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50™ TS Washer
Quick Prime
Select
Quick>Prime
.
BioTek defines two types of prime:
•
Manifold
: uses a
smaller amount of fluid
to condition the
dispense tips.
Press the “
Priming
for
” button to run a
manifold prime
immediately before a
wash or dispense step
to correct for
evaporation between
runs.
•
System
: priming is necessary when changing fluids, and at the start and end of
the day to flush the tubing. Except buffer switching models should run the
System option when the instrument has been idle between runs.
Best practice: for the most precise dispense volumes, always run a "Quick
Manifold Prime" before a basic wash or dispense. Buffer Switching models may
require a “System” prime if the instrument has been idle.
AutoPrime
LHC: Tools>Instrument Utilities> AutoPrime
From the Home screen: Instrument>AutoPrime
Recommended for optimum performance, AutoPrime keeps the tubing wet in
between runs and can be an essential part of your daily maintenance routine.
About AutoPrime
AutoPrime
automatically primes the tubing whenever the instrument is idle
for a specified time. Keeping the tubes wet prevents clogging and mitigates
fluid evaporation at the tips. AutoPrime's submerge feature lets you soak the
tubes for extended periods, which is an effective maintenance option.
