Gilson 215 manual Technical Specifications

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Introduction

Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Please be aware of the following before operating the liquid handler.

Warning: Changes or modifications to the liquid handler not expressly approved by Gilson could void the factory-authorized warranty.

The liquid handler has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC commercial environment. The liquid handler generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the liquid handler in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with the liquid handler to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits.

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Contents Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide Page Table of Contents Maintenance OperationAppendix C Gsioc Commands TroubleshootingAppendix a Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix B RacksPage Declaration of Conformity Page Introduction1 Description Unpacking Standard Equipment Customer Service Technical Specifications Introduction Introduction Installation2 Locator Plate Installation InstallationArmlock Removal Arm Installation Installation Installing the Z-Arm Cable Support Rod Installing the Probes Probe InstallationInstalling the Probe Guide Inserts Transfer Tubing Installation Plumbing ConnectionsInstalling the Level Sensing Cables To install the level sensing cablePlumbing Connections Installing the rinse station Rack Setup Code 200-Series Code 500-Series RacksCode 200-Series and Code 20-Series or Code 30-Series Racks Installation Only Code 20-Series or Code 30-Series Racks Final Z-Arm Adjustment Part number DescriptionFinal Z-ArmAdjustment Electrical Connections Rear PanelContact outputs Installation Input/Output PortsContact inputs Items you’ll needMaking connections Installation RS-232 Port Connecting an RS-232 cableGsioc Port Gsioc cableInstallation Unit ID and Baud Rate/Mode Selection Unit IDBaud rate/mode Installation Fuses Power Cord Connection Operation Front Panel Start Up Running Programs Configuring the Liquid Handler About Operation Pump Type Syringe OptionsRinse Site Operation Liquid Detector Adjust XY Model 841 X-coordinate 475.3 mm Y-coordinate 3.8 mm Height Operation Home Phase Safety Contact Bearing LifeOperation Sound and Display Emergency ContactTesting the Liquid Handler’s Contacts Maintenance4 Maintenance Helpful HintsCleaning the Fluid Path CleaningCleaning the Liquid Handler Cleaning methods Maintenance Maintenance Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods ProceduresLubricating What you needMm spacing Replacing Tubing Replacing PartsInstalling same type of probe Replacing a ProbeInstalling different type of probe Maintenance Replacing a Level Sensing Cable Removing the level sensing cableInstalling the new level sensing cable Maintenance Replacing a Fuse Checking Position Alignment Transporting the Liquid Handler Page Troubleshooting5 Error Messages TroubleshootingPosition sensor inactive Mechanical Probes no longer finding tube centerOutput functions not operating ElectricalInput functions not operating Unit not operational Unit blows fusesLiquid level detector falsely detecting liquid level Liquid Level DetectorLiquid level detector not detecting liquid level Repair and Return Policies Warranty repairNon-warranty repair Before calling usReturn procedure Rebuilt exchangePage Replacement Parts and Accessories ProbesTransfer Tubing and Waste Bottle Control SoftwareProbe Guide Inserts AppendixRack Accessories Rinse StationCables and I/O Accessories MiscellaneousRacks Code 23 rack Code 20 rackCode 21 rack Code 24 rackCode 30 rack Code 28 rackCode 29 rack Code 31 rackCode 200 rack Code 32 rackCode 33 rack Code 202 rack Code 201 rackCode 201H rack Code 203 rackCode 205H rack Code 204 rackCode 205 rack Code 208 rack Code 206 rackCode 207 rack Code 209 rackCode 212 rack Code 210 rackCode 211 rack Code 213 rackCode 217 rack Code 214 rackCode 216 rack Code 218 rackCode 505 rack Code 222 rackCode 228 rack Code 505H 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 Vcs..s Wcc..ccXax/y Xbx/y Xcx/y Xdx/y Yyyyy Zsp ZspB Pipetting Techniques Minimizing Cross-Contamination Minimizing Dilution Effect Appendix