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Ovation BioNatural Pipette – Multichannel Operator’s Guide

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Proper use of Ovation pipettes as specified in this manual will ensure safe operation.
However, please be aware of the following situations that can damage the device or cause
serious personal injury. 

WARNING!

Connect power supply to a compatible power source. Refer to the voltage

configurations shown below. Use of an incompatible power source can cause shock and
fire hazard.

WARNING!

Unplug power supply before cleaning the exterior.  The power supply should

be positioned for easy access so in case of emergency it can be quickly disconnected from
the pipette.  Fluid contact with internal components can cause shock hazard.

WARNING!

If the pipette is used in a manner not specified, the protections provided may

be impaired.

CAUTION!

Use only the power supply and batteries provided by VistaLab Technologies,

Inc. Use of other power supplies can damage the pipette and invalidate the warranty.

CAUTION!

Do not immerse pipette in liquid. Fluid contact with internal components can

damage the electronics and display.

CAUTION!

Pipette is not intended for autoclaving. Autoclaving will damage the electronics

and display.  

CAUTION!

Use only cleaning solutions specified in this manual to clean the exterior of the

pipette. Use of other solvents can damage the exterior surface and keypad. 

Operating Temperature & Environment Conditions

Indoor use / Pollution Degree 2
Altitude up to 2000m
Temperature Range:  15˚–35˚C
Relative Humidity Range, non-condensing: 10%–85%
Atmospheric Pressure: 70–106kPa

Power Supply and Battery Specifications

Use only the power supply and batteries provided by VistaLab Technologies, Inc. Use of
other power supplies can damage the pipette and invalidate the warranty. 

Mains voltage fluctuation 

±10%

Direct Plug in class II power supply

Installation class 2 for direct plug in power supply

Ingress protection normal (IPX0)

Battery: lithium ion

Power Supply:

Catalog #: 9060-9005 – Universal Power Supply,  100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. 

(Equivalent to 9060-9001, 

-9002, -9003 & -9004)

Pipette Body Chemical Compatibility

Water, diluted ethanol or isopropanol, diluted bleach. For more information about chemical
compatibility with internal seals or pipette tips, see the documentation library in the support
area of our web site – www.vistalab.com. 

Hazards and
Precautions

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Summary of Contents for BioNatural 1060-0020

Page 1: ...Operator s Guide for Multichannel Pipettes L060 0061 001 Rev F...

Page 2: ...n BioNatural Pipette is an adjustable volume air displacement fully electronic motor driven pipette intended to aspirate and dispense precise fluid volumes 8 and 12 channel models in both left and rig...

Page 3: ...er grip surface for comfort eliminating tight hand grip Keypad Selects and sets up liquid handling functions settings and calibration LCD Indicates liquid handling functions status settings and remain...

Page 4: ...ts in the arm Force velocity and exertion from repetition or duration have also been neutralized because of the Ovation pipette s unique working position and reduced forces required during operation S...

Page 5: ...rist rotation should not exceed 90 from the work surface and arm hand elevations should not exceed 12 Keep a comfort zone for pipetting 14 Maximum Reach Comfort Zone 14 24 24 5 Low arm and elbow heigh...

Page 6: ...mples of all liquid handling functions and settings are included in Operating Procedures Chapter 3 of this guide While maintaining a flat wrist hand posture insert the Ovation pipette nozzles into a r...

Page 7: ...epth 1mm for 0 5 20 L 2 to 3mm for 2 L 125 L 5 250 L and 2 to 4mm for 25 850 L Press release the pipetting trigger to aspirate sample Press pipetting trigger again to dispense or mix sample The Ovatio...

Page 8: ...y to next liquid handling function in the run mode When in set up the button advances display to the next setting within the liquid handling function that can be changed When changing the setting s wi...

Page 9: ...Diluted sample is automatically aspirated for addition to the next diluent Mix Repetitive cycles of aspirating and dispensing Reverse Pipette A sample transfer function based on delivered dispense vol...

Page 10: ...R A triple beep tone indicates the end of a liquid handling function An alert tone indicates the pipetting trigger was pressed before set up was completed or an illegal action or programming error ha...

Page 11: ...S Sp pe ee ed d setting and exit setup 6 Aspirate sample by pressing and releasing the pipetting trigger 7 Press the pipetting trigger to dispense sample with overblow to expel all liquid To prevent...

Page 12: ...test 7 Press and release to lock in the S Sp pe ee ed d setting and exit setup 8 Aspirate sample by pressing and releasing the pipetting trigger The total volume required to complete all dispenses and...

Page 13: ...UN NT T setting 7 Press or until the desired number of mix cycles 1 9 is displayed 8 Press and release to lock in the new C CO OU UN NT T setting and advance to the current speed setting 9 Press and r...

Page 14: ...tting and advance to the current C Co ou un nt t setting 4 Press and release or until the desired number of mix cycles is displayed 1 9 5 Press and release to lock in the new C CO OU UN NT T setting a...

Page 15: ...ith current volume setting Press or tuntil the desired setting is displayed 3 Press and release to lock in the new volume setting and advance to the current S Sp pe ee ed d setting 4 Press and release...

Page 16: ...L L or press the pipetting trigger to return to routine operation Note To use P PA AC CE E when in the Multiple Dispense liquid handling function press and hold the pipetting trigger when dispensing a...

Page 17: ...n factor When the calibration factor is changed from the factory setting of 1 000 a C appears on the display screen It is recommended that whenever the calibration factor is changed from the factory s...

Page 18: ...o interrupt the calibration sequence press and release the plunger No changes will be saved 2 Press or followed by 2 times to advance to F FA AC CT TR R on the display Record this factor 3 Press or to...

Page 19: ...with disinfectant or a 10 bleach solution Care should be taken not to get the barrier filter inside the nozzle wet as the channel will not aspirate and dispense properly until corrective action is ta...

Page 20: ...he nozzle s by inserting a straightened paperclip into the small hole in the tip end of the nozzle and push the filter out through the wide threaded opening 2 Pick up a new nozzle filter with tweezers...

Page 21: ...her battery can cause damage to the pipette and void its warranty To replace the battery 1 Loosen the captive screw on the base of the pipette and gently lower the base away from the body being carefu...

Page 22: ...al action was performed e g trying to enter set up before a liquid handling function was completed Recommended action Continue setting up function or exit setup Continue pipette operation until liquid...

Page 23: ...ipette will automatically home its pistons If error message continues contact VistaLab Technical Service for assistance Symptom ERROR 3 on display Probable cause Sensor did not detect home position Re...

Page 24: ...nologies Repack the pipette in its original packaging Customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges If original packaging is unavailable contact VistaLab Technologies for alternative pack...

Page 25: ...toclaving Autoclaving will damage the electronics and display CAUTION Use only cleaning solutions specified in this manual to clean the exterior of the pipette Use of other solvents can damage the ext...

Page 26: ...ge 4025 4026 Econo Pak Bulk Pack 1000 tips 4225 4226 VistaRak Sterile Pyrogen free RNase DNase certified 192 tips rack 5 racks 4060 1032 4060 2132 4060 3132 VistaRak Filtered Sterile Pyrogen free RNas...

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