PyroTec™ PRO Hardw are User’s Manual, V1.2
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RT-MN024-1.2 02/21
Wrong pipetting results because the tips are pressed against the bottom of the
container, which constricts the liquid flow through the tip orifice.
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If tips are shorter than expected:
Aspiration of air instead of liquid, which may result in erroneous results.
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Make sure that the tip lengths of the DiTis present on the worktable correspond with
the ones defined in the application software.
ATTENTION
DiTi crash/erroneous pipetting results due to incorrect DiTi types.
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The PyroTec™ PRO is designed to use 1mL conductive filter DiTis (Lonza P/N
00229884).
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Do not confuse the different DiTi types.
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Pay attention to the labels on the DiTi boxes/packaging.
ATTENTION
DiTis are not dropped properly
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The environmental conditions have a major effect on the electrostatic charge. In-
creased relative humidity usually results in less charge (surroundings of the instru-
ment, DiTi storage conditions).
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Alternatively, the DiTis can be treated with an ionizer that neutralizes the electrostatic
charge. In many cases this solution provides the desired effect. However, the ionizer
has not proved to be effective in critical cases.
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Disposable tips must not be reused as this bears the risk of problems during the “drop
DiTi” procedure. Reusing DiTis results in increased electrostatic charge.
Containers (Troughs, Vials, Tubes, etc.)
ATTENTION
Risk of mixing up containers during loading.
When loading sample tubes and reagent vials pay attention to the following:
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Strictly follow the loading instructions provided by the software.
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Double-check all containers for correct placement on the carrier.
If the system configuration has LoadingID capabilities the sample tubes can be identified
by the bar code scanner automatically
Use of Tubes
For sample and reagent tubes, use the following carrier (strip rack)
Strip rack
Tube diameter, outside
Standard
13 mm
