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PLEX-ID SP User Manual 10/2009 N09455
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Contents
Intended users ................................................................................... 5
How to use this user manual ............................................................. 5
Safety symbols and markings............................................................. 6
Safety symbols and markings used on the PLEX-ID SP.................. 6
Warning and other markings used in the documentation ............... 7
Instrument safety and guidelines for use............................................ 8
Introduction to the PLEX-ID SP ................................................................. 15
Intended use.................................................................................... 15
Principle of operation...................................................................... 15
Advantages of using PLEX-ID SP ................................................... 16
Functional Description ............................................................................... 17
Instrument layout............................................................................ 17
Front view.................................................................................... 17
Back / side view............................................................................ 18
PLEX-ID SP magnetic particle processor ........................................ 18
Principle of magnetic particle processing ......................................... 19
Working with a magnetic rod.......................................................... 20
Collecting magnetic particles........................................................ 20
Releasing magnetic particles ......................................................... 20
Washing magnetic particles .......................................................... 20
Incubation ................................................................................... 20
Changing the volume during the magnetic particle processing ..... 20
Installation .................................................................................................... 23
Delivery check................................................................................. 23
Unpacking ................................................................................... 23
Checking delivery......................................................................... 24
Requirements .................................................................................. 24
Precautions and limitations ............................................................. 25
Installation setups............................................................................ 25
Releasing the transport locks ........................................................ 25
How to ensure startup.................................................................. 28
How to fit the subassemblies of the instrument into place ............ 28
Heating block ........................................................................... 28
Shield plate ............................................................................... 30
Interchangeable magnet heads ................................................... 32
See-through lid.......................................................................... 35
Operational check ........................................................................... 35
How to pack the instrument for transportation ............................... 36
How to refit the transport lock of the heating block ..................... 36
How to refit the transport lock of the tip comb holder................. 37
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Chapter 3
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