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Thermo Scientific 

 

Versette

 

 

Brief User Manual 

 

Rev. 1.0, Cat. No. N14916 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Versette

Page 1: ...Thermo Scientific Versette Brief User Manual Rev 1 0 Cat No N14916 ...

Page 2: ...rom power failures Warranty The Thermo Scientific Versette products are fully guaranteed against defective parts and materials including defects caused by poor workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery Thermo Fisher Scientific will repair or replace defective parts or materials during the term of warranty at no extra charge for materials and labor provided that the products we...

Page 3: ...Step 4 Connect system power 8 Step 5 Optional equipment setup 8 Operation 9 Step 1 Perform an operational check 9 Step 2 Install ControlMate Software 9 Computer minimum requirements 9 ControlMate Software installation process 9 Step 3 Connect the Versette to a computer running ControlMate Software 9 Step 4 Calibrate the Versette position coordinates 10 Step 5 System operation 10 Technical Specific...

Page 4: ...nciple of operation The Versette system is an automated microplate and tube pipetting system for fluid manipulation at all stages and rates of production The system features advanced 96 and 384 channel user interchangeable pipetting heads can be used for plate stamping plate reformatting serial dilution assay setup and development and other applications Figure 1 Versette system Accessory options F...

Page 5: ...the instrument turn it off immediately then unplug the power cord Do not use the instrument until it has been serviced and inspected by Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized service representative Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord when servicing the device Contact with internal components or other components connected to the line power can cause severe shock hazard Per...

Page 6: ...ve at least one 3 foam end piece in place during installation to prevent the system stages from sliding back and forth during the installation process Warning The base system without pipetting module pipetting heads and stage assembly weighs approximately 36 kg 80 lbs and should be lifted with care Remove the instrument from the package using a two person lift Position the system on a stable vibra...

Page 7: ...own 3 The control cable is keyed to match the pins in the connector and must be pushed into place Engage the stage into the stage locking pin 4 With one hand reach over the stages and push the locking pin forwards towards yourself as you gently push the stage assembly towards the rear of the system Be sure to slide the locking pin forward and hold firmly while pushing the stages to the rear The st...

Page 8: ...a correctly installed line power outlet which 1 has a protective conductor also called earth or ground Step 5 Optional equipment setup If using a wash station and or external fluid connections refer to the Versette User Manual for 1 installation details Warning Ensure that the mains switch is in the OFF O position Never operate the instrument from a power outlet that has no ground connection Never...

Page 9: ...ctory or server Locate and double click on the setup exe file to launch the installation program 1 At the InstallShield Wizard click Next 2 Read the License Agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement to agree and 3 continue to install the software then click Next Wait for the ControlMate files to copy to your installation directory then select Finish when 4 displayed to exit the ...

Page 10: ...Versette button The drop down fields will automatically prefill with the 7 appropriate information When finished click OK Step 4 Calibrate the Versette position coordinates In ControlMate select Add ins Versette Calibration then follow the step by step instructions to 1 calibrate the system coordinates Refer to the Versette User Manual for details Step 5 System operation The Versette system execut...

Page 11: ...s move to a stage and aspirate fluid move to another stage and dispense the fluid A simple TouchScreen sample protocol is shown below In this example the system would prompt the user to swap the dispense head and tips then move to stage 1 and aspirate fluid from a reservoir then move to another stage and dispense the fluid ...

Page 12: ...31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Supply voltage fluctuations 10 from nominal Installation category overvoltage category II according to IEC 60664 1 Pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60664 1 Note 1 The installation category overvoltage category defines the level of transient overvoltage which the instrument is designed to withstand safely It depends on the nature of the el...

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