Eppendorf MixMate - Manual (Page 16)

MixMate® — Operating manual
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Tab. 2: Softkeys for preset, optimized mixing parameters
* Amount of maximum filling volume. Follow the manufacturer instructions.
1. Select the appropriate parameters from the table (see Tab. on p. 16).
2. Select the respective softkey.
3. If necessary change the preset mixing duration and mixing frequency with the arrow keys
time and speed.
If you change the parameter settings the indicator lamp of the softkey goes out.
4. Press start/stop to start the mixing process.
At the end of the mixing process a signal tone sounds.
Changed parameters are not saved. At the end of the mixing process the original parameters
are reassigned to the softkeys.
5.3.2 Mixing with free preset parameters
1. Set the with the mixing time using the time arrow keys.
For continuous operation set oo below 0:15 min or above 99.5 h.
2. Set the with the mixing frequency using the speed arrow keys.
3. Press start/stop to start the mixing process.
Softkey Parameter Tube/ plate Fill level
*
15 s/2000 rpm MTP and DWP (384 well) 10 to 60 %
15 s/2600 rpm PCR plates (384 well) 10 to 50 %
30 s/1000 rpm MTP (96 well) 5 to 60 %
30 s/1650 rpm PCR plates and DWP (96
well), PCR tubes (0.2 mL) and
micro test tubes (0.5 mL)
5 to 50 %
1 min/1400 rpm Micro test tubes (1.5 and 2.0
mL)
5 to 80 %
Hint!
The parameters of the softkeys do not cover all known or possible of tube or plate
geometry as well as sample properties.
For some applications these parameters can possibly be optimized. For example, the
mixing frequency can be too low or the mixing duration can be too short. As a result the
samples are not optimally mixed. Or the mixing frequency is too high which leads to the
wetting of the lid. In that case you can adjust the preset parameters before stating the
mixing procedure to your requirements.
Hint!
After switching on the device, the parameters of the last run are shown on the display.
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