Table of Contents
1.
Safety
Instrument Safety............................................................................. 1-1
2. General
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Instrument Specifications ............................................................... 2-2
Instrument Description.................................................................... 2-4
Rear Panel Connections .................................................................... 2-4
Connection Diagram .......................................................................... 2-5
Instrument Options............................................................................. 2-6
Liquid System Diagram...................................................................... 2-8
Instrument Software Features ........................................................ 2-9
Software Menus ................................................................................. 2-9
Washing Sequence Modes............................................................ 2-10
Washing Modes ............................................................................... 2-10
Aspirating Positions ......................................................................... 2-11
Rinse Modes................................................................................... 2-11
3.
Installation Procedure
Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................. 3-1
Unpacking Procedure...................................................................... 3-2
Power Requirements ....................................................................... 3-2
Installation Procedure ..................................................................... 3-3
Installing the Instrument..................................................................... 3-3
Connecting the Solution Tubes.......................................................... 3-3
Fitting and Connecting the Liquid Sensors (Optional) ....................... 3-4
Connecting the Barcode Reader (Optional)....................................... 3-5
Connecting the Printer (Optional) ...................................................... 3-5
Power Connections............................................................................ 3-5
4.
Operating Instructions
Switching the Instrument On .......................................................... 4-1
Mode Selection Menu ...................................................................... 4-2
Priming Procedure........................................................................... 4-3
Operating Instructions .................................................................... 4-4
Procedure to Wash Individually Selected Strips ................................ 4-5
Instrument with Printer and Barcode Reader Options ....................... 4-6
Drip Mode Option (Cell Wash) ........................................................... 4-9
384 Well Manifold Option................................................................... 4-9
May 2003
Instructions for Use for Columbus Washer No. I 109 006 Rev No. 2.2
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