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Press the Softkey for MENU
Press the Softkey for EDIT
3.2.1. Pipetting (Forward Pipetting)
Pipetting mode aspirates and then dispenses the selected volume of liquid.
It is recommended for aqueous liquids, liquids containing small amounts of
detergent or proteins, and solvents.
To select Pipetting mode:
1. Select MENU by pressing the left Softkey.
2. Confirm Pipetting mode by pressing the operating button or the right
Softkey for OK. The latest settings used will then be displayed.
To edit the volume and speed settings:
1. Press the middle Softkey for EDIT or turn the adjustment wheel all the way
to the right or left. The first setting to be edited is now highlighted.
2. Turn the adjustment wheel to set the desired value.
3. Confirm the setting by pressing
a. the operating button or the right Softkey for OK, which will exit the
editing mode.
OR
b. the middle Softkey for NEXT, to move on to edit the next highlighted
setting.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the settings you wish to edit.
5. To exit the editing mode without saving changes, press the left Softkey for
BACK.
To use the pipette with the selected program:
1. Press the operating button to aspirate the liquid.
2. Press the operating button again to dispense the liquid.
3. Eject the tip by pressing the electronic tip ejector button.
Advanced Functions
Counter, Mixing, and Tracker can be used in conjunction with Pipetting mode.
In Picus® NxT, Repeated Blow-out can also be used. Repeated Blow-out helps
to remove residual liquid from the tip, for liquids where normal dispensing
does not empty it sufficiently.
−Counter counts the number of times a liquid is dispensed. Counting can be
set to start at any number.
−Mixing mixes liquids manually or automatically. The mixing volume can be
adjusted according to the pipette’s maximum volume.
−Tracker displays the location to next dispense liquid in a microplate.
For more information on using advanced functions see section 3.2.10.
NOTE! Only one advanced function can be selected at a time. Repeated Blow-
out can be combined with other advanced functions.
3.2.2. Reverse Pipetting
Reverse Pipetting aspirates the selected volume as well as an excess volume.
It is recommended for biological, foaming, and viscous liquids. In Reverse
Pipetting mode the excess is left inside the tip and then discarded.
To select Reverse Pipetting mode:
1. Select MENU by pressing the left Softkey.
2. Use the adjustment wheel to select Reverse and confirm by pressing the
operating button or the right Softkey for OK. The latest settings used will
then be displayed.
To edit the volume and speed settings:
1. Press the middle Softkey for EDIT or turn the adjustment wheel all the way
to the right or left. The first setting to be edited is now highlighted.
Change settings and press OK or NEXT
Choose the mode
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