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Low Battery Warning

The TrACKMAN has a low battery alert. As the battery runs down, the “low battery level” message ap-
pears, followed by a warning beep. Press ok before continuing to work. The warning is replaced by a 
blinking symbol of an empty battery. if it is not recharged, a second “low battery” warning will appear. 
The TrACKMAN will switch off automatically after a few minutes if it is still not recharged. Your last 
program and position will be saved.

changing the battery

if  the  following  symptoms  occur,  please 
contact your Gilson service Center:

1.

 The battery will not charge or will not 

operate even if connected to the charger 

for at least five minutes.

2.

 The  battery  operates  for  a  very  short 

time or permanently needs to be used 

in connected mode.

Sleep Mode

The TrACKMAN goes into sleep mode and 
the display will shut off after five minutes 
of inactivity. Press ON/OFF to reactivate the 
TrACKMAN; the last program and position 
will  appear  on  the  screen.  The  stand-by 
mode lasts 15 minutes before TrACKMAN 
switches off. 

Switch on or oFF

Press and hold the power touch pad “ON/OFF” for at least two seconds.
if TrACKMAN is switched off, it can hold a battery charge of up to 40 days.

transport Mode

The TrACKMAN is preset to Transport Mode “on”. To start working with the TrACKMAN, press the key 
combination that is indicated on the screen.

the trAcKMAn is now ready to use (see chapter 6).

Caution: The TRACKMAN uses a Lithium-Ion 

battery. Operation on the battery is done at 

user’s risk only. 
Opening the TRACKMAN voids the warranty.

Caution: If you switch off the TRACKMAN, 

the last program will be saved but not the 

last position; you may start again, but can-

not continue the run.

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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