PIPETTOR OVERVIEW
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[Enter]
The Enter key stores the program in memory. After
each step is programmed, the Enter key is pressed
once to accept the step. After the final step is
programmed, the Enter key is pressed twice to
denote the end of the program. The pipettor verifies
the end of the program with a triple beep tone.
Special Function Key:
The Special Function key is the small hole below the Volume key.
It can be activated with a pipet tip. By repeatedly pressing the
Special Function key, you can display four functions: Beep Tone
(TONE), Paced Dispense Speed (PACE), Calibration (CAL), and
Pipetting Speed—IMPACT
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only (SPd). To exit the Special
Function key at any time, press the Enter key.
TONE
The beep tone signals the completion of one or more
steps, or signals a warning:
n Single beep tone: end of pipetting step; insufficient
dispense volume, purge required.
n Double beep tone: operation or program key is not
active in current mode; illegal programming step
attempted. See Section E.1, Troubleshooting.
n Triple beep tone: end of pipetting sequence;
end of programming sequence.
The single beep tone, signaling the end of a pipetting
step, can be turned ON or OFF. All other beep tones
cannot be turned off. Press the Special Function key
once to display "TONE" and its current setting. To
change the setting, press the Volume key. If the beep
tone is turned ON, the beep tone symbol " " appears
at the bottom of the display.
Note: For paced dispensing, the beep tone should
be turned on, to prepare you for each dispense step.
PACE
The pace controls the speed of repeat pipetting
(paced dispensing), FAST or SLOW. Press the
Special Function key twice to display "PACE" and its
current setting. To change the setting, press the
Volume key.
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