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Safety

PLATEMASTER is designed for research purposes only. If PLATEMASTER is used in 

a manner not specified by Gilson, the protection provided by the instrument may be 

impaired. Gilson will not be responsible for damages.
For all transportation, Gilson recommends removing the pipetting head from the base 

unit and using the original shipping box. For all moving, the head must be locked with 

the secure lock (refer t

Moving PLATEMASTER

 

on page 7).

For disassembly, please reverse the installation procedure (refer t

INSTALLATION

 on 

page 5).
Temperature of use: 4°C to 40°C - Recommended working temperature: 20°C to 25°C
Use only the accessories provided.
Gilson denies any responsibility for service and repairs carried out by the customer 

or third-party companies. Neither the equipment nor the filter tips installed can be 

autoclaved.
Gilson is not liable for any damage resulting from the use of PLATEMASTER.
Follow the instructions in this user’s guide to ensure durability and top performance of 

your PLATEMASTER. Keep this manual handy for future reference, in accordance with 

good laboratory practices.

Unpacking

Each PLATEMASTER configuration is shipped in one box.

PLATEMASTER P220 

(part number F110762) contains: 
• 

PLATEMASTER P220

• 

User’s guide

• 

3 height adjusters

• 

1 lubrication box 

• 

1 Allen ball head wrench 3.0 x 

100 mm (for assembling and 

disassembling of the pipetting 

head)

• 

1 transport box and packing 

material

• 

Gilson original certificate of 

conformity

PLATEMASTER P20 

(part number F110761) contains: 
• 

PLATEMASTER P20

• 

User’s guide

• 

3 height adjusters 

• 

1 lubrication box 

• 

1 Allen ball head wrench 3.0 x 

100 mm (for assembling and 

disassembling of the pipetting head) 

• 

1 transport box and packing material

• 

Gilson original certificate of 

conformity

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INTRODUCTION

 

PLATEMASTER®

Summary of Contents for F110761

Page 1: ...User s Guide EN...

Page 2: ...iption 7 Moving PLATEMASTER 7 Height Adjuster 7 Volume Setting 8 Tip Fitting 8 Pipetting 9 Pipetting 384 wells 10 Tip Ejection 11 General Guidelines for Good Pipetting 12 ACCESSORIES 13 ASSOCIATED TIP...

Page 3: ...pipetting steps Figure 1 Gilson PLATEMASTER P20 PLATEMASTER is suitable for a wide range of applications Pipetting and providing master mixes for PCR qPCR Simultaneous processing of nearly all reacti...

Page 4: ...filter tips installed can be autoclaved Gilson is not liable for any damage resulting from the use of PLATEMASTER Follow the instructions in this user s guide to ensure durability and top performance...

Page 5: ...vided by the chemical manufacturer before cleaning up the spill and take all safety precautions required Remove PLATEMASTER pipetting head and PLATEMASTER base from box Insert the pipetting head as fo...

Page 6: ...F110761 F110762 Volume Range 0 5 to 20 L Volume can be adjusted in 0 1 L increments 2 to 220 L Volume can be adjusted in 1 L increments Temperature Range Recommended working temperature 20 C to 25 C...

Page 7: ...ee height adjusters positions Moving PLATEMASTER Whether placed on the lab bench under a fume hood in a cold room or used in the field PLATEMASTER is completely portable PLATEMASTER includes a locking...

Page 8: ...le Move the pipetting head to the left side Slide the right drawer out and place a new tip rack on the back position The four locations have been specially designed for PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips TIPACK Sl...

Page 9: ...ze the pipetting handle to the first stop this corresponds to the set volume of liquid Use the pipetting handle to lower the pipetting head to immerse the tips in the liquid see immersion depth table...

Page 10: ...pper screw so that the pipetting head may only be moved down to a position slightly above the bottom Pipetting 384 well Microplates PLATEMASTER is able to load 384 well plates with only four movements...

Page 11: ...Move the pipetting head over the microplate and dispense the last 96 wells The 384 well microplate is loaded in less than one minute requiring only four liquid aspiration steps Tip Ejection Move the...

Page 12: ...id used Never allow any liquid to enter the pin plate see Figure 14 page 15 This phenomenon can be prevented by squeezing and retracting the pipetting handle slowly and gently Change the tips before a...

Page 13: ...ad height adjuster F1077605 Lubrication box for O rings PLATEMASTER F1077606 AmpliPur Expert Tips Pin plate Assembly for PLATEMASTER F110765 AmpliPur Expert Tips Reload Block pack of 2 for PLATEMASTER...

Page 14: ...0ST Validated for use with 384 well plates PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips DL10 DL10ST DSL10 and DSL10ST could be used under a specific product configuration For more information please contact Gilson Technical...

Page 15: ...EMASTER to excessive UV radiation and never overnight Do not autoclave any part of PLATEMASTER Material in Contact with Liquids or Vapors FKM Fluoroelastomers EPDM ethylene propylene diene monomer PP...

Page 16: ...PIPETMAN DIAMOND Tips D300 and AmpliPur Expert Tips Each PLATEMASTER is inspected and validated by qualified technicians in accordance with the Gilson Quality System The adjustment is carried out und...

Page 17: ...in the event devices are altered or modified by any party other than Gilson or its designates Gilson s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to at Gilson s sole option repair or replacem...

Page 18: ...NOTES Notes 18 Notes PLATEMASTER...

Page 19: ...NOTES Notes 19 PLATEMASTER USER S GUIDE...

Page 20: ...e without notification errors excepted Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws LT801549 I 2022 Gilson Inc All right...

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