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V 1.3 – February 2016

U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

Contents

Introduction

Page 4

Installation

Page 5

Microplate Requirements

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Health & Safety

Page 6

Specifications & System Requirements

Page 8

What’s in the Box

Page 9

Protective Covers

Page 10

Operating Instructions

Page 11

Connecting the Gas & Power Supply

Page 13

Adjustments

Page 14

Fitting / Changing Needle Head

Page 20

Operational Procedure

Page 22

Starting Up

Page 22

User Login

Page 23

Main Menu

Page 24

System Information

Page 25

Eco Mode

Page 26

Setup Position

Page 27

Running a Method

Page 29

Master & Slave

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Remote Communications Protocol

Page 38

Cleaning Information

Page 44

Replacing the Fume Extractor Fan

Page 47

Changing Mains Protection Fuse

Page 48

Error Messages

Page 49

Factory Reset

Page 52

Fault Finding

Page 53

Identifying Your Ultravap Mistral

Page 54

Declaration of Conformity

Page 55

Spare Parts & Accessories

Page 56

Warranty & Returns

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Summary of Contents for Ultravap Mistral

Page 1: ...Page 1 V 1 3 February 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l User Instr uct i o n Manual...

Page 2: ...for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing performance or use of this material Since Porvair Sciences Limited constantly strives to improve all of its p...

Page 3: ...g Needle Head Page 20 Operational Procedure Page 22 Starting Up Page 22 User Login Page 23 Main Menu Page 24 System Information Page 25 Eco Mode Page 26 Setup Position Page 27 Running a Method Page 29...

Page 4: ...ompatible straight or spiral needle heads which offers improved drying efficiency can be used with 96 well plates All evaporator heads are easily interchangeable The device will accommodate either 96...

Page 5: ...e Ultravap Mistral on a flat surface with a fume hood or well ventilated area Connect the Ultravap Mistral to gas and electrical supplies see Connecting the Gas Power Supply Fit the Needle Head see Fi...

Page 6: ...o may result in damage to the equipment and could cause personal injury In particular the user should study the contents of this guide carefully before handling or operating this equipment All users s...

Page 7: ...50VAC The provided covers MUST be used at ALL times during the operation of the unit At no time should the plates be inserted whilst the unit is in its application state The use of solvents on the uni...

Page 8: ...cifications System Requirements Optimum Conditions Pressure 5 5 bar 80 psi Flow 70 L min Gas Supply Information A suitable clean dry regulated gas supply should be connected to the instrument using 8m...

Page 9: ...stalling your Ultravap Mistral please check that all the required contents are in the box See below for a full list of items 1 x Ultravap Mistral Unit 1 x UK Power Lead 1 x EU Power Lead 1 x 4mm Allen...

Page 10: ...a n u a l Protective Covers Prior to using your Ultravap Mistral ensure protective films and packaging are all removed Remove screen bezel protecting foam pad Peel off screen protector film Remove sa...

Page 11: ...accommodating the size of the unit All dimensions are in mm Note The Ultravap Mistral features a safety function for the shuttle travelling out It includes a bump action stop in case an obstruction is...

Page 12: ...ruary 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Operating Instructions Safety Splash Guard Moving Shuttle with Plate Carrier Fume Extractor Touch Screen Display Touch screen stylus clipped to bac...

Page 13: ...emale 8mm internal diameter on the rear of the unit The connecting tube is a one touch connection Gas pressure should not exceed 7 bar 100 PSI Exceeding this pressure may damage the unit Connecting th...

Page 14: ...needle array for correct pitch 96 well pitch distance between pins should be 9 00mm 384 well pitch should be 4 50mm This maybe checked by offering up a standard 96 384 well plate Check visually that n...

Page 15: ...rews Adjustments Removing the Safety Guard The Ultravap Mistral features a safety guard to protect users from potential pinch points between the shuttle and the needles However the safety guard can be...

Page 16: ...tandard Adjustment is carried out by loosening the location screws positioning the plate and re tightening the screws Check that the needles are centrally located above each well If the plate is not l...

Page 17: ...djustments Adjusting the Screen The touch screen featured on the Ultravap Mistral can be adjusted by hand for optimum viewing also the screen can be folded down for protection during transportation of...

Page 18: ...e instrument is faced against a machine it can be difficult to reach the screen To turn the screen around follow these steps Disconnect any power to the instrument Unplug the black connector from the...

Page 19: ...Page 19 V 1 3 February 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Adjustments Adjusting the Screen Adjusting the Screen...

Page 20: ...unit on it s side may make this process easier ensure it is placed on a suitable surface and a cloth is used if necessary for protection Carefully remove the head avoid bending or damaging needles In...

Page 21: ...o n M a n u a l Disassembled Needle Head showing 96 spiral needles Fitting Changing Needle Head Manifold gasket Manifold plate Needle carrier Needle Head Comprising of 24 or 96 spiralled or straight...

Page 22: ...onal Procedure Starting Up Once the unit has been powered up the loading screen below will appear whilst this screen is displayed the system will home the shuttle if it is not in the home position alr...

Page 23: ...Ultravap Mistral select Administrator from the drop down menu The keypad will then be prompted Enter the PIN number 5972 Press next to continue Note The Operator is the default login user and does not...

Page 24: ...ional Procedure Main Menu This is the Ultravap Mistral main menu From here a method can be selected to begin running a cycle or the services menu can be accessed Main Menu Services Menu Page 29 Note T...

Page 25: ...rocedure System Information This screen displays the Ultravap Mistral s unique system information including serial number which can also be found on the back of the unit This screen also displays the...

Page 26: ...u c t i o n M a n u a l Toggle ECO Mode Eco Mode When set to on this option will turn the system s extraction fan off after 10 minutes of operation after a cycle has completed Otherwise the fan will...

Page 27: ...or the Factory Reset has been selected To manually move the carrier press the arrow in the direction you want it to move The movements are in 0 25mm increments however the arrows can be held down for...

Page 28: ...e default distance is set at 230mm This gives the user an optional extra travel distance if needed The maximum travel for the z axis up down is 58mm the default distance is set at 55mm Please note tha...

Page 29: ...r powering down Press on the chosen method followed by Select to customise the cycle Method Selection Method Confirmation Once a method has been selected it can then be edited The start and end positi...

Page 30: ...and flow if the temperature is set lower than the previous stage it will need to cool to the desired temperature before continuing the method The Ultravap Mistral does this by continuing to blow gas...

Page 31: ...Method To edit the options for the start end positions click on the text then the up down arrows to change the values followed by the save button Note the Ultravap Mistral will move the shuttle to the...

Page 32: ...cycle notice when initially running a cycle the instrument will need to reach the required temperature This screen shows the set temperature at 40 C Note the instrument may take a few minutes to reach...

Page 33: ...rrier is moving mm over the time min The yellow bar represents the current position Current position Method Running Once the instrument has finished running a method the screen will indicate the evapo...

Page 34: ...Ultravap Mistrals are owned they can be linked together and all controlled from one master The slave units do not need to be logged in to run a method Note The additional communications cable with RS...

Page 35: ...Master Slave Connecting Multiple Ultravap Mistrals If additional Ultravap Mistrals are being used 3 or more connect the master CAN to the slave RS232 port to the first slave and repeat this for subseq...

Page 36: ...ode press again to revert back to local mode Activating Master Slave Once Master Mode has been activated located in the main menu any methods run on the master unit will also run in unison with any co...

Page 37: ...or abort just itself Note If a slave unit has been run from a master it will need to power down before returning to local mode If an Ultravap Mistral needs to be stopped during a run for any reason it...

Page 38: ...y configured RS232 cable Serial Port Set up Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity none Stop Bits 1 Handshaking none Cable PC Ultravap Mistral DB9 Female DB9 Female Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Mess...

Page 39: ...oration operation has commenced or err cr if it unable to start the operation The Ultravap Mistral will not start the evaporation if the following conditions exist bit 0 busy bit 1 error Error Message...

Page 40: ...mm 1 to 220 09 Distance 4 0 25mm 1 to 220 10 Distance 5 0 25mm 1 to 220 11 Distance 6 0 25mm 1 to 220 12 Time 1 Minutes 1 to 60 13 Time 2 Minutes 1 to 60 14 Time 3 Minutes 1 to 60 15 Time 4 Minutes 1...

Page 41: ...ravap replies 050 cr if the temperature setting is 50 C Extended Commands PC sends Z cr Run is cancelled and platform returns to home position F cr Ultravap replies with set temperature C cr Ultravap...

Page 42: ...6 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Other Useful Functions stageXstartpos is in mm stageXendpos is in mm stageXtime is in minutes stageXtemperature is in degrees C stageXflow is in L min Remot...

Page 43: ...e2temperature stage2flow stage3startp os stage3endpos stage3time stage3temperature stage3flow stage4startpos stage4en dpos stage4time stage4temperature stage4flow stage5startpos stage5endpos stage5t i...

Page 44: ...that recommended by the manufacturer users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the unit Always remove the power and pneumatic supplies before cleaning the unit...

Page 45: ...s immediately with a clean tissue or lint free cloth Switch off and disconnect from mains power supply before cleaning the instrument The instrument is to be cleaned only by wiping with Virkon or simi...

Page 46: ...nium Manifold plate Ensure that the cleaning solution only comes into contact with the needles 3 After a suitable period of time possibly overnight remove the Needle Head from the solvent and examine...

Page 47: ...installed in such a way that it can be replaced if needed To remove the extraction fan follow these steps Remove the four screws holding the fume extractor Disconnect the Molex two way connector male...

Page 48: ...from mains power supply Pinch tabs together can use small flat bladed screwdriver to open fuse cover on IEC mains power inlet Replace defective fuse ensure replacement fuse is of the correct rating r...

Page 49: ...on the x axis in out shuttle and the z axis up down The plate carrier is spring loaded on switches so that if there is any conflicting objects or collisions the springs will compress and activate the...

Page 50: ...ime any obstructions occur the corresponding error message will appear Error Clearing As soon as an obstruction occurs and a error message appears the instrument will stop all movement Once the user h...

Page 51: ...ow Flow During Run a Method if there is low gas supply for a prolonged amount of time or the supply is restricted a low flow error message will be displayed The method running will be cancelled until...

Page 52: ...a n u a l Factory Reset How to Reset Ultravap Mistral The Ultravap Mistral can be reset to it s factory settings the methods and positions stored will have to be re programmed This feature can help to...

Page 53: ...unit Check the condition of the fuses o Check that the inlet gas pressure is greater than 4 Bar 60 psi Turn the unit off and on again to reset heater o Check that the gas inlet supply is sufficient C...

Page 54: ...2014 example shown Identifying Your Ultravap Mistral For all warranty and service requests the serial number and year of manufacture of the Ultravap Mistral are required These are located on the back...

Page 55: ...011 65 EU Equipment description Ultravap Mistral Sample Evaporator Product Model 250 10045 Compliance of the equipment has been demonstrated by assessment with reference to the following harmonised Eu...

Page 56: ...placement needle head with spiral needles for Ultravap 96 229072 Replacement needle head with straight needles for Ultravap 96 229036 Replacement needle head with straight needles for Ultravap 384 229...

Page 57: ...without prior authority of Porvair Sciences Limited or the manufacturer since this will invalidate the warranty There are no user serviceable parts within the casing of the instrument NOTICE Do not a...

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