TriContinent 8441 series, Руководство по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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The Multiwash III will display "FUL" and will not run until the Waste reservoir is emptied.
• Aspirate only Mode - The Multiwash III will perform an aspiration only operation when the
programmed Dispense Volume is set to “0”, zero and the number of Wash Cycles is set to
“1”.
2.4 Wash Cycle OPTIONS
The Multiwash III provides two different types of wash cycles designated STRIP WASH MODE
and PLATE WASH MODE .
STRIP WASH MODE is used for "short soak" or "strip wash" cycle requirements. This mode
soaks each row as it is washed, before moving on to the next row, and is typically used when
the soak times are short (0-80 seconds). STRIP WASH MODE begins by moving to row 1 and
aspirating any liquid that is in the microplate wells. The instrument then dispenses wash
solution into row 1, lets the row soak for the user-entered SOAK SECONDS, and then
aspirates the wash solution from the wells. The dispense/soak/aspirate operation is repeated
for the number of CYCLES entered. Each row of the microplate is washed in turn, until the
number of ROWS specified have been washed. While soaking, the display shows the
remaining soak time. The instrument must not be disturbed during the soak unless the wash is
to be cancelled. See Section 3.1.1 for additional information.
PLATE WASH MODE is used for "long soak" or "plate wash" cycle requirements. This mode
allows a row to soak while subsequent rows are being washed, and is typically used when
longer (up to 999 seconds) soak times are required. PLATE WASH MODE begins by moving
to row 1 and aspirating any liquid in that row of microplate wells. The instrument then
dispenses wash solution into row 1, and moves to the next row, leaving wash solution in row 1
to soak. This sequence is repeated for each row until the number of ROWS selected has been
processed. The instrument then returns the manifold to the soaking microstrip position until
the SOAK SECONDS for the first row has elapsed. The aspirate and dispense is then
repeated across the microplate, completing the first wash cycle. This sequence of passes
across the microplate is repeated for the number of CYCLES selected. At the end of the last
cycle, wash solution is aspirated from the wells. All rows are soaked for the same length of
time. Each row is left with wash solution to soak for the designated SOAK SECONDS. The
minimum soak time, is determined by the amount of time it takes the Multiwash III to fill the
number of rows with the dispense volume selected. While soaking, the display shows the
remaining soak time. The instrument must not be disturbed during the soak unless the wash is
to be cancelled. See Section 3.1.2 for additional information
2.5 KEYPAD
The Multiwash III keypad has eight buttons with which the user sets up and controls the
operation of the instrument. The buttons are:
SELECT/REVIEW Used to select the parameter the user wants to change or review.
Used to decrease the value of the selected parameter.
Used to increase the value of the selected parameter.
MANIFOLD/SELECT Used to select the manifold configuration installed.
START/STOP
Press to start a wash cycle or to stop a wash cycle in progress.
PRIME Press to start the PRIME cycle.
RINSE Press to start the RINSE cycle.
ROWS Used to select the number of ROWS to be washed.
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