Maintenance Replacing a Level Sensing Cable | Gilson 215 specification

Maintenance

Replacing a Level Sensing Cable

Removing the level sensing cable

1Detach the transfer tubing from the top of the isolation probe holder by using the supplied headless nut extender (part number 49041032) to loosen and remove the 1/4"-28 nut and ferrule.

2Unplug the right-angle connector for the liquid level sensing cable (LLD cable) from the socket on the back of the Z-arm.

3Detach the LLD cable from the LLD cable guide.

4Loosen the small hexagonal nut on the probe holder for probe one. Detach the split- tongue connector from the nut.

5Remove the transfer tubing from the LLD cable casing.

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Gilson 215 manual Maintenance Replacing a Level Sensing Cable, Removing the level sensing cable

Contents

Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler Users Guide Page Table of Contents Operation Maintenance Appendix B Racks TroubleshootingAppendix a Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix C Gsioc CommandsPage 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 Probe Guide Inserts Probe InstallationInstalling the Probes 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 Items you’ll need Installation Input/Output PortsContact inputs Contact outputs 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 Liquid Handler CleaningCleaning the Fluid Path Cleaning methods Maintenance Maintenance What you need ProceduresLubricating Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods Mm spacing Replacing a Probe Replacing PartsInstalling same type of probe Replacing Tubing 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 Input functions not operating ElectricalOutput functions not operating Unit blows fuses Unit not operational Liquid level detector not detecting liquid level Liquid Level DetectorLiquid level detector falsely detecting liquid level Before calling us Warranty repairNon-warranty repair Repair and Return Policies Rebuilt exchange Return procedurePage Probes Replacement Parts and Accessories Appendix Control SoftwareProbe Guide Inserts Transfer Tubing and Waste Bottle Rinse Station Rack Accessories Miscellaneous Cables and I/O Accessories Racks Code 24 rack Code 20 rackCode 21 rack Code 23 rack Code 31 rack Code 28 rackCode 29 rack Code 30 rack Code 33 rack Code 32 rackCode 200 rack Code 203 rack Code 201 rackCode 201H rack Code 202 rack Code 205 rack Code 204 rackCode 205H rack Code 209 rack Code 206 rackCode 207 rack Code 208 rack Code 213 rack Code 210 rackCode 211 rack Code 212 rack Code 218 rack Code 214 rackCode 216 rack Code 217 rack Code 505H rack Code 222 rackCode 228 rack Code 505 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 Wcc..cc Vcs..s Xax/y Xbx/y Xcx/y Xdx/y Yyyyy Zsp ZspB Pipetting Techniques Minimizing Cross-Contamination Minimizing Dilution Effect Appendix