BioOptix™ 10

Section 3 Operation

The Fast Forward button is active after clicking the Stop button. The Fast Forward button allows you to skip to the next block in the experiment or abort the run.

3.8Post-experiment Operation

3.8.1 Pump Flush

At the completion of the experiment, the BioOptix 10 provides

 

the option to flush the pumps (Figure 3-10). The pump flush will

 

pass a wash fluid through the pumps to prevent salts from crys-

 

tallizing in the system.

CAUTION

Salts will cause premature wear to the internal components and eventually pump failure.

Figure 3-10 Pump flush option

 

 

 

If another experiment will be started immediately, this flush can

 

be skipped. Otherwise, if the system will remain idle for a few

 

hours or even overnight, the pump flush is recommended.

Flush the pumps for

1. Click the Yes option to flush the pumps. This opens the

storage

BioOptix 10 flush window (Figure 3-11).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-11 Flush window

2. Select the channels to be flushed.

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Teledyne 10 manual Post-experiment Operation, Pump Flush