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DESCRIPTION
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PIPETMAN® M
CUSTOM Mode
The
CUSTOM Mode
enables personalized pipetting protocol creation on a PC for
transfer to PIPETMAN M through PIPETMAN M programmable software, an easy-to-use
software. To use this mode, the software has to be installed on the PC (file downloadable
on
).
To install PIPETMAN M software:
1.
Download PIPETMAN M software zip file and extract the installation files.
Then choose the programm corresponding to your operating system (Windows®
32-bit or 64-bit).
2. Double-click the installer and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation.
3. When completed, the PIPETMAN M Software icon will appear on desktop of the PC if
“
Create desktop shortcut” was selected.
4. If PIPETMAN M Software is not launched automatically, then double-click the
PIPETMAN M icon on the desktop.
Once installed, the PIPETMAN M Software can be run by any user on the installed PC.
You can then create, edit, import, or export custom protocols easily and rapidly.
To create a protocol, choose tasks in PIPETMAN M programmable software:
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Aspirate:
aspirates specified volume into the tip.
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Beep:
makes pipette produce a beep sound while selected tasks are executed.
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Dispense:
delivers the specified volume from the tip.
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Dispense all:
dispenses all remaining volume from the tip followed by a purge
action.
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Mix:
aspirates then dispenses a specified volume one or more times.
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Purge:
dispenses all remaining volume from the tip followed by purging extra
volume.
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Repetitive:
dispense liquid into a number of aliquot.
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Reverse:
handle liquid using reverse pipetting.
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Wait:
introduces a wait for a specified number of seconds.
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Wait for click:
pauses the protocol until Push button is clicked.
In this mode, the protocols can be automatically executed, avoiding repetitive pushes on
the button, helping to decrease risk of RSI.
To transfer a protocol to your PIPETMAN M pipette, click
Transfer custom protocols to
pipette
and follow the instructions on the screen.
The
CUSTOM Mode
is available in pipettes from firmware version V2.02.
For more information on PIPETMAN M Software, refer to
