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can use USB to connect the 405 TS to the computer or the RS232 serial port to connect
to a BioStack or similar robotic device. But you cannot use both ports
simultaneously, i.e. make sure only one cable is plugged in at a time.
Washer Problems
Review these suggestions to correct problems your washer is having:
l Vacuum Pump Problems on page 102
l Fluid Aspiration on the next page
l Fluid Delivery on page 98
l Fluid Leakage on page 100
l Washer Manifold Movement on page 101
Microplate Carrier Movement
Problem
Possible
Cause
What To Do
Aspiration
tubes not
entering
wells
correctly.
Microplate not
properly
seated or
strips not
level.
Reseat microplate in carrier or strips in holder.
Make sure the carrier is clean.
Try a different microplate or strip holder. If the
problem is unresolved, the carrier may have to be
realigned. Contact BioTek TAC.
Aspirate tubes
position is too
wide for a
movement.
Change the horizontal, X- or Y-axis aspirate position
in the protocol.
Aspirate tubes
bent.
Contact BioTek TAC.
Loud,
annoying
noise during
operation.
Plate carrier is
rubbing
against glide
strip.
Thoroughly clean the microplate carrier and exterior
surface as recommended in the maintenance
procedure.
384-well
plates not
properly
washed.
Microplate
carrier not
moving
correctly in the
Y-axis.
Clean the plate carrier system. If problems persist,
contact TAC for assistance cleaning the carrier
transport arm.
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
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