About | Gilson 215 instruction

Operation

Configuring the Liquid Handler

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About

The About tab allows you to indicate the unit ID of the instrument being configured so the 215 Setup Utility can communicate with that instrument.

This tab also lists software version and copyright information for the 215 Setup Utility.

Unless the Non-Volatile RAM has been cleared, information about the type of 215 you are using will appear automatically. You will see the following indicating that you are using a Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler: 215QADvX.XX.

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Contents

Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide Page Table of Contents Maintenance Operation Appendix 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 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 Contact outputs Installation Input/Output PortsContact inputs 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 Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods ProceduresLubricating What you need Mm spacing Replacing Tubing Replacing PartsInstalling same type of probe 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 Repair and Return Policies Warranty repairNon-warranty repair Before calling us Return procedure Rebuilt exchangePage Replacement Parts and Accessories Probes Transfer Tubing and Waste Bottle Control SoftwareProbe Guide Inserts Appendix Rack Accessories Rinse Station Cables and I/O Accessories Miscellaneous Racks Code 23 rack Code 20 rackCode 21 rack Code 24 rack Code 30 rack Code 28 rackCode 29 rack Code 31 rack Code 33 rack Code 32 rackCode 200 rack Code 202 rack Code 201 rackCode 201H rack Code 203 rack Code 205 rack Code 204 rackCode 205H rack Code 208 rack Code 206 rackCode 207 rack Code 209 rack Code 212 rack Code 210 rackCode 211 rack Code 213 rack Code 217 rack Code 214 rackCode 216 rack Code 218 rack Code 505 rack Code 222 rackCode 228 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