Microlab
®
STAR Service Manual
7-1
7 Components
7.1 Overview
All mainly mechanical Components of the Microlab
STAR are listed below. In this
section will be found a description of functions, how to replace Assemblies or single
parts, and a list of part numbers.
Before starting the replacement of assemblies the instrument has to be uncovered.
Disconnect the instrument first from the main power. Then follow the instructions
below.
This section has the character of a top down structure and starts with uncovering of
panels.
Attention: Never switch on an ML STAR Instrument while any electrical cables are
not plugged in (e.g. a pipetting head not mounted onto its channel) as this may
destroy an electronic component such as a complete Channel.
7.2 Replacement of Components
Update Data with service Software, when one or more of the following Assemblies /
Components are being replaced:
• 300 and 1000 µl Pipetting Head
• A & B Channel
• Autoload Drive
• Extensions such as iSwap, washing station, temperature-controlled carrier.
For Data input, refer to section 3 Service Software on page 3-1 ff
After replacement, update or upgrade run an installation qualification according to
section 4 Installation of the instrument on page 4-1to verify the functionality of the
ML STAR Instrument.
Note: file / store technical data with Service Software before replacing any part.
When sending a defective part for repair to Hamilton Bonaduz AG attach a copy of
its technical data for investigation.