Gilson PIPETMAN P Series, User Manual

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4
PIPETMAN
®
P
4 - settInG the VoLUme
The volume of liquid to be
aspirated is set using the vol-
umeter. The dials are colored
either black or red to indicate
the position of the decimal
point, depending on the
model (see examples).
The volume is set by turn-
ing the thumbwheel or the
push-button. The push-
button makes it easier and
quicker to set volumes,
especially when wearing
gloves. The thumbwheel
may be turned to slowly reach
the required setting.
To obtain maximum accuracy
when setting the volume,
proceed as follows:

when
decreasing
the
volume setting, slowly
re a c h t h e re q u i re d
setting, making sure not
to overshoot the mark.

when
increasing
the volume setting, pass the
required value by 1/3 of a turn and then slowly
decrease to reach the volume, making sure not
to overshoot the mark.
1
2
5
P2
1.25 µL
0
7
5
P10
7.5 µL
1
2
5
P20
12.5 µL
P100
0
7
5
75 µL
P200
1
2
5
125 µL
P1000
0
7
5
0.75 mL
P5000
1
2
5
1.25 mL
P10ml
0
7
5
7.5 mL
Model Color of volumeter numbers
Black Red Increment
P2 µL 0.01 µL 0.002 µL
P10 to P20 µL 0.1 µL 0.02 µL
P100-P200 µL - 0.2 µL
P1000-P5000 0.01 mL mL 0.002 mL
P10mL mL 0.1 mL 0.02 mL
Push-button
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