tecan Columbus Washer - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Safety
1.1 Instrument Safety............................................................................. 1-1
2. General
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Instrument Specifications ............................................................... 2-2
2.3 Instrument Description.................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Rear Panel Connections .................................................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Connection Diagram .......................................................................... 2-5
2.3.3 Instrument Options............................................................................. 2-6
2.3.4 Liquid System Diagram...................................................................... 2-8
2.4 Instrument Software Features ........................................................ 2-9
2.4.1 Software Menus ................................................................................. 2-9
2.5 Washing Sequence Modes............................................................ 2-10
2.5.1 Washing Modes ............................................................................... 2-10
2.5.2 Aspirating Positions ......................................................................... 2-11
2.6 Rinse Modes................................................................................... 2-11
3. Installation Procedure
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................. 3-1
3.2 Unpacking Procedure...................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Power Requirements ....................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Installation Procedure ..................................................................... 3-3
3.4.1 Installing the Instrument..................................................................... 3-3
3.4.2 Connecting the Solution Tubes.......................................................... 3-3
3.4.3 Fitting and Connecting the Liquid Sensors (Optional) ....................... 3-4
3.4.4 Connecting the Barcode Reader (Optional)....................................... 3-5
3.4.5 Connecting the Printer (Optional) ...................................................... 3-5
3.4.6 Power Connections............................................................................ 3-5
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Switching the Instrument On .......................................................... 4-1
4.2 Mode Selection Menu ...................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Priming Procedure........................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Operating Instructions .................................................................... 4-4
Procedure to Wash Individually Selected Strips ................................ 4-5
Instrument with Printer and Barcode Reader Options ....................... 4-6
Fill Verification.................................................................................... 4-7
Drip Mode Option (Cell Wash) ........................................................... 4-9
384 Well Manifold Option................................................................... 4-9
May 2003 Instructions for Use for Columbus Washer No. I 109 006 Rev No. 2.2 5