Quadra 4 Operator Manual
Tomtec
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking Instructions ..................................................................................................... 10
Locating the Quadra 4 ..................................................................................................... 10
Section I - General Information ................................................................. 11
Specifications & Technical Information ............................................................................ 12
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, & Symbols ........................................................................... 13
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 14
Quadra 4, Front View ............................................................................................ 15
Quadra 4, Side Views ............................................................................................ 16
Quadra 4 (with stackers), Rear View ..................................................................... 17
Quadra 4 (without stackers) .................................................................................. 18
Quadra 4 Access Panel ......................................................................................... 19
Compressor & Pneumatics .................................................................................... 20
Section II - Operational Functionality ...................................................... 21
Pipetting System .............................................................................................................. 21
Quadra 4 General Information ......................................................................................... 22
Quadra 4 Product Line ..................................................................................................... 23
Section III – Quadra Command System Op Manual ................................ 24
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 25
1.1 What's New ..................................................................................................... 25
Version 4.8.0 ......................................................................................................... 25
Version 4.7.7.30 .................................................................................................... 25
Version 4.7.7.29 .................................................................................................... 25
1.2 Major Changes to the Quadra 4 Command Software ...................................... 26
1.2.1 Drag and Drop Operations ........................................................................... 26
1.2.2 Simplified Dialogs ......................................................................................... 26
1.2.3 Shuttle Labware Labels ................................................................................ 27
1.2.4 Labware and Program Function Icon Changes ............................................ 28
1.2.5 Tip Load Counter .......................................................................................... 29
1.2.6 PSID2 Mirror Rack Checking ........................................................................ 30
1.3 Quadra 4 - Getting Started .............................................................................. 32
1.3.1 Preparing the Quadra to run a program: ...................................................... 33
2.0 Main Screen .............................................................................................................. 34
2.1 Labware - Components Area .......................................................................... 35
2.2 Shuttle Layout Area ......................................................................................... 36
2.2.1 Shuttle Position Data Dialog ......................................................................... 36
2.3 Pump Volume Box ........................................................................................... 37
2.4 Program Operations Box ................................................................................. 38
2.5 Program Steps Area ........................................................................................ 39
2.6 Menu Bar ......................................................................................................... 40
2.6.1 File Menu ................................................................................................... 40
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