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MixMate® — Operating manual

5.2.3

Insert the plate in the PCR 96 tube holder

1. Insert the PCR 96 tube holder in the plate holder (see Insert the tube holder in the plate

2. Push semi-skirted or unskirted PCR plates into the bores of the tube holder. In doing so,

ensure they are evenly engaged.

5.2.4

Insert tubes in the tube holders

1. Select the suitable tube holder (Tab. on p. 13).
2. Insert it into the plate holder (see Insert the tube holder in the plate holder on p. 14).
3. Push the tubes fully into the bores of the tube holder.

5.3 Mixing

5.3.1

Mixing with preset parameters

With the softkey you can select the following preset parameters (mixing frequency and mixing

duration). These permit a controlled and effective mixing of samples without wetting the tube lids

or plate sealings. The softkey cannot be programmed.

WARNING!

WARNING! Injury from sample material being thrown out.
Sample material can be thrown out of open, improperly sealed or unstable tubes and

plates.

Only mix in closed tubes and closed plates.

Observe the nationally prescribed safety environment when working with

hazardous, toxic and pathogenic samples. Pay particular attention to the personal

protective equipment (gloves, clothing, goggles etc.), extraction, and the safety

class of the lab.

WARNING!

WARNING! Device fire due to penetration of liquid
Penetration of liquid can cause a fire due to a short-circuit in the device.

Do not allow any liquids to penetrate the inside of the housing.

Only mix in closed tubes and closed plates.

If liquid has penetrated the inside of the housing: switch off the device, pull the

power plug and have the device cleaned by service personnel authorized by

Eppendorf.

Hint!

Note the following rule when setting the mixing frequency: only mix at a load above 80 g

with a maximum mixing frequency of 2000 rpm.
The MixMate comes with an automatic protection against overloading. If the selected

speed for the mixing load is too high or the mixing load is not securely placed on the

plate holder a signal tone sounds. The MixMate reduces the mixing frequency

automatically to 1400 rpm. In the display the messages TOO FAST and 1400 rpm

appear alternately.
Press start/stop to end the mixing process. Press again start/stop to deactivate the

error message.

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