Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex, Service Manual

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KingFisher
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Flex Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Manual
Version 1.1 Testing and Adjusting 8-3
8.1 Performance Measurements
8.1.1 Tip Loading Check
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Use “Flextest.key” in this test
- Connect RS-cable or USB from PC to KingFisher Flex. Make sure you have chosen the
correct connection cable type from Kingfisher Flex User Interface - Maintenance Menu
- Turn on instrument, open HWDoctor and select “ KingFisher Flex ” as an instrument
- Type VER and press enter to make connection between PC and KF Flex
- Load “Flextest.key”
- Set KF96 plate and tip comb to plate position 1
- Select “tip load” --> Instrument will pick up the tip comb from the KF96 plate
- Select “tip unload” --> Instrument will release tip comb over to the KF96 plate.
Note: Getting “ Tips missing ” -error message: Refer to Section 8.3.2, on page 8-8
8.1.2 Magnet Head Check
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Use “Flextest.key” in this test
- Make sure that tip comb and Deep well magnet head are in place
- Select “m bottom” , the magnets should be as close as possible to the bottom of the tip
comb. Tip comb may move a little bit (less than approx. 0,5 mm) when the magnets reach
the bottom, but not push out the tip comb.
- Select “m up”.
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When needed to adjust the magnet head, refer to Section 8.3.1, on page 8-8.
8.1.3 Turntable Check
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Use “Flextest.key” in this test
- Set KF96 alignment plate to plate position 1
- Select “pos 1”
- Select “h plate level” and “h alignment”
- Check that tips are pointing directly to middle of the wells
- Select “h up”
- Select “pos 4”
- Select “pos 1”
- Select “h plate level” and “h alignment”
- Check that the adjustment has not moved
- Select “h up”
- Remove KF96 alignment plate.
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When needed to adjust the turntable, Refer to Section 8.3.4, on page 8-10.
Note:
If alignment plates are not available,
use normal KingFisher 96 plates