Gilson 402 manual Software

Operation - Advanced Use 5

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You must first enter the configuration details for your 402 Dilutor-Dispenser. Then you may do one of three things:

(i)Perform a direct manipulation (Prime, Measure, Titrate).

(ii)Run a prefabricated Method (files 90 - 94).

(iii)Create your own Method.

A Method consists of a file saved in the 402’s memory, which can hold up to 99 files. Each file will contain one or more of the following tasks: Dilute (Dil), Dispense (Disp), Pipette (Pip), Rinse, and Mix. You can use Link to combine Methods so that they operate sequentially.

Each task consists of a series of instructions and parameters. Some of the parameters may be defined as in-run prompts (entered as a question mark); in which case you are prompted to enter the variable’s value each time you run the Method. To make and run a Method file, you must follow the procedures 1 to 5.

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Each procedure is activated by pressing the appropriate soft- key, each of which gives access to a specific menu. The RUN key only appears after you have saved your Method (i.e. after having entered the tasks and parameters).

	Function	Press Key
1	Enter the configuration of the Dilutor-Dispenser	Conf
2	Create or modify a Method	Edit
3	Save the Method as a file in the 402’s memory	Edit
4	Direct manipulation of the Dilutor-Dispenser	Man
5	Run a Method	Run
6	File transactions	File

In carrying out these procedures, you must observe some general rules.

1Press ENTER, to confirm your entry, after keying in any value or number1.

2Press ENTER, to confirm your choice, after selecting any option1.

3Press the Prev soft-key to go back to the previous screen.

1After keying a value (or selecting an option), you must press ENTER to make the soft-keys reappear.

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