6. PIPETToR PRoGRaMMInG
6.1 THE PROGRAM MENU
1. Preset 3M Petrifilm Plate Dilution Modes
The following three modes have been pre-programmed
Dilution
Mode
Ratio
d1
1:5
d2
1:10
d3
1:20
2. Pipette 1 mL Mode
This mode performs standard 1 mL pipetting with blow-out.
Mode
Volume
P1
1.00 mL
3. Open Dilution Mode
This mode allows selection of any dilution ratio within the range of the pipettor.
Diluent
Volume
Mode
Range
d0
0.05-1.00 mL 0.00-0.95 mL 0.01 mL
6.2 Mode Selection
Selecting available modes (d1, d2, d3, P1, d0) on the pipettors is done with use of these two keys:
1. Press Start-button
once to activate the pipettor.
2. Press the Arrow up/down-button
3. Press Enter-key
when the desired mode is displayed. This will enter the mode selection and allows you to use this mode.
or
or
may not be used in the middle of the aspiration or dispensing cycle.
Diluent
sample
Total
Volume
Volume
Volume
0.80 mL
0.20 mL
1.00 mL
0.90 mL
0.10 mL
1.00 mL
0.95 mL
0.05 mL
1.00 mL
sample
Max.
Volume
Total
Range
Increment
Volume
1.00 mL
Arrow up/down -key
repeatedly to view each of the modes available.
Enter-key
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