Gilson 215 manual Front Panel

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Operation

Front Panel

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Front Panel

The front panel of the liquid handler contains a Start button, Stop button, LED display, and power indicator light.

Start Button

The Start button can be used to home the XYZ-arm when the liquid handler is first powered up or when the motors for the XYZ-arm have been relaxed. When pressed, the yellow LED lights.

Stop Button

The Stop button is a large touch-sensitive pad that can be used to terminate a program and stop the liquid handler from responding to any more commands coming from the running program. This button also relaxes the motors for the XYZ-arm so that you can easily lift the probe and move the arm. When pressed, the yellow LED light is turned off.

In a situation where an emergency stop is required, pressing the Stop button immediately stops the liquid handler. The Stop button is designed to be sensitive enough that if you just brush it with your hand it activates.

LED Display

The 8-character LED display shows the current status of the liquid handler and any error codes as they are encountered. Your program can also contain instructions for showing 8-character messages on the display when the program is run.

Refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting for a list of current error codes and required actions.

Power Indicator Light

This indicator becomes lit when you turn on power to the liquid handler using the power switch located on the rear panel. Refer to the rear panel diagram on page 2-16if necessary.

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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 Probe Installation Installing the Probe Guide InsertsInstalling the Probes 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 Cleaning the Liquid HandlerCleaning the Fluid Path 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 centerElectrical Input functions not operatingOutput functions not operating Unit not operational Unit blows fusesLiquid Level Detector Liquid level detector not detecting liquid levelLiquid level detector falsely 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 32 rack Code 33 rackCode 200 rack Code 202 rack Code 201 rackCode 201H rack Code 203 rackCode 204 rack Code 205 rackCode 205H 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 rackAppendix Peltier Racks Code 242 Peltier rackCode 542 Peltier rack Code 852 Peltier rack Code 853 Peltier rackCode 854 Peltier rack Gsioc Commands Gsioc Commands Gsioc Command ListCommand Type Description @aa=xxxx Bf,d Cv=ss..ss Exyz JccccpJcttt 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