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NIPPON Genetics EUROPE – www.nippongenetics.eu 

8 

8. 

8-1 

Installing the battery 

1.

 

Remove  the  battery  cover  (2)  by  sliding  it  upward  while  pressing  and  holding  the  battery 
cover release button (1). 

2.

 

Connect the terminal of the battery’s cable, as shown in the figure below, to the connector for 
the  battery  in  the  bottom  of  the  battery  compartment.  When  connecting  the  terminal,  be 
sure it is connected in the proper direction. 

3.

 

Install the battery so that the battery cable is in the cable guide. 

4.

 

Attach the battery cover on the pipette by sliding it downward from the upside. 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

1. Open the battery cover.

           

2. Connect the battery connector. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

3. Install the battery.                                4. Attach the battery cover.

 

 

Note:  When  connecting  the  battery  to  the  pipette,  all  illuminations  on  the 

display  illuminate  and  the  pipette  built-in  piston  automatically  goes  to  the 

initial default position. If a key is pressed, the pipette goes into the operating 

mode. 

 

(1) 

(2) 

Expanded 

Cable 

Cable guide 

Red 

Black 

Battery cover 

Battery cover 

release button 

Battery connector 

Summary of Contents for FASTGENE ELECTRONIC PIPETTE-10

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Page 2: ...10 FUNCTIONAND HOW TO USE 15 10 1 Standard mode AUTO 15 10 2 Multiple dispensing mode MD 16 10 3 Mixing mode MIX 19 10 4 System setting mode SYS 21 10 5 Program setting mode 23 10 6 Reverse operation Dispensing liquid that tends to remain in the tip 23 10 7 Blowout function 25 10 8 Total discharge function 26 10 9 Dispensing correction function for multiple dispensing 26 11 PIPETTING FORACCURATE D...

Page 3: ...aking battery heat generation fire or burst and to ensure safe use be sure to keep the manual on hand DANGER Do not dispose of the battery in fire do not heat it do not disassemble or modify it Do not splash water on the battery or do not keep the battery in a location at high temperature or high humidity Do not allow battery contacts to contact metal When keeping or carrying the battery be sure n...

Page 4: ...g a manual pipette and does not require any special skill so anyone can easily and accurately dispense the specified volume Pipette is operated by merely pressing a key the degree 1 of fatigue is 1 100 or less of when using pipette manually It has an ergonomic design fitting the hand for easy adjustments and operation Using a lithium ion battery enables usage for long periods of time 2 Impact abso...

Page 5: ...he user would be required to take at his own expense whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference FCC Federal Communications Commission in the U S A 5 2 Compliance with EMC Directives of CE mark This device features radio interference suppression safety regulation and restriction of Hazardous Substances in compliance with the following Council Directives Council directive 2004 108...

Page 6: ...e stored in memory even with the power turned off The pipette is equipped with the reverse operation suitable for dispensing a liquid that has a tendency to remain in the tip Refer to 9 6 Reverse operation Dispensing liquid that tends to remain in the tip The pipette also has Dispensing correction function Patent applied for with multiple dispensing to cancel errors due to backlash It enables the ...

Page 7: ...B cable Mini B plug A plug 4 Instruction manual This document 5 Quick operation guide 6 Performance certification Pipette Accuracy Test Result 7 Pipette tip 3 pcs For 10 20μL 1 pc for 200μL 1 pc for 1200μL 1 pc Should the pipette arrive damaged or an accessory be missing contact the nearest NIPPON Genetics EUROPE dealer Note The accessories included with this product may be changed without notice ...

Page 8: ... direction 3 Install the battery so that the battery cable is in the cable guide 4 Attach the battery cover on the pipette by sliding it downward from the upside 1 Open the battery cover 2 Connect the battery connector 3 Install the battery 4 Attach the battery cover Note When connecting the battery to the pipette all illuminations on the display illuminate and the pipette built in piston automati...

Page 9: ...3 Connect the AC adapter plug to the outlet The battery mark will be displayed on LCD of the pipette and it will blink during recharging If connecting the power cable to the outlet before setting the battery in the pipette please note that the recharging will not start When the recharging is complete the battery mark changes from blinking to a steady illumination then the recharging completes auto...

Page 10: ...that you want to use 8 4 Before operating the pipette Holding the pipette Hold the pipette so that the finger hook is between a forefinger and middle finger To aspirate or dispense a liquid operate the Operation key or the Up key below the display Operate the Operation key using the forefinger as shown in the figure below Operate the eject button by using the thumb to remove the tip Operation key ...

Page 11: ...the display Refer to example of the display enabling dispensing At this time the pipette automatically positions the built in piston to the initial default position While in the operating mode holding down the Operation key for approx five seconds will turn the pipette off Operation Turning the power off manually The display is example Press and hold the Operation key on the pipette for at least f...

Page 12: ...μL Ejector Made of PP Glass fiber is contained with 20 Tip holder Made of PVDF Battery cover Resetting key Operation key Finger hook Connection nut Front view Side view and rear view Electrode for charging stand Electrode for charging stand Main body ABS Power connector cover Power connector Mini USB Battery cover release button Label Lower part of main body Impact absorbing pad Down key Up key En...

Page 13: ...tting value of the dispensed amount Shows the dispensed amount by unit of weight Unit in mg when not displaying the μL Blowout mark Shows whether the blowout is enabled or disabled Refer to 9 7 Blowout function Reverse operation mark Shows reverse operation Refer to 9 6 Reverse operation Dispensing liquid that tends to remain in the tip Display of number and a number of time COUNT Shows the number...

Page 14: ...ns and descriptions Setting keys Enter key Confirms the setting content Back key Changes the mode or cancels it Up key Increases the volume and setting value Changes items Mode Down key Decreases the volume and setting value Changes items Mode Resetting key Stops dispensing a liquid and returns the built in piston to the initial default position By pressing the Resetting key all illuminations illu...

Page 15: ...pensing one time This operation is the same as for a manual pipette 2 Selecting the standard mode The display is example 1 Press the Back key 2 Press the Up or Down key to select AUTO 3 Press the Enter key to select standard mode AUTO 4 Press the Up or Down key to change to volume that you would like to dispense 5 Press the Enter key to confirm dispensing amount If you would like to change the dis...

Page 16: ...s the Operation key on the pipette to dispense the liquid 3 Press the Operation key on the pipette to dispense the liquid remaining in the tip When the blowout function is ON 10 2 Multiple dispensing mode MD 1 Operation of the multiple dispensing mode This is a suitable function to dispense the same liquid continuously such as when dispensing a liquid on a microplate etc The operation consists of ...

Page 17: ...ipette 10 0 3μL 33 times FastGene electronic pipette 200 3μL 66 times FastGene electronic pipette 1200 15μL 80 times 2 Selecting the multiple dispensing mode The display is an example 1 Press the Back key 2 Press the Up or Down key to select MD 3 Press the Enter key to select multiple dispensing mode MD 4 Press the Up or Down key to set dispensing amount for one time 5 Press the Enter key to confi...

Page 18: ...he multiple dispensing mode The following example is when dispensing 20μL x 10 times 1 Put the tip end into the liquid to be dispensed and press the Operation key on the pipette to aspirate the liquid The example shows 20μL x 10 times approx 200μL 2 Put the tip end into a receiving vessel and press the Operation key on the pipette to dispense the amount for one time 3 In a similar manner put the t...

Page 19: ...ischarge the remaining liquid In the multiple dispensing mode reverse operation occurs automatically 10 3 Mixing mode MIX 1 Operation of the mixing mode This is a useful operation when uniformly mixing different types of liquids In this method aspirating and dispensing are repeated This type of repetitive operation often results in fatigue but with this pipette it is automatically carried out with...

Page 20: ...unt 6 Press the Up or Down key to set mixing volume Volume for aspirating when mixing 7 Press the Enter key to confirm mixing volume If you would like to change the mixing count or amount press the Enter key before aspirating When setting operate from step 4 described above 3 Operating the mixing mode 1 Insert the tip end in the liquid to be mixed 2 Press the Operation key on the pipette to aspira...

Page 21: ... blowout function is ON 5 One mixing operation is completed once the aspirated liquid is completely discharged When the operation is completed a buzzer sounds twice 10 4 System setting mode SYS The SYS mode is used to perform or read out pipetting operation settings that suit the purpose or the liquid to be handled 2 Operating the system setting mode The display is example 1 Press the Back key Dis...

Page 22: ...e Display of the each item and setting contents Functions Displays Setting contents Aspirating speed High speed Low speed Dispensing speed High speed Low speed Buzzer On Off Blowout On Off Reverse operation 3 Off On Program memory Nine programs between 01 and 09 are available for the Read out your preferred program from the programs previously set 3 The reverse operation is only selectable when bl...

Page 23: ... saving mode 2 Press the Up or Down key to select program number to be save from 1 to 9 3 Press the Enter key to save the setting Once these have been saved a buzzer will sound once Reading out the program setting The set program can be read out at system setting mode SYS Refer to 9 4 system setting mode SYS for details 10 6 Reverse operation Dispensing liquid that tends to remain in the tip When ...

Page 24: ...er the system setting mode 4 Press the Enter key several times until is displayed 5 Turn the blowout operation mode OFF using the Up Down key then confirm this selection by pressing the Enter key 6 Turn the reverse operation mode ON using the Up Down key then confirm this selection by pressing the Enter key 7 End the system setting mode by pressing the Enter key while is being displayed ...

Page 25: ...wering the piston built in the pipette below the start position for aspiration after dispensing the liquid remaining in the tip By pressing the Operation key when bL is shown on the display carry out blowout After carrying out blowout the built in piston remains in the blowout position while the Operation key is being held down and it returns to initial position when the finger was released from t...

Page 26: ...nsing correction function Patent pending for multiple dispensing which automatically discharges a small amount of sample before delivery This ensures the piston is always set in the descending direction when dispensing starts keeping the margin of error to a minimum 11 When performing aspiration if the tip is immersed too deeply into the sample liquid an amount larger than the selected dispensing ...

Page 27: ...FastGene electronic pipette to aspirate a selected volume e g 100 µl and dispense it for accurate weighing on a precision scale In case of a difference between the preselected volume and the measured one enter the measured volume to the pipette see instruction below correcting the deviation Calibrating the dispensing volume 1 Set the FastGene electronic pipette in the AUTO mode to a defined volume...

Page 28: ...ation has been performed In this example the dispensed amount is corrected and altered to 100μL After calibrating a volume range that can be selected may be limited depending on available movement range of the piston 12 2 Resetting the volume calibration Go through the following procedure to restore the factory default settings for volume calibration The display is example 1 Press the Back key 2 P...

Page 29: ...you handle a liquid that needs to be managed by weight such as a diluted solution of a solid or powder Although the density of a liquid can vary depending on the sample type and concentration by weighing the dispensed amount with an electronic balance and inputting the result into the pipette it becomes possible to easily dispense the liquid in a unit of weight mg Selecting the mg unit The unit vo...

Page 30: ... Enter key for approx three seconds 4 The unit currently selected is displayed The calibration data reverts back to the factory default once the weight unit is switched 12 4 Weight calibration function mg calibration function The density of a liquid varies depending on the type and concentration of the material Make sure to perform mg calibration when you dispense a different sample or use the mg ...

Page 31: ...e actual measured weight to the pipette as described by the following procedure 1 Press the Back key to enter the mode to select an operation mode 2 Press and hold the Back key for approx three seconds while AUTO is selected 3 Press the Enter key to enter mg calibration mode In mg calibration mode the Notice mark illuminates whileμL mark is turned off 4 Press the Up or Down key to alter the value ...

Page 32: ...lso because the ejector can easily be removed the tip holder can easily be cleaned Regularly clean the tip holder about once every half a year to a year depending on the frequency used Regularly confirm the pipette accuracy Maintenance When inspecting the pipette or managing pipette precision the following device can be used Refer to 17 LIST OF ITEMS SOLD SEPARATELY DISPOSABLE ITEMS Leak tester So...

Page 33: ...removed by pulling downward The pipette has a strong magnet Therefore do not allow any magnetic material to be close to the magnet or do not allow an instrument that is affected by magnetic force to be close to the magnet Do not autoclave the lower part of the pipette beyond the stated specifications as this will result in damage to the pipette After performing autoclave install the lower part of ...

Page 34: ...p Select the reverse operation Use a tip that matches the sample liquid The sample liquid leaks from the pipette tip or the aspirated volume is small A wet tip was used Use a new tip The tip is improperly attached Attach the tip properly Quality error of the pipette tip Use a high quality tip Sealing problem in the piston area Replace the lower part of the pipette Wear on the tip holder Replace th...

Page 35: ...Operation mode Standard mode AUTO Multiple dispensing mode MD Mixing mode MIX System setting mode SYS Program memory 9 programs Aspirating and dispensing speed 5 speed Pipette driving method High performance stepping motor Energy saving setting Automatically power turning off after ten minutes Maximum number of dispensing When recharging fully Approx 1 800 times 2 Charging time Approx 5 hours at 1...

Page 36: ... for repair Model name Serial number S N I attest to the fact that this pipette is free of contamination by any substances that could pose a health threat to humans such as infectious bacteria or viruses radioactive substances with associated risks of exposure toxic substances etc Signature Date Company name Facility name Section name Address ...

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