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Pipette Overview
Note:
If you press and hold in the trigger during the final
dispense step, the pipette performs the automatic blowout and
holds its position until you release the trigger. This delay allows
you sufficient time to remove the tips from the liquid to prevent
aspiration of liquid as the pistons return to zero position.
The Volume key controls the quantity of liquid to be aspirated or
dispensed. The volume can be entered when the “Vol” prompt
appears.
Pipetting volume can be incremented quickly by continuously
depressing the Volume key. The longer you hold the key, the
greater the incremental speed.
The Volume key can also be used to change pipetting speeds
within a stored program or during the execution of a program.
(
See Section C.1.5, Adjusting Pipetting Speed
).
[Enter]
The Enter key stores the program in memory. After each step is
programmed, the Enter key is pressed once to accept the step.
After the final step is programmed, the Enter key is pressed twice
to denote the end of the program. The pipette verifies the end of
the program with a triple beep tone.
B.3.3 Special Function Key
The Special Function key is the small hole below the Volume key. It can be
activated with a pipette tip. By repeatedly pressing the Special Function key,
you can display four functions: Pipetting Speed (SPd), Beep Tone (TONE),
Paced Dispense Speed (PACE), and Calibration (CAL). To exit the Special
Function key at any time, press the Enter key.
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