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Pump Module User Guide
Routing the tubing
Pump Module User Guide
Routing the tubing
About this topic
This topic explains how to route the tubing from the reservoir or wash station
to the Pump Module and source and waste containers. This topic includes the
following sections:
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“Workflow for routing the tubing” on page 19
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“Connecting tube A to a reservoir or wash station on a platepad or Weigh
Station” on page 19
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“Connecting tube A to a reservoir installed on the Vertical Pipetting
Station” on page 20
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“Connecting tube A to the 8- Channel Wash Station” on page 21
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“Positioning tube B in the pump heads” on page 21
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“Connecting tube B between the Pump Module and the reservoir” on
page 23
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“Connecting tube B to source and waste bottles” on page 24
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“(Auto Filling Reservoir only) Connecting tube B to the gravity drain” on
page 24
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“Completing the Pump Module setup” on page 24
Before you start
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Make sure you are familiar with the input and output ports for the type of
reservoir or wash station. See
“Autofilling options” on page 9
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Ensure that you have the tubing kit (tubing, connectors, and quick-
disconnect fittings) and source and waste bottles.
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If you are using a Tip Wash Station, make sure you have the inline pump
filter.
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Make sure the reservoir or wash station is installed on the liquid- handling
device. See
“Installing an autofilling reservoir or wash station” on page 14
.
Components
The following figure shows tubing configuration examples. The table describes
the components shown in the figure.
