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DiluCult™
Place bag
left
right
Tare
Speed
STOP
Pump
Go
Place sample
In progress
Finished
Accuracy:
g
1/
– +
high >98%
medium >95%
low <95%
accurate standard
500g
Calibration: instructions
at the back of the unit
fast
Mode
dilution distribution
Start dilution/
distribution
Weight (g)
Bag
insertion
indicator
Tare
Place sample
LED
Pump selection
(right/left)
Mode selection
(Dilution/
Distribution)
Weight calibration
(see back of
instrument for
instructions)
On/Off/Standby
Accuracy
In progress
LED
Speed
selection
Emergency
stop
Dilution rate
Dilution factor or
dispensing weight
adjustment
Operating the Instrument
Powering the Instrument On
1. Plug the power cord into the electrical power
source (from 100 V~ to 240 V~).
2. Turn the main switch to the “|” position.
3. Press the power button on the digital display/
control panel. A green light glows under the
instrument, indicating that it is ready to function.
The arm of the DiluCult™ 2 instrument is initialized.
Ensuring the Accuracy
of the Weighing Platform
To ensure greater accuracy of the weighing platform,
wait 10 minutes before the first use until the weighing
cell reaches room temperature.
When the weighing cell is at room temperature,
select dilution mode by pressing the
Mode
dilution distribution
button.
Tare by pressing the
Tare
button.
Put a certified 500 g standard weight on the bag holder.
If the displayed weight on the digital display/control
panel is not 500 ± 0.5 g, calibrate the instrument
(see Calibrating the Instrument, page 14).
Using the Digital Display/Control Panel
The digital display/control panel consists of:
• 10 action keys
• 14 control LEDs that indicate the current status
of the process and the result of the dilution/
distribution process.
2 control screens:
• Dilution mode: the weight and dilution rate
• Distribution mode: the adjustable weight
targeted by the user
Note: The instrument automatically goes into sleep mode after 30 minutes of
inactivity. Press the on/off/standby button
to resume activity.
