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Appendix

 

C

vcs..s

B

Sends a GSIOC2 command directly to the Quad-Z where:

 

 

c = the type of command

 

 

s.ss = the command string

 

 

You may send up to four GSIOC2 commands before the

 

 

first command completes. The response is placed into a

 

 

response buffer (one string deep) for later reading.

v

I

Reads the response string buffer. Returns “” if buffer is

 

 

empty.

Wcc..cc

B

Writes character string (cc..cc) to the LED display.

 

 

Characters outside the printing range are shown in

 

 

hexadecimal ASCII code on the display. User definable

 

 

characters are available with codes of 80 to 8F.

wn

B

Sets the width between the probes in integral units of 0.1 mm

 

 

where n is a value from 90 to 180.

w

I

Reads the probe width in integral units of 0.1 mm

x

I

Indicates X motor status. Returns one of the following: U for

 

 

unpowered, P for powered, R for running, or E for error.

X

I

Reads probe X positions in integral units of 0.1 mm.

 

 

Returns aaaaa,bbbbb,ccccc,ddddd where:

 

 

aaaaa is the X position of probe A

 

 

bbbbb is the X position of probe B

 

 

ccccc is the X position of probe C

 

 

ddddd is the X position of probe D

y

I

Indicates Y-motor status. Returns one of the following: U for

 

 

unpowered, P for powered, R for running, or E for error.

Y

I

Reads the Y-position.

z

I

Indicates Z-motor status. Returns abcd where:

 

 

a is the status of probe A

 

 

b is the status of probe B

 

 

c is the status of probe C

 

 

d is the status of probe D

 

 

Returns one of the following: U for unpowered, P for

 

 

powered, R for running, or E for error.

GSIOC Commands

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Contents Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide Page Table of Contents Operation MaintenanceAppendix B Racks TroubleshootingAppendix a Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix C Gsioc CommandsPage Declaration of Conformity Page Introduction1 Description Unpacking Standard Equipment Customer Service Technical Specifications Introduction Introduction Installation2 Installation Locator Plate InstallationArmlock Removal Arm Installation Installation Installing the Z-Arm Cable Support Rod Installing the Probes Probe InstallationInstalling the Probe Guide Inserts Plumbing Connections Transfer Tubing InstallationTo install the level sensing cable Installing the Level Sensing CablesPlumbing Connections Installing the rinse station Code 200-Series Code 500-Series Racks Rack SetupCode 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 AdjustmentFinal Z-ArmAdjustment Rear Panel Electrical ConnectionsItems you’ll need Installation Input/Output PortsContact inputs Contact outputsMaking connections Connecting an RS-232 cable Installation RS-232 PortGsioc cable Gsioc PortUnit ID Installation Unit ID and Baud Rate/Mode SelectionBaud rate/mode Installation Fuses Power Cord Connection Operation Front Panel Start Up Running Programs Configuring the Liquid Handler About Syringe Options Operation Pump TypeRinse 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 ContactEmergency Contact Operation Sound and DisplayTesting the Liquid Handler’s Contacts Maintenance4 Helpful Hints MaintenanceCleaning the Fluid Path CleaningCleaning the Liquid Handler Cleaning methods Maintenance Maintenance What you need ProceduresLubricating Horizontal Pitch and Vertical RodsMm spacing Replacing a Probe Replacing PartsInstalling same type of probe Replacing TubingInstalling different type of probe Removing the level sensing cable Maintenance Replacing a Level Sensing CableInstalling the new level sensing cable Maintenance Replacing a Fuse Checking Position Alignment Transporting the Liquid Handler Page Troubleshooting5 Troubleshooting Error MessagesPosition sensor inactive Probes no longer finding tube center MechanicalOutput functions not operating ElectricalInput functions not operating Unit blows fuses Unit not operationalLiquid level detector falsely detecting liquid level Liquid Level DetectorLiquid level detector not detecting liquid level Before calling us Warranty repairNon-warranty repair Repair and Return PoliciesRebuilt exchange Return procedurePage Probes Replacement Parts and AccessoriesAppendix Control SoftwareProbe Guide Inserts Transfer Tubing and Waste BottleRinse Station Rack AccessoriesMiscellaneous Cables and I/O AccessoriesRacks Code 24 rack Code 20 rackCode 21 rack Code 23 rackCode 31 rack Code 28 rackCode 29 rack Code 30 rackCode 200 rack Code 32 rackCode 33 rack Code 203 rack Code 201 rackCode 201H rack Code 202 rackCode 205H rack Code 204 rackCode 205 rack Code 209 rack Code 206 rackCode 207 rack Code 208 rackCode 213 rack Code 210 rackCode 211 rack Code 212 rackCode 218 rack Code 214 rackCode 216 rack Code 217 rackCode 505H rack Code 222 rackCode 228 rack Code 505 rackCode 542 Peltier rack Appendix Peltier RacksCode 242 Peltier rack Code 854 Peltier rack Code 852 Peltier rackCode 853 Peltier rack Gsioc Commands Command Type Description Gsioc CommandsGsioc Command List @aa=xxxx Bf,d Cv=ss..ss Jcttt ExyzJccccp Ksxxx Oabcd Smm Ta,b,c,d Wcc..cc Vcs..sXax/y Xbx/y Xcx/y Xdx/y Yyyyy Zsp ZspB Pipetting Techniques Minimizing Cross-Contamination Minimizing Dilution Effect Appendix