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Setting up and running the Instrument
a. Press MODE. The PATTERN LED lights up.
The two left-most digits in the display show the
column (for example, 01 for column 1). The third
display digit, on the right of the display, is 0 or 1.
A “0” indicates that this column is not selected
for dispense; a “1” indicates that this column is
selected for dispense.
If you wish to change the current selection of the column
use from on to off or off to on, press SELECT. The digit will
be toggled to the other value, either 0 or 1.
b. Press the UP or DOWN arrow to move to another
column.
c. Continue to press SELECT to toggle dispense on
or off for each column.
6. Press the PRIME key to draw the agent into the
tubes and ensure that liquid fl ows freely through all
tubing in a continuous fl ow.
7. When you are fi nished with the dispensing
operations, press the EMPTY key to return the agent
remaining in the tubes to the supply receptacle
or other container. Then rinse the tubing fi rst with
water and then with alcohol to dry the tubing, or
perform the appropriate cleaning action (see the
maintenance information in the next section).
8. When you have fi nished using the instrument, leave
the tubing in a resting position: unfold the left-hand
side of the tubing assembly.
8. Adjust the X-Axis Stage Position for WellMate Unit
This feature allows the operator to “teach” the stage
position for dispensing. Use this feature to fi ne-tune the
desired plate position for dispensing to occur.