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Страница 1: ...Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Rev 1 5 Cat no N07669 ...

Страница 2: ...out of the use or inability to use this product Warranty statement Thermo Fisher Scientific Microplate Instrumentation Business products are fully guaranteed against defective parts and materials including defects caused by poor workmanship for a period of one year from the date of delivery Thermo Fisher Scientific will repair or replace defective parts or materials during the term of warranty at ...

Страница 3: ...software Refer to Chapter 7 Technical Specifications In Chapter 4 Routine Operation you find explanations of the processing principles and procedures and on how to use the KingFisher Flex internal software In Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Guide you find explanations of error and warning messages and a problem solving guide The user should be familiar with the contents of Chapter 5 Maintenance For orde...

Страница 4: ...Hot surface risk of burns s Warning Risk of body parts hair jewelry or clothing getting caught in a moving part s Serial number s Catalog number s Date of manufacture s Consult instructions for use s WEEE symbol This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2012 19 EC s A black label with the following text Figure 2 4 WARNING DISC...

Страница 5: ...Warning Risk of electric shock s Warning Biohazard risk s Warning Risk of injury to the user s s Caution Risk of damage to the instrument other equipment or loss of performance or function in a specific application s Note Marks a hint important information that is useful in the optimum operation of the system or an item of interest s Warning and other markings used in the documentation ...

Страница 6: ...e KingFisher Flex than the transparent lid or the sliding door Figure 2 3 while the instrument is plugged into a power source Never force a microplate onto the instrument The KingFisher Flex is intended for laboratory research use only Observe proper laboratory safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing and following approved laboratory safety procedures Preventative maintenance instru...

Страница 7: ...magnetic particle processing 17 Working with a magnetic rod 18 Collecting magnetic particles 18 Releasing magnetic particles 18 Washing magnetic particles 18 Incubation 18 Changing the volume during the magnetic particle processing 18 Installation 21 Delivery check 21 Unpacking 21 Checking delivery 22 Requirements 22 Precautions and limitations 23 Installation setups 23 Releasing the transport loc...

Страница 8: ...guage 48 Buzzer 49 Maintenance protocol 50 How to handle tip combs 51 How to start 54 Changing the heating block 58 Shutdown 60 Emergency situations 61 Maintenance 63 Regular and preventive maintenance 63 How to clean the turntable 63 How to clean the magnetic rods 65 How to clean the shield plate 65 Disposal of materials 66 Decontamination procedure 66 Packing for service 67 Service contracts 68 ...

Страница 9: ...Guide 77 Error messages and warnings 77 Troubleshooting guide 78 Ordering Information 81 KingFisher Flex 81 List of accessories and consumables 81 List of spare parts 82 References 83 Keywords for web pages 83 Literature 84 Certificate of Decontamination 87 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix A ...

Страница 10: ...igure 3 17 Fastening loosening the shield plate 28 Figure 3 18 Shield plate fitted 29 Figure 3 19 Inserting the heating block 29 Figure 3 20 Pressing the heating block into place 30 Figure 3 21 Sectional view of the Microtiter deep well 96 plate a deep well 96 plates of other manufacturers b c d and the KingFisher Flex 96 deep well heating block 31 Figure 3 22 KingFisher Flex heads in their storag...

Страница 11: ...ding the tip plate 55 Figure 4 42 Loading the plates 56 Figure 4 43 Plates loaded 56 Figure 4 44 Tip comb in the tip comb holder 57 Figure 4 45 Shield plate in function 57 Figure 4 46 KingFisher Flex plates 58 Figure 4 47 Inserting the heating block 59 Figure 4 48 Pressing the heating block into place 59 Figure 4 49 Four different heating blocks available 60 Figure 5 50 Unfastening the two finger ...

Страница 12: ...Table 4 4 Processing volumes vs plate types and magnetic heads 58 Table 4 5 Heating blocks vs plate types 60 Table 6 6 General specifications 69 Table 6 7 Performance specifications 69 Table 8 8 Error messages reported 77 Table 8 9 Actions taken against error messages and warnings 78 Table 9 10 Codes for products 81 Table 9 11 Codes for accessories and consumables 81 Table 9 12 Codes for spare par...

Страница 13: ...rocessor Figure 1 1 is designed for automated transfer and processing of magnetic particles in microplate format The patented technology of the KingFisher Flex system is based on the use of magnetic rods covered with a disposable specially designed tip comb and plates The instrument functions without any dispensing or aspiration parts or devices Before the run samples and reagents including magnet...

Страница 14: ...essing and purification Binding and elution are enhanced due to the heating option Enables concentration of the sample during processing Facilitates a good collection of bead bound sample due to the efficiency of the magnet Enables a quicker reaction and a more efficient wash due to the technology of moving magnetic particles instead of liquids No carryover No cross contamination Facilitates the w...

Страница 15: ...nt views of the KingFisher Flex instrument are shown in Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 Figure 2 2 KingFisher Flex front view without transparent lid Figure 2 3 KingFisher Flex front view with transparent lid and plates Instrument layout Front view Heating block Display Keypad Plate station 1 8 Shield plate Loading station Turntable Interchangeable KingFisher Flex head Transparent lid Sliding door open ...

Страница 16: ...24 or 96 pieces and the other one for the plastic tip comb Up to eight plates can be simultaneously on the turntable However during one sample processing the protocol enables the use of more than eight plates in total One tip comb contains 24 or 96 tips used for processing 24 or 96 samples at a time Before starting the magnetic particle processing via the keypad and display the samples and reagent...

Страница 17: ...ating principle employed is MPP inverse magnetic particle processing technology Figure 2 7 Rather than moving the liquids the magnetic particles are moved from plate to plate containing specific reagents in contrast to the external magnet method Magnetic particles are transferred with the aid of magnetic rods covered with a disposable specially designed plastic tip comb Figure 2 6 KingFisher Flex ...

Страница 18: ...ed off and the tip comb is lowered into the next plate containing a reagent Magnetic particles are released by moving the tip comb up and down several times at considerably high speed until all the particles have been mixed with the substance in the next reaction Washing the magnetic particles is a frequent and an important processing phase Washing is a combination of the release and collection pr...

Страница 19: ...Functional Description Working with a magnetic rod Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual 19 Figure 2 8 A concentration step during magnetic particle processing ...

Страница 20: ...Functional Description Working with a magnetic rod 20 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 21: ...ment and are immediately available when you open the package Unpacking instructions KingFisher Flex Feedback Form Warranty Certificate card Packing instructions Packing list Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual and Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex Quick Reference Guide Transportation discrepancy report BindIt Software package Caution Do not touch or loosen any screws or parts other than ...

Страница 22: ...eipt of the carrier s inspection report arrangements will be made for repair or replacement If any parts are damaged contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific representative or Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy When you set up your KingFisher Flex avoid sites of operation with excess dust vibrations strong magnetic fields direct sunlight or UV light draft excessive moisture or large temperature fluctu...

Страница 23: ...sher Flex should not be kept in close proximity to magnetic tapes computer discs or other magnetic storage systems such as credit cards as these can be damaged by the strong magnetic field of the KingFisher Flex heads Do not hold the KingFisher Flex heads close to a PC display since this may cause damage to the display Do not use metal tools when handling KingFisher Flex heads s Warning This produ...

Страница 24: ... tip comb holder take hold of the transport lock screw and firmly turn it counterclockwise according to Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Removing the transport lock of the tip comb holder 2 Remove the transport lock by pulling it out of the hole and store it for future relocation Figure 3 11 When relocating the instrument refer to How to refit the transport lock of the tip comb holder on page 36 Heating bl...

Страница 25: ... 25 Figure 3 11 Tip comb holder transport lock removed 3 Remove the transport lock of the heating block according to Figure 3 12 Unscrew the transport lock screw counterclockwise Figure 3 12 Lift the screw with the label attached Figure 3 13 Figure 3 12 Removing the transport lock of the heating block A ...

Страница 26: ...been successfully removed When relocating the instrument refer to How to refit the transport lock of the heating block on page 35 and How to refit the transport lock of the tip comb holder on page 36 1 Connect the mains supply cable to the mains power connector Figure 3 14 at the bottom left of the back side panel If you need to use any other type of mains supply cable than supplied use only cable...

Страница 27: ...ns supply cable and serial cable connected This section describes the installation setups of the shield plate the heating block the interchangeable KingFisher Flex heads and the transparent lid To install the shield plate follow these steps 1 Ensure that the power is switched OFF 2 The shield plate has to be installed prior to use of the instrument Use a hexagonal screwdriver Allen key to fasten t...

Страница 28: ... Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Figure 3 16 Inserting the shield plate 4 When fastening the two plate retaining screws Figure 3 17 be careful not to drop them inside the instrument Figure 3 18 shows the shield plate installed Figure 3 17 Fastening loosening the shield plate ...

Страница 29: ...the heating block choose the Change_heatblock protocol under the Maintenance menu by using the up and down cursor keys Then press START The heating block will thus rise Insert the heating block by first setting it and then pressing it hard into place Figure 3 19 and Figure 3 20 The heating block will snap into place at both ends if you have done it correctly Figure 3 19 Inserting the heating block...

Страница 30: ...blocks available for KingFisher 24 deep well plates Thermo Scientific Microtiter deep well 96 plates KingFisher 96 plates and PCR plates Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Plates vs heating adapter s Plate Description Heating adapter s Description KingFisher 24 deep well plate 200 µl 5 mL Heating block for KingFisher 24 deep well plate Microtiter deep well 96 plate 50 1000 µl Heating block for Microtiter 96 deep...

Страница 31: ... 200 µl 5 mL Microtiter deep well 96 plate 50 1000 µl KingFisher 96 plate 20 200 µl PCR plate 20 100 µl skirted recommended filling volume There are four kinds of interchangeable KingFisher Flex heads available for KingFisher 24 deep well plates Microtiter deep well 96 plates KingFisher 96 plates and PCR plates The KingFisher Flex heads all have corresponding disposable plastic tip combs Table 3 2...

Страница 32: ...r KingFisher 96 plate KingFisher Flex head for PCR plate Tip comb for PCR plate When not in use keep the KingFisher Flex heads always in their respective plastic storage boxes Figure 3 22 Figure 3 22 KingFisher Flex heads in their storage boxes Caution The KingFisher Flex should not be kept in close proximity to magnetic tapes computer discs or other magnetic storage systems such as credit cards a...

Страница 33: ...gnetic field s To insert KingFisher Flex heads choose the Change_magnet protocol under the Maintenance menu Maintenance Maintenance protocol Change_magnet by using the up and down cursor keys Then press START Insert the KingFisher Flex head so that the three pins shown with black arrows slot into place Figure 3 23 and Figure 3 24 When you insert the KingFisher Flex head be careful not to damage th...

Страница 34: ... transparent lid can be absent Figure 3 25 The closed door protects the processing against environmental contamination Figure 3 25 Transparent lid fitted First switch the instrument ON The instrument performs initialization tests and adjustments The display quickly shows the internal software version This happens when the initialization tests and adjustments have been completed Transparent lid Ope...

Страница 35: ...e transport locks the transport lock of the heating block and that of the tip comb holder To refit the transport lock of the heating block follow these steps 1 Remove the heating block in the following way First choose the Change_heatblock protocol Then press START Remove the heating block by pulling it out Press the START key when the task has been completed 2 Switch off the power 3 Take the tran...

Страница 36: ...crew clockwise Figure 3 27 Figure 3 31 shows both the transport locks refitted Figure 3 27 Refitting the transport lock of the heating block B To refit the transport lock of the tip comb holder follow these steps 1 Press the tip comb holder downwards evenly with both hands Figure 3 28 Caution Ensure that the power is switched off s Figure 3 28 Pressing the tip comb holder downwards How to refit th...

Страница 37: ... tag first by adjusting the screw into the lock position so that both the holes are opposite each other and aligned with the thread in the chassis Figure 3 29 Note that one of the holes is inside the instrument and not so visible Then fasten the screw by turning it firmly clockwise Figure 3 30 Figure 3 29 Location of the locking hole Figure 3 30 Fitting the transport lock of the tip comb holder Lo...

Страница 38: ...ument for transportation 38 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Figure 3 31 Both transport locks refitted Figure 3 31 shows both the transport lock of the heating block and the tip comb holder refitted ...

Страница 39: ...g else Always use correct volumes on the plates because the movements of the tip comb are conducted according to the volumes Use for self testing is excluded Do not touch or loosen any screws or parts other than those specifically designated in the instructions Doing so might cause misalignment and will invalidate the instrument warranty Never open any other cover of the KingFisher Flex than the t...

Страница 40: ...s shown in Figure 4 32 Figure 4 32 Keypad of the KingFisher Flex The relevant keys and control buttons are described in detail below The arrow keys are used to select the next protocol and to navigate in the display To accept the selection To initiate the run To confirm a performed step in the protocol for example plate loading or removal To pause terminate the processing step In short STOP paused...

Страница 41: ...ls and Maintenance In routine use you mainly navigate in the Factory User protocols menu In advanced level options there is one extra menu Maintenance You can navigate between these three menus using the Left and Right arrow keys The main view row is either colored active or uncolored different colored inactive All the descriptive icons used in the main view are shown in Table 4 3 below The info t...

Страница 42: ...or example the icon and main view row in the main view changes when they are selected active inactive To move from one menu to another make sure you are in the main view of one of the menus and use the Left and Right arrow keys The main views of each menu tab are shown below Active item Factory protocols User protocols Maintenance ...

Страница 43: ... used Default Setting the default protocol on page 45 Selecting the protocol on page 44 DNA RNA Cell Protein Other Last used Default Setting the default protocol on page 45 Selecting the protocol on page 44 DNA RNA Cell Protein Other Device information on page 47 Computer interface on page 48 Language on page 48 Buzzer on page 49 Maintenance protocol on page 50 ...

Страница 44: ... BindIt Software User Manual Cat no N07974 This section describes procedures related to the KingFisher Flex internal software This section describes the factory user set protocols They are found in the Factory protocols User protocols menu Factory protocols are protocols which are preloaded into the instrument internal memory in the factory for example demo protocols User protocols are protocols w...

Страница 45: ...ol Press START to run the protocol Press OK to see the protocol details Go to the Factory protocols User protocols menu You can set your default protocol If you do not the last used protocol will be shown To set the default protocol go to the Last used Default protocol row Press OK to start setting your default protocol Setting the default protocol Last used Default ...

Страница 46: ...otocols 46 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Press OK to select your default protocol Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the protocol Press OK to set the default protocol Press STOP to go back ...

Страница 47: ... parameters are set in the Maintenance menu The values shown in the Maintenance menu remain in the instrument memory and are instrument specific not protocol specific The device information shows the name of the instrument the internal software version and the serial number of the instrument unit Go to the Maintenance menu Press OK Instrument options Device information ...

Страница 48: ...to the Maintenance menu Select the Computer interface row Press OK Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the computer interface in use Not active will reset the computer interfaces Press OK You can set the language of the internal software Go to the Maintenance menu Select the Language selection row Computer interface Language This selection also has to be done when you use the instrument throu...

Страница 49: ... keys to select the language in use The available languages are English Deutsch Français Español and Portuguese The default language is English Press OK You can choose whether or not the instrument produces a sound for different functions Note that all functions make a certain sound Go to the Maintenance menu Select the Buzzer on off row Buzzer ...

Страница 50: ... arrow keys to select whether the buzzer audible sound is On or Off Press OK You can set which protocol is automatically selected as the maintenance protocol when the KingFisher Flex is powered on Go to the Maintenance menu Select the Maintenance protocol row Press OK All available maintenance protocols will be displayed Maintenance protocol ...

Страница 51: ...sired protocol Press OK to go back To handle 96 deep well tip combs correctly follow these steps 1 Take a 96 deep well tip comb package containing two tip combs Figure 4 34 Figure 4 34 Tip comb package with two tip combs 2 Unpack the package by separating the two tip combs Figure 4 35 and placing one of the tip combs onto the KingFisher 96 plate tip plate Figure 4 39 and Figure 4 40 How to handle ...

Страница 52: ...her unused tip comb onto another plate for storage to avoid bending of the tip combs Figure 4 36 to ensure proper instrument operation Figure 4 36 Storing the other tip comb on a KingFisher 96 plate for further use To handle PCR tip combs correctly follow these steps 1 Take a PCR tip comb package containing eight tip combs within each other on a screen plate Figure 4 37 ...

Страница 53: ...o not load properly refer to Q1 on page 76 To handle 24 deep well tip combs correctly follow these steps 1 Take a 24 deep well tip comb package where the unattached tip comb is packed onto a KingFisher 24 deep well plate Figure 4 38 Figure 4 38 24 deep well tip comb package 2 Unpack the package 3 Before you take the tip comb into use press the tip comb evenly against the enclosed 24 deep well plat...

Страница 54: ... Place the A1 well of the plate so that it is in the upper right corner The first A1 row is consequently always in the inner circle Once you have loaded the requested plates into the plate stations press START The tip comb always has to be placed manually onto a KingFisher plate Figure 4 39 through Figure 4 41 The instrument also functions with either one plate or up to eight plates depending on t...

Страница 55: ...The eight plate stations and the A1 positions of the eight plate stations are clearly marked on the turntable When the instrument is in its basic position plate station 1 is under the KingFisher Flex head The plate station position depends on the protocol used After the protocol has been run note that the turntable may stop in a different position than the basic position Figure 4 41 Loading the ti...

Страница 56: ...KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Figure 4 42 Loading the plates Figure 4 43 Plates loaded 4 The tip comb is automatically locked onto the tip comb holder from the tip plate Figure 4 44 Tip plate Tip comb holder Magnetic rods Tip plate ...

Страница 57: ...p comb holder 5 When the turntable moves the shield plate moves over the plate situated underneath Figure 4 45 forming a protective cover Figure 4 45 Shield plate in function 6 Close the sliding door The transparent lid if in place protects the instrument against environmental contamination Tip comb in the tip comb holder Shield plate ...

Страница 58: ...46 and Table 4 4 Specially designed magnetic rods KingFisher Flex heads and tip combs that protect the magnets during the process are available for different plate types and applications Table 4 4 Processing volumes vs plate types and magnetic heads Head Plate KingFisher 24 deep well plate Microtiter deep well 96 plate KingFisher 96 plate PCR plate skirted KingFisher Flex head for KF 24 deep well ...

Страница 59: ...ve done it correctly Press the START key when the task has been completed Figure 4 47 Inserting the heating block Figure 4 48 Pressing the heating block into place You can add a heating step of ambient temperature 5 C to 115 C to a protocol The heating block is preheatable but no cooling can be carried out All KingFisher Flex plates can be heated ...

Страница 60: ...k surface can be hot whereby there can be risk of burns s Caution The heating block is specifically designed for the plates listed below to ensure even heating during the sample process Figure 3 21 Using other plates than those recommended may damage the instrument and diminish the application performance s To shut down the KingFisher Flex follow the steps below 1 Switch the KingFisher Flex off by...

Страница 61: ...there is any abnormal situation during operation such as fluids spilling inside the instrument follow the steps below 1 Switch OFF the instrument Figure 2 4 2 Unplug the instrument immediately from the power supply Figure 2 4 3 Carry out appropriate corrective measures However do not disassemble the instrument 4 If the corrective measures taken do not help contact authorized technical service or y...

Страница 62: ...Routine Operation Emergency situations 62 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 63: ...utions from outer surfaces to prevent damage Caution Painted surfaces can be cleaned with most laboratory detergents Dilute the cleaning agent as recommended by the manufacturer Do not expose the surfaces to concentrated acids or concentrated alcohols for prolonged periods of time as damage may occur s Clean the display areas with a mild laboratory detergent The keypad has a wipe clean surface Pla...

Страница 64: ...ll remain attached to the turntable when the screws are unfastened Figure 5 50 Unfastening the two finger screws Lift the turntable off Figure 5 51 Figure 5 51 Removing the turntable If you have spilled infectious agents on the turntable clean it with a cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent Clean the black spill shield Figure 5 52 and the turntable using a soft cloth or tissue paper soaked...

Страница 65: ...uch as credit cards as these can be damaged by the strong magnetic field of the KingFisher Flex heads Do not hold the KingFisher Flex heads close to a PC display since this may cause damage to the display Do not use metal tools when handling KingFisher Flex heads Be careful not to break the magnets while cleaning s Warning This product contains very strong permanent magnets People wearing a pacema...

Страница 66: ...Perform decontamination in accordance with normal laboratory procedures Any decontamination instructions provided with the reagents used should be followed It is strongly recommended to perform the complete decontamination procedure before relocating the instrument from one laboratory to another or before sending it to service Example of decontaminants Ethanol 70 Virkon solution 1 3 Glutaraldehyde...

Страница 67: ...n both inside the transport package and attached to the outside of the package see Appendix A Certificate of Decontamination To pack for service follow the guidelines presented below Caution It is important that the instrument is thoroughly decontaminated before it is removed from the laboratory or any servicing is performed on it s When you ship the instrument for service remember to Inform about...

Страница 68: ... maintained and gives trouble free service Contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific technical service department for more details If the KingFisher Flex has to be disposed of follow the guidelines below Warning Decontaminate the instrument before disposal Refer to Decontamination procedure on page 66 about decontamination s Follow laboratory and country specific procedures for biohazardous or radioact...

Страница 69: ...at 40 C Indoor use only Transportation conditions 40 C to 60 C packed in transport packaging Storage conditions 25 C to 50 C packed in transport packaging Mains power supply 100 240 Vac 50 60 Hz nominal Automatic voltage detection Power consumption 175 VA max 55 VA standby Heat dissipation 341 BTU max Computer interface USB or serial RS 232C port Baud rate 9600 Character format 1 start bit 8 data ...

Страница 70: ...te for KingFisher 96 plate for PCR plate Heating block temperature From 5 C above ambient temperature to 115 C Heating block accuracy 1 C up to 80 C 2 C up to 115 C instrument in RT Keypad Display START PAUSE STOP OK TURNTABLE ROTATION CLOCKWISE TURNTABLE ROTATION COUNTERCLOCKWISE four cursor keys LCD This section describes the safety specifications for the KingFisher Flex instrument KingFisher Fl...

Страница 71: ...lation category overvoltage category II according to IEC 60664 1 see Note 1 Pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60664 1 see Note 2 Note 1 The installation category overvoltage category defines the level of transient overvoltage which the instrument is designed to withstand safely It depends on the nature of the electricity supply and its overvoltage protection means For example in CAT II which is ...

Страница 72: ...Technical Specifications In conformity with the requirements 72 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 73: ...an optimized KingFisher Flex head and tips Of the four plates the KingFisher 96 plate can be used with all three kinds of magnets for example KingFisher 96 plates can be used together in a protocol with either Microtiter deep well 96 plates or PCR plates Q3 Can I use plates from other manufacturers A3 No it is highly recommended to use plates listed in Table 9 11 on page 81 These plates are specif...

Страница 74: ...ould not use this product A pacemaker or prostheses may be affected or damaged if it comes in close contact with a strong magnetic field s Q6 How can the KingFisher Flex heads be changed A6 By running the Change_magnet protocol under the Maintenance menu using the up and down cursor keys Q7 Can I concentrate the sample during the run A7 Both deep well plates and KingFisher 96 plates can be used du...

Страница 75: ...well A12 If the starting material is too viscose the magnetic rods will not be able to collect the particles Dilute the sample and check that the sample is properly homogenized lysed Adding low amounts of detergent will improve the collection of magnetic particles as well Quickly centrifuge the plate to sediment the particles to the bottom of the plate Q13 What if the magnetic particles are attach...

Страница 76: ...heating and or 24 well plates To enhance a heating step instead of using bottom mix fast throughout the step loop pause and short bottom mix fast several times within a step Q16 Is it always compulsory to use the transport locks A16 The transport locks are only necessary when relocating the instrument Q17 What should you do if the tip loading does not succeed A17 Try first to manually stretch the ...

Страница 77: ... error 3 The turntable rotating mechanism is out of position The turntable position is in error 4 The magnetic head holder lifting mechanism is out of position The magnetic tips lift position is in error 5 The heating block lifting mechanism is out of position The heater lift position is in error 6 The shield plate turning mechanism is out of position The shield plate position is in error 7 Serial...

Страница 78: ...ready expired This warning is reported if a wait for a timer WAI command is executed and the timer has already expired A troubleshooting guide for the KingFisher Flex instrument is presented in Table 8 9 Table 8 9 Actions taken against error messages and warnings Code Error message Action 0 No error 1 The command was not recognized as a valid command Contact authorized technical service 2 The tip ...

Страница 79: ...astic tip comb is not attached to the holder Check if the tips are present If it looks all right turn ON and OFF and run the check protocol according to the KingFisher Flex head and plastic consumables you are using see Operational check on page 34 14 The magnetic head is not inserted to holder Check that the magnets are fully inserted 15 The command is not recordable Contact authorized technical ...

Страница 80: ...Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting guide 80 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 81: ...m Quantity N07669 KingFisher Flex User Manual 1 5189009 BindIt Software 1 24074411 KingFisher Flex 96 PCR head and heating block 1 24074421 KingFisher Flex 96 KF head and heating block 1 24074431 KingFisher Flex 96 deep well head and deep well and KF heating blocks 1 24074441 KingFisher Flex 24 deep well head and heating block 1 24074410 KingFisher Flex 96 PCR head 1 24074420 KingFisher Flex KF he...

Страница 82: ...KingFisher Flex 24 deep well tip comb and plate 50 pcs of each 97002540 KingFisher 96 KF plate 200 µl 48 pcs 95040450 Microtiter deep well 96 plate V bottom 50 pcs 95040460 Microtiter deep well 96 plate V bottom sterile 50 pcs 95040470 KingFisher Flex 24 deep well plate 50 pcs 95040480 KingFisher Flex 24 deep well plate sterile 50 pcs Table 9 12 Codes for spare parts Code Item Quantity 2305290 Ser...

Страница 83: ...protein purification DNA strand separation proteomics DNA template purification double stranded DNA RNA genomics DNA mRNA genomics recombinant protein purification GST tag proteins RT PCR His tag proteins separation immunomagnetic separation silica coated particles immunoprecipitation streptavidin coated beads KingFisher streptavidin coated particles magnetic beads superparamagnetic beads magnetic...

Страница 84: ...eads and PCR Nucleic Acids Res 22 1322 1323 Coty C 2002 Purifying Nucleic Acids Genomics Proteomics 2 1 35 38 Cudjoe K S 1999 Immunomagnetic particle based techniques Overview In Eds Robinson R K Batt C A and Patel P D Encyclopaedia of Food Microbiology Academic Press London UK Pp 1088 1094 Ginsberg S D 2002 High quality mRNA extraction with KingFisher for molecular fingerprinting Focus 1 5 Ginsbe...

Страница 85: ...ounts of RNA using paramagnetic beads and PCR Nucleic Acids Res 21 775 776 Lee Y H and Vacquier V D 1992 Reusable cDNA libraries coupled to magnetic beads Anal Biochem 206 206 207 Lund M Wedderkopp A Wainø M Nordentoft S Bang D D Pedersen K and Madsen M 2003 Evaluation of PCR for detection of Campylobacter in a national broiler surveillance programme in Denmark J Appl Microbiol 94 929 935 Mäkinen ...

Страница 86: ...ation in Microbiology 13 269 282 Valenzuela D M et al 2003 High throughput engineering of the mouse genome coupled with high resolution expression analysis Nature Biotechnology 21 6 652 659 Wan L Battle D J Yong J Gubitz A K Kolb S J Wang J and Dreyfuss G 2005 The survival of motor neurons protein determines the capacity for snRNP assembly Biochemical deficiency in spinal muscular atrophy Molecula...

Страница 87: ...ve been decontaminated and can be handled without exposing the personnel to health hazards Materials used in the unit Chemicals Biological Radioactive Specific information about contaminants Decontamination procedure1 Date and place Signature Name block capitals The signature of a Radiation Safety Officer is also required when the unit has been used with radioactive materials This unit is certifie...

Страница 88: ...Certificate of Decontamination 88 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 89: ...agnetic particles Figure 4 44 The rods do not collect the particles on their own the magnetic rods must always be protected by a tip comb plate The disposable plates 1 8 where all the reagents and samples are located and where the processing takes place Four different types of 24 and 96 well plates Figure 4 46 that can be used are as follows KingFisher 24 deep well plate 200 µl 5 mL Microtiter dee...

Страница 90: ...Glossary 90 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific ...

Страница 91: ...ormation 43 47 display 13 16 23 32 34 40 41 63 65 70 74 83 85 disposal of instrument 68 disposal of materials 66 DNA RNA 44 E ensuring startup 26 error message 77 78 F factory protocols 41 44 45 favorite factory protocol name 43 45 favorite user protocol name 43 45 feedback form 21 H handling tip combs 51 heating block 23 25 26 27 29 30 31 35 36 38 58 59 60 70 74 77 78 81 89 I icon 42 43 incubatio...

Страница 92: ...he transport lock of the tip comb holder 25 26 36 refitting the transport locks 25 26 35 36 S samples 13 14 16 23 66 69 74 75 89 service 39 61 66 67 68 78 79 81 contracts 68 shield plate 27 28 29 57 63 66 77 78 89 shutting down 60 sliding door 6 17 34 39 54 57 58 specifications 3 13 69 general 68 69 performance 69 safety 68 70 71 switching on 40 58 symbols 4 T tip comb 13 16 17 18 23 24 25 31 32 3...

Страница 93: ...Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual 93 Notes ...

Страница 94: ...94 Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex User Manual Thermo Fisher Scientific Notes ...

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