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Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex Service Manual (228 pages)
Brand:
Thermo Scientific
| Category:
Laboratory Equipment
| Size: 6.37 MB
Table of Contents
Intended Users
9
How to Use this User Manual
9
For more Information
9
Safety Symbols and Markings
10
Safety Symbols and Markings Used on the Kingfisher Flex
10
Warning and Other Markings Used in the Documentation
11
Instrument Safety and Guidelines for Use
12
Table of Contents
13
Introduction to the Kingfisher Flex
19
Intended Use
19
Principle of Operation
19
Figure 1-1. Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
19
Advantages of Using Kingfisher Flex
20
Chapter 2 Functional Description
21
Instrument Layout
21
Front View
21
Figure 2-2. Kingfisher Flex Front View Without See-Through Lid
21
Figure 2-3. Kingfisher Flex Front View with See-Through Lid and Plates
21
Back / Side View
22
Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
22
Figure 2-4. Kingfisher Flex Back View
22
Figure 2-5. Kingfisher Flex Side View
22
Principle of Magnetic Particle Processing
23
Figure 2-6. Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
23
Figure 2-7. Inverse Magnetic Particle Processing
23
Working with a Magnetic Rod
24
Collecting Magnetic Particles
24
Releasing Magnetic Particles
24
Washing Magnetic Particles
24
Incubation
24
Changing the Volume During the Magnetic Particle Processing
24
Figure 2-8. a Concentration Step During Magnetic Particle Processing
25
Chapter 3 Installation
27
Delivery Check
27
Unpacking
27
Checking Delivery
28
Requirements
28
Precautions and Limitations
29
Installation Setups
29
Releasing the Transport Locks
29
Figure 3-9. Kingfisher Flex Transport Locks Fitted
30
Figure 3-10. Removing the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder
30
Figure 3-11. Tip Comb Holder Transport Lock Removed
31
Figure 3-12. Removing the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (A)
31
How to Ensure Startup
32
Figure 3-13. Removing the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (B)
32
How to Fit the Subassemblies of the Instrument into Place
33
Heating Block
33
Figure 3-14. Mains Supply Cable and Serial Cable Connected
33
Figure 3-15. Inserting the Heating Block
33
Figure 3-16. Pressing the Heating Block into Place
34
Table 3-1. Plates Vs. Heating Adapter(S)
34
Shield Plate
35
Figure 3-17. Shield Plate Prior to Fitting
35
Figure 3-18. Inserting the Shield Plate
36
Figure 3-19. Fastening/Loosening the Shield Plate
36
Interchangeable Kingfisher Flex Heads
37
Figure 3-20. Shield Plate Fitted
37
Figure 3-21. Kingfisher Flex Heads in Their Storage Boxes
38
Table 3-2. Magnetic Head Vs. Tip Comb
38
Figure 3-22. Inserting the Kingfisher Flex Head
39
See-Through Lid
40
Operational Check
40
Figure 3-24. See-Through Lid Fitted
40
How to Pack the Instrument for Transportation
41
How to Refit the Transport Lock of the Heating Block
41
Figure 3-25. Refitting the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (A)
41
How to Refit the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder
42
Figure 3-26. Refitting the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (B)
42
Figure 3-27. Fitting the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder (A)
43
Figure 3-28. Fitting the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder (B)
43
Figure 3-29. both Transport Locks Refitted
44
Do's and Don'ts of the Kingfisher Flex
45
Chapter 4 Routine Operation
45
Don't
45
Switching on
46
Control Panel
46
Keyboard
46
Keys
46
Figure 4-30. Keyboard of the Kingfisher Flex
46
Display
47
Navigating
47
Figure 4-31. Main View on the Display of the Kingfisher Flex
47
Table 4-3. Icons in the Main View
49
Using Kingfisher Flex PC Software
51
Using Internal Software
51
Factory Protocols
51
Favorite Factory Protocol Name
51
DNA/RNA / Cell / Protein / Other
53
User Protocols
54
Favorite User Protocol Name
54
DNA/RNA / Cell / Protein / Other
56
Instrument Options
58
Device Information
58
Computer Interface
59
Language
59
Buzzer
60
Maintenance Protocol
61
Screen Saver
62
How to Handle Tip Combs
63
Figure 4-32. Tip Comb Package with Two Tip Combs
63
Figure 4-33. Separating the Two Tip Combs
63
Figure 4-34. Storing the Other Tip Comb on a Kingfisher 96 Plate for Further
64
Figure 4-35. 24 Deep Well Tip Comb Package
64
How to Start
65
Figure 4-36. PCR Tip Comb Package
65
Figure 4-37. Combining the Tip Comb and Kingfisher Plate (A)
66
Figure 4-38. Combining the Tip Comb and Kingfisher Plate (B)
66
Figure 4-39. Loading the Tip-Plate
67
Figure 4-40. Loading the Plates
67
Figure 4-41. Plates Loaded
68
Figure 4-42. Tip Comb in the Tip Comb Holder
68
Figure 4-43. Shield Plate in Function
69
Figure 4-44. Kingfisher Flex Plates
69
Changing the Heating Block
70
Figure 4-45. Inserting the Heating Block
70
Table 4-4. Processing Volumes Vs. Plate Types and Magnetic Heads
70
Figure 4-46. Pressing the Heating Block into Place
71
Figure 4-47. Four Different Heating Blocks Available
71
Table 4-5. Heating Blocks Vs. Plate Types
71
Shutdown
72
Emergency Situations
72
Chapter 5 Maintenance
73
Regular and Preventive Maintenance
73
How to Clean the Turntable
73
Figure 5-48. Unfastening the Two Finger Screws
74
Figure 5-49. Removing the Turntable
74
How to Clean the Magnetic Rods
75
Figure 5-50. Black Spill Shield Exposed for Cleaning
75
How to Clean the Shield Plate
76
Disposal of Materials
76
Decontamination Procedure
76
Packing for Service
77
Service Contracts
78
Disposal of the Instrument
78
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications
81
General Specifications
81
Performance Specifications
81
Table 6-6. General Specifications
81
Table 6-7. Performance Specifications
81
Safety Specifications
82
In Conformity with the Requirements
82
Frequently Asked Questions
85
Q&As
85
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Guide
89
Error Messages and Warnings
89
Table 8-8. Error Messages Reported
89
Troubleshooting Guide
90
Table 8-9. Actions Taken against Error Messages and Warnings
90
Service Request Protocol
91
Certificate of Decontamination
92
Chapter 9 Ordering Information
93
Kingfisher Flex
93
List of Accessories
93
Table 9-10. Instrument Catalog Number
93
Table 9-11. Codes for Accessories
93
List of Spare Parts
94
Table 9-12. Codes for Spare Parts
94
Chapter 10 References
95
Keywords for Web
95
Literature
96
Appendix A Certificate of Decontamination
99
Appendix B Thermo Scientific Kingfisher Flex Feedback Form
101
Remote Commands
157
Hardware Requirements
157
Protocol
157
Command Format
157
Response Format
157
Buffering
157
Commands and Responses
158
Ascii String Arguments
158
Recording Command Sequences
158
Entering Computer Control Mode
158
Restrictions for the Movements
159
Command Set Reference
159
Abort
159
BGN - Starts a Sequence from Memory
159
Eak -Error Acknowledge
160
Lop -Loop Command
161
Moh -Move Head
161
MOI -Move Heater
162
MOM -Move Magnetic Tips
163
MOR -Rotate Roundtable
163
MOS -Move Shield
164
PAU -Pause for User Intervention
164
PAR -Set Nonvolatile Parameters
165
QIT-Ends the Computer Control
167
REA-Read a Byte or Word Value
167
REC-Start or Stop Sequence Recording
168
REP -Report
169
TEM -Temperature
171
TIM - Timer Display
172
Error Messages and Troubleshooting
173
Performance Measurements
179
Tip Loading Check
179
Magnet Head Check
179
Turntable Check
179
Tip Holder Check
180
Tip Shield Check
180
Heating Assembly Check
180
Offset Report
180
Heating Block Temperature Check
181
Functional Testing
182
Grounding Check
182
Operating Voltage Check
183
Adjustments
184
Magnet Movement Adjustment
184
Lever Turner Adjustment
184
Switch Test
185
Tip Comb Switch Test
185
Magnet Assembly Switch Test
185
Magnet Assembly Movement Test
186
Turntable Offset Adjustment
186
Head Offset Adjustment
187
Turntable Straightness Check
187
Rot Test
188
Head Test
188
Tip Unload Test
188
Tip Load Test
188
Heating Plate Position Test and Adjustment
189
Tip Shield Adjustment
190
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Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual (94 pages)
Brand:
Thermo Scientific
| Category:
Laboratory Equipment
| Size: 3.48 MB
Table of Contents
For more Information
3
How to Use this User Manual
3
Intended Users
3
Safety Symbols and Markings
4
Safety Symbols and Markings Used on the Kingfisher Flex
4
Warning and Other Markings Used in the Documentation
5
Instrument Safety and Guidelines for Use
6
Table of Contents
7
Introduction to the Kingfisher Flex
13
Figure 1-1. Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
13
Intended Use
13
Principle of Operation
13
Advantages of Using Kingfisher Flex
14
Chapter 2 Functional Description
15
Figure 2-2. Kingfisher Flex Front View Without Transparent Lid
15
Figure 2-3. Kingfisher Flex Front View with Transparent Lid and Plates
15
Figure 2-4. Kingfisher Flex Back View
16
Figure 2-5. Kingfisher Flex Side View
16
Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
16
Figure 2-7. Inverse Magnetic Particle Processing
17
Principle of Magnetic Particle Processing
17
Working with a Magnetic Rod
18
Changing the Volume During the Magnetic Particle Processing
18
Collecting Magnetic Particles
18
Incubation
18
Releasing Magnetic Particles
18
Washing Magnetic Particles
18
Instrument Layout
15
Front View
15
Back / Side View
16
Figure 2-6. Kingfisher Flex Magnetic Particle Processor
17
Figure 2-8. a Concentration Step During Magnetic Particle Processing
19
Chapter 3 Installation
21
Delivery Check
21
Unpacking
21
Checking Delivery
22
Requirements
22
Installation Setups
23
Releasing the Transport Locks
23
Precautions and Limitations
23
Figure 3-10. Removing the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder
24
Figure 3-9. Kingfisher Flex Transport Locks Fitted
24
Figure 3-14. Mains Supply Cable and Serial Cable Connected
27
Figure 3-15. Shield Plate Prior to Fitting
27
Figure 3-18. Shield Plate Fitted
29
Figure 3-20. Pressing the Heating Block into Place
30
Table 3-1. Plates Vs. Heating Adapter(S)
30
Figure 3-21. Sectional View of the Microtiter Deep Well 96 Plate (A), Deep
31
Interchangeable Kingfisher Flex Heads
31
Figure 3-22. Kingfisher Flex Heads in Their Storage Boxes
32
Table 3-2. Magnetic Head Vs. Tip Comb
32
Figure 3-23. Inserting the Kingfisher Flex Head
33
Figure 3-25. Transparent Lid Fitted
34
Operational Check
34
Transparent Lid
34
Figure 3-26. Refitting the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (A)
35
How to Pack the Instrument for Transportation
35
How to Refit the Transport Lock of the Heating Block
35
Figure 3-27. Refitting the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (B)
36
Figure 3-28. Pressing the Tip Comb Holder Downwards
36
How to Refit the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder
36
Figure 3-29. Location of the Locking Hole
37
Figure 3-30. Fitting the Transport Lock of the Tip Comb Holder
37
Figure 3-31. both Transport Locks Refitted
38
Do's and Don'ts of the Kingfisher Flex
39
Figure 3-17. Fastening / Loosening the Shield Plate
28
Figure 3-16. Inserting the Shield Plate
28
Figure 3-19. Inserting the Heating Block
29
Heating Block
29
Figure 3-12. Removing the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (A)
25
Figure 3-11. Tip Comb Holder Transport Lock Removed
25
Figure 3-13. Removing the Transport Lock of the Heating Block (B)
26
How to Ensure Startup
26
How to Fit the Subassemblies of the Instrument into Place
27
Shield Plate
27
Chapter 4 Routine Operation
39
Don't
39
Control Panel
40
Keypad
40
Keys
40
Display
41
Navigating
41
Figure 4-32. Keypad of the Kingfisher Flex
40
Switching on
40
Figure 4-33. Main View on the Display of the Kingfisher Flex
41
Table 4-3. Icons in the Main View
43
Factory / User Protocols
44
Selecting the Protocol
44
Setting the Default Protocol
45
Using Internal Software
44
Using Kingfisher Flex PC Software
44
Instrument Options
47
Device Information
47
Computer Interface
48
Language
48
Buzzer
49
Maintenance Protocol
50
Figure 4-34. Tip Comb Package with Two Tip Combs
51
How to Handle Tip Combs
51
Figure 4-35. Separating the Two Tip Combs
52
Figure 4-36. Storing the Other Tip Comb on a Kingfisher 96 Plate for Further Use
52
Figure 4-38. 24 Deep Well Tip Comb Package
53
Figure 4-37. PCR Tip Comb Package
53
Figure 4-39. Combining the Tip Comb and Kingfisher Plate (A)
54
How to Start
54
Figure 4-41. Loading the Tip-Plate
55
Figure 4-46. Kingfisher Flex Plates
58
Table 4-4. Processing Volumes Vs. Plate Types and Magnetic Heads
58
Figure 4-47. Inserting the Heating Block
59
Figure 4-48. Pressing the Heating Block into Place
59
Figure 4-49. Four Different Heating Blocks Available
60
Table 4-5. Heating Blocks Vs. Plate Types
60
Emergency Situations
61
Shutdown
60
Figure 4-40. Combining the Tip Comb and Kingfisher Plate (B)
55
Figure 4-43. Plates Loaded
56
Figure 4-42. Loading the Plates
56
Figure 4-45. Shield Plate in Function
57
Figure 4-44. Tip Comb in the Tip Comb Holder
57
Changing the Heating Block
58
Chapter 5 Maintenance
63
Regular and Preventive Maintenance
63
How to Clean the Turntable
63
Figure 5-50. Unfastening the Two Finger Screws
64
Figure 5-51. Removing the Turntable
64
Figure 5-52. Black Spill Shield Exposed for Cleaning
65
Table 6-7. Performance Specifications
69
In Conformity with the Requirements
70
Safety Specifications
70
How to Clean the Magnetic Rods
65
How to Clean the Shield Plate
65
Decontamination Procedure
66
Disposal of Materials
66
Packing for Service
67
Disposal of the Instrument
68
Service Contracts
68
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications
69
General Specifications
69
Performance Specifications
69
Table 6-6. General Specifications
69
Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions
73
Q&As
73
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Guide
77
Error Messages and Warnings
77
Table 8-8. Error Messages Reported
77
Troubleshooting Guide
78
Table 8-9. Actions Taken against Error Messages and Warnings
78
Chapter 9 Ordering Information
81
Kingfisher Flex
81
List of Accessories and Consumables
81
Table 9-11. Codes for Accessories and Consumables
81
Table 9-10. Codes for Products
81
List of Spare Parts
82
Table 9-12. Codes for Spare Parts
82
Chapter 10 References
83
Keywords for Web
83
Literature
84
Appendix A Certificate of Decontamination
87
Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex Brief User Manual (15 pages)
Brand:
Thermo Scientific
| Category:
Laboratory Equipment
| Size: 1.05 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction to the Kingfisher Flex
4
Intended Use
4
Principle of Operation
4
Consumables
4
Reagents
4
Installation
5
Unpacking the Instrument
5
Releasing the Transport Locks
6
Connecting the Power Supply Cable
8
Fitting the Shield Plate
8
Fitting the Heating Block
9
Inserting the Kingfisher Flex Head
10
Operational Check
11
Installing Bindit Software
11
Routine Operation
12
Keypad
12
Navigating
13
How to Start
13
Technical Specifications
14
General Specifications
15
Safety Specifications
15
In Conformity with the Requirements
15
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