Short instructions
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Short instructions
These short instructions are a supplement to the operating manual and not a substitute. Read the operating
manual before using the Xplorer for the first time!
These short instructions are valid as of software version 02.01.00.
1On/Off key
Switching on:
Keep the On/Off key pressed. The pipette switches itself on.
Switching off:
Keep the On/Off key pressed. The pipette switches itself on.
2 Reset key
3 Selection dial
The arrow marks the selected mode.
Xplorer
•Ads: Automatic
dispensing
•Dis: Dispensing
•Pip: Pipetting
•P/M: Pipetting and
mixing
•Man: Manual pipetting
•Opt: Options
Xplorer plus (additional)
•Spc: Special
– Multiple aspiration
–Diluting
– Sequential dispensing
– Sequential pipetting
– Reverse pipetting
•Prg: Program
•Edit: To edit Prg or Fix
•Fix: Fix volumes
4Display
The display shows the selected mode, the set volume as well as
aspiration and dispensing speed. In pipetting mode, the Counter
indicates the number of performed dispensing steps.*
5Softkeys
The softkeys have variable functions. The active functions are shown in
the bottom line of the display on both the left and right sides.
Press the Help softkey for further information.
When activating History in Options, the History softkey will
be displayed instead of the Help softkey in most operating
modes. Dosing data will be stored after activating the
History option. When you press the History softkey you can
use the rocker to access the last 10 dosing settings.
The display will switch
off if the On switch is
switched on and the
pipette has not been
used for a long period of
time. The display
switches back on if the
pipette is moved.
6Rocker
The rocker is used to move the piston during dispensing operations.
During the editing procedure the selected parameter will be changed.
7Ejector
Press the ejector to eject the pipette tip. Pressing the ejector when the
tip is filled moves the piston to the basic position.*
* This option can be activated or deactivated in Options.
Dis