Eppendorf PatchMan NP 2 - Manual (Page 26)

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By storing a position, recurring operations at the same position can be made easier.
To do this, move the capillary to the desired position and store the position by
pressing and holding down the position key.
Press and hold it down again to clear the position.
For some procedures it may be useful, for example, to prevent disturbing lateral
movements in order to ensure a controlled lowering of the capillary onto the cell
membrane. Pressing the "Z only" key disables movement in the X and Y
directions.
Home
To change capillaries, the Home function can be used. Move the capillary up
slightly by rotating the joystick to the left. Press and hold down the "Home" key.
Caution when mounting the tools!
When mounting the tool, the motors are swivelled out forwards and the capillaries
protrude forwards. Injury may result if care is not taken when handling them!
Caution!
If the work is not carried out properly, for example if glass capillaries contact a
surface, they may smash and flying splinters may endanger eyes. You should
therefore always protect your eyes, such as by wearing goggles!
Swivel out the motor module and change the capillary. Swivel the motor module back into place
and press the "Home" key. If it is the same length and in the same mounting mode, the capillary
is returned to its home position.
If necessary, the capillary can also be moved manually to the sample by moving the joystick in
the desired direction.
Standby
When the operation is complete, the PatchMan NP 2 micromanipulator can be
switched off by the “Standby“ key.
Z only
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User control and mode of operation
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