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Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Replacing Parts
Error messages
Connecting an RS-232 cable
Warranty
Maintenance
Configuring the Liquid Handler
Rack Accessories
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Quad-Z
215 Liquid Handler
User's Guide
LT2545/©2003 Gilson, Inc. All rights reserved
April 2003
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Contents
Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide
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Table of Contents
Operation
Maintenance
Appendix a Replacement Parts and Accessories
Troubleshooting
Appendix C Gsioc Commands
Appendix B Racks
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Declaration of Conformity
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Introduction1
Description
Unpacking
Standard Equipment
Customer Service
Technical Specifications
Introduction
Introduction
Installation2
Installation
Locator Plate Installation
Armlock Removal
Arm Installation
Installation Installing the Z-Arm Cable Support Rod
Installing the Probe Guide Inserts
Probe Installation
Installing the Probes
Plumbing Connections
Transfer Tubing Installation
To install the level sensing cable
Installing the Level Sensing Cables
Plumbing Connections
Installing the rinse station
Code 200-Series Code 500-Series Racks
Rack Setup
Code 200-Series and Code 20-Series or Code 30-Series Racks
Installation Only Code 20-Series or Code 30-Series Racks
Part number Description
Final Z-Arm Adjustment
Final Z-ArmAdjustment
Rear Panel
Electrical Connections
Contact inputs
Installation Input/Output Ports
Contact outputs
Items you’ll need
Making connections
Connecting an RS-232 cable
Installation RS-232 Port
Gsioc cable
Gsioc Port
Unit ID
Installation Unit ID and Baud Rate/Mode Selection
Baud rate/mode
Installation Fuses
Power Cord Connection
Operation
Front Panel
Start Up
Running Programs
Configuring the Liquid Handler
About
Syringe Options
Operation Pump Type
Rinse Site
Operation Liquid Detector
Adjust XY
Model 841 X-coordinate 475.3 mm Y-coordinate 3.8 mm
Height
Operation Home Phase
Bearing Life
Safety Contact
Emergency Contact
Operation Sound and Display
Testing the Liquid Handler’s Contacts
Maintenance4
Helpful Hints
Maintenance
Cleaning the Liquid Handler
Cleaning
Cleaning the Fluid Path
Cleaning methods
Maintenance
Maintenance
Lubricating
Procedures
Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods
What you need
Mm spacing
Installing same type of probe
Replacing Parts
Replacing Tubing
Replacing a Probe
Installing different type of probe
Removing the level sensing cable
Maintenance Replacing a Level Sensing Cable
Installing the new level sensing cable
Maintenance Replacing a Fuse
Checking Position Alignment
Transporting the Liquid Handler
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Troubleshooting5
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Position sensor inactive
Probes no longer finding tube center
Mechanical
Input functions not operating
Electrical
Output functions not operating
Unit blows fuses
Unit not operational
Liquid level detector not detecting liquid level
Liquid Level Detector
Liquid level detector falsely detecting liquid level
Non-warranty repair
Warranty repair
Repair and Return Policies
Before calling us
Rebuilt exchange
Return procedure
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Probes
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Probe Guide Inserts
Control Software
Transfer Tubing and Waste Bottle
Appendix
Rinse Station
Rack Accessories
Miscellaneous
Cables and I/O Accessories
Racks
Code 21 rack
Code 20 rack
Code 23 rack
Code 24 rack
Code 29 rack
Code 28 rack
Code 30 rack
Code 31 rack
Code 33 rack
Code 32 rack
Code 200 rack
Code 201H rack
Code 201 rack
Code 202 rack
Code 203 rack
Code 205 rack
Code 204 rack
Code 205H rack
Code 207 rack
Code 206 rack
Code 208 rack
Code 209 rack
Code 211 rack
Code 210 rack
Code 212 rack
Code 213 rack
Code 216 rack
Code 214 rack
Code 217 rack
Code 218 rack
Code 228 rack
Code 222 rack
Code 505 rack
Code 505H rack
Code 242 Peltier rack
Appendix Peltier Racks
Code 542 Peltier rack
Code 853 Peltier rack
Code 852 Peltier rack
Code 854 Peltier rack
Gsioc Commands
Gsioc Command List
Gsioc Commands
Command Type Description
@aa=xxxx
Bf,d Cv=ss..ss
Jccccp
Exyz
Jcttt
Ksxxx
Oabcd
Smm Ta,b,c,d
Wcc..cc
Vcs..s
Xax/y Xbx/y Xcx/y Xdx/y Yyyyy Zsp ZspB
Pipetting Techniques
Minimizing Cross-Contamination
Minimizing Dilution Effect
Appendix
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