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