Gilson 402 manual Fit the Syringes, Creating a Method Edit, Introduction, Operation - Standard Use

Operation - Standard Use

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Fit the Syringe(s)

1)First you must lower the piston rod(s), as follows:

-press the Conf key to access the Configuration Screen:

-press the Syr soft-key (ensure that the size is correct before continuing),

-press the Exch soft-key.

‘Please wait ...’ appears on the screen whilst the piston rod(s) descend; then ‘Exchange the Syringe(s)’.

2)Screw the assembled syringe into the valve or Tee until tight (do not over-tighten).

3)Align the threaded recess on the piston-button with the piston holding screw.

4)Tighten the piston holding screw.

5)Press the Done soft key: ‘Put probe into waste’ appears on the screen.

6)Put the end of the probe into the waste or any other suitable container.

7)Press the Run soft key:

Whilst the syringe-piston operating-rod(s) move to their uppermost positions, the Homing Screen is displayed. When they reach their uppermost positions a Counter Screen appears.

8)Press the ESC key: the Configuration Screen reappears.

9)The next step is described below.

Creating a Method (Edit)

Introduction

In this section you will find the basic information required to enter and save your Method as a file. The steps are as follows:

-describe the Method on paper (protocols and parameters),

-use the keypad to enter the Method as a file (one or more tasks used sequentially),

-save the Method as a file.

Configuration Screen

Syringe Screen

Counter Screen

Alternatively, you could run an adapted copy of one of the five pre-fabricated files (90-94). See Chapter 5 for details.

Essential Steps

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