Eppendorf epMotion 5070 - Manual (Page 67)

Operation
epMotion ® 5070
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9.3.2 Starting the application
Prerequisites
• Application is selected.
• Worktable is equipped (see p. 63).
1. Start the application.
2. Select the optical sensor settings for this run.
A detailed description of the optical sensor and its functions can be found in the software operating
manual.
3. For applications with a variable sample quantity, enter the number of samples.
4. If the level detection is deactivated, enter the filling volume of the vessels in μL.
• The epMotion checks if the required tools are available.
• If necessary, the optical sensor checks the labware and levels.
• The application is executed. The software displays the status of the application.
9.3.3 Controlling the application run
NOTICE! Faulty level detection due to air bubbles.
If there are air bubbles in the vessels, the optical sensor reads the level incorrectly.
 Check to see if there are air bubbles in the vessels before starting the application.
 To remove air bubbles, carefully tap the labware on the work surface.
The following functions of the optical sensor can be activated:
• Liquid detection
Determines the filling level for positions of labware, which has the Liquid detection option activated.
• Tip detection
Checks to see if the pipette tips defined in the application are available.
Determines the quantity and position of tips in the rack.
Works only with epT.I.P.S. Motion in TipHolders and Racks from Eppendorf.
• Location detection
Detects the labware coding.
Checks to see if the labware on the epMotion worktable matches the labware on the epBlue
worktable.
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to carrier movement.
The carrier may still be moving when the front hood of the epMotion is opened.
 Wait until the carrier stops moving before reaching into the device.