Operation | Gilson 215 instruction

Operation

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The Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler is controlled as follows:

•Via a method running on a personal computer. You create the method using 735 Sampler Software (ordered separately, part number 2106773532).

If you have not already done so, install the 735 Sampler Software. Refer to the documentation supplied with the software.

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Gilson 215 manual Operation

Contents

Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide Page Table of Contents Operation Maintenance Appendix a Replacement Parts and Accessories TroubleshootingAppendix C Gsioc Commands Appendix B RacksPage Declaration of Conformity Page 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 Probes Probe InstallationInstalling the Probe Guide Inserts 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 PortsContact 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 Fluid Path CleaningCleaning the Liquid Handler Cleaning methods Maintenance Maintenance Lubricating ProceduresHorizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods What you need Mm spacing Installing same type of probe Replacing PartsReplacing 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 Page Troubleshooting5 Troubleshooting Error Messages Position sensor inactive Probes no longer finding tube center Mechanical Output functions not operating ElectricalInput functions not operating Unit blows fuses Unit not operational Liquid level detector falsely detecting liquid level Liquid Level DetectorLiquid level detector not detecting liquid level Non-warranty repair Warranty repairRepair and Return Policies Before calling us Rebuilt exchange Return procedurePage Probes Replacement Parts and Accessories Probe Guide Inserts Control SoftwareTransfer Tubing and Waste Bottle Appendix Rinse Station Rack Accessories Miscellaneous Cables and I/O Accessories Racks Code 21 rack Code 20 rackCode 23 rack Code 24 rack Code 29 rack Code 28 rackCode 30 rack Code 31 rack Code 200 rack Code 32 rackCode 33 rack Code 201H rack Code 201 rackCode 202 rack Code 203 rack Code 205H rack Code 204 rackCode 205 rack Code 207 rack Code 206 rackCode 208 rack Code 209 rack Code 211 rack Code 210 rackCode 212 rack Code 213 rack Code 216 rack Code 214 rackCode 217 rack Code 218 rack Code 228 rack Code 222 rackCode 505 rack Code 505H rack Code 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..s Xax/y Xbx/y Xcx/y Xdx/y Yyyyy Zsp ZspB Pipetting Techniques Minimizing Cross-Contamination Minimizing Dilution Effect Appendix