerations
  80
- Liquid Level Alert Option
  81
- Wash
  82
- Run Wash Program
  82
- Run Wash Program Options
  82
- Define Wash Program
  83
- Define Wash Program Options
  83
- Define Wash METHOD Program Options
  84
- Wash METHOD Defaults and Ranges
  85
- Define Wash DISPENSE (DISP) Program Options
  86
- Wash DISPENSE Defaults and Ranges
  88
- Define Wash ASPIRATION (ASPIR) Program Options
  89
- Wash ASPIRATE Defaults and Ranges
  91
- Edit Wash Program
  93
- Copy Wash Program
  93
- Delete Wash Program
  93
- Prime
  94
- Define Prime Program
  94
- Define Prime Program Options
  94
- PRIME Program Defaults and Ranges
  95
- Run Prime Program
  96
- Edit Prime Program
  96
- Copy Prime Program
  97
- Delete Prime Program
  97
- Dispense
  98
- Define Dispense Program
  98
- Run Dispense Program
  98
- Edit Dispense Program
  99
- Copy Dispense Program
  99
- Delete Dispense Program
  100
- Aspiration
  101
- Define Aspiration Program
  101
- Define Aspiration Program Options
  101
- Define Aspirate-Only Program Options
  102
- Aspirate-Only Program Defaults and Ranges
  102
- Run Aspiration Program
  102
- Edit Aspiration Program
  103
- Copy Aspiration Program
  103
- Delete Aspiration Program
  104
- Soak
  105
- Define Soak Program
  105
- Edit Soak Program
  106
- Copy Soak Program
  106
- Delete Soak Program
  107
- Linking Programs
  108
- Define Link Program
  108
- View Link Program
  109
- Run Link Program
  109
- Delete Link Program
  110
- Utility
  111
- Tests
  111
- Self-Test (SLFCHK)
  111
- Configuration Information (CHKSUM)
  111
- Setup
  112
- Manifold (MANIFLD)
  112
- Sensor
  112
- Autoprime
  113
- Elx50™ Microplate Strip Washer Menu Maps
  114
- Elx50 Microplate Strip Washer Menu Maps
  114
Chapter 4: Maintenance and Performance Verification (IQ/OQ/PQ)

119
- Overview
  120
- Recommended Maintenance/Performance Verification Schedules
  120
- Recommended Maintenance Schedule
  121
- Recommended Performance Verification Schedule
  122
- Warnings & Precautions
  123
- Maintenance Programs
  124
- Prime Programs
  125
- Daily Maintenance
  126
- Day_Rinse
  126
- Autoprime
  126
- Overnight Maintenance
  128
- Overnight_Loop
  128
- Rinse_And_Soak
  129
- Monthly Maintenance
  130
- Tools and Supplies
  130
- Cleaning the Bottles
  131
- Cleaning the Manifold
  131
- Cleaning the Aspirate and Dispense Tubes
  132
- 8S-, or 12-Channel Manifold
  132
- 16-Channel Manifold
  132
- Cleaning the Carrier
  133
- Microplate Carrier
  133
- Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw Only)
  134
- Cleaning the Check Valves
  136
- Long-Term Storage Maintenance
  137
- Long_Shutdown
  137
- Disinfect the Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw)
  138
- Storing the Elx50
  138
- Decontamination
  139
- Purpose
  139
- Tools and Supplies
  140
- Procedure for External Components
  141
- Procedure for Tubing and Manifold
  141
- Alternate Decontamination Procedure for Tubing and Manifold
  142
- Procedure for Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw)
  142
- Performance Verification
  144
- Installation Qualification (IQ)
  145
- Operational Qualification (OQ)
  145
- Performance Qualification (PQ)
  146
- Self-Test and Checksum Test
  147
- Self-Test
  147
- Configuration Information (CHKSUM)
  147
- Liquid Tests for the 8-, 8S- and 12-Channel Manifolds
  148
- Liquid Tests for the 8-, 8S-, and 12-Channel Manifolds
  148
- Evacuation Efficiency and Dispense Precision Tests
  148
- Materials
  148
- Evacuation Efficiency Test Procedure
  149
- Dispense Precision Test Procedure
  150
- Liquid Tests Worksheet (8-, 8S-, and 12-Channel Manifolds)
  151
- Liquid Tests for the 16-Channel Manifold
  152
- Evacuation Efficiency and Dispense Precision Tests
  152
- Materials
  152
- Evacuation Efficiency Test Procedure
  153
- Dispense Precision Test Procedure
  154
- Liquid Tests Worksheet (16-Channel Manifold)
  155
- Liquid Test for the Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw)
  156
- Evacuation Efficiency Test
  156
- Materials
  156
- Evacuation Efficiency Test Procedure
  156
- Liquid Test Worksheet (Aspiration Carrier)
  158
- Maintenance/Performance and Operational Logs
  159
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

164
- Overview
  164
- Troubleshooting Checklist
  164
- Troubleshooting Charts
  165
- Washer Start-Up
  165
- Fluid Aspiration
  166
- Fluid Delivery
  170
- Fluid Leakage
  172
- Carrier Movement
  173
- Microplate Carrier
  173
- Aspiration Carrier (Elx50/8Fmw)
  173
- Washer Manifold Movement
  173
- Microplate Scratches
  174
- Syringe Drive Movement
  174
Appendix A: Error Codes

175
- Error Codes
  176
- General Errors
  177
- Fatal Errors
  179
- Dispense Volume Invalid for Manifold Type (0F00 Error)
  180
Appendix B: Elx50 Manifold Variations

181
- Elx50 Manifold Variations
  182
- Reconfiguring the Washer
  182
- Hardware Steps
  183
- Software Steps
  184
Appendix C: Chemical Compatibility

185
Appendix D: Default Programs

187

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