Eppendorf epMotion 96 User Manual

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Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)102.3 Main illustrationAbb. 2-1: Front and rear viewFig. 2-1: Front and rear view1 Status lampGreen – pipet

11Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)2.3.1 Docking stationAbb. 2-2: Docking statio n with frameFig. 2-2: Docking station with frame1Border2 C

Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)122.3.2 Lifting table and adapterAbb. 2-3: Lifting table and adapterFig. 2-3: Lifting table and adapter1 Li

13Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)2.3.3 Loading frameAbb. 2-4: Loading frameFig. 2-4: Loading frame1Loading frame2 Support for tray with pi

Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)142.4 Recommended pipette tipsWe recommend using epT.I.P.S Motion Reloads. The pipette tips are available w

15Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)2.6 Name plateAbb. 2-5: Name plateFig. 2-5: Name plate2.6.1 Network nameAbb. 2-6: Sticker networ k nameF

Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)16

17SafetyepMotion® 96English (EN)3Safety3.1 Intended useThe semi-automatic pipetting system (including equipment, accessories, consumables and software

SafetyepMotion® 96English (EN)183.3 Warning signs on the device3.4 User profileThe device and accessories may only be operated by trained and skilled

19InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)4 Installation4.1 Preparing installation1. Check the packaging for damage.2. Carefully remove the device from th

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InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)204.3 Connecting the devicePrerequisites• The device is switched off.• Electrical connection data according to the

21InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)4.5 Setting up the iPod4.5.1 Activating the wireless connectionPrerequisites• The device is switched on.• Networ

InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)224.5.2 Configuring the networkPrerequisites• Network name (see label with network location).• Wireless is activat

23InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)4.5.3 Deactivating the automatic display deactivationThe iPod automatically switches off the display. This funct

InstallationepMotion® 96English (EN)244.6 Placing the iPod into the docking stationNo tools are required to place the iPod into the docking station. O

25SoftwareepMotion® 96English (EN)5 Software5.1 TouchscreenSelecting a mode, setting parameters and executing functions is done via the touchscreen. S

SoftwareepMotion® 96English (EN)265.2 Overview of the operating modesScreen with the operating mode selection.Abb. 5-2: Operating modesFig. 5-2: Opera

27SoftwareepMotion® 96English (EN)5.3 Operating the software1 back buttonUnpressed button2 Auto buttonInactive button3 Aspirate buttonUnpressed button

SoftwareepMotion® 96English (EN)285.3.1 Entering or changing parametersIt is possible to change parameters using the iPod keypad.5.3.2 Saving the para

29OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6 Operation6.1 Switching the device on and off6.1.1 Switching the device onPrerequisites• There are no pipette tips

3Table of contentsepMotion® 96English (EN)Table of contents1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)306.2 Starting the software6.2.1 Starting the softwarePrerequisites• epMotion 96 software is installed.1. Tap on the

31OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.2.2 Quitting the softwareIt is not possible to exit the software directly using a button.6.2.3 Starting the simul

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)322. Confirm the error message with OK.3. Confirm the error message with OK.The Simulation Mode mode is displayed.All

33OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.2.4 Exiting the simulation mode6.3 Inserting pipette tips1. Tap twice on the Home button of the iPods.2. Swipe th

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)34Prerequisites• The lifting table is in the basic position.• Pipette tips (epT.I.P.S Motion Reloads) are available.6

35OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.4.2 Moving the lifting table into basic position6.4.3 Setting the stop for the lifting tableThe stop defines the

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)366. Tighten the locking handle on the lifting table.7. Press Aspirate.Liquid is aspirated.Destination vessel can be

37OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.7 Inserting the plate6.7.1 Inserting a 96-well platePrerequisites• The lifting table is in the basic position.• A

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)386.7.3 Inserting a 384-well platePrerequisites• The lifting table is in the basic position.6.7.4 Filling the 384-wel

39OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6. Move the lifting table into basic position.7. Place the 384-well plate in the top left position.8. Move the lift

Table of contentsepMotion® 96English (EN)46 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)406.8 Mode Pipette – Dispensing liquidAspirating liquid in one step and dispensing liquid in one step.Abb. 6-1: Mode

41OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.9 Mode Multidispense – Muliple dispensing of liquidAspirating liquid in one step and dispensing liquid in several

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)426.9.2 Dispensing liquidPrerequisites• Liquid has been aspirated.• Destination vessels are available.1. Put the dest

43OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.10 Mode Pipette and Mix – Dispensing and mixing liquidAspirating liquid in one step, dispensing liquid in one ste

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)446.10.2 Dispensing and mixing liquidPrerequisites• Liquid has been aspirated.• Destination vessel is available.1. Pu

45OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.11.1 Aspirating liquidPrerequisites• Source vessel is available.1. Put the source vessel onto the lifting table a

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)466.12 Mode Dilute and Mix – Mixing liquidThe application is suitable for diluting samples and reagents using an appr

47OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.12.1 Aspirating liquidPrerequisites• Source vessel is available.1. Set the speed levels.2. Set the liquid volume

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)486.13 Mode Multiaspirate – Multiple aspiration of liquidAspirating liquid in several steps and dispensing liquid in

49OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.13.2 Dispensing liquidPrerequisites• Liquid has been aspirated.• Destination vessel is available.1. Put the desti

5Table of contentsepMotion® 96English (EN)6.15 Mode Settings – Setting the setting the system properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)506.14.1 Creating and storing a program sequence6.14.2 Editing the program sequence – Adding a mode at the end1. Pres

51OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.14.3 Editing the program sequence – Inserting a mode6.14.4 Editing the program sequence – Changing the parameters

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)526.14.5 Changing the order within a program sequence6.14.6 Deleting a mode from the program sequence1. Select the mo

53OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.14.7 Selecting and running a program sequence1. Select a stored program and confirm with Select.2. Start the prog

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)546.15 Mode Settings – Setting the setting the system propertiesSetting the device and software properties.Abb. 6-8:

55OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.15.1 Device settingsAbb. 6-9: Device SettingsFig. 6-9: Device SettingsParameter ValueModel Displaying the model

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)566.15.2 Set the pipetting propertiesAbb. 6-10: Pi petting SettingsFig. 6-10: Pipetting Settings6.15.3 Liquid Types –

57OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)Abb. 6-11: Liquid TypesFig. 6-11: Liquid Types6.15.4 Creating a liquid type1. Select a liquid type and press Copy.

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)586.15.5 Changing the liquid type Liquid properties are defined for individual pipette tip sizes. Calibration values

59OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)Changing the volume range or the calibration valueDeleting a volume rangeCreating a new volume rangeAdding a volume

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OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)606.15.6 Applying liquid types It is not possible to change the Standard liquid type.1. Select a liquid type and conf

61OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)6.15.7 Deleting a liquid type It is not possible to delete the Standard liquid type.1. Select a liquid type and con

OperationepMotion® 96English (EN)626.16 Updating the softwareThe software is updated directly via the App-Store.

63TroubleshootingepMotion® 96English (EN)7 Troubleshooting7.1 General errors7.1.1 Pipette tips7.1.2 Wireless connectionProblem Cause SolutionLiquid i

TroubleshootingepMotion® 96English (EN)647.1.3 Liquid volume7.1.4 File names7.1.5 SensorsProblem Cause SolutionPipetting volume is larger than ...• Se

65MaintenanceepMotion® 96English (EN)8 Maintenance8.1 Replacing fusesThe fuse holder is located between the mains connection socket and the mains powe

MaintenanceepMotion® 96English (EN)668.3 Disinfection/Decontamination1. Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains/power line.2. Remove al

67Technical dataepMotion® 96English (EN)9 Technical data9.1 Weight/dimensions9.2 Interfaces9.3 Power supply9.4 Test conditions The device is tested in

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69Transport, storage and disposalepMotion® 96English (EN)10 Transport, storage and disposal10.1 Storage10.2 Decontamination before shipmentIf you are

7Operating instructionsepMotion® 96English (EN)1 Operating instructions1.1 Using this manual Read this operating manual completely before using the d

Transport, storage and disposalepMotion® 96English (EN)7010.4 DisposalIn case the product is to be disposed of, the relevant legal regulations are to

71Ordering informationepMotion® 96English (EN)11 Ordering information11.1 Accessories11.2 Pipette tips11.2.1 50 μL11.2.2 300 μLOrder no. (Internationa

Ordering informationepMotion® 96English (EN)72

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9Product descriptionepMotion® 96English (EN)2 Product description2.1 Delivery package2.2 FeaturesThe epMotion 96 is a semi-automatic pipetting device