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Programming and Operation
C.3 Operating Procedures
After programming the pipette, the display will show the first program
step, with the “Run” prompt displayed in the lower left corner:
The following steps describe a basic program for pipetting reagent into a
microtiter plate. The pipette is programmed as follows:
[Fill]
Vol
t
s
(250) [Enter]
Note:
The 10 µl
Primer Dispense
reduces the
percentage of error
in incremental
dispensing (see
section D.3
Recommendations for
Accurate Pipetting)
[Disp]
Vol
t
s
(10) [Enter]
[Disp]
Vol
t
s
(30) [Enter] [Enter]
1. Attach pipette tips.
When ready to begin pipetting, attach the tips to the
pipette.
Note:
When applying tips, avoid ‘banging’ or applying excessive force to the
tip(s), as this stretches the tip seal and will affect volume. Use Matrix tips which
have been specifically designed to match the tip fittings on Matrix pipette.
2. Aspirate liquid.
Immerse the pipette tips into the liquid to be aspirated,
then press the trigger to aspirate 250 µl. Submerge the tips approximately
1/4” below the surface of the liquid.
3. Dispense primer volume.
Discard the 10 µl primer volume back to the
source vessel or into a waste receptacle.
Figure C.3:
Run Prompt