Concentrating Pipette Select Quick Start Guide
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Instrument Overview:
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The
Concentrating Pipette Select
or
CP Select
uses
Single-use Concentrating Pipette Tips (CPT)
and
Wet Foam Elution
Canisters to
allow users to quickly and easily concentrate biological particles from large liquid volumes (up to 5 L) into
volumes as small as 150 µL.
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The
CP Select
allows the user to store up to 15 preset protocols.
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Factory set protocols are provided for Flat CPTs, Hollow Fiber CPTs, and Ultrafiltration CPTs. Using these protocols is a
good place to start.
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Standard and Advanced Set Points are provided. Standard Set Points will provide the needed performance for nearly all
applications and should be explored fully first.
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Start Up and Shut Down Maintenance Procedures are used with a Storage Fluid to maintain performance of the
instrument, and should be used each day that the instrument is used.
Important notes:
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The instrument can concentrate and elute with the
Fluidics Head
in any position.
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Never run alcohol stronger than 15% through the instrument as it may damage internal components.
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Use the
Arm Tension Knob
on the left side of the arm to adjust how tightly the
Fluidics Head
is held in place.
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Use the Up (
▲
) and Down (
▼
) arrows to highlight options on the
Control Panel
and press Enter (
⏎
) to select. To adjust
settings, press enter and use the up and down keys to select the value desired. Then press the enter key again. At the
bottom of each menu tree, the option “Return” is displayed; selecting this option will return you to the previous menu.
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The final volume of your sample is controlled most easily by the elution fluid Valve Open Time. The longer the open time
and the more pulses performed, the larger the elution volume.
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Be sure that the
CPT
is firmly “clicked” into position; it will snap into the detent indicating that it is fully seated.
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Once a
CPT
has been used to concentrate a sample it cannot be reused.
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Protect the ‘Can Interface Port’ from contaminants by using the orange Elution Fluid Port Cover supplied with the
instrument or by keeping an Elution Canister or the Storage Fluid Adapter in place. The port should be wiped with
alcohol when changing fluids.
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Please keep the custom foam packaging insert for use in the event a return shipment is necessary.
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Prior to transporting or shipping the instrument refer to Section 6 of the User Guide for instructions.
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Refer to the chemical compatibility chart in the User Guide.
