Biotek MultiFlo FX - Turn on Autoprime for the Peri-Pump Dispenser

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the Peri-pump to prevent cross contamination of fluids or unintended wicking of
fluid into the cassette.
n Keep in mind that any interaction with the MultiFlo FX will reset the interval
clock. And, AutoPrime only runs when the main menu, quick menu, or run
completion message is displayed.
n When AutoPrime is running you can press STOP on the keypad to stop it. It
will run again the next time the downtime interval occurs.
Specify the Interval and AutoPrime Parameters
AutoPrime runs at the Home screen when the instrument has been idle for a
specified interval. One interval setting is defined for all devices.
To set the AutoPrime Interval:
LHC: Touch screen:
1. Select Tools>Instrument
Utilities> AutoPrime tab.
2. Specify the idle-time
interval that will trigger
an AutoPrime; up to 24
hours.
3. Enable and define the
parameters for each
device. Remember to set a
Submerge Duration to
employ this option.
4. Click Send to transfer the
settings to the instrument.
1. Select Instrument at the Home
screen and select AutoPrime.
2. Specify the idle-time interval
that will trigger an AutoPrime;
up to 24 hours in minutes.
3. Set the Submerge Duration, if
desired. You will select the
device to submerge in a
subsequent step.
4. At the AutoPrime Device Menu,
select the device you want to
enable.
5. For each device, define the
AutoPrime parameters: rate,
volume.
Turn on AutoPrime for the Peri-pump Dispenser
LHC Touch screen
1. Select Tools>Instrument
Utilities>AutoPrime;
1. Select Instrument
>AutoPrime;
MultiFlo™ FX Multi-Mode Dispenser