QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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1.
To start cleaning the robotic arm modules, press the
Tools
icon on the menu bar. Press the
Maintenance
tab and select the
Robotic arm
subtab. The screen shows the
Last Executed
maintenance date of the robotic arm modules.
Robotic arm maintenance screen
2.
Press
Start
to begin the cleaning of robotic arm modules. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Details are provided in the next steps below.
3.
Make sure that used Labware, adapters and reagents are removed from the worktable. Close
the hood.
4.
Press
Next
to move to cleaning position.
5.
Remove the waste drawer and open hood.
6.
Open the waster drawer. Moisten a soft lint-free cloth with water and carefully clean the
optical sensor, tip adapter, gripper unit, rotor adapter stabilization rod and the spin column
lid holder. Wipe these items dry as indicated on the touchscreen of the instrument.
7.
Close the hood and press
Done
to finish cleaning of robotic arm. The date of the last
performed cleaning of robotic arm is updated automatically.
6.6.2
Cleaning the centrifuge
Cleaning of the centrifuge arm must be performed periodically or could be performed if required.
For example, the centrifuge must be cleaned in case of plastic crash or spillage of liquids due to
crash.
