Integra VIAFLO 96 - Page 4

VIAFLO 96/384 – Operating instructions V11
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Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 Turn on/off the device.....................................................................21
4.2 Attaching and removing GripTips ...................................................21
4.2.1 Loading tips from a complete box .......................................21
4.2.2 Partial tip loading ................................................................22
4.2.3 Ejecting used GripTips........................................................22
4.3 Start pipetting .................................................................................23
4.3.1 Pipetting..............................................................................23
4.3.2 Set Z-Position .....................................................................23
4.3.3 Blowout modes ...................................................................23
4.3.4 Recommendations for pipetting ..........................................24
4.4 Pipetting options and settings ........................................................25
4.4.1 Edit option...........................................................................25
4.4.2 Volume selection.................................................................25
4.4.3 Speed selection ..................................................................26
4.4.4 Custom................................................................................27
4.4.5 Pace....................................................................................27
4.4.6 Count, Mix Cycle and Rows................................................27
4.4.7 Pipetting between 96 and 384 well plates...........................28
4.4.8 Pipetting with the three position stage ................................29
4.5 Troubleshooting/FAQ .....................................................................30
Chapter 5 Pipetting modes
5.1 Overview pipetting modes ..............................................................31
5.2 Detailed description of pipetting modes .........................................32
5.2.1 Pipet mode..........................................................................32
5.2.2 Repeat dispense mode.......................................................33
5.2.3 Sample dilute mode ............................................................34
5.2.4 Pipet/mix mode ...................................................................34
5.2.5 Manual pipet mode .............................................................35
5.2.6 Reverse pipet mode............................................................36
5.2.7 Variable dispense mode .....................................................37
5.2.8 Variable aspirate mode.......................................................38
5.2.9 Sample dilute/mix mode......................................................39
5.2.10 Serial dilution mode ..........................................................40
5.3 Custom step-based programming mode ........................................41
5.3.1 Manual custom program .....................................................42
5.3.2 Modify existing programs....................................................44
5.3.3 Automatic custom program.................................................44
5.4 VIALINK..........................................................................................46