Operation - Standard Use

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Essential Steps

Resv Flow Screen

Prime Flow Screen

Beeper Screen

Autorefill Screen

Start-up Screen

Next is used to go to the next screen (see Air Flow Screen),

Prev is used to go to the previous screen (see Resv flow Screen).

Air Flow is the rate in mL/min. that air is drawn into the transfer tubing when aspirating air.

Key in the required value, then press ENTER. Press the ESC key to return to the Configuration Screen or press Next to go to the Resv Flow Screen.

Resv (Reservoir) Flow is the rate in mL/min. that solvent is aspirated from the reservoir by the left syringe.

Key in the required value, then press ENTER. Press the ESC key to return to the Configuration Screen or press Next to go to the Prime Flow Screen.

Prime Flow is the rate in mL/min. that liquid is transferred by either syringe when priming.

Key in the required value, then press ENTER. Press the ESC key to return to the Configuration Screen.

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Press the Etc soft-key; the Beeper Screen appears. This is to set an alarm when an error occurs, and to warn that liquid is going to be dispensed to waste.

To switch between ON and OFF, press the Chge soft-key, then press ENTER to confirm.

Press Next to go to the Autorefill Screen. Press the ESC key to return to the Configuration Screen.

When you set Autorefill to ON, the left-hand syringe re-aspirates diluent automatically for the next cycle, while you are (for example) aspirating air via the probe. This feature enables you to work faster with the 402.

To switch between ON and OFF, press the Chge soft-key, then press ENTER to confirm. Press Prev to go to the Beeper Screen. Press the ESC key to return to the Configuration Screen.

This completes the basic configuration process, press ESC to return to the Start-up Screen.

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402 specifications

The Gilson 402 is a highly regarded laboratory device known for its precision and reliability in liquid handling applications. Primarily utilized in research and clinical labs, this automated pipetting system significantly enhances productivity by reducing the time taken for repetitive tasks while ensuring maximum accuracy.

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Equipped with high-precision motors and sensors, the Gilson 402 also features built-in calibration and quality control functions. This guarantees that the system remains accurate over time and can easily be adjusted to maintain compliance with stringent laboratory standards.

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