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TomTec QUADRA 4 Operator's Manual (217 pages)

Brand: TomTec | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
2
Preface
9
Unpacking Instructions
10
Locating the Quadra 4
10
Section I - General Information

11
- Specifications & Technical Information
  12
- Warnings, Cautions, Notes, & Symbols
  13
- Introduction
  14
  - Quadra 4, Front View
    15
  - Quadra 4, Side Views
    16
  - Quadra 4 (with Stackers), Rear View
    17
  - Quadra 4 (Without Stackers)
    18
  - Quadra 4 Access Panel
    19
  - Compressor & Pneumatics
    20
Section II - Operational Functionality

21
- Pipetting System
  21
- Quadra 4 General Information
  22
- Quadra 4 Product Line
  23
Section III - Quadra Command System Op Manual

24
- Introduction
  25
  - What's New
    25
  - Version 4.8.0
    25
  - Version 4.7.7.30
    25
  - Version 4.7.7.29
    25
  - Major Changes to the Quadra 4 Command Software
    26
  - Drag and Drop Operations
    26
  - Simplified Dialogs
    26
  - Shuttle Labware Labels
    27
  - Labware and Program Function Icon Changes
    28
  - Tip Load Counter
    29
  - PSID2 Mirror Rack Checking
    30
  - Quadra 4 - Getting Started
    32
  - Preparing the Quadra to Run a Program
    33
- Main Screen
  34
  - Labware - Components Area
    35
  - Shuttle Layout Area
    36
  - Shuttle Position Data Dialog
    36
  - Pump Volume Box
    37
  - Program Operations Box
    38
  - Program Steps Area
    39
  - Menu Bar
    40
  - File Menu
    40
  - Edit Menu
    41
  - System Menu
    42
  - Database Menu
    43
  - Tools Menu
    43
  - Utilities Menu
    44
  - Options Menu
    44
  - View Menu
    45
  - Reports Menu
    45
  - Help Menu
    46
- Program Operations
  48
  - Alert Timer
    48
  - Arm Plate Transfer Operation
    49
  - Aspirate Sample
    50
  - Autotrap Operations
    52
  - Delay Program
    53
  - Dispense Sample
    54
  - Empty Sample
    56
  - External Device
    58
  - GOSUB Program
    59
  - GOTO Program
    60
  - Load Tips
    61
  - Lockout Shuttle Position
    62
  - Loop
    62
  - Magnetic Nest
    63
  - MIX Sample
    64
  - Move Arm
    66
  - Move Shuttle
    67
  - Move Stage
    68
  - Nitrogen Dry
    69
  - Pause
    70
  - Pressure Control
    71
  - Program Note
    71
  - Quit
    72
  - Restack Plates
    72
  - Serial Dilution
    73
  - Shaker Nest
    75
  - Shuck Tips
    77
  - Shuttle Layout Change
    77
  - SPE Pressure Vacuum Operation
    78
  - SPE Vacuum Box Operation
    80
  - Stacker Operations
    81
  - Target Method
    82
  - Timed Dispense
    84
  - Vacuum Box Operation
    85
  - Vacuum Control
    86
  - Wash
    87
  - Program Operations Common Options
    89
  - Additional Options
    89
  - Dip Tips
    90
  - Select Shuttle Position
    90
  - Stage Operations
    91
  - Touch off
    93
- Database Editor
  94
  - The Menu Bar
    95
  - The Plate Panel
    96
  - The Fixture Panel
    97
  - The Touch off Panel
    98
  - Importing Plates-Reservoirs-Fixtures
    98
- Options
  99
  - User Preferences
    99
  - Default Plates
    101
  - Default Reservoirs
    102
  - Configure Model
    103
  - Configure Com Port
    104
  - Set User Defined Output Names
    105
  - Set Arm Position Names and Heights
    106
  - Displayed Fixtures
    106
  - Edit Display and Order of Fixtures
    107
  - Current File Settings Options
    108
  - Logging Options
    108
  - Runtime Database Usage Options
    109
  - View Preferences
    110
- Utility
  111
  - Shuttle/Stacker
    111
  - Stage
    112
  - Pinch Tubes
    114
  - Pump
    115
  - System
    116
  - Trap Operations
    116
  - Miscellaneous
    118
  - Arm - Vacuum Box
    119
  - Status
    120
  - Pump Calibration Tables
    121
  - Utility User Outputs
    124
- Tools
  125
  - Tools Serial Dilution Wizard
    125
  - Setup
    125
  - Set Source Row/Column
    126
  - Set Sample Aspirate Volume and Height, Row, and Column Offsets
    127
  - Set Initial Dilution Row/Column
    128
  - Serial Dilution
    128
- Technical Tips
  129
  - Introduction
    129
  - Pre-Planning
    129
  - Labware
    129
  - Labware Location
    129
  - Writing the Protocol
    130
- System Parameters
  132
  - System Parameters - Stage
    133
  - System Parameters - Shuttle
    134
  - System Parameters - Pump
    135
  - System Parameters - Miscellaneous
    136
  - System Parameters - System Info
    137
  - System Parameters - Shuttle Alignment Utility
    138
  - System Parameters - View System Parameters
    139
  - Vacuum Calibration
    140
- File Management
  141
- Tomtec Filesystem Watcher Service
  149
  - Filesystem Watch Marketing Information
    149
  - System Security
    149
  - File System Monitoring
    150
  - Program Step Logging
    150
  - Why Use CFR11
    150
  - Installation
    151
  - FDA CFR11 Documentation
    151
  - Filesystem Installation Information
    154
  - Overview
    154
  - Installation
    154
  - Configuration
    155
  - Usage
    156
  - OS Requirements
    157
  - Quick Start
    158
  - Providing 21CFR Part 11 Security for the Quadra 4
    159
Section IV - Pipettor Heads

163
- Quadra 4 Air Displacement Pipettor Heads
  163
  - Quadra 450Μl Disposable Tips
    163
  - Organic to Aqueous Pipetting
    163
  - Non Contact Dispensing
    164
  - Clearing Tip Residual
    164
- Quadra 450Μl Tip Design
  164
  - Loading the 450Μl Disposable Tips
    164
  - Adjusting Tip Load Switch
    165
- Quadra 4 Positive Displacement Pipettor Heads
  166
- Quadra 4 Disposable Multi Volume Head (DMV)
  167
- Setting the Zero Volume Adjustment for Air Displacement Pipettor Heads
  170
- Quadra Shuttle
  172
- Stackers
  172
- Quadra Stage
  173
Section V - Suggested Pipetting Methods & Recommendations

175
- Aspirating
  175
- Pipeline Pipetting
  175
- Dispensing
  176
- Mixing
  176
- Titration
  176
- Bubbling
  177
- Injection
  177
Section VI - Pipetting with the Positive Displacement Pipettor Head

178
Section VII - Bioanalytical Applications

180
Section VIII - Quadra 4 Accessories

184
- Custom Reservoirs
  184
  - Keeping Participate Matter in Suspension
    184
  - Stirring Reservoir
    184
  - Constant Level Reservoir
    185
  - Shaker Nest
    185
  - Live Bottom Reservoir
    185
  - Thermal Retention Reservoir
    185
  - Peltier Nest
    186
  - SPE Vacuum Box
    186
  - Filtration System for the Quadra 4
    186
  - Auto Regulated Mini Vacuum Trap
    187
  - Fully Automated Filtration System
    187
Section IX - Pipetting Recommendations

188
- Tip# 1
  188
- Tip #2
  188
- Tip #3
  188
- Tip #4
  188
- Tip #5
  189
Section X - Calibration of the Quadra 4 ® 450Μl

190
- Equipment Required
  191
- Weighing Vessels
  191
  - Calibration Curve Procedure
    192
  - Verification of Calibration Curve Procedure
    193
- Evaporation
  193
- Pipetting to Weighing Cycle Time
  194
- Setup Procedure
  194
- Adding the New Calibration Curve into the Quadra Command System from Data
  194
- Points
  194
- Calibration Template - Q4" Spreadsheet
  195
- Creating a New Calibration Curve with Water
  196
- Creating a Verification Curve
  198
- Calibration Template" for the Verification Curve
  200
- Calibration Instructions for 450 Μl Head
  201
  - Definitions
    201
- Liquid Used for Calibration Curve Set Volumes
  201
- Ambient Calibration Conditions
  201
  - Importing an Existing Calibration Curve
    201
Section XI - some Properties of Liquids that Affect Pipetting Accuracy

202
Section XII - Head Removal, Installation and Alignment

204
- Top Rear View
  204
- Top Front View (Open Panel)
  205
- Head Installation
  206
- 450Μl Backfill Head Back View
  208
- Tip Block Assembly
  209
- 55Μl SV Head
  210
- SV Tip and Seal Assembly
  211
Section XIII - Routine & Preventive Maintenance by Operator

212
- Maintenance and Schedule
  212
- Routine & Preventive Maintenance by Operator
  212
- Lubrication Kit
  212
- Cleaning the Pipettor Tips
  213
- Fuse Replacement
  214
- Warranty
  215
- Return Policy
  215
- Quadra 4 Decontamination Form
  216
- Tomtec Contact Information - if You Need Help
  217

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Table of Contents

Section I - General Information

Section II - Operational Functionality

Section III - Quadra Command System Op Manual

Section IV - Pipettor Heads

Section V - Suggested Pipetting Methods & Recommendations

Section VI - Pipetting with the Positive Displacement Pipettor Head

Section VII - Bioanalytical Applications

Section VIII - Quadra 4 Accessories

Section IX - Pipetting Recommendations

Section X - Calibration of the Quadra 4 ® 450Μl

Section XI - some Properties of Liquids that Affect Pipetting Accuracy

Section XII - Head Removal, Installation and Alignment

Section XIII - Routine & Preventive Maintenance by Operator

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