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STAR Service Manual
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6.3 Adjusting Pipetting Channel
This is to ensure all Channels are aligned towards Y-Axis and are parallel to each other towards Z-Axis.
Using the Channel Adjustment-Tool, you can adjust all Channels after replacement of any parts belonging to Channels (pipetting
heads etc.). The Adjustment is of a mechanical nature.
When: a Pipetting Channel is replaced, or due to bad adjustment values Adjustment is required.
The Pipetting Channel with its Pipetting Head has a number of degrees of freedom:
Degree of freedom Action Reference
1. Tilting around X-Axis Channel to Y Slide Fixing Screws Channel Adjustment Tool
2. Moving in X-Axis Channel Fixing Screws Channel Adjustment Tool
3. Tilting around Y-Axis Channel Fixing Screws Channel Adjustment Tool
4. Moving in Y-Axis Position will defined by calibration value which will be
determined by automatic adjustment program.
Channel Calibration Tool with Macro Program
5. Tilting around Z-Axis Adjustment not possible, Position is given through Y-
Slide guide.
Pipetting Arm with its Y-Slide and -guide.
6. Moving in Z-Axis Position will defined by calibration value which will be
determined by automatic adjustment program.
Channel Calibration Tool with Macro Program