BMG Labtech PHERAstar FS, Руководство по эксплуатации

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PHERAstar FS Operating Manual BMG LABTECH
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4.6.4 Holder for Compound Vessels
BMG LABTECH provides the PHERAstar FS user with two different compound holders (figure 27). They
accommodate the most commonly used compound storage tubes, flasks, and even custom-made probe
holders for small volumes.
Figure 27: Compound vessel holders type 1 and 2 for different storage vessels
4.6.5 Pump Priming
The reason for priming is to fill the tubing and needles of the reagent system with solution prior of executing
a test run. This is necessary to avoid bubbles which could lead to false results. The priming procedure can
be performed in two ways: internal or external priming:
Internal priming requires that the waste container and the needle holder are installed (figure 28). The waste
container must be placed underneath the needle holder and holds a total volume of max 15 ml. Once 15 ml
solution volume has been reached an alert message will inform the user to take out the waste container and
discard the solution. If further priming is required install the waste container again.
To start priming, place the waste container into its normal operating position, a compound solution into the
compound vessel, and insert the tubing into the solution. Priming is then initiated either via the Control
Software or by a double click of the respective priming buttons.
Figure 28: Internal priming conditions
Internal Priming will only start when the magnetic clamp, needle holder, and waste
container are securely placed in the operating position. They are equipped with a
sensor and hence priming will not start until operating position is in place.