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tecan Columbus Washer Technical Manual (199 pages)

Brand: tecan | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 General

9
2 Installation Procedure

17
3 Firmware and Software Description

23
- Instrument Software Features
  23
- Onboard Software Menus
  24
- Run
  24
- Prime
  24
- Rinse
  25
- Program
  28
- Clear
  28
- Show
  28
- Adjust
  29
- Service Menu
  46
- External Software
  83
- Columbus Computer Software
  83
- Firmware Update
  83
- Serial Interface
  84
- Hardware Specifications
  84
- Contents
  87
- Protocol
  89
- Sequence Number
  90
- Commands - Overview
  91
- Commands - Description
  93
- Examples for Remote Control - Command Sequences
  110
- Description of Error Messages
  117
4 Removing and Replacing the Instruments Cover

127
- Removal of Instruments Top Cover
  127
- Replacing the Instruments Top Cover
  129
5 Liquid System

131
- Introduction
  131
- Liquid System Diagram
  132
- Dispensing System Description
  133
- Replacement Procedure
  134
- Replacing the Dispensing Pump
  134
- Replacing the Solution Solenoid Valves (Instruments with Pinch Valves)
  136
- Replacing the Solution Solenoid Valves
  136
- Replacing the Dispense Solenoid Valve
  138
- Replacing the Aspirating Pump
  139
- Replacing the Aerosol Pump
  140
6 Mechanical System

141
- Manifold Arm Movement System
  141
- Description of Manifold Arm Movement Parts
  142
- Adjusting the Manifold
  142
- Plate Transport System
  143
- Plate Support
  144
- Leveling the Plate Support
  145
- Microplate Positioning System
  147
- Replacement Procedure
  148
- Replacing the Manifold Arm Error Sensor
  148
- Replacing the Motor
  149
- Replacing the Top Position Optical Switch
  150
- Replacing the Plate Support Home Position Optical Switch
  151
7 Electronic System

153
- Introduction
  153
- Interconnection Diagram
  154
- Main Board
  155
- Replacing the Main Board
  156
- Replacing the Battery
  157
- Power Supply Board
  158
- Replacing the Power Supply Board
  159
- Keyboard and Display Unit
  160
- Replacing the Keyboard or Display Unit
  161
- Manifold Detect Board
  163
- Replacing the Manifold Detect Board
  163
- Fill Verification Board
  165
- Replacing the Fill Verification Board
  165
- Optical Switches
  167
8 Serial Interface

169
- Hardware Specifications
  169
- Pin Designation
  169
- RS-232-C Interface Lines
  170
- Synchronization and Data Format
  171
- Daisy Chaining Instruments
  171
9 Description of Options

173
- Instrument Options
  173
- Liquid Detection Option
  175
- Barcode Reader Option
  176
- Printer Option
  177
- Manifold Detection Option
  178
- Fill Verification Option
  180
- Aerosol Pump Option
  180
- Activating the Options
  180
10 Maintenance

181
- Cleaning Maintenance
  181
- Cleaning the Manifold
  181
- Exchanging the Manifold
  183
- Exchanging the Plate Support
  185
- Instrument Disinfection
  186
- Preventive Maintenance Plan
  188
- Daily
  188
- Weekly
  188
- Every Six Months
  188
- Yearly (Service Technician Required)
  188
- Service Tools
  189
- Adjustment Plate (Reference Plate)
  189
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  190
- Generating Static
  190
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
  191
- Personal Grounding Methods
  191
11 Trouble Shooting

193
- Introduction
  195
12 Instrument Specifications

195

tecan Columbus Washer Instructions For Use Manual (82 pages)

Brand: tecan | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
5
Safety
9
Instrument Safety
9
General
11
Introduction
11
Instrument Specifications
12
Instrument Description
14
Rear Panel Connections
14
Connection Diagram
15
Instrument Options
16
Liquid System Diagram
18
Instrument Software Features
19
Software Menus
19
Washing Sequence Modes
20
Washing Modes
20
Aspirating Positions
21
Rinse Modes
21
Installation Procedure
23
Unpacking and Inspection
23
Unpacking Procedure
24
Power Requirements
24
Installation Procedure
25
Installing the Instrument
25
Connecting the Solution Tubes
25
Fitting and Connecting the Liquid Sensors (Optional)
26
Connecting the Barcode Reader (Optional)
27
Connecting the Printer (Optional)
27
Power Connections
27
Operating Instructions
29
Switching the Instrument on
29
Mode Selection Menu
30
Priming Procedure
31
Operating Instructions
32
Procedure to Wash Individually Selected Strips
33
Instrument with Printer and Barcode Reader Options
34
Fill Verification
35
Drip Mode Option (Cell Wash)
37
384 Well Manifold Option
37
Error Messages
38
Standard Instrument
38
Instrument with Liquid Sensor (Optional)
39
Instrument Fitted with Printer (Optional)
40
Instrument Fitted with Manifold Detection Sensors (Optional)
40
Instrument Fitted with Fill Verification (Optional)
40
End of Operation
42
Programming Procedure
43
Introduction
43
Procedure for Defining a New Program
44
Process Step: Aspirate
45
Process Step: Wash
45
Process Step: Dispense
46
Process Step: Soak
46
Process Step: END
47
Editing a Defined Program
48
Changing the Type of Defined Process Step
48
End Programming Procedure
48
Show Program
49
Clear Program
50
Adjust Menu
51
Introduction
51
Plate Type
53
Round Bottom Plates
53
Flat Bottom Plates
54
Movement Diagrams
55
Adjust Liquid Sensors (Optional)
56
Liquid Sensors 1 - 2
57
Maintenance and Cleaning
59
Manifold Removal
59
Manifold Cleaning
60
Exchanging the Manifolds
61
Manifold for the Standard Instrument (Without Aerosol Aspiration and Fill Verification)
62
384 Well Manifold
62
Manifold for Instrument with Aerosol Aspiration
63
Manifold for Instrument with Fill Verification
63
Exchanging the Plate Support
64
Replacing the Mains Fuses
65
Cleaning Procedures
66
Preventive Maintenance Plan
67
Daily
67
Weekly
67
Every Six Months
67
Yearly (Service Engineer Required)
67
Rinse Modes
68
Rinse: Soak
68
Rinse: Day
69
Rinse: Night
70
Rinse: Auto
70
Instrument Disinfection
71
Disinfection Procedure
71
Disposal of Instrument
73
Trouble Shooting
75
Introduction
75
Service Menu
77
Introduction
77
Skip Messages
79
Duration Test
80
Function Test
80
Select Options
80
Adjust Dispensing Pump
80
Adj. Prime Pos
80
Adj. Plate Ref
80
Index
81

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User Manuals: tecan Columbus Washer Microplate

tecan Columbus Washer Technical Manual (199 pages)

Table of Contents

1 General

2 Installation Procedure

3 Firmware and Software Description

4 Removing and Replacing the Instruments Cover

5 Liquid System

6 Mechanical System

7 Electronic System

8 Serial Interface

9 Description of Options

10 Maintenance

11 Trouble Shooting

12 Instrument Specifications

tecan Columbus Washer Instructions For Use Manual (82 pages)

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