Operation
Start Up
To start the liquid handler:
1Make sure the liquid handler is connected to a power source.
2Turn on the liquid handler using the power switch located on the rear panel. Refer to rear panel diagram on page
When power is turned on, the liquid handler beeps and displays the current version of its installed firmware. This message appears for about one second before the LED display returns to a blank state.
In order to determine what PROM version is installed in your liquid handler, you may need to turn the unit off then on again and watch the display for the version number to appear.
3After the liquid handler powers up, press the Start button. This initiates the homing sequence that allows the liquid handler to determine its mechanical reference positions. The sequence takes approximately one minute to complete.
While the homing sequence progresses, the LED display shows Homing. When the sequence completes, it blanks.
Note: If the program being executed by the liquid handler doesn’t include commands for homing the instrument, perform step 3 before starting the program.
The utility programs, supplied with the liquid handler, home the instrument if necessary.
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Start Up
