Gilson 215 User Manual
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Operation
Front Panel ............................................................................ 3-2
Start Button .................................................................... 3-2
Stop Button ..................................................................... 3-2
LED Display ................................................................... 3-2
Power Indicator Light .................................................. 3-2
Start Up ................................................................................. 3-3
Running Programs .............................................................. 3-4
Configuring the Liquid Handler ....................................... 3-5
About ............................................................................... 3-6
Pump Type ..................................................................... 3-7
Syringe Options ............................................................. 3-7
Rinse Site ......................................................................... 3-8
Liquid Detector .............................................................. 3-9
Adjust XY ....................................................................... 3-10
Z Height .......................................................................... 3-12
Home Phase.................................................................... 3-13
Safety Contact ............................................................... 3-14
Bearing Life .................................................................... 3-14
Sound and Display ....................................................... 3-15
Emergency Contact ...................................................... 3-15
Testing the Liquid Handler's Contacts ............................ 3-16
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Maintenance
Helpful Hints ........................................................................ 4-2
Cleaning ................................................................................ 4-3
Cleaning the Liquid Handler ...................................... 4-3
Cleaning the Fluid Path ............................................... 4-3
Lubricating ............................................................................ 4-7
Horizontal Pitch and Vertical Rods ........................... 4-7
Replacing Parts .................................................................... 4-9
Replacing Tubing .......................................................... 4-9
Replacing a Probe ......................................................... 4-9
Replacing a Level Sensing Cable ................................ 4-11
Replacing a Fuse ............................................................ 4-13
Checking Position Alignment............................................ 4-14
Transporting the Liquid Handler ..................................... 4-15