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DIAGENODE
BIORUPTOR
®
PICO
USER MANUAL
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@
diagenode.com
Single Cycle Valve for Bioruptor
®
Pico
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Sonication bath
The sonication bath is a critical component of the instrument. The generators below the tank produce ultrasonic waves
which are then transferred through water. The sonication bath requires special handling and care as described below.
Handling
The sonication unit must remain upright at all times, especially when moved. Tilting the sonication unit or handling
roughly may damage the ultrasound emitter component, resulting in a substantial drop in sonication efficiency. If
transportation of the apparatus is required after initial set-up, it is imperative to keep the sonication unit at a right angle
to the ground during the transport at all times.
Water level and quality
The level of the water has been optimized and should always reach the red line (sticker on the wall of the tank).
Distilled
water
should be used to fill the tank. Replacement stickers can be obtained from Diagenode.
Water temperature
The water in the sonication bath must be kept at
4°C
. Ultrasonic waves produced by the Bioruptor
®
Pico generate heat.
Drop off in sonication efficiency will occur above 8°C. To ensure preservation of the samples and to prevent damage to
the instrument, it is necessary to start the sonication process with cold water and to keep it at 4°C during the sonication
process.
Single Cycle Valve
Tubing
Connector cable