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FluidX Aperio

Semi-Automated Screw Cap Decapper

User Manual

Part Number 319427 Rev. B

This is the Original instruction for the FluidX Aperio.

Summary of Contents for FluidX Aperio 4

Page 1: ...FluidX Aperio Semi Automated Screw Cap Decapper User Manual Part Number 319427 Rev B This is the Original instruction for the FluidX Aperio...

Page 2: ...opLigner Tube Auditor Ultimate Blue VAC 407 VacuTran VersaPort and WaferEngine are trademarks of Brooks Automation Inc AcuTran AquaTrap Asyst the Cool Solutions logo Crossing Automation Cryodyne Cryo...

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Page 5: ...Number Date Explanation of Changes Author Revision A EC108865 1 22 2019 Brooks Re Branding and application of Brooks Templates A Kleen Revision B EC119928 6 01 2020 Fixed the Decap and Recap procedur...

Page 6: ...ion 11 Unpacking 11 Setup 11 Alignment 12 Tools Needed 12 Portrait Adjustment 12 Landscape Adjustment 14 4 Operation 16 Decap 18 Recap From Store 19 5 Preventative Maintenance 20 Overview 20 Schedules...

Page 7: ...mplete rack of 96 tubes in under 2 minutes FluidX Aperio is suitable for use with 24 48 or 96 format SBS racked tubes FluidX Aperio is compatible with FluidX sample storage tubes as well as those manu...

Page 8: ...ified on the system identification stickers mounted on the side of the device Operating the system with any other power supply or frequency can result in damage to the equipment Parameter Specificatio...

Page 9: ...pecifications and Site Requirements Part Number 319427 Rev B Unit Dimensions FluidX Aperio 4 Figure 2 1 FluidX Aperio4 Dimension FluidX Aperio 6 Figure 2 2 FluidX Aperio 6 Dimensions Copyright 2020 Br...

Page 11: ...d place on a clean dry flat work bench NOTE Do NOT use the black control lever to lift the unit 6 Remove the additional 2 foam inserts supporting the head of the unit Setup The FluidX Aperio comes sup...

Page 12: ...positions correspondingly Item N 170 01 301 Spacing 9mm and 13 50mm l FluidX Aperio 4 operates with racks counting 24 positions Item N 170 01 302 Spacing 18mm and 19 50mm l 3 mm hex wrench Portrait Ad...

Page 13: ...Step Action 2 If the eject pins are not centered use a 3 mm hex head wrench to loosen the 2 screws 3 Move tray in the direction of the arrows until the eject pins are centered 4 Use a 3 mm hex head wr...

Page 14: ...Landscape Adjustment Step Action 1 Place calibration tool on the tray and check that the ejection pins are centered in the holes 2 If the eject pins are not centered use a 3 mm hex head wrench to loo...

Page 15: ...llation Part Number 319427 Rev B Alignment Step Action 3 Move tray in the direction of the arrows until the eject pins are centered 4 Use a 3 mm hex head wrench to tighten the 2 screws Copyright 2020...

Page 16: ...the lever to lower the head onto the caps 3 Press and hold the Decap button 4 Once the caps are unscrewed and there is a clicking sound indicating that the caps are skipping on top of the tubes slowly...

Page 17: ...r 319427 Rev B Step Action 6 To recap press and hold the right control button on the lever Lower the head gently onto the cap 7 To eject twist the joystick handle keeping the head in the down position...

Page 18: ...Decap button 4 Once the caps are unscrewed and there is a clicking sound indicating the caps skipping on top of the tubes slowly and gently lift the lever up 5 Once caps are cleared of the tubes let g...

Page 19: ...ly lower the head onto the caps Once the caps are engaged on the head let go of the Recap button and use the lever to raise the head 5 Slide the tray rack to the second tray position 6 Use the lever t...

Page 20: ...dules and Procedures Periodic Cleaning Clean tray using alcohol wipes non bleach disinfecting wipes or germicidal disposable wipes Tray Ensure the tray is moving freely and is clean of dust and debris...

Page 21: ...of the support team with details of the serial number Driver not turning Motor failed Contact a member of the support team with details of the serial number Misaligned Tray does not click into positi...

Page 24: ...t tubes and racks 46 6603 FluidX Aperio 8 Channel Semi Automatic Screw Top tube rack capper decapper for Thermo Nunc Bank It Internal Thread 96 format tubes and racks 46 6604 FluidX Aperio 8 Channel S...

Page 25: ...ve the quality of the environment protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally Specific treatment of WEEE is indispensable in order to avoid the dispersion of pollutants...