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Distribution
1. Place the bag holder on the instrument and insert
a sterile bag.
or
If a container other than a bag is to be used,
remove the bag holder and place the container
on a suitable support.
2. Select distribution mode by pressing the
Mode
dilution distribution
button. Two beeps sound, and the "Distribution"
LED lights.
Note: In Distribution mode, the small display at the
top right of the digital display/control panel is off.
3. The main display shows the target weight.
Press the
– +
buttons to change the weight.
4. Select the pump (right or left) by pressing
the
left
right
Pump
button.
5. Select one of 3 modes by pressing
the
Speed
accurate standard fast
button:
• Fast: Fast flow with lower accuracy
• Standard: Standard flow with standard accuracy
• Accurate: Slow flow with optimal accuracy
Notes: Choose the Accurate mode to prime
the instrument for the first dilution after opening
the pumps, changing the tubing, or changing the
container. This guarantees an accuracy greater
than 98%.
The dilution/distribution mode, the selected pump,
the amount of liquid to distribute, and the chosen
speed remain in the instrument’s memory even
after the instrument is switched off.
6. Start the dispensing by pressing the
Go
button.
The "In progress" LED lights. This indicates that
the dispensing is taking place. The light under the
instrument turns orange and flashes slowly. The
robotic arm of the DiluCult™ 2 instrument moves
forward simultaneously.
7. To stop the dispensing at any time, press the
STOP
button. A beep sounds.
8. To resume the dispensing, press the
Go
button.
This process can be repeated as many times
as necessary during the dispensing. During these
interruptions, the diluent, the tubing, the pump
(right/left), and speed can all be changed before
the current dispensing finishes.
The process may also be started all over again.
To stop everything, press the
STOP
button a second
time. Three beeps sound.
When the dispensing is finished:
• A beep sounds.
• The final weight is displayed.
• An LED indicates the obtained accuracy
of the dispensing:
• Green = high
• Orange = medium
• Red = low
• The lights under the instrument flash quickly,
indicating the accuracy with a color code.
• The robotic arm of the DiluCult™ 2 instrument
moves back.
To run the process again with the same type of
container, place a container and press the
Go
button.
Note: The weight of the container remains
in the instrument’s memory. As long as all the
containers weigh the same, multiple samples
can be prepared ahead of time and dispensed
one after the other without changing settings
on the instrument.
