Document Outline

• epMotion® 96
• Table of contents
• 1 Operating instructions
  • 1.1 Using this manual
  • 1.2 Danger symbols and danger levels
    • 1.2.1 Danger symbols
    • 1.2.2 Danger levels
  • 1.3 Symbols used
• 2 Product description
  • 2.1 Delivery package
  • 2.2 Features
  • 2.3 Main illustration
    • 2.3.1 Docking station
    • 2.3.2 Lifting table and adapter
    • 2.3.3 Loading frame
  • 2.4 Recommended pipette tips
  • 2.5 Recommended plates
  • 2.6 Name plate
    • 2.6.1 Network name
• 3 Safety
  • 3.1 Intended use
  • 3.2 Warnings for intended use
  • 3.3 Warning signs on the device
  • 3.4 User profile
  • 3.5 Information on product liability
• 4 Installation
  • 4.1 Preparing installation
    • 4.1.1 Complaints about damages
    • 4.1.2 Incomplete delivery
  • 4.2 Selecting the location
  • 4.3 Connecting the device
  • 4.4 Installing the software
  • 4.5 Setting up the iPod
    • 4.5.1 Activating the wireless connection
    • 4.5.2 Configuring the network
    • 4.5.3 Deactivating the automatic display deactivation
  • 4.6 Placing the iPod into the docking station
• 5 Software
  • 5.1 Touchscreen
    • 5.1.1 Layout of the touchscreen
  • 5.2 Overview of the operating modes
    • 5.2.1 Selecting the operating mode
  • 5.3 Operating the software
    • 5.3.1 Entering or changing parameters
    • 5.3.2 Saving the parameter profile
• 6 Operation
  • 6.1 Switching the device on and off
    • 6.1.1 Switching the device on
    • 6.1.2 Switching the device off
  • 6.2 Starting the software
    • 6.2.1 Starting the software
    • 6.2.2 Quitting the software
    • 6.2.3 Starting the simulation mode
    • 6.2.4 Exiting the simulation mode
  • 6.3 Inserting pipette tips
  • 6.4 Moving the lifting table
    • 6.4.1 Moving the lifting table into working position
    • 6.4.2 Moving the lifting table into basic position
    • 6.4.3 Setting the stop for the lifting table
  • 6.5 Aspirating liquid
  • 6.6 Dispensing liquid
    • 6.6.1 Blow out – Dispensing residual liquid
    • 6.6.2 Empty – Completely dispensing liquid
  • 6.7 Inserting the plate
    • 6.7.1 Inserting a 96-well plate
    • 6.7.2 Filling the 96-well plate
    • 6.7.3 Inserting a 384-well plate
    • 6.7.4 Filling the 384-well plate
  • 6.8 Mode Pipette – Dispensing liquid
    • 6.8.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.8.2 Dispensing liquid
  • 6.9 Mode Multidispense – Muliple dispensing of liquid
    • 6.9.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.9.2 Dispensing liquid
    • 6.9.3 Semiautomatically dispensing liquid
  • 6.10 Mode Pipette and Mix – Dispensing and mixing liquid
    • 6.10.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.10.2 Dispensing and mixing liquid
  • 6.11 Mode Manual Pipette – Dispensing liquid manually
    • 6.11.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.11.2 Dispensing liquid
  • 6.12 Mode Dilute and Mix – Mixing liquid
    • 6.12.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.12.2 Diluting and mixing liquids
  • 6.13 Mode Multiaspirate – Multiple aspiration of liquid
    • 6.13.1 Aspirating liquid
    • 6.13.2 Dispensing liquid
  • 6.14 Mode Run Program – Creating and storing a program sequence
    • 6.14.1 Creating and storing a program sequence
    • 6.14.2 Editing the program sequence – Adding a mode at the end
    • 6.14.3 Editing the program sequence – Inserting a mode
    • 6.14.4 Editing the program sequence – Changing the parameters of a mode
    • 6.14.5 Changing the order within a program sequence
    • 6.14.6 Deleting a mode from the program sequence
    • 6.14.7 Selecting and running a program sequence
  • 6.15 Mode Settings – Setting the setting the system properties
    • 6.15.1 Device settings
    • 6.15.2 Set the pipetting properties
    • 6.15.3 Liquid Types – Setting the liquid properties
    • 6.15.4 Creating a liquid type
    • 6.15.5 Changing the liquid type
    • 6.15.6 Applying liquid types
    • 6.15.7 Deleting a liquid type
  • 6.16 Updating the software
• 7 Troubleshooting
  • 7.1 General errors
    • 7.1.1 Pipette tips
    • 7.1.2 Wireless connection
    • 7.1.3 Liquid volume
    • 7.1.4 File names
    • 7.1.5 Sensors
• 8 Maintenance
  • 8.1 Replacing fuses
  • 8.2 Cleaning
  • 8.3 Disinfection/Decontamination
  • 8.4 Service and maintenance
• 9 Technical data
  • 9.1 Weight/dimensions
  • 9.2 Interfaces
  • 9.3 Power supply
  • 9.4 Test conditions
  • 9.5 Ambient conditions
• 10 Transport, storage and disposal
  • 10.1 Storage
  • 10.2 Decontamination before shipment
  • 10.3 Transport
  • 10.4 Disposal
• 11 Ordering information
  • 11.1 Accessories
  • 11.2 Pipette tips
    • 11.2.1 50 µL
    • 11.2.2 300 µL
• Certificates