Bio-Tek ELx405 Manuel

ELx405™

Microplate Washer

Operator’s Guide

For all models:

ELx405

ELx405 Select

ELx405 Magna

ELx405 HT

ELx405 Select CW

ELx405™

Microplate Washer

Operator’s Guide

January 2005

2005

7101000

Revision I

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Notices

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P.O. Box 998, Highland Park

Winooski, Vermont 05404-0998 USA

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Information in this document is subject to change and does not represent a

commitment by Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc. Changes made to the information in

this document will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Bio-Tek

assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of software or equipment

that is not supplied by Bio-Tek or its affiliated dealers.

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Table of Contents

Notices .....................................................................................iii

Table of Contents ......................................................................v

List of Figures .........................................................................xii

Contact Information...............................................................xiii

Customer Service and Sales........................................................................................ xiii

Service/TAC................................................................................................................. xiii

European Coordination Center.................................................................................. xiii

Document Conventions .......................................................... xiv

Revision History ...................................................................... xv

Intended Use Statement ...................................................... xviii

Quality Control ..................................................................... xviii

Repackaging and Shipping ................................................... xviii

Warnings................................................................................xix

Hazards and Precautions........................................................ xix

Hazards ..........................................................................................................................xix

Precautions......................................................................................................................xx

Directive 89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic Compatibility........................................xxii

Directive 73/23/EEC: Low Voltage (Safety)...........................................................xxii

Directive 2002/96/EC: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ...................xxii

Directive 98/79/EC: In Vitro Diagnostics (some models)................................... xxiii

Electromagnetic Interference and Susceptibility.................. xxiv

USA FCC CLASS A.................................................................................................... xxiv

Canadian Department of Communications Class A............................................. xxiv

User Safety........................................................................... xxiv

Safety Symbols ..................................................................... xxv

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Warranty ............................................................................. xxvii

Bio-Tek Instruments Warranty Policy ................................................................... xxvii

Hardware Warranty ................................................................................................. xxvii

Registration Card ............................................................... xxviii

Registration Online ............................................................ xxviii

Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................1

Introducing the ELx405................................................................................................... 2

ELx405 Washer Variations..............................................................................................3

Compatibility With the Bio-Stack System .................................................................... 4

Hardware Features ..........................................................................................................6

Software Features............................................................................................................. 7

Package Contents............................................................................................................. 8

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................... 9

Specifications ..................................................................................................................10

Performance Specifications........................................................................................... 11

Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 12

Phone Support ......................................................................................................... 13

Electronic Communication.....................................................................................13

Facsimile Support.................................................................................................... 13

Written Communication.........................................................................................13

Shipping Address.................................................................................................... 13

Applications Support .................................................................................................... 14

Phone Support ......................................................................................................... 14

Electronic Communication.....................................................................................14

Chapter 2: Installation ...........................................................15

Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument ................................................................16

To unpack the washer and its accessories............................................................ 16

Unpacking the Valve Module................................................................................ 19

Removing the Manifold Shipping Bracket .................................................................21

Setting Up the Washer...................................................................................................22

Operating Environment.......................................................................................... 22

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Installing the Microplate Carrier........................................................................... 22

Connecting the Tubes and Bottles.........................................................................26

Attaching the Mist Shield....................................................................................... 33

Connecting the Power Cord................................................................................... 34

Serial Port for Communication With Other Devices ..........................................34

Verifying Performance ..................................................................................................35

Installation of the Washer for Operation With the Bio-Stack .................................. 36

Repackaging and Shipping........................................................................................... 37

Before Repackaging the Instrument ..................................................................... 38

Repackaging the ELx405 and Its Accessories ......................................................39

Repackaging the External Valve Module (if equipped)..................................... 39

Chapter 3: Operation..............................................................41

ELx405 Front Panel ........................................................................................................42

Keypad Description....................................................................................................... 43

Entering Program Names ............................................................................................. 44

System Startup................................................................................................................ 45

Main Menu...................................................................................................................... 46

Programs .........................................................................................................................47

Operation With the Bio-Stack.......................................................................................48

General Usage Guidelines ............................................................................................ 49

Before Running Any Program ...............................................................................49

Maintenance .............................................................................................................50

Programming Considerations ...............................................................................51

Wash ................................................................................................................................52

Run Wash Program .................................................................................................52

Define Wash Program............................................................................................. 53

Edit Wash Program ................................................................................................. 71

Copy Wash Program...............................................................................................71

Delete Wash Program .............................................................................................72

Prime................................................................................................................................73

Run Prime Program ................................................................................................73

Define Prime Program ............................................................................................ 74

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Recommended Prime and Low Flow Prime Volumes....................................... 76

Edit Prime Program ................................................................................................76

Copy Prime Program .............................................................................................. 77

Delete Prime Program.............................................................................................77

Default Prime Program: Prime_200 ...................................................................... 78

Default Prime Program: Prime_CW .....................................................................78

Dispense .......................................................................................................................... 79

Run Dispense Program........................................................................................... 79

Define Dispense Program ......................................................................................80

Edit Dispense Program........................................................................................... 81

Copy Dispense Program.........................................................................................81

Delete Dispense Program....................................................................................... 82

Aspiration .......................................................................................................................83

Run Aspiration Program ........................................................................................83

Define Aspiration Program.................................................................................... 84

Edit Aspiration Program ........................................................................................ 84

Copy Aspiration Program......................................................................................85

Delete Aspiration Program .................................................................................... 85

Soak..................................................................................................................................86

Define Soak Program .............................................................................................. 86

Edit Soak Program................................................................................................... 86

Copy Soak Program ................................................................................................ 87

Delete Soak Program............................................................................................... 87

Linking Programs ..........................................................................................................88

Run Link Program................................................................................................... 88

Define Link Program............................................................................................... 89

Delete Link Program...............................................................................................90

Setup Utilities .................................................................................................................91

RS-232 Settings (RS232) .......................................................................................... 91

Sensor System (SENSOR)....................................................................................... 91

Adjust Utility (ADJUST).........................................................................................92

Park Utility (PARK)................................................................................................. 93

Bio-Stack Utilities (BIOSTACK) ............................................................................ 93

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