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5. Verify this new calibration setting by repeating Steps 1 and 2.
D.2.2 “CALC” Mode
To calibrate the IMPACT
2
pipettor for liquids other than water, use
the original CAL mode (displayed as “CALC” on the IMPACT
2
):
1. Measure the programmed volume (see Section D.1.1, Volume
Measurement).
2. Calculate the display volume of the pipettor (see step 1 in
Section D.1.2., Pipettor Calibration).
3. Enter the CAL mode on the pipettor by pressing the Special
Function key (using a pipet tip) until “EASY” appears on the
display.
4. Press the [Vol] key to display “CALC” (pressing the [Vol]
key again will return you to the “EASY” mode).
5. Press the [Enter] key to display the calibration point.
6. Press the [Vol] key to enter the Display Volume (D
v
)
calculated in Section D.1.2., Pipettor Calibration.
7. Press the [Enter] key to set the calibration point. The display
shows “CAL” then “SET” to confirm the new calibration point,
and returns to the current pipetting program.
D.3 CALVIEW
CALVIEW displays the pipetting stroke (number of steps) used to
reach the calibration point. This value allows you to confirm the
calibration during pipetting. To activate CALVIEW, enter the CAL
mode using the Special Function key. When the calibration point
is displayed, press the [Fill] key. The number of steps is
displayed. Press any key to exit CALVIEW.
D.4 CALRESET
CALRESET allows you to return to the factory calibration. To reset
the calibration, enter the CAL mode using the Special Function
key. When the calibration point is displayed, press the [Purge]
key. The display flashes “FACT,” “CAL,” then “SET” and the pipettor
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