74 Agilent 2200 TapeStation System - User Manual
5 Maintenance
Changing the Needle
Needle change intervals:
• After 7680 lanes (3840 pierces in a Single loading system), the 2200
TapeStation Controller Software will inform the user that a needle
change is pending. The word Needle will appear in the bottom of the
software inside a yellow box.
• After 8320 lanes (4160 pierces in a Single loading system), a needle
change is recommended. The box around the word Needle will change
from yellow to red.
• After 8960 lanes (4480 pierces in a Single loading system), the needle
has completed its lifetime and must be changed before the 2200
TapeStation instrument will start.
Figure 7 Agilent 2200 TapeStation Controller Software indicating a Needle change is
recommended
Parts required # p/n Description
1 G2960-60062 Needle cartridge (for use in single pump systems)
For use with product numbers ST007, ST008 and ST009
OR 1 G2960-60063 Needle cartridge (for use in dual pump systems)
For use with product numbers ST017, ST019, ST010, G2960A,
G2961A, G2964AA, G2965AA and G2966AA