FlexStation 3 Benchtop Multi-Mode Microplate Reader User Guide
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Evaluating the Tip Rack
Inspect the tip rack drawer. The problem might be obvious and visible
from the outside if the tip rack drawer is partially open and jammed.
Possible scenarios include:
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Tip rack cover was not removed.
If the cover was not removed from the tip rack, gently pull the tip
rack carriage out of the fluidics module to the right. Remove the
tip rack cover and reposition the tip rack in the carriage.
•
Tip rack is improperly positioned.
If the tip rack is jammed because it was not positioned securely
in the drawer, pull the carriage out of the instrument to access
the rack. If all the tips are accounted for, reposition the rack in
the carriage.
•
Tips are not seated properly.
If the tip rack is jammed because one or more tips are not seated
properly in the rack and preventing the drawer from opening,
you might be able to remove the rack and problematic tips from
outside the fluidics module by pulling the tip rack all the way out.
If not, gently push the tip rack back inside the instrument. Reach
in from the front and remove the tip rack by lifting it up and out
toward you. Be careful not to spill tips inside the instrument.
•
Tips are missing.
If the tip rack is jammed and there are tips missing, you must
attempt to retrieve them from inside the instrument. See
Inspecting Inside the Fluidics Module on page 139
After correcting a tip rack issue, replace the inside front panel and top
cover. Reattach the power cord and computer cable to the instrument
and restart the instrument. Save your SoftMax Pro Software file to
prevent loss of data, and then close and restart the software.
To help prevent frequent tip dropping, periodically clean the pipettor
barrels. See
Cleaning the Barrels on the Pipettor Head on page 117
Note:
Failure to restart the SoftMax Pro Software can result in
communication problems between the instrument and computer.
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