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Molecular Devices AquaMax 4000 User Manual (158 pages)

Microplate Washer

Brand: Molecular Devices | Category: Washer | Size: 7 MB

Contents

3
- Table of Contents
  3
Foreword

7
- Who this User Guide Is for
  7
- Conventions
  7
Chapter 1: Introduction

9
- Instrument Features
  9
  - Robot and Stacker Compatibility
    10
- Components
  10
  - Touch Screen
    11
  - Wash Heads
    11
  - Microplate Carriage
    14
  - Reagent and Waste Bottle Ports
    16
  - Back Panel
    17
Chapter 2: Installation

19
- Unpacking
  20
- Setting up the Instrument
  21
- Connecting to a Stakmax Plate Stacker
  27
Chapter 3: Getting Started

31
- Starting the Instrument
  31
- Main Tab
  32
- Running Programs
  34
- Stopping Programs
  35
- Shutting down the Instrument
  36
Chapter 4: Operation: the Touch Screen Interface

37
- Administrative Mode
  37
- Program Tab
  38
  - Program Tab: Administrative Mode
    39
  - Program Settings Dialog
    40
  - Program Options
    41
  - Program Messages
    42
  - Program Stacker Settings
    43
  - Adjust Dispense
    44
  - Program Tab: Program Editing
    45
  - New Step Selection
    46
  - Dispense Settings
    47
  - Aspirate Settings
    49
  - Wash Settings
    50
  - Fastwash Settings
    53
  - Shake Settings
    54
  - Soak Settings
    55
  - Repeat Settings
    56
  - Purge Settings
    57
  - Rinse Settings
    58
  - Standby Settings
    59
  - Prime Settings
    60
- Managing the Program Library
  61
- Plates Tab
  70
  - Plates Tab: Administrative Mode
    71
  - Plate Definition Dialog
    72
- Managing the Plate Library
  73
- Options Tab
  74
- Managing the Software
  79
  - Automatic Shutdown
    79
  - Restricting Functions
    80
  - Screen Calibration
    81
Chapter 5: Maintenance

83
- Technical Support
  83
- Routine Maintenance
  84
  - Purging the Instrument
    85
  - Decontaminating the Instrument
    86
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    87
  - Removing and Storing Wash Heads
    88
  - Cleaning Wash Heads
    91
- Moving an Aquamax Microplate Washer
  92
- Preparing for Storage
  93
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

95
- Troubleshooting Charts
  95
  - General Instrument Issues
    95
  - System Fluidics Issues
    96
  - System Pressure Issues
    97
  - External Communication Issues
    98
  - Dispense Issues
    99
  - Aspiration Issues
    100
  - Wash Issues
    102
  - Cell Wash Issues
    103
  - Instrument Error Messages
    103
Chapter 7: Specifications

107
- Aquamax ® Microplate Washer
  107
Appendix A: Microplate Library

111
Appendix B: Cleaning Solutions

113
Appendix C: Aquamax Sterilant

115
- Principle of Use
  115
- Contents
  116
  - Materials Required but Not Provided
    116
  - Storage
    116
- Preparing the Reagent
  117
  - Preparing the Complete Sterilant
    117
- Using Reagent
  117
- Warnings, Precautions, and Limitations
  118
  - Sterilant Solution a Concentrate (4X)
    118
  - Sterilant Solution B
    118
Appendix D: Tips and Applications

119
- Using the Washer for ELISA Based Applications
  119
- Using the Washer for Cell Based Applications
  119
Appendix E: Robot Command Interface

121
- Instrument Configurations
  121
- Hardware Interfaces
  121
  - Host Computer Interface
    121
- Command Format
  122
  - Document Conventions
    122
  - No Error (OK) Responses
    123
  - Error Responses
    123
- General Commands
  124
  - Initialization
    124
  - Device Information
    125
  - Motion Control
    128
  - Program Control
    129
  - User Adjustment
    131
- Program Management Commands
  132
  - Factory-Defined Protocols
    132
  - Protocol (Program) Control
    133
  - Edit/View Opened Protocol Steps
    136
- Function-Specific Step Arguments and Return Data
  138
- Plate Library Access
  147
- Stakmax ® Robot Control
  151
  - Stacker Control
    151
- Errors
  153
  - Error Reporting
    153
  - Error Recovery
    154
  - Instrument Response
    154
Index

155

Molecular Devices AquaMax 4000 User Manual (100 pages)

Microplate Washers

Brand: Molecular Devices | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety Information
5
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips
5
Chapter 1: Introduction

9
- Components
  10
Chapter 2: Setting up the Instrument

17
Chapter 3: Getting Started

23
- Administrative Mode
  23
Chapter 4: Main Tab

25
- Running Programs
  26
Chapter 5: Program Tab

29
- Managing the Program Library
  31
- Managing Program Steps
  37
Chapter 6: Plates Tab

49
- Managing Plate Type Definitions
  50
Chapter 7: Options Tab

53
Chapter 8: Using a Host Computer for Instrument Control

57
- Command Format
  57
- General Commands
  58
- Program Management Commands
  63
- Function Specific Step Arguments and Return Data
  67
- Plate Library Access
  72
- Stakmax Microplate Handler Control
  75
- Errors
  77
Chapter 9: Maintenance

79
- Purging the Instrument
  79
- Decontaminating the Instrument
  79
- Cleaning the Exterior
  80
- Cleaning Solutions
  80
- Removing the Wash Head
  81
- Cleaning Wash Heads
  82
- Changing the Fuses
  82
- Before You Move the Instrument
  84
- Powering off the Instrument
  84
- Obtaining Support
  85
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

87
- Instrument Error Messages
  92
Appendix A: Instrument Specifications

95
Appendix B: Aquamax Sterilant

97
- Contents
  97
- Preparing the Sterilant
  98
- Using the Sterilant
  98
- Warnings, Precautions, and Limitations
  98
Appendix C: ELISA Based and Cell Based Applications

99
- Using the Washer for ELISA Based Applications
  99
- Using the Washer for Cell Based Applications
  99

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Molecular Devices AquaMax 4000 User Manual (158 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Operation: the Touch Screen Interface

Chapter 5: Maintenance

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Chapter 7: Specifications

Appendix A: Microplate Library

Appendix B: Cleaning Solutions

Appendix C: Aquamax Sterilant

Appendix D: Tips and Applications

Appendix E: Robot Command Interface

Index

Molecular Devices AquaMax 4000 User Manual (100 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Setting up the Instrument

Chapter 3: Getting Started

Chapter 4: Main Tab

Chapter 5: Program Tab

Chapter 6: Plates Tab

Chapter 7: Options Tab

Chapter 8: Using a Host Computer for Instrument Control

Chapter 9: Maintenance

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Instrument Specifications

Appendix B: Aquamax Sterilant

Appendix C: ELISA Based and Cell Based Applications

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