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User's GUide

EN

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How to use the trAcKMAn with timer mode:

1.

 switch on the TrACKMAN. 

2.

 Place your vessel by using the position indicators.

3.

 Press 

config

; the indicator of pipette type is blinking.

4.

 Press 

Modify

 until the desired pipette type is selected.

5.

  Press 

Valid

; the next symbol on the screen will blink and can be changed. Continue programming 

as described in steps 2–4 until all required items are selected.

6.

  When you reach the item to change between automatic timer mode 

t

 and manual mode 

M

, select 

t

 and then press 

Valid

 to accept your selection. 

7.

  Next, set the 

time interval

 by using 

+

 and 

-

. The valid range is between 1 sec. and 99 sec. Click 

Valid

 to confirm your choice and return to the operation screen.

8.

  Press 

run

 to start the program. The Led light pattern will appear. Verify the vessel is in the correct 

position, and then respond to the question 

“Are you ready”

 with 

“Yes”

 or 

“no”

.

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 If you choose “Yes”, the run starts, if you choose “No”, you will return to the previous menu.

9.

 The pattern will light automatically to track your pipetting.

10.

 When the run is finished, the first screen appears again and you can start another run.

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How to use the trAcKMAn with the pedal:

1.

 switch on the TrACKMAN. 

2.

  Plug the pedal into the TrACKMAN (see Chapter 4, Fig. 4). A beep signals that the pedal is connected 

and a P (for pedal) appears on screen.

3.

 Press 

run

 to start the program.

4.

 step the pedal to advance the light sequence.

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 If you want to go one step backwards, press 

BACK

, the question 

Are you sure?

 appears. Press “

Yes

” to go backwards 

or “

No

” to continue

  If you want to stop the run, press ”

Stop

”, the question “

Are you sure?

” appears. Press “

Yes

” to stop, or “

No

” to continue.

6. 

When the run is finished, you return to the first position where you can start another run.

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 If you use the pedal, you cannot use the step touch pads.

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How to change the setup parameters:

You can change following parameters: 

Timer

: indication of pipetting time.

Beeper

: Beep sound. 

Transport function

: to lock the TrACKMAN before transport or for security.

Summary of Contents for F70301

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

Page 2: ...ofessional assistant who keeps track of pipetting from microtube to microtube and from microplate to microplate The TRACKMAN is ideal for tracking pipetting It holds two microplates 96 well or 384 wel...

Page 3: ...AllpersonsworkingwiththeTRACKMAN must read the operating and safety instructions before operating the instrument Safety at work In addition to any safety precautions listed here all other relevant sa...

Page 4: ...organiza tiontocollectandrecycletheproducts 4 DESCRIPTION TRACKMAN Location A Location B LED light box Position indicators for 96 or 384 well microplates Plate holder for 96 or 384 well microplates F...

Page 5: ...ure 5 Retractable stand Reset In case of malfunction first reset the TRACKMAN To reset insert a paper clip into the reset hole on the rear panel of the TRACKMAN for at least 3 sec Figure 6 Cable Guide...

Page 6: ...nfig to set up a run Setup to set sound timer and transport function Modify appears when Config or Setup are chosen modification can be done Valid to accept the selection Quit to return to the Operati...

Page 7: ...TheTRACKMANisprovidedwithaminimalbatterycharge Before using a new TRACKMAN it is recommended to fully charge the battery TheTRACKMAN battery has been designed to ensure up to 8 hours of cordless opera...

Page 8: ...ds to be used in connected mode Sleep Mode TheTRACKMAN goes into sleep mode and the display will shut off after five minutes ofinactivity PressON OFFtoreactivatethe TRACKMAN thelastprogramandposition...

Page 9: ...o microplates A B 96 well or 384 well a sequence of microtubes or microplates A B tube 0 5 mL tube 1 5 mL or 2 0 mL 96 well or 384 well Overview of all programming possibilities microplate microtubes...

Page 10: ...without a risk of pipetting error If you want to continue your run press No this will cancel the stop function If you confirm the option by selecting Yes you will reset the run How to use the TRACKMA...

Page 11: ...If you choose Yes the run starts if you choose No you will return to the previous menu 9 The pattern will light automatically to track your pipetting 10 When the run is finished the first screen appea...

Page 12: ...es may be used To rinse wipe the TRACKMAN with a soft cloth or lint free tissue dipped in distilled water Allowittoairdryordryitcarefullywith a soft cloth or lint free tissue If you use chemical solut...

Page 13: ...display Recharge battery 7 Reset the software 5 No operation possible Recharge battery 7 Reset the software 5 Step touch pads do not work Set program to Manual mode 10 Lift finger between clicks 10 N...

Page 14: ...European Directives Villiers le Bel October 1st 2009 GILSON S A S 19 avenue des Entrepreneurs BP 145 95400 VILLIERS LE BEL FRANCE Tel 33 0 1 34 29 50 00 Fax 33 0 1 34 29 50 20 TRACKMAN 2004 108 EC Ele...

Page 15: ...ide by side transparent and translucent AC Adapter Input 100 240V 0 4A 47 63Hz Output 5Vdc 2 0A Indoor use only Battery Gilson Lithium Polymer Cell Battery Rating 3 7V 1Ah 3 7 Wh autonomy up to 8 hour...

Page 16: ...d Gilson Inc World Headquarters 3000 Parmenter Street I P O Box 620027 I Middleton WI 53562 0027 USA Tel 1 800 445 7661 or 1 608 836 1551 I Fax 1 608 831 4451 Gilson S A S 19 avenue des Entrepreneurs...

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