Chapter 3
OPERATION
Description
The pipetting head moves both vertically and horizontally. Vertical movements
are made to fit tips and pipette liquid. Horizontal movements are made to
transfer liquids. This movement is possible only when the head is fully raised.
Two drawers can hold up to three different microplates and can be used at the
same time.
General View
The figure below shows a general view of a PLATEMASTER.
Pipetting head
Volume adjustment wheel
Volume display
Tip fitting handle
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Height Adjuster
The descent of the pipetting head and the
position of the tips can be adjusted by means
of three height adjusters
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This will prevent the tips from touching
the bottom of the microplate and can be
adjusted for use with shallow- or deep-well
microplates.
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PLATEMASTER
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Three height adjusters positions
Technical Data
MODEL
PLATEMASTER P20
PLATEMASTER P220
Part Number
F110761
F110762
Volume Range
0.5 to 20 µL
Volume can be adjusted
in 0.1 µL increments
2 to 220 µL
Volume can be adjusted
in 1 µL increments
Temperature
Range
Recommended working temperature:
20°C to 25°C / 68°F to 77°F
Dimensions
300 x 450 x 400 mm / 12 x 18 x 16 Inch (W x L x H)
Weight
approx. 16 kg / approx. 35 lbs.
Pipetting handle
Tip ejector
Movable drawers
Pipetting head height adjuster
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Pin-plate
Moving PLATEMASTER
Whether placed on the lab bench, under a fume hood,
in a cold room, or used in the field, the PLATEMASTER
is completely portable. The PLATEMASTER includes a
locking device to lock the head when the instrument is
being moved.
After each use of the PLATEMASTER, remember to lock
the pipetting head to prepare for transport.
To lock the pipetting head, pull the black part on the
left side of the PLATEMASTER, lower the head, and turn
the black part until the notch is in the slot. Let the head
slowly ride up and be locked.
To unlock the pipetting head, pull the black part and turn it. Once the pipetting head
is released, check proper movement of the device.
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Never move the device without locking the pipetting head.
Damages caused by movement without locking the device will not
be covered by the warranty.
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